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Tijs Michiel Verwest OON (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈtɛis miˈxil vərˈʋɛst]; born 17 January 1969), known professionally as Tiësto (/tiˈɛstoʊ/ tee-EST-oh, Dutch: [ˈtɕɛstoː]), is a Dutch DJ and record producer. He was voted "The Greatest DJ of All Time" by Mix magazine in a 2010/2011 poll amongst fans.[5] In 2013, he was voted by DJ Mag readers as the "best DJ of the last 20 years".[6] He is also regarded as the "Godfather of EDM" by many sources.[7]

In 1997, he founded the label Black Hole Recordings with Arny Bink, where he released the Magik and In Search of Sunrise CD series. Tiësto met producer Dennis Waakop Reijers in 1998; the two have worked together extensively since then.[8]

From 1998 to 2000, Tiësto collaborated with Ferry Corsten under the name Gouryella. His 2000 remix of Delerium's "Silence" featuring Sarah McLachlan exposed him to more mainstream audiences. In 2001, he released his first solo album, In My Memory,[9] which gave him several major hits that launched his career. He was voted World No. 1 DJ by DJ Magazine in its annual Top 100 DJs readership poll consecutively for three years from 2002 to 2004.[10]

Just after releasing his second studio album, Just Be, he performed live at the 2004 Summer Olympics opening ceremony in Athens, the first DJ to play live on stage at an Olympics. In April 2007, Tiësto launched his radio show Tiësto's Club Life on Radio 538 in the Netherlands and released his third studio album, Elements of Life. The album reached number one on the Belgian album chart as well on Billboard Top Electronic Albums in the U.S. and received a nomination for a Grammy Award in 2008.[11] Tiësto released his fourth studio album Kaleidoscope in October 2009, followed by A Town Called Paradise in June 2014. He won the Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical for his remixed version of John Legend's hit "All of Me" at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards.[12]

Early life

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Tijs Michiel Verwest was born in Breda, North Brabant, on 17 January 1969.[13][14] He discovered his passion for music at the age of 12. He used to listen to radioshows like the Ferry Maat Soulshow and In The Mix from Ben Liebrand.[15] At age fourteen, he intensified his commitment to the art, and began DJing professionally at school parties. Between 1985 and 1994, Tiësto began a residency at several clubs in the Netherlands at the behest of his manager. At the Spock, a small club in Breda, he fine-tuned his own live style by performing from 10 p.m. until 4 a.m. on weekends. In the beginning of his career as a DJ he mostly played new beat and acid house.[14]

Career

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1994–2000: Early projects and success

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In 1994, he began releasing material on Noculan Records' sub-labels Chemo and Coolman. During these years, he produced hardcore and gabber tracks under such aliases as Da Joker and DJ Limited.[14] Tiësto was later discovered by the general manager of Rotterdam-based Basic Beat Recordings.[16]

Tiësto in Sant Antoni, Ibiza, prior to performing at Amnesia, July 2000

In late 1994, Tiësto signed to Basic Beat where he met Arny Bink, Tiësto released records on the sub-label Trashcan, founded by Arny, and later created the Guardian Angel sub-label with Arny in which they introduced the popular Forbidden Paradise series. From 1995 to 1996 he released four extended plays on Bonzai Jumps and XTC, sub-labels of Lightning Records. In 1997, he joined his friend Yves Vandichel on his sub-label, DJ Yves, a division of the now defunct Human Resource label XSV Music. In the fall of 1997, Bink and Tiësto decided to leave Basic Beat and create their own parent label, Black Hole Recordings, Trashcan was discontinued and Guardian Angel continued releasing music until 2002. Through Black Hole, Tiësto released the Magik series and also created two major sub-labels; SongBird and In Trance We Trust. From 1998 to 1999, he released music on Planetary Consciousness where he met A&R Hardy Heller and invited him to release some records on Black Hole.[14]

In 1998, Tiësto joined forces with fellow Dutch deejay Ferry Corsten to create the trance-based duo of Gouryella.[17] The first Gouryella track, also called "Gouryella", was released in May 1999 and became a huge hit, scoring various chart positions around the world, including a top-15 position in the UK Singles Chart.[18][19] Tiësto showcased this track in Magik Three: Far from Earth as well as in his set at the first ID&T Innercity party (Live at Innercity: Amsterdam RAI), his first major breakthrough.[20] The next single, entitled "Walhalla", also made it on the charts worldwide, peaking at No. 27 in the UK Singles Chart.[21][22] Released via Ferry's Tsunami label, both singles went on to be certified Gold on record sales.[23] During these years, Tiësto also collaborated with Benno de Goeij of Rank 1 under the name Kamaya Painters. In November 1999, he released the first installment of the In Search of Sunrise series. Since then, he performed monthly as a resident at Gatecrasher in Sheffield, and played a 12-hour set, his longest, in Amsterdam.[24] On 31 December 1999, he performed at Trance Energy 2000, a special party held by ID&T for the turn of the millennium.[25][26]

Together with Armin van Buuren, Tiësto created two projects in 2000; Alibi – "Eternity",[27] which was released on Armind, and Major League – "Wonder Where You Are?", on Black Hole. After the release of "Tenshi" in September 2000, Tiësto decided to concentrate on his solo work and left Ferry Corsten to take on the Gouryella project solely as his own.[14] Through his first compilations and the "In Trance We Trust" series, he ended up introducing Armin van Buuren and Johan Gielen to the mainstream. Summerbreeze marked Tiësto's U.S. debut,[16] a mix album that showcased his remix of Delerium's "Silence", which spent four weeks in the UK's Top Ten chart and reached number three in the Billboard dance chart.[16] In Search of Sunrise 2 was released in November 2000.

2001–2003: In My Memory

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video icon Tiësto – Urban Train ft. Kirsty Hawkshaw (Official Music Video)

In 2001, Tiësto created a new sub-label, Magik Muzik, and released his first solo album, In My Memory, which contained 5 major hits; "Lethal Industry", which was actually produced in 1999 and had only 3 copies released at that time, the track was officially released in 2001 which was remixed by Richard Durand in 2006 along with "Flight 643" which was another leading single that was later adapted with vocals by Suzanne Palmer and released as "643 (Love's on Fire)". Other tracks were "Obsession" in which Tiësto worked alongside Junkie XL, the instrumental tracks "Dallas 4PM" and "Suburban Train" with "Urban Train" as its vocal version. The last singles to be released were "In My Memory" which is the title track for the album as it only received high ratings in the United States and the opening track "Magik Journey" which opened Tiësto in Concert (2003). On 2 February 2002, Tiësto played nine consecutive hours during the second edition of the Dutch Dimension festival.[14]

Tiësto at Columbiahalle in Berlin, 2003

On 27 February, Tiësto was awarded a Zilveren ('Silver') Harp music award. The same year he also received a Lucky Strike Dance Award in the category Best DJ Trance/Progressive. In August he became part of Moby's Area2 Tour. For eighteen days he travelled through the United States with artists such as Moby himself, but also David Bowie and Busta Rhymes. In January 2003, Tiësto received the annual Dutch Popprijs ('Pop Award') during the Noorderslag festival. After touring with Moby, Tiësto remixed two songs from him, "We Are All Made of Stars" and "Extreme Ways" in the same year, having "We Are All Made of Stars" reach No. 13 in the Hot Dance Club Play. In 2002 he released his first In Search of Sunrise mix to feature a place on its name, In Search of Sunrise 3: Panama. On 28 March 2003; Tiësto, Dieselboy, Bad Boy Bill, and Noel Sanger joined the PlayStation 2 Dual Play tour. Tiësto and Noel's appearance began on 13 April and ended on 6 June.[28]

His fame continued to increase for then known he has in the early 2000s, following his six-hour "Tiësto Solo" sets which he performed without other DJs or opening acts. This idea, of one DJ playing alone to a large crowd was new. Tiësto was the first DJ to hold a solo concert in a stadium; on 10 May 2003, he performed for 25,000 people in Arnhem's GelreDome, later called Tiësto in Concert. He repeated the same type of concert the following year during two consecutive nights in late October.[29] In addition to holding these two concerts for 35,000 of his fans, he held another concert for a crowd of 20,000 in Hasselt, Belgium the following week.[29] DVDs of both his 10 May 2003 and 30 October 2004 concerts have been released, having the other DVD titled Tiësto in Concert 2. The DVDs show the journey from the first idea to the main event, featuring live performances by Andain, Dinand Woesthoff, and Jan Johnston. The event includes live music and dancers performing at different times throughout the set.[30]

2004–2006: Just Be and appointment to the Order of Orange-Nassau

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Tiësto performing in Arnhem's GelreDome, 2004

In 2004, he released his second artist album Just Be, which featured his first single "Traffic" which is the first non-vocal track to reach number one spot in the Dutch national charts for 23 years.[14]

The track "Sweet Misery" was originally written for Evanescence but it did not meet the deadline for the release of their album. In support to his Just Be album, he played at Breda, Eindhoven, Utrecht, and Amsterdam; these stops were later named Just Be: Train Tour. On 20 May 2004, he was appointed Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau by Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands.[31] The Athens Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games (ATHOC) asked Tiësto to perform at the Olympic Games, making him the first DJ to play live on stage at an Olympic Games at the 2004 Summer Olympics opening ceremony in Athens, where he played for 90 minutes.[14]

External videos
video icon Tiësto – Adagio For Strings (Official Music Video)

Tiësto flew to Athens in January 2004 to have a meeting with the ATHOC. His Tiësto in Concert DVD caught their attention, after which he was asked to write more tracks based on his opening tune "Adagio for Strings" which would fit in with the Olympic spirit and combine the classical with the modern age. The first rehearsal was on 7 August, for an empty stadium; the second rehearsal was on 8 August, with 35,000 volunteers. The last rehearsal included almost 60,000 people in the stadium which was on 10 August.[14]

During the course of his performance at the Olympics, the Dutch athletes started dancing in front of the DJ booth and had to be moved on by officials. The performance included new tracks produced especially for the Opening Ceremony and songs that were created to complement the spirit and theme of the ceremony. A condensed studio-recorded album of the songs played on the Olympic set was later released, including new songs specially composed for the occasion, entitled Parade of the Athletes in October 2004.[32] In the liner notes, he noted the IOC requested that the music not contain any lyrics as they could be inadvertently misinterpreted. In late 2004, he began his touring across Latin America, with his release of In Search of Sunrise 3: Panama in which he gained influence from the sun and sand in summer 2002. The tour continued in 2005, and Tiësto performed live in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Panama, Peru, Costa Rica, Uruguay, Paraguay, Ecuador, Venezuela and Colombia. Following the tours, In Search of Sunrise 4: Latin America was released in 2005, featuring a second CD for the first time in the In Search of Sunrise series.[33]

In 2005, his Perfect Remixes Vol. 3 compilation was released through Warlock Records, containing ten tracks which were created during the beginning of his career, between those is Junkie XL, Mauro Picotto and The Roc Project. On 20 August 2005, Verwest took Tiësto in Concert to the US when he played to 16,000 at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena with Cirque du Soleil dancers.[34]

For the second year in a row he performed live at a New Year's Eve/New Year's concert in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Orleans Arena to a sell-out crowd. His four-city U.S. tour was postponed due to the hurricane damage in New Orleans and Miami. BPM magazine has an annual poll in the US which is unveiled in the WMC, in 2005 Tiësto took the No. 1 spot.[35] The influences of Los Angeles remained with him and would later influence his In Search of Sunrise compilation.

A wax sculpture of Tiësto was placed behind a turntable at Madame Tussauds in Amsterdam where visitors can mix Tiësto's music together.[36][37] Stops were made in Ukraine, Slovakia, Serbia, Macedonia, Romania, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Turkey, Croatia, Poland and South Africa. The United States tour that was part of Tiësto in Concert was dwarfed by his appearance at Sensation White in 2006 where he performed to over 45,000 people in Amsterdam.[38] The compilation was launched in the Winter Music Conference in Miami Beach to support his release, Tiësto went on his In Search of Sunrise 5 Asia Tour for more than three weeks.[39] In September 2006, Tiësto was admitted to hospital after experiencing pain in his chest. He was diagnosed with pericarditis and subsequently had to cancel a number of shows.[40] With the diagnosis, he was invited to support Dance4Life to help teens who are not aware of the risks of HIV/AIDS.

2007–2008: Elements of Life

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Tiësto in Tallinn, 2007

On 6 April 2007, Tiësto began presenting a new weekly two-hour radio show called Tiësto's Club Life on Dutch radio station Radio 538. Ten days later, Tiësto released his third studio album Elements of Life. The album moved 73,000 units in its April release, according to Nielsen SoundScan.[35]

During the production of the album Tiësto in several cases sent a demo with the music to certain artists, and they replied back with the lyrics and vocals and other duration times. In the case of Christian Burns from BBMak, Tiësto met him through MySpace and contacted him and the production of the single "In the Dark".[41] The album consists of rock, trance and experimental music, which shows the style Tiësto has grown throughout the years since his previous albums which contained lyrics, In My Memory and Just Be. Producer Brian Transeau collaborated with Tiësto in three tracks, he composed "Bright Morningstar" and "Sweet Things", and performed the vocals in the single "Break My Fall". Together, they produced more tracks which were not released in the album, Tiësto has mentioned they would work again during the coming summer.[41]

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video icon Tiësto – Elements of Life (Official Music Video)

In December 2007 it was announced that the album was nominated for a Grammy Award, in the category "Best Electronic/Dance Album."[11] The album also received gold certifications in Belgium, Hungary, Netherlands, and Romania. In support of the album, he embarked on the worldwide Elements of Life World Tour, and released the Copenhagen: Elements of Life World Tour DVD in 2008.

Tiësto announced his residence at Privilege. He played sets in Ibiza every Monday, from 7 July to 22 September in the style of his In Search of Sunrise series. In 2007, he had released In Search of Sunrise 6: Ibiza which was inspired by the island.[42]

On 28 April, he released Elements of Life: Remixed, a recompilation of the Elements of Life album with all remixed versions. In mid-2008, Tiësto announced his In Search of Sunrise: Summer Tour 2008, which was presented by Armani Exchange in May in support of his In Search of Sunrise 7: Asia compilation[43] and the previously released In Search of Sunrise 6: Ibiza.

2009–2012: Kaleidoscope and Kiss from the Past

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On 6 October 2009, he released his fourth studio album Kaleidoscope, which featured artists such as Priscilla Ahn, Calvin Harris, Tegan & Sara and Nelly Furtado. Unlike his earlier albums, which were all mostly trance, Kaleidoscope explores other electronic genres, and is considered Tiesto's most experimental album. The first single "I Will Be Here" featuring Sneaky Sound System being released in July 2009. It reached number three on the much acclaimed Driscoll 5, and lasted there for 24 weeks in the beginning of 2012.[44][45][46] In its first week, the album reached the Top 10 chart on iTunes.[47] To release the album he set up a new record label called Musical Freedom after parting ways with Black Hole Recordings. Tiësto felt that his music was evolving in a new direction and his focus as an artist was moving away from what Black Hole was set up to support.[48] His new tour, sharing the name of his new album, called Kaleidoscope World Tour commenced in late September.[49]

On 16 March 2010, he released a greatest hits album, Magikal Journey: The Hits Collection 1998–2008, a two disc album focusing on his most famous songs and remixes of his songs. On 7 April, he announced that he would start a new compilation series called A New Dawn with his own label Musical Freedom. In his interview Tiësto furthermore confirmed that he would no longer have any more involvement with Black Hole Recordings.[50] On 31 August, Kaleidoscope: Remixed was released, a remix album of his album Kaleidoscope.

Also in 2009 and 2010, Tiësto contributed songs to both the DJ Hero and DJ Hero 2 video games and is a playable character in the second game.[51][52] He also produced a trance-flavored song for Memphis rap duo Three 6 Mafia's album called "Feel It", which features Sean Kingston and Flo Rida.[53]

Tiësto performing at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show

On 4 April 2011, his mix compilation Club Life: Volume One Las Vegas was released.[54][55] On 13 June, his final trance studio album, Kiss from the Past, was released under his alias Allure, and featured Christian Burns, JES, and Emma Hewitt.[56]

In March 2012, satellite radio broadcaster Sirius XM launched Tiësto's Club Life Radio, one of five dance/electronic stations on the platform. Programming was "curated by Tiësto himself[57]". The station ran until 2017.

2013–2018: Club Life and A Town Called Paradise

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External videos
video icon Tiësto – Red Lights (Official Music Video)

Club Life: Volume Three Stockholm was released worldwide physically on 25 June 2013 and it hit No. 16 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart. He followed up his third "Club Life" installment with the 2014 effort, A Town Called Paradise. The album featured an assortment of guest stars and was preceded by two singles, "Red Lights" and "Wasted" – yielding his first two gold singles in the U.S.[58] A medley from the album also soundtracks a presentation at the Bellagio fountain in Las Vegas, a first for a dance music artist.[59]

In a 2014 interview with DJ Magazine, Tiësto revealed why he left trance music. When asked whether his decision to leave the genre was influential to his popularity in the United States, the Dutch producer said: "Maybe, it's hard to say. I think I'd still be the 'Tiesto trance guy' but the difference is you're not really being relevant. Some of the old trance guys still have their following but it doesn't feel like anybody really cares – and that's the biggest difference. It's nice to be in touch with the new kids who are coming up – the 16 and 18-year olds who are producing house music see me as kind of a godfather, and it's really cool to be in touch with them. I think if I'd still been a trance DJ, they'd have been so disconnected with that sound that I wouldn't be much inspiration for them, and vice versa."[60]

In 2015, at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards, he won the Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical for his remixed version of John Legend's hit "All of Me".[12] The same year his fourth installment of the Club Life compilation series, titled Club Life: Volume Four New York City, was released through Musical Freedom. In April 2016, he launched a deep house label, AFTR:HRS, to promote deep house music.[61][62] He appeared in the 2016 Grammy-nominated documentary film about American DJ and producer Steve Aoki, titled I'll Sleep When I'm Dead.[63]

On 14 January 2017, Tiësto was awarded the key to the city of Las Vegas. The day is now known as "Tiësto Day" in Clark County, Nevada.[64] He was featured in the 2017 documentary starring Carl Cox and Martin Garrix, titled What We Started.[65]

On 6 October 2017, the fifth installment of the Club Life series entitled Club Life, Vol. 5 – China was published.[66] The compilation album features tracks by John Christian, SWACQ, Tiësto and Z.Tao, and collaborations between Tiësto and Aloe Blacc, John Christian, Dzeko, Diplo, KSHMR, Talay Riley, Sevenn, Stargate, SWACQ and Vassy.

In March 2018, Billboard named Tiësto as number eight on their 2018 ranking of dance musicians titled Billboard Dance 100.[67][68]

On 30 March 2018, Tiësto released his debut EP titled I Like It Loud, featuring four songs that are collaborations with artists such as John Christian, Mesto, Matisse & Sadko and MOTi.[69]

2018–2020: The London Sessions

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Tiësto performing at Mayday, 2019

On 2 July 2018, Tiësto released with Dzeko, Post Malone and Preme a track titled "Jackie Chan".[70]

On 31 May 2019, Tiësto released with Rita Ora and Jonas Blue a track called "Ritual".[71]

On 14 June 2019, Tiësto released his remix of Avicii's posthumous "Tough Love".[citation needed]

On 7 May 2020, Tiësto announced his seventh studio album The London Sessions; it was released 15 May 2020. The album features the previously released singles "Jackie Chan", "Ritual", "God Is a Dancer", "Blue" and "Nothing Really Matters".[citation needed]

2020–present: Drive

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On 25 September 2020, Tiësto released the song "The Business". On 21 January 2021, Tiësto released a remix version of the song titled "The Business, Pt. II" featuring American rapper Ty Dolla Sign.[72]

On 28 May 2021, Tiësto released his remix of Ben Platt's "Imagine."[73] Later that year, he released "Don't Be Shy" with Karol G on 12 August,[74] "The Motto" with Ava Max on 4 November,[75] Savage with Deorro and a remix of No Mienten and You got the Love by Becky Hill.

On 30 June 2022, Tiësto released "Hot In It" with English singer Charli XCX. The track was previously teased by Charli XCX and Tiësto multiple times on TikTok. On 7 October 2022, Tiësto released a remake of Black Eyed Peas song "Pump It" called "Pump It Louder". On 3 November 2022, Tiësto released "10:35" with Tate McRae.

On 6 January 2023, Tiësto released "Lay Low". On 9 March 2023, Tiësto officially announced his new studio album called Drive, along with the release of his single "All Nighter".[76] The album was released on 21 April 2023.[77]

On 11 February 2024, Tiësto was scheduled to perform at Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas both before and during the game, which would have made him the first DJ to perform throughout the Super Bowl.[78] However, he canceled his performance due to a family emergency and was replaced by Kaskade.[79]

In January 2025, Tiësto released the extended play Prismatic: Pack One, which featured collaborations with Oaks, Jordan Shaw, and Alex Mills.

In March of 2025, it was announced that Tiësto would premier a new "In Search of Sunrise" set at EDC Las Vegas 2025.[80] In April, the 2025 Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix promoted an entertainment lineup to include Tiësto, Pitbull, Kygo and Kaskade.[81][82]

Income

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Forbes estimated that Tiësto's annual income for 2017 was $39 million, with an average nightly gross of $250,000.[83][84][85]

Philanthropy

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On 6 January 2005, Tiësto performed in an outdoor fundraiser in De Dam, Amsterdam. The free event involved Dutch artists such as Tiësto, Dinand Woesthoff, BLØF, Acda & De Munnik, Di-rect, and Trijntje Oosterhuis and provided financial aid to the people who suffered from the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami in southern and southeastern Asia.[86]

In April 2006, Tiësto was named the official worldwide ambassador for the Dance4Life foundation promoting awareness of HIV/AIDS. As the foundation's ambassador he has helped the organisation with fundraising along with recording the track "Dance4life" that he recorded with Maxi Jazz from Faithless. The foundation consists on a better way of living with safe sex in exchange of entertainment to the young crowd.[87] The song was a huge success, peaking for five weeks in number 3 and eleven consecutive weeks in the Top 10 of the Dutch Singles Chart, it reached number 5 in Belgium, number 6 in Finland and also charting in the UK and Germany.

With the successful release of Elements of Life, Tiësto and fashion designer Giorgio Armani collaborated on a limited edition Tiësto T-shirt; Tiësto's single "Sweet Things" comes with the shirt and includes an exclusive "A|X Remix" by Tom Cloud.[88] The charity raised over U.S. $300,000.[43]

In November 2012, Tiësto released a compilation album Dance (RED) Save Lives in collaboration with Product Red, with the aim of donating any proceeds from the album to the fight against AIDS.[89]

In June 2014, Tiësto headlined the first-ever Thank You Festival, presented by Global Citizen in partnership with World Childhood Foundation.[90] As a part of the festival campaign, Tiësto took part in supporting ThankYou.org. For every song shared, the Carlson Family Foundation donated $5 to the World Childhood Foundation.[91]

In September 2014, Tiësto headlined the free Global Citizen Festival in New York's Central Park.[92]

Personal life

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In September 2019, Tiësto married Annika Backes, a model, in Amangiri, Utah, after proposing to her in 2018.[93] In November 2020, they had a daughter,[94] and on 27 August 2022, they had their second child, a son.[95] He is a fan of Italian football club Inter Milan, and has collaborated with them on numerous occasions.[96]

Discography

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Main article: Tiësto discography
Studio albums

Filmography

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Documentary and concert films

  • Clublife 500 (2016) - In celebration of the 500th episode of his radio show Clublife, Tiësto hosted a special, one-night-only event on 21 October 2016, at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. On 31 October 2023 the show was made available to stream on demand via the On Air concert streaming service.[97]
  • He appears in the film F1 as the host DJ.

Awards and nominations

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Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Tiësto

References

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Tijs Michiel Verwest (born 17 January 1969), known professionally as Tiësto, is a Dutch disc jockey and recognized for his pioneering role in music and subsequent evolution into broader genres.
Born in , , Verwest began DJing in local clubs during the late 1980s, initially focusing on and before shifting to in the 1990s, where he produced seminal tracks and compilations that elevated the genre's global profile. His 2001 debut album In My Memory marked a commercial breakthrough, yielding hits that bridged underground electronic scenes with mainstream audiences.
Tiësto achieved numerous milestones, including being the first DJ to sell out a solo stadium concert for over 25,000 attendees and receiving a Grammy Award in 2015 for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical for his of John Legend's "All of Me." He topped DJ Magazine's Top 100 DJs poll multiple times and was voted the greatest DJ of all time by Mixmag readers in 2011. Throughout his career, Tiësto transitioned from pure to high-energy EDM and influences to align with evolving festival trends and younger demographics, while collaborating with artists across pop and electronic spheres; in recent years, he has revisited elements in select performances.

Early life

Childhood and musical influences

Tijs Michiel Verwest, professionally known as Tiësto, was born on January 17, 1969, in , a city in the province of the . His parents divorced when he was four years old, after which he was raised by his mother alongside an older brother and sister. Verwest developed a keen interest in music beginning at age twelve, around 1981, during a period when electronic and dance sounds were gaining traction in Europe. He frequently tuned into Dutch radio broadcasts, particularly the Soulshow hosted by Ferry Maat, which emphasized soul, funk, and tracks from the 1970s and early 1980s, and Ben Liebrand's In The Mix, featuring innovative dance mixes that introduced emerging elements. These programs exposed him to rhythmic, beat-driven music that contrasted with mainstream pop, fostering an early fascination with blending and sequencing sounds. Inspired by these influences, Verwest began self-experimenting with cassette tapes, manually mixing segments from records to create custom playlists—a rudimentary form of that honed his ear for transitions and energy flow in music. This hands-on approach, without formal training, laid the groundwork for his affinity toward electronic genres, as he sought to replicate the of radio mixes through personal curation. Local club scenes in , where he occasionally attended events, further amplified his exposure to live dance atmospheres, though his initial pursuits remained amateur and exploratory.

Initial forays into DJing

Tijs Michiel Verwest, born on January 17, 1969, in , , developed an early interest in music from age twelve and began experimenting with DJing at school parties and house events in the early . By age twenty in 1989, he committed to DJing professionally, initially performing under aliases such as Da Joker at local venues including the Sprock club in , where he honed his skills amid the emerging Dutch electronic scene. Verwest's sets focused on , , and tracks, reflecting the underground influences of the late European club circuit, though he occasionally incorporated elements popular in the area. He secured resident gigs at several Breda-area clubs between 1985 and the early 1990s, building a following through consistent performances at small venues and private parties during the nascent Dutch rave culture, which emphasized high-energy electronic sounds and communal events. These initial efforts laid the foundation for his technical proficiency, as Verwest practiced extended sets to refine mixing techniques without relying on mainstream hits, prioritizing tracks that encouraged dancing in intimate settings. By the early 1990s, his local reputation grew through word-of-mouth in the ' burgeoning underground scene, where independent labels like Basic Beat Recordings began noticing his potential, leading to early mix compilations that showcased his selections of and related genres.

Career beginnings

1994–2000: Formation of trance sound and early recognition

In 1997, Tiësto co-founded with Arny Bink in , , establishing a dedicated outlet for that facilitated his transition from house-oriented productions to a distinctive style characterized by melodic builds, ethereal synths, and driving rhythms. The label's inaugural releases included Tiësto's own tracks and remixes, reflecting his experimentation with trance elements amid the genre's emergence in . That September, Tiësto launched the Magik compilation series with Magik One: First Flight, a featuring 15 tracks, including remixes like his "Magikal Remake" of "Theme from Norefjell," which highlighted his preference for progressive, atmospheric soundscapes over harder variants. Follow-up volumes, such as Magik Two: Story of the Fall in May 1998 and Magik Three: Far from Earth in November 1998, expanded on this formula by curating sets that emphasized seamless transitions and emotional peaks, gaining rotation in Dutch and Belgian clubs. These mixes, pressed in limited runs of around 5,000-10,000 units each, marked early commercial traction for within underground electronic circles. Tiësto's live performances further propelled his recognition, notably his 1999 set at the Innercity festival in Amsterdam's , a three-hour marathon incorporating tracks like Push's "" and Agnelli & Nelson's "El Niño," which was later compiled and distributed to showcase his mixing prowess. This exposure, amid 's growing popularity at European events, positioned Tiësto as a leading exponent of the genre by 2000, with serving as a hub for like-minded producers.

2001–2006: Mainstream breakthrough and trance dominance

Tiësto's debut studio album, In My Memory, released on April 15, 2001, via the Magik Muzik label, solidified his position in the trance genre with melodic and uplifting tracks incorporating vocal elements from artists like Jan Johnston. The album's production emphasized layered synths and driving beats characteristic of early 2000s trance, contributing to its role in elevating Tiësto from underground DJ to mainstream recognition within electronic dance music circles. In 2004, Tiësto achieved further prominence with the release of his second studio album, , on April 6 in the , featuring collaborations such as "Love Comes Again" with BT and the instrumental "," which became enduring anthems. That year, he performed a live DJ set during the of the in on August 13, marking the first time an electronic artist headlined such an event and exposing to a global television audience of millions. The performance, later compiled as the Parade of the Athletes mix album, highlighted tracks blending orchestral elements with electronic rhythms, reinforcing trance's emotional and anthemic appeal. On May 20, 2004, Tiësto was appointed an Officer in the by Queen , recognizing his contributions to promoting Dutch electronic music internationally. Later that year, on October 29 and 30, he hosted sold-out solo concerts at the in , , drawing approximately 25,000 attendees per night in what were among the largest EDM events of the era, pioneering the format of stadium-scale performances with elaborate production including lasers and synchronized visuals. These milestones underscored Tiësto's dominance in trance during its commercial peak, as he consistently ranked at the top of DJ Magazine's polls and influenced the genre's shift toward more accessible, festival-ready sounds.

Career evolution

2007–2012: Expansion into broader EDM and commercial collaborations

In 2007, Tiësto released his third studio album, Elements of Life, on April 6, which blended his established trance style with progressive house elements across tracks like "Everything" featuring JES and "Do You Feel Me" with Julie Thompson. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums chart and sold 72,000 copies in its first month, reflecting Tiësto's growing commercial appeal in the evolving electronic dance music scene. Supporting the release, the Elements of Life World Tour included high-profile festival appearances, such as Coachella in April, where Tiësto performed to large crowds, adapting his sets to incorporate broader EDM influences amid the rising popularity of house and progressive sounds. By 2009, Tiësto parted ways with and launched his independent label, Musical Freedom, in August, enabling greater creative control over releases including the Club Life compilation series starting in 2011. That October 6, he issued , his fourth studio album, which featured collaborations with pop-oriented vocalists such as of on the title track, , and of Metric, shifting toward electro-house and progressive elements to align with mainstream EDM trends. The Kaleidoscope World Tour followed, spanning over 150 dates across five continents and emphasizing festival circuits like , further solidifying Tiësto's pivot to versatile EDM production and live performances. This period marked Tiësto's strategic expansion into commercial collaborations, with tracks like "Escape Me" featuring C.C. achieving success and highlighting his integration of vocal-driven tracks into broader electronic formats. Through Musical Freedom, Tiësto curated releases that bridged roots with emerging EDM subgenres, positioning him as a key adapter to the genre's commercialization in the late .

2013–2019: Pop crossovers and festival headlining

In 2013, Tiësto released the single "Red Lights" featuring , which marked a shift toward mainstream pop-infused EDM with its accessible melody and vocal hooks, achieving significant radio airplay. The track peaked at number 6 on the UK Singles Chart and number 3 in Ireland, while reaching number 2 on the US Hot Dance Club Songs chart. This crossover appeal was further solidified with the release of his fifth studio album, , on June 13, 2014, via Musical Freedom and PM:AM Recordings, featuring hybrid tracks blending electronic production with pop elements. Tiësto expanded his collaborations with established pop artists during this period, including a remix of John Legend's "All of Me" in 2014 and the original single "Summer Nights" featuring Legend in June 2016, which emphasized soulful vocals over upbeat electronic beats. These efforts broadened his audience beyond EDM enthusiasts but elicited criticism from genre purists, who viewed the pivot as a dilution of his foundational sound for commercial gain, as expressed in fan discussions and Tiësto's own reflections on evolving from . Parallel to his studio output, Tiësto solidified his status as a festival headliner, performing mainstage sets at events like TomorrowWorld in 2013 and Tomorrowland in 2019, where his high-energy mixes drew massive crowds. He also maintained a prominent presence in , with residencies at venues such as starting around 2014, contributing substantially to live performance revenue through consistent high-profile gigs. By 2017, his influence in the city was recognized with the key to and designation of "Tiësto Day" on January 14. This era highlighted Tiësto's adaptation to the booming EDM festival circuit while prioritizing broad commercial viability over niche genre loyalty.

2020–2025: Drive era, recent releases, and ongoing tours

In 2020, Tiësto released the single "The Business" on September 25, which became a cornerstone of his shift toward upbeat, driving pop-dance tracks suited for streaming and club playback. This track, emphasizing high-energy rhythms and relatable about relational tension, amassed hundreds of millions of streams and set the tone for subsequent material. Later that year, on May 15, he issued The London Sessions, his sixth studio album featuring collaborations with vocalists like on "" and on "," blending with melodic hooks for broader accessibility amid pandemic restrictions. The Drive compilation album, released April 21, 2023, via , formalized this era by aggregating post-2020 singles including "The Business," "10:35" with , and "Chills (LA Hills)," prioritizing adrenaline-fueled, road-trip-ready anthems conceived during . These releases adapted to streaming dominance, with tracks optimized for playlists and short-form video platforms, yielding over a billion combined streams by emphasizing concise builds and drops. In 2024 and 2025, Tiësto sustained output with remix packages like Drifting Remixes on August 23, 2024, expanding the original 2023 track into varied club interpretations. He launched the Prismatic series with Pack One EP on January 31, 2025, incorporating and electro elements for a fresh melodic direction. On April 4, 2025, "Cool 'N Calm" with Rafael Cerato followed, delivering melodic grooves. At EDC on May 18, 2025, he debuted a nostalgic "In Search of Sunrise" set on the kineticFIELD stage, reviving roots with 21 tracks spanning uplifting progressions. Post-pandemic, Tiësto maintained intensive touring, including a Coachella 2025 set on the Quasar Stage in April and the Prismatic residency in Mexico City on June 14, 2025. Las Vegas residencies at Omnia and LIV Nightclub extended into late 2025, with dates like October 24 at Omnia and October 31 at LIV, supporting over 100 global shows annually. This schedule underscored his endurance, culminating in a #21 ranking on DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs for 2025, up two spots from prior years, reflecting fan-voted recognition of his consistent output and live draw. His touring activities extend into 2026, including a scheduled performance on February 6, 2026, at Shaq's Fun House at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California (San Francisco Bay Area), featuring Tiësto, T-Pain, Disco Lines, DJ DIESEL, and more. No Tiësto concerts are scheduled in the San Francisco Bay Area in March 2026.

Musical style and artistic development

Evolution from trance to EDM and pop

Tiësto's early career was defined by , characterized by extended builds, melodic breakdowns, and euphoric atmospheres that emphasized emotional depth over immediate gratification. This style, prominent in releases like his 2001 mix In My Memory, resonated with underground club scenes and festivals focused on progressive journeys rather than instant drops. By the late 2000s, however, Tiësto began incorporating elements of and electro, signaling a pivot toward broader (EDM) structures. Post-2010, he fully embraced —marked by aggressive supersaw synths, anthemic drops, and shorter, festival-optimized tracks—as seen in collaborations like "C'Mon" with in 2010, which blended electro-house energy with accessible hooks. This evolution accelerated into and pop fusions by the mid-, with tracks featuring vocal chops, bass-heavy grooves, and radio-friendly choruses, diverging from trance's layered progressions. Tiësto attributed the shift to his naturally progressing beyond trance's constraints, stating in a 2014 interview that he sought to explore electric house for fresh inspiration while maintaining production control. Causal factors included the EDM market surge, where big room dominated festivals like Tomorrowland due to its high-impact drops suiting massive crowds, contrasting trance's niche appeal. Streaming platforms amplified this by prioritizing tracks with quick hooks and replayable segments over trance's 8-10 minute builds, as algorithms rewarded shorter attention spans and viral snippets. Competition from emerging big room producers like and [Martin Garrix](/page/Martin Garrix) further pressured adaptation to sustain headliner status amid trance's declining mainstream visibility. The progression drew mixed assessments, balancing innovation against perceived dilution. Proponents view it as pragmatic evolution, enabling Tiësto to influence global EDM by fusing trance melodies with pop , evidenced by sustained festival bookings and cross-genre hits that expanded electronic music's reach beyond purist circles. Critics, particularly from trance communities, argue it sacrificed the genre's introspective purity for formulaic drops, with fan forums decrying the loss of builds in favor of commercial predictability—reactions intensified by Tiësto's own acknowledgment of the shift as a deliberate stylistic . Empirical indicators like chart performance post-2010 support accessibility's viability, yet persistent fan backlash in online discussions highlights a fractured base, underscoring tensions between artistic integrity and market realism in EDM's commodified landscape.

Production techniques and influences

Tiësto primarily employs as his digital audio workstation, selected for its seamless integration between studio production and live performance capabilities, allowing for real-time manipulation of tracks. He has also incorporated and Ableton Live in his workflow, as noted in direct responses to inquiries about his tools, alongside a range of instrument and effects plugins for . Early in his career, Tiësto began with remixing rather than original production, honing techniques through adaptation of existing material before developing full tracks, which informed his layered approach to builds, drops, and melodic progressions characteristic of and EDM. His production style features distinctive processed vocal manipulations and pounding layers, creating high-impact drops and euphoric builds that drive crowd energy in both recordings and sets. Influences trace back to pioneering DJs like , whom Tiësto credits as his initial inspiration for blending and elements into extended, immersive mixes during the early European scene. This foundation in melodic , evolving from roots, shaped his emphasis on emotional escalation through repetitive motifs and harmonic tension release, distinct from rigid structural adherence. In live performances, Tiësto prioritizes response over scripted recreations, selecting and transitioning tracks to cultivate specific reactions such as or intensity, often improvising mixes to sustain momentum based on venue dynamics. This adaptive method, rooted in his origins, allows sets to diverge from studio versions, incorporating on-the-fly edits via software like to align with real-time crowd feedback.

Commercial success and business ventures

Income sources and financial achievements

Tiësto's wealth primarily stems from live performances, with Forbes reporting annual earnings of $22 million for the fiscal year ending June 2012, driven by headlining major festivals like Coachella and extensive global tours. This figure rose to $39 million in 2017, reflecting sustained demand for his sets amid a packed schedule of over 200 shows per year, including residencies at Las Vegas venues such as Hakkasan and Wet Republic. Reports indicate he commands fees around $250,000 per Las Vegas performance, underscoring the profitability of EDM touring in a market less reliant on traditional record label advances. Additional revenue diversifies through ownership of the Musical Freedom , founded in 2009 in partnership with PIAS Entertainment Group, which has released Tiësto's compilations—such as Club Life Vol. 1, selling 38,000 units shortly after its 2011 debut—and tracks from affiliated artists. Streaming royalties from hits like "Don't Be Shy" (with , 2021) further bolster income, as the track's global chart success and billions of plays across platforms generate ongoing payouts in an industry where digital consumption has supplanted physical sales. Merchandising tied to tours and branding also contributes, though exact figures remain undisclosed. By 2025, Tiësto's is estimated at $170 million, exemplifying how independent touring and entrepreneurial ventures in EDM yield substantial returns compared to label-dependent models. This accumulation reflects strategic diversification beyond performances, including label operations and royalties, amid consistent high earnings reported by across multiple years.

Brand partnerships and investments

Tiësto signed a $30 million endorsement deal with 7UP in 2014 to promote the soft drink brand through advertising campaigns and events. In 2013, he partnered with apparel retailer Guess? for promotional collaborations aimed at enhancing the brand's visibility in the fashion and music sectors. He also collaborated with Budweiser in 2016 to launch branded beers tied to festival partnerships, including sales at retailers like Asda following his Tomorrowland performances. Beyond endorsements, Tiësto has diversified into startup investments. In September 2025, he participated in an $8 million funding round for Alice Mushrooms, a U.S.-based company producing functional vegan chocolate bars infused with adaptogenic mushrooms as alcohol alternatives. Earlier, in 2014, he invested in Splice, a digital audio platform facilitating sample-based music production, alongside figures like and . He further backed AMASS, a botanically-infused spirits brand, in a $15 million funding round. Tiësto's real estate holdings include the 2015 purchase of a in , , for 6.9 million euros, reflecting a strategy to invest in local commercial properties. He acquired a former bank building in around 2017 for redevelopment purposes. To adapt to digital trends, Tiësto entered the NFT space in 2022 by launching the "All Access Eagle" NFT collection at EDC , marking the genesis of his "EAGLE" project for exclusive digital access and utilities in virtual ecosystems. These ventures underscore his approach to leveraging for non-tour income streams amid evolving landscapes.

Philanthropy

Charitable initiatives and causes supported

Tiësto has served as an ambassador for Dance4Life since 2006, supporting the organization's efforts to educate youth on prevention through global campaigns and events. In conjunction with this role, he released the single "Dance4Life" featuring that year, with proceeds directed toward the initiative's awareness programs targeting students. In 2012, Tiësto curated the compilation album Dance (RED) Save Lives, donating all proceeds to The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria; he also pledged a dollar-for-dollar match on the first $100,000 in fan donations via . This campaign aimed to leverage electronic dance music's reach for health funding in affected regions. Tiësto has participated in disaster relief efforts, including announcements of personal donations following the September 2017 earthquake, facilitated through platforms like comoayudar.mx that channeled funds to organizations such as the Red Cross for immediate aid. In the same year, he headlined a organized by Hakkasan Group for victims of the , contributing to over $1 million raised for the Las Vegas Victims' Fund via ticket sales and donations, alongside a personal contribution of $200,000. For children's health causes, Tiësto launched an fundraising campaign in August 2022, raffling a to support , which provides care for pediatric patients regardless of financial means. He has also headlined events like the 2014 , organized by the Global Poverty Project to advocate for poverty alleviation and related global health initiatives. These efforts have generated quantifiable short-term funds, such as the $1 million-plus from the 2017 concert and matched donations in the (RED) campaign, though independent audits of long-term program efficacy remain limited in public records.

Impact and criticisms of involvement

Tiësto's ambassadorship for Dance4Life since May 2006 has focused on leveraging events and youth-oriented campaigns to promote awareness, particularly targeting demographics active in club and festival scenes. His 2012 collaboration with the (RED) initiative, including a featuring artists like , , and , generated publicity for AIDS prevention during a global EDM event on , engaging his fanbase in pledges toward an AIDS-free generation. These partnerships with organizations affiliated with the Global Fund to Fight and have extended the reach of awareness efforts beyond traditional channels, capitalizing on Tiësto's international performances to amplify messaging in EDM communities. Despite these visibility gains, quantifiable impacts—such as measurable reductions in transmission rates attributable to his specific involvement or detailed beneficiary outcomes—lack robust, independent empirical support. Dance4Life emphasizes behavioral change through , but program evaluations do not isolate Tiësto's contributions amid broader organizational activities. Similarly, while (RED) has cumulatively raised over $200 million for the Global Fund, no public breakdowns tie portions directly to Tiësto's campaigns or personal funding. Critics have questioned the depth of commitment, noting a concentration on socially uncontroversial causes like prevention, which align with corporate and celebrity-friendly narratives, potentially prioritizing image enhancement over engagement with more divisive issues. Publicly available audited financial reports on Tiësto's philanthropic disbursements are absent, raising transparency concerns relative to his substantial earnings from tours and endorsements, where verifiable donation specifics remain undisclosed. This scarcity contrasts with expectations for high-profile donors, prompting skepticism about whether initiatives primarily serve reputational or fiscal benefits, such as tax deductions, over sustained altruistic outcomes.

Controversies and criticisms

Accusations of selling out and style shifts

Tiësto's transition from trance-dominated sets and productions to broader electronic dance music incorporating house, progressive, and pop elements, particularly after the 2007 album Elements of Life, drew criticism from trance purists who accused him of abandoning his genre roots for commercial appeal. Fans in online communities expressed sentiments of betrayal, with discussions highlighting his shift as prioritizing mainstream accessibility over the melodic, uplifting structures defining early trance. This backlash intensified around 2013 when Tiësto promised a "full trance only album" in exchange for votes to secure the top spot in DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs poll, only to release A Town Called Paradise in 2014, which featured vocal-driven pop-EDM tracks like "Red Lights" rather than pure trance. Critics within the scene, including producers like , viewed the move as emblematic of broader commercialization, with Tiësto's sets at festivals increasingly favoring high-energy drops over extended builds, alienating listeners seeking niche authenticity. In a 2014 DJ Mag interview, Tiësto himself acknowledged leaving due to its perceived stagnation, stating the was not evolving with market demands, a rationale purists dismissed as justifying dilution for profitability. Opposing this narrative, the stylistic evolution correlated with sustained commercial viability, as produced chart-topping singles and contributed to Tiësto's overall catalog exceeding 36 million record sales globally. The album's "Red Lights" marked his most successful radio hit to date, reaching Top 40 positions and broadening his audience beyond EDM festivals. Tiësto has defended the changes as adaptive responses to shifting listener preferences and industry trends, rejecting gatekeeping by noting that rigid adherence to would limit longevity in a dynamic field; in a January 2025 reflection, he affirmed satisfaction with the 2007 pivot to , crediting it with extension over two decades. Empirical indicators like persistent high placements in DJ rankings and billions of streams underscore fan retention among a wider base, countering claims of wholesale alienation by demonstrating market-driven resilience over purist exclusivity. In 2021, a lawsuit was filed against Tiësto and , alleging that their collaborative track "Don't Be Shy" substantially copied elements from a lesser-known Cuban song by plaintiff Yasmil Marrero. The case, seeking damages up to $50 million, proceeded in a federal court until July 9, 2025, when U.S. District Judge Rodolfo Ruiz dismissed it with prejudice, criticizing the plaintiff's expert analysis as unreliable and finding no between the works. Tiësto's legal team, represented by Pryor Cashman, secured a full defense victory, with the judge ruling that the claims lacked merit. In August 2010, Insomniac Events, the promoter of a planned Tiësto headlining concert at the on October 30, filed a breach-of-contract against the City of , seeking over $1 million in damages for cancellation due to permit denials and safety concerns stemming from prior incidents. The city had revoked approvals citing inadequate security and noise issues, despite initial permits being granted, leading Insomniac to claim lost profits of $436,250 and production costs of $668,750. Tiësto was guaranteed $250,000 for the performance, but the suit focused on the promoter's financial losses rather than direct artist involvement. Public incidents include a March 22, 2014, mishap at San Jose's Electric Bounce House event, where Tiësto collided with an overhead LED screen while heading to the stage, resulting in a , stitches, and temporary unconsciousness. This forced the cancellation of his subsequent U.S. performances, including a set at San Diego's and others through late March. Tiësto received medical treatment and later shared video footage of the incident, confirming no long-term effects. On February 8, 2024, Tiësto withdrew from his scheduled role as the first in-game DJ for in , citing a personal family emergency that required his immediate return home. He had prepared a pre-game set for months, but the replaced him with to maintain the halftime and in-game programming. No further details on the emergency were disclosed publicly. Rumors of Tiësto relying on ghost producers for track creation have circulated in online EDM communities since the mid-2010s, often tied to his high output and stylistic shifts, but lack verifiable evidence or admissions from involved parties. Industry discussions, primarily on forums and uncredited blogs, speculate collaborations with uncredited producers, yet Tiësto has consistently credited co-writers and collaborators on releases without substantiating such claims.

Personal life

Relationships and family

Tiësto was in a long-term relationship with Dutch model Spronk until early 2006. In 2007, he became engaged to Stacey Blokzijl, though the engagement ended without a marriage. On September 21, 2019, Tiësto married model Annika Backes in a ceremony at resort in . The couple welcomed their first child, daughter Viola Margreet Verwest, in November 2020. They have since had a second child. Tiësto has described his family as a source of new emotions and stability, sharing select moments such as Viola's birth announcement on while generally keeping his private amid a demanding global tour schedule. No children resulted from his prior relationships.

Health challenges and lifestyle

Tiësto has encountered several health issues tied to the physical demands of his touring schedule. In October 2006, he was hospitalized and diagnosed with , an inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart. A back injury in 2012 prompted the rescheduling of dates on his Club Life College Invasion Tour. In March 2014, during a performance in , he sustained a after an onstage accident involving a bounce house setup, requiring stitches, medical evaluation, and the cancellation of subsequent shows including one in . The environment often involves extensive partying, yet Tiësto has maintained longevity through moderation rather than abstinence. In a 2016 profile, he attributed his endurance over two decades to pacing himself amid temptations, stating, "enough is enough," and recognizing that overindulgence leads to recovery costs the following day. No verified reports indicate major addictions or substance-related breakdowns for him, setting his trajectory apart from some genre counterparts who faced severe health declines from excess. Sustaining 100 to over 300 performances annually at career peaks into his mid-50s demands rigorous self-management, though Tiësto has not publicly detailed specific gym regimens or diets. His approach prioritizes professional discipline to mitigate touring's toll, enabling consistent output without the genre's stereotypical derailments.

Legacy and influence

Impact on electronic music

Tiësto pioneered large-scale events by performing the first solo DJ stadium concert on October 25, 2003, at the in , , drawing 25,000 attendees with an eight-hour all-vinyl set, which demonstrated the viability of DJ-led productions at arena scales and influenced subsequent festival economics by shifting emphasis toward individual artist draw over ensemble lineups. This innovation contributed to the high-earner model in EDM, as evidenced by his reported $22 million earnings from over 100 shows in the 12 months ending August 2012, enabling DJs to command premium fees through rather than collective movements. His performance at the 2004 Olympics on August 13, 2004, marked the first instance of a DJ playing live at the Games, featuring tracks such as "" and "Lethal Industry" for a global audience of billions, which accelerated EDM's integration into mainstream and institutional events by validating the genre's appeal beyond niche club scenes. This exposure correlated with and broader EDM's expansion, as Tiësto's transition from specialist to versatile helped disseminate subgenres into pop crossovers, evidenced by his tracks amassing over 8 billion global streams across platforms as of recent tallies. Through labels like co-founded and his 2009 imprint Musical Freedom, Tiësto facilitated mentorship for emerging producers, releasing works that propelled artists into commercial viability and sustaining his influence across decades, as reflected in consistent Top 100 rankings—first appearance in 2000, #1 for 2002–2004, and #21 in 2025—demonstrating enduring metrics of genre penetration over transient hype.

Reception among fans and critics

Tiësto maintains a substantial and loyal fanbase, evidenced by over 35 million monthly listeners on as of October 2025 and cumulative streams exceeding 8 billion across platforms. His tours frequently sell out, such as a 2025 series debut that exhausted tickets in two hours, reflecting sustained demand for his high-energy live performances characterized by dynamic drops and crowd interaction. These metrics underscore empirical popularity, with fans praising his adaptability and ability to deliver euphoric sets that evolve with trends, prioritizing broad accessibility over niche purity. Critics have offered mixed assessments, often highlighting a divide between his commercial success and perceived artistic dilution following his shift from roots to broader EDM and pop-infused styles around 2009-2014. lambasted the 2009 album as a "masterclass in half-assed dance-meets-pop 'songwriting'" that leaned too heavily on superficial collaborations, exemplifying critiques of formulaic production. Conversely, commended the 2014 release for its crowd-pleasing versatility, noting standout tracks like "Echoes" for their experimental edge amid otherwise accessible fare. Recent works like the 2023 album Drive have drawn praise for mass appeal and , with reviewers attributing Tiësto's endurance to polished, party-ready tracks rather than . This reception reveals a purist-versus-populist : trance enthusiasts decry his post-2010 pivot as commercial pandering, citing subpar solo productions that prioritized market trends over melodic depth, while data on streams and attendance affirm the necessity of genre evolution for sustained in a streaming-dominated industry. reviews of earlier trance efforts like 2007's Elements of Life affirm his foundational strengths in epic hooks and introspection, yet later critiques emphasize repetitive drops as symptomatic of EDM's broader commodification, where verifiable fan metrics outweigh subjective authenticity claims. Overall, Tiësto's trajectory favors of fan engagement over unanimous critical acclaim, with his adaptability enabling decades of influence despite polarized views on stylistic shifts.

Works

Discography

Tiësto's studio albums span trance, house, and electronic genres, with In My Memory (2001) marking his debut full-length release under Black Hole Recordings, featuring trance-oriented tracks like "Lethal Industry" and "Obsession". This was followed by Just Be in 2004, incorporating more vocal-driven progressive house elements. Elements of Life arrived in April 2007, achieving number one on the Dutch Albums Chart and earning gold certifications in Belgium, Hungary, and the Netherlands for sales exceeding 30,000 units each in those markets. Subsequent releases include Kaleidoscope (2009), blending big-room and electro house; A Town Called Paradise (2014), shifting toward festival anthems; and Drive (2020), his most commercially successful studio album with over 500,000 units sold worldwide as of reported totals. Tiësto's overall album sales exceed 1.7 million units globally.
Studio AlbumRelease Year
In My Memory2001
2004
2007
2009
2014
Drive2020
In addition to studio efforts, Tiësto has produced mix compilation series such as Club Life, commencing with Club Life, Vol. 1 – Las Vegas in 2011, which curated tracks performed during his Hard Rock Hotel residency and ran for five volumes through Vol. 5 – in 2017, influencing his of the same name. Among his singles, "" (2003), an instrumental from , charted on the UK Singles Chart. "The Business" (2020) marked a commercial peak, reaching number 3 on the German Singles Chart, number 4 in , and topping the Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales chart with 1,500 downloads in its chart-topping week. In 2025, he issued the EP Prismatic: Pack One on January 31, featuring trance-infused remixes like "" with Oaks, signaling a return to earlier stylistic roots.

Filmography and other media

Tiësto contributed original tracks to the video games DJ Hero (2009) and DJ Hero 2 (2010), and served as a playable character in the latter. His music has appeared in soundtracks for films such as It's All Gone Pete Tong (2004). He has been featured in documentaries including Tiësto: Another Day at the Office (2003), which chronicles his 2002 performances following his breakthrough, and Tiësto in Concert (2003). Additional concert films include Tiësto: Copenhagen: Elements of Life World Tour (2008). In television, Tiësto starred in the series Tiësto's in the Booth (2012–), offering behind-the-scenes looks at his tours alongside DJs like Don Diablo and Mike Williams. He also launched the digital documentary series In the Booth, exploring his life and the electronic dance music scene. CLUBLIFE by Tiësto, his long-running radio show since 2008, transitioned to include video episodes broadcast on YouTube, reaching episode 965 by October 2025. Recent festival performances have been live-streamed on the platform, such as sets at Ultra Music Festival (March 2024) and Coachella (April 2025).

Awards and honors

Major accolades

Tiësto achieved the number one position in 's Top 100 DJs poll for three consecutive years from 2002 to 2004, marking him as the first DJ to accomplish this feat and underscoring his dominance during the peak. He was voted the Greatest DJ of All Time in Mixmag's 2011 reader poll, reflecting his pioneering influence on production and live performances. In 2025, at age 56, Tiësto ranked 21st in the same poll, demonstrating sustained relevance amid evolving genres and younger competitors. Tiësto won a Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical in 2015 for his remix of John Legend's "All of Me," his first Grammy victory after a 2008 nomination for Best Electronic/Dance Album with . He received another nomination in 2022 for Best Dance/Electronic Recording with "The Business," highlighting his adaptability to contemporary pop-EDM crossovers. In recognition of his contributions to promoting Dutch culture internationally, Tiësto was appointed an Officer of the by Queen Beatrix on May 20, 2004, one of the ' highest civilian honors. This accolade, rare for musicians, affirmed his role in elevating electronic music's global stature from a Dutch base.

Rankings and recognitions

Tiësto topped the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll, a fan-voted ranking of global popularity, for three consecutive years from 2002 to 2004, establishing him as a dominant figure in during its mainstream ascent. He maintained strong positions thereafter, frequently placing in the top five through the mid-2000s, reflecting sustained fan support amid evolving genre trends. In the 2025 poll, Tiësto ranked #21, underscoring his enduring presence in the list since his debut entry in 2000, though poll-based metrics like DJ Mag's emphasize voter sentiment over objective sales or streaming data. Forbes' earnings-based rankings, derived from verifiable income sources such as tour fees and endorsements, highlight Tiësto's commercial impact. He led the 2012 list as the highest-paid DJ, generating $22 million largely from high-profile festival headline slots like Coachella. Subsequent placements included #2 in 2017 with $39 million and #3 in 2018 with $33 million, driven by extensive gig schedules exceeding 100 performances annually, which contrast with popularity polls by prioritizing financial metrics of market demand. These rankings collectively demonstrate Tiësto's role in commercializing EDM, with earnings figures evidencing broader economic influence beyond fan-voted acclaim, as high fees correlate with venue draw and production scale rather than niche subgenre loyalty. Industry recognitions, such as multiple IDMA Best Global DJ honors, further affirm his pioneering status in bridging underground trance roots with stadium-filling productions, though such accolades often blend subjective peer votes with performance data.

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