Elements of Life World Tour
| World tour by Tiësto | |
 Tiësto performing in Amsterdam on March 16, 2007 | |
| Associated album | Elements of Life |
|---|---|
| Start date | March 16, 2007 |
| End date | June 30, 2008 |
| Legs | Total: 5 European: March 16 - July 14 North American: July 19 - September 15 Latin American: October 5 - October 14 Eurasian: October 31 - February 29 Australasian: April 3 - May 10 |
| No. of shows | Total: 106 Canceled: 4 Africa: 3 Asia: 19 Europe: 38 Oceania: 7 North America: 29 South America: 6 |
| Tiësto concert chronology | |
The Elements of Life World Tour was a Tiësto tour in support of his album Elements of Life.
The concept behind his latest album Elements of Life also formed the basis for his global 'Elements of Life World Tour'. The show featured state-of-the-art special effects, moving water systems synchronized with the music and high-definition video screens. 3 trucks were needed to transport this set-up across the world. The tour was captured in the 'Elements of Life World Tour DVD'.
South and Latin America brought some of the biggest crowds on his January and February South American leg of the tour. On January 7, Tiesto played to a crowd of 200,000 people in the streets of Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro.[1] On February 16, 2008 he played in India at the Gachibowli Stadium, Hyderabad, which was his first show in South Asia.
Notable events
[edit]Terrorist threat
[edit]In late May 2007 the international DJ scene was in a state of alarm after a Lebanese site, Ya Libnan, announced that Dutch DJ Tiësto would be targeted by the radical Islamist group Fatah al-Islam. There were allegedly plans to kill DJ Tiësto during his DJ set in Byblos on Monday July 2 at the Eddé Sands Hotel & Resort. This announcement was later retracted as spurious and based on rumours.[2][3] Tiësto completed the Byblos gig which turned out to be a huge success and according to Ya Libnan it has "officially become the biggest event in Lebanon's history" breaking the venue's previous record of 16,000 by several thousand – at 2 a.m. the Eddé Sands beach and the neighbouring beach had reached maximum capacity and thousands had to be turned away having to watch from nearby roads and surrounding areas, at this party 18,000 people bought the tickets to watch the concert. In the meantime 23,000 people were outside the zone hearing and dancing on the streets, the people were standing at the last place that the sound can be heard and dancing on the new album Elements Of Life his newest success.[4]
Bahrain incident
[edit]On July 4, 2007, Tiësto failed to show up at his scheduled Elements of Life tour concert in Bahrain's capital Manama. Without prior warning, the DJ left a crowd of over 3000 fans waiting until the closing hours. Ticket prices went up to $250, and fans from across the region flew in to Bahrain just to attend the concert. The concert was clearly scheduled on his website, and tickets were still being sold until the last moment by local organizers Prime Time Entertainment and promoter Ayman Al Hamad. Apparently, Tiësto waited until the final hours to get paid in full by the organizers prior to his performance, but according to Tiësto himself they never did. Shortly before closing moments, the crowd started rioting demanding Tiësto's appearance, which forced the local police to intervene.[5][6][7] On July 6 Tiësto provided an explanation of what had happened on his website:
Dear fans, I am very sorry for what happened at the Marina Club in Bahrain last Wednesday. Allow me to explain to you what really took place. The promoter disappeared after 1 a.m. with the DJ fee and the money everybody had paid for their tickets. I still wanted to play at the party, so I was waiting for somebody to pick me up from the hotel and bring me to the venue. At 2 a.m., still nobody had arrived and we heard that police was already on the way to the venue. At that moment, I had no other choice than to stay in my hotel room. The promoter tried to escape Bahrain, but luckily he got caught near the Saudi Arabian border. He is in jail at this moment. Again, I am very sorry for what happened and I will definitely try to find a way to make it up with all my fans who bought tickets for the show.
Later, promoter Ayman Al Hamad told Bahrain's Gulf Daily News newspaper that Tiësto was very stupid for the statements he provided on his website, and that he believes that the DJ refused to perform because he was expecting more than 3000 fans to show up at his debut in Bahrain. Ayman also said that the DJ was offered the full payment in parts of different currencies, but refused to receive part of the payment in Bahraini Dinar because Tiësto was not willing to recognize it as a valid currency. Al Hamad strongly refuses Tiësto claim that there was nobody to transport him from his hotel to the venue: "Even if I didn't have a car for him any of the fans would be happy to offer one of theirs." He has announced that legal action will be taken against Tiësto and is also urging witnesses who took photographs or videos of the melee to come forward to assist the ongoing investigation into what did in fact take place. According to the news article Prime Time Entertainment had paid Tiësto 18,000 euros in advance to cover his private jet expenses.[8]
Winnipeg bomb threat
[edit]On August 23, 2007, during the Winnipeg stop on Tiësto's Elements of Life tour concert in Manitoba's capital Winnipeg, a bomb threat was called in to local authorities, prompting an immediate shut down of the concert in the middle of Tiësto's set. Amid fears that a riot would ensue, the Winnipeg Police Department dispatched over 20 cruisers from around the city to control the crowd. The crowd did not turn violent despite fears they would and the party continued outside when local buskers began to play. The building was searched and cleared and Tiësto resumed his set around 1 am.[9]
Tour dates
[edit]| Date | City | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2007 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | Luggage Hall |
| March 22, 2007 | Miami | United States | The Setai Hotel |
| March 31, 2007 | Belfast | Northern Ireland | Kings Hall Center Performance transmitted in Tiësto's Club Life |
| April 13, 2007 | Olten | Switzerland | Metro Club |
| April 14, 2007 | Wrocław | Poland | Centennial Hall |
| April 20, 2007 | London | England | Alexandra Palace Performance transmitted in Tiësto's Club Life |
| April 23, 2007 | Pesaro | Italy | Red & Passion Adriatic Arena |
| April 28, 2007 | Indio | United States | Empire Polo Fields |
| May 4, 2007 | Skopje | Macedonia | Club Colosseum |
| May 16, 2007 | Oslo | Norway | Club Russefeber |
| May 19, 2007 | Hasselt | Belgium | Ethias Arena |
| May 25, 2007 | Izola | Slovenia | Ambasada Gavioli |
| May 26, 2007 | Budapest | Hungary | Syma Arena |
| June 2, 2007 | Arnhem | Netherlands | Gelredome |
| June 7, 2007 | Ogre | Latvia | Ogres Estrade |
| June 8, 2007 | Tallinn | Estonia | Saku Suurhall |
| June 9, 2007 | Saint Petersburg | Russia | Yubileyny Complex (Canceled) |
| June 15, 2007 | Porto | Portugal | Ribeira do Porto |
| June 16, 2007 | Dublin | Ireland | The Point Performance transmitted in Tiësto's Club Life |
| June 23, 2007 | Kyiv | Ukraine | EXPO Center Performance transmitted in Tiësto's Club Life |
| June 29, 2007 | Vienna | Austria | Pyramid City Club |
| June 30, 2007 | Edinburgh | Scotland | The Royal Highland Centre |
| July 2, 2007 | Byblos | Lebanon | Eddé Sands Hotel & Resort |
| July 4, 2007 | Manama | Bahrain (Canceled) | Marina Club |
| July 5, 2007 | Petra | Jordan | Prana Petra Festival |
| July 6, 2007 | Madrid | Spain (Canceled) | Sports Palace |
| July 7, 2007 | Roskilde | Denmark | Roskilde Festival 2007 |
| July 14, 2007 | Athens | Greece (Canceled) | |
| July 19, 2007 | New York City | United States | Hammerstein Ballroom |
| July 20, 2007 | |||
| July 21, 2007 | Denver | Red Rocks | |
| July 22, 2007 | Aspen | Belly Up | |
| July 23, 2007 | San Antonio | Cowboys | |
| July 24, 2007 | St. Louis | Dante's | |
| July 25, 2007 | Houston | Bar Rio | |
| July 26, 2007 | Park City | Harry O's | |
| July 27, 2007 | Dallas | The Palladium Ballroom | |
| July 28, 2007 | San Francisco | Bill Graham Civic Center | |
| August 4, 2007 | Miami | Mansion | |
| August 11, 2007 | Los Angeles | L.A. Sports Arena | |
| August 13, 2007 | Las Vegas | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino | |
| August 18, 2007 | Ibiza | Spain | Privilege |
| August 20, 2007 | |||
| August 22, 2007 | Minneapolis | United States | Myth |
| August 23, 2007 | Winnipeg | Canada | Winnipeg Convention Centre |
| August 24, 2007 | Edmonton | Shaw Conference Centre | |
| August 25, 2007 | Vancouver | GM Place | |
| September 1, 2007 | The Hamptons | United States | The White House |
| September 2, 2007 | Las Vegas | Jet | |
| September 3, 2007 | |||
| September 8, 2007 | Chicago | Congress Theater | |
| September 9, 2007 | Hartford | Constitution Plaza | |
| September 10, 2007 | Cleveland | Metropolis | |
| September 11, 2007 | Nashville | City Hall | |
| September 12, 2007 | Orlando | House of Blues | |
| September 13, 2007 | Detroit | The Fillmore | |
| September 14, 2007 | Atlanta | North Atlanta Trade Center | |
| September 15, 2007 | Washington, D.C. | Glow Presents Love (Outdoor) | |
| October 5, 2007 | Santiago | Chile | Arena Santiago |
| October 6, 2007 | São Paulo | Brazil | Helvetia Music Festival |
| October 11, 2007 | Belo Horizonte | Megaspace | |
| October 12, 2007 | Asunción | Paraguay | Jockey Club |
| October 13, 2007 | Buenos Aires | Argentina | Parque Sarmiento |
| October 14, 2007 | Córdoba | Carreras Outdoors | |
| October 20, 2007 | Johannesburg | South Africa | Mary Fitzgerald Square |
| October 31, 2007 | Norrköping | Sweden | Nightclub Otten |
| November 1, 2007 | Sandviken | Arena Jernvallen | |
| November 2, 2007 | Stockholm | Münchenbryggeriet | |
| November 9, 2007 | Reykjavík | Iceland | Broadway |
| November 10, 2007 | Copenhagen | Denmark | Parken Centre Performance included in Elements of Life World Tour DVD |
| November 15, 2007 | Zürich | Switzerland | Night Tennis @ Pulse 5 |
| November 16, 2007 | Istanbul | Turkey | CNR Expo Center |
| November 17, 2007 | Moscow | Russia | DK Gorbunova |
| November 23, 2007 | Vilnius | Lithuania | LITEXPO |
| November 24, 2007 | Prague | Czech Republic | T-Mobile Arena |
| December 1, 2007 | Bucharest | Romania | Polivalente Hall |
| December 2, 2007 | Sharm el-Sheikh | Egypt | Olympic Village |
| December 7, 2007 | Minsk | Belarus | Sports Palace |
| December 9, 2007 | Helsinki | Finland | Studio 51 |
| December 15, 2007 | Belle Vue | Mauritius | Anjalay Stadium |
| January 19, 2008 | Mexico City | Mexico | Foro Sol |
| February 14, 2008 | Dubai | United Arab Emirates | Madinat Arena |
| February 16, 2008 | Hyderabad | India | Gachibowli Stadium |
| February 22, 2008 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | Escape Club Premiere Party of Elements of Life World Tour DVD |
| February 28, 2008 | Copenhagen | Denmark | Vega Club Premiere Party of Elements of Life World Tour DVD |
| February 29, 2008 | London | England | Indig02 Premiere Party of Elements of Life World Tour DVD |
| April 3, 2008 | Hong Kong | China | Whitehead Club |
| April 4, 2008 | Beijing | GT Banana | |
| April 5, 2008 | Shanghai | M2 | |
| April 6, 2008 | Chengdu | Century City | |
| April 7, 2008 | Hangzhou | S2 | |
| April 11, 2008 | Seoul | South Korea | Vista Hall |
| April 12, 2008 | Tokyo | Japan | Ageha |
| April 13, 2008 | Taipei | Taiwan | Nan-Kang 101 |
| April 17, 2008 | Bangkok | Thailand | The River |
| April 18, 2008 | Club 808 | ||
| April 19, 2008 | Metro Manila | Philippines | World Trade Center |
| April 20, 2008 | Jakarta | Indonesia | X2 |
| April 22, 2008 | Bali | Double Six Club | |
| April 25, 2008 | Brisbane | Australia | Family Nightclub |
| April 26, 2008 | Melbourne | Festival Hall | |
| April 27, 2008 | |||
| May 1, 2008 | |||
| May 2, 2008 | |||
| May 3, 2008 | Sydney | Hordern Pavilion | |
| May 4, 2008 | |||
| May 9, 2008 | Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | 2 Days of Freedom, Port Dickson |
| May 10, 2008 |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Tiësto plays a legendary set at Ipanema Beach". Tiesto.com. Archived from the original on April 11, 2008. Retrieved February 18, 2008.
- ^ "Murder attempt on DJ Tiësto reveals to be a hoax".
- ^ "Ya Libnan withdraws false information on Tiësto's death threats". Archived from the original on 2008-02-12.
- ^ "Amazing Tiësto Resurrects Lebanon's Nightlife". Archived from the original on 2008-03-02.
- ^ "DJ Tiësto you should be ashamed". Archived from the original on 2008-02-18.
- ^ "Fans riot after DJ 'no show'".
- ^ "Clashes as DJ Tiësto fails to show up for Bahrain performance".
- ^ "DJ 'refused to perform over cash'all of this is horseshit!!!!!!". Gulf Daily News. 2007-07-07. Retrieved 2007-07-07.
- ^ "Winnipeg concert goers evacuated after bomb threats". Archived from the original on 2008-02-18.