International News
More gifts from Saint Reznor
Trent Reznor proves that he is the gift that keeps on giving, making high-def... [more]
40-something Dutch DJ Tiesto vowed to continue spinning indefinitely this week, in a U-turn increasingly common amongst the world’s (increasingly ageing) top DJs. “I once said that I was going to stop when I’m 40 years old. But that was 10 years ago, when I thought 40
was really old,” Tiesto told the Boston Globe. “A lot of people my age are jealous that I still live like a kid. I go around the world partying all the time. I mean, look at the Rolling Stones. They’re still doing it,” he pointed out.
His views dovetailed neatly with those of still busy Dutch trance icon Ferry Corsten who ten years ago told Skrufff he was similarly considering quitting as he approached his thirtieth birthday. “I have this age in my head of 35 or 39 as being the ideal age to stop DJing,” Ferry mused, “Or perhaps in a couple of years I’ll get sick and tired so much that I’ll quit DJing altogether and go back in the studio to devote myself solely to producing.”
Meanwhile in Ibiza, Manumisssion/Ibiza Rocks chief Andy McKay told Pacha Magazine he believes there’s a ‘generational shift going on’ in club culture at present, suggesting Tiesto and Ferry’s future could be tougher than they imagine. “The next generation doesn’t want to dance to just dance music. They’re not into 30 and 40 somethings dancing to a 50 year old DJ,” said Andy, “The next generation is the ‘Fuck you, Dad!’ generation. Ibiza Rocks is very much part of that,” he added.
DJ D one says...
Music is Music...
SkyebDiva says...
What do they want to dane to then? Tiesto is an icon, I would see him if he was spinning in an retirement home!
chris_ch3ung says...
amen to that
HungryHippo says...
:D look at john ferris he would be close to 50 and he still plays from time to time
Discodemon says...
rrr he was shit anyway can mix the ass off him
Miss Mel says...
I'm 31 and haven't been to Ibiza before and would love to go but perhaps all the Y-gen's won't want to dance next to a '30 something' year old like me :o( But tell me this, what generation WASN'T the 'f**k you dad' generation?
djfuzza says...
if thats the case i'm screwed!
Medea312 says...
fuck you dad generation? lets not over think this...
Hetfield says...
Rock on tiesto!!!
dvs1 says...
there will only be 1 TIESTO
shelleriffic says...
Who cares how old he is? He's happy spinning and so are many of his fans ..
xilli says...
Fantastic! That is the best new i've heard since Sensation White being confirmed! I would party with people of any age, music is music and anyone can enjoy it!
Bleached says...
Are Gen Y's and Z's gonna suddenly stop rocking when they hit some magical number like 30 or 40...? I don't think so... So why should they expect us Gen X's to...? Do they think everything is all about them or something? I've worked hard, paid my taxes, I'll do whatever the f**k I want! :)
shortino says...
that ibiza guy Andy Mckay is suggesting that rock will take over the island? uh! not a chance if anything im guessing that 'trance stuff' will what all those oldie discos will play in the next 20 years maybe? would kinda funny
scientific says...
im sure if you ask any true trance fans they would be all for tiesto not retiring as long as he is still dropping tight choons. It seems to me that it is the superficial, flavour of the month, dance music fans (and i use the word fan loosely) who think that it wouldnt be the "in" thing to do to go rock out to a 40 something DJ. I for one am sick of seeing dance music which was once "all about the music" evolve into dunce music which is "all about the image" dj on tiesto.
jess_t4 says...
I'm very happy that Tiesto has decided not to retire. After seeing him live for the first time this year in Melbourne, then hearing about his retirement I was shattered. Now I actually have another chance to see him again, when he comes back to Australia. PS: Im only 23
dreamygems says...
Go Tiesto! Recently saw him in Ibza for the opening party at Privillage. The place was jamed packed! That guy isnt going anywhere!!!
amanda fantastique says...
love you tiesto buddy! hope you're reading this
evilchris2 says...
As if 40's old...but then I guess you are a 'youth oriented' portal, so I guess you're into the ephemeral. Real DJs last - how old are Carl Craig and Marshall Jefferson these days??
fender09 says...
I wonder how his hearing is holding up though...
rodd says...
thats what I love about trance, it's not about anything other than the music. the complete opposite to r'n'b and pop.. I know which I prefer
baysieguy1 says...
40 years young I say, look at the likes of Raja Ram and Olli Wisdom (space tribe) still going, will be seeing Tiesto in Ibiza in 5 weeks, might be a bit of Fuck you, Son! from this old (er) man PLUR
baysieguy1 says...
40 years young I say, look at the likes of Raja Ram and Olli Wisdom (space tribe) still going, will be seeing Tiesto in Ibiza in 5 weeks, might be a bit of Fuck you, Son! from this old (er) man PLUR
DJ 2 Shooze says...
Great word by the man !! I'm just about to turn 49 this month and still crankin out House music every Friday @ Altitude Lounge Bar in Dunsborough and once a month @ geisha in Perth. Its all about the passion for great dance music. The hair on my arms still stand up to a great track and to see the dancefloor going off. They're gunna have to drag my away from the decks. Luv you all . The HouseJunkie
Ecosse says...
I'm 36 now and only just starting to learn how to dj and produce. Why give up what you love? As for the "fuck you, Dad" from generation Y...i'd just say look I ain't a dad yet, wanna make me one!
Flipper Fi says...
I'm 43 and my other half is 44 and we go to nightclubs and as many dance festivals as we can. We both love dance music and everything that goes with it and we have no problems keeping up with our friends who are 15-20 years younger than us. So good on you Tiesto, Carl, John, Sven, Fatboy. You're as young as you feel.
gracearcasm says...
I'm Gen Y, and I have no problem with dancing next to 30- and 40-something year olds, or to a much older DJ. Go to any festival and you'll see it happening.. Besides, Tiesto has reached godlike status. When he stops sounding amazing, then we'll talk about his retirement.
BassJunkie says...
Tiesto is a God, i saw him when he played in sydney in june and by far one of the best raves iv ever been to. Age will never matter when your as good as some of these Dj's they should remain immortal as they are the one's who brought this seen to where it is. Its because of them we love it so much.
gracearcasm says...
I'm Gen Y, and I have no problem with dancing next to 30- and 40-something year olds, or to a much older DJ. Go to any festival and you'll see it happening.. Besides, Tiesto has reached godlike status. When he stops sounding amazing, then we'll talk about his retirement.
BassJunkie says...
Tiesto is a God, i saw him when he played in sydney in june and by far one of the best raves iv ever been to. Age will never matter when your as good as some of these Dj's they should remain immortal as they are the one's who brought this seen to where it is. Its because of them we love it so much.
Mickeyspace says...
I'm 38, married with a 9 yr old daughter. I'm a yoga teacher during the week and a dj on the weekends. Djing still brings in most of my income. While the late nights and toxic environment somewhat conflict with my yogic lifestyles I feel the love I share by rocking dancefloors with house music is completely soul nourishing. I don't feel any of the youngsters I play to give a damn how old I am, aslong as I deliver what they come to expect from a good dj. Keep it real at whatever age I say (although my wish is for a boon on daytime parties!)
rave4tiesto says...
Trance/Progressive is, and always will be about the music, nothing will change that. The young "Dance Fans" will get bored of it sooner or later, latch onto another genre and leave us ravers to party hard in our retirement homes. As long as Tiesto is cranking good tunes, I will rave. P.S I don't mind seeing 'oldies' in the nightclubs, there is this older woman who frequents Rise... what a champ.
dirk1080 says...
I'm 53 and just love to dance to these young 40 yo DJs. ha ha I've listened/danced to blues based rock music for the last 4 decades and I'm over it. Btw, I've been to some great clubs in France and Germany where the punters are aged 16 to 60 and all mixing it up and having FUN!. Rave on
spaz_fubu says...
When music is your calling and you're one of the hottest in the game, why retire? Jay-Z has been retiring for years and has released 2 album since announcing his retirement. If Tiesto was a real prick about this he'd claim retirement, lay low for a while and then press another album at double the price. Keep spinning Tiesto, we loving what you do.
OKeh45RPM says...
Good on Tiesto, he keeps on keepin' on, however compared with the DJ's on the Northern Soul scene he is a bit of a youngster, as the average here is well over 50 and often approaching 60. The Northern Soul DJ's all play vinyl 45's on Technics SL1200 MK2 decks and the average age of the records would be 40 years . All the best DJ Snowy (Melbourne)
djsteed says...
you are never too old, only as old as you feel. i got into 'clubbing' at the age of 50, just loved my 1st outing to 'fabric' in london earlier this year and have appreciated 'chinese laundry' in sydney and 'family' in brisbane where i caught up with 'godskitchen' and 'pascha'. dance on, enjoy life!
djbruz says...
i'm 47 with a wife and 2 daughters and have been clubbing non stop for 8 years raving along side clubbers of all ages never a prob ,generally one of the last to leave, house is the religion and i will bop till i drop
SENRTA says...
Tiesto, PVD, Cox, Corsten, they've all got better with age. I don't give a F$#@ what the Y gen thinks, I've been rocking to the scene for nearly 12 years now! I'm not stopping and certainly don't want any top DJ's hanging up their headphones just yet!
djjasonlee says...
i am goin on 38 and have been playin for round 18 years and i dont see an end in sight......and will always collect music especially vinyl....music is a mood thing not an age thing....djjasonlee aka jase the face
djbricksta says...
Thats bullshit. Im 16 and i would dance to a 50 year old dj, expecially if it was tiesto. Its about how good the dj is, fuck ibiza rocks i cant wait till we all get over this gay indie dance period.