In 1999, he launched a vigorous activity in the UK, performing at the famous «Gatecrasher», which gathered thousands or even tens of thousands of people under one roof. According to the DJ, he was performing in front of an open-minded, grateful and responsive audience. He even traveled to Ibiza a few, rather triumphant times. He was invited to perform at the famous Love Parade and some other festivals.
It was not long before his hard work and original approach to music were truly appreciated - he literally blew up the Innercity’s thematic “party” with one of his most famous tunes, having made significant career breakthrough practically overnight.Īfter his success at the Innercity, DJ Tiesto began receiving rather tempting offers. Tiesto was not satisfied with short sets, he had to push oneself to the limit, to withdraw into himself and fully experience his creative process. He could be DJing for hours – 7-8-hour set was hardly enough for the musician to fully present himself and his abilities to the public. Having spent some time in a small club called « Spock» Tiesto moved to other, more popular and crowded places, and it coincided with the beginning of his work on the determination of his own musical style. He has successfully remixed acknowledged artists’ singles, and in this respect, he fell in love with Madonna particularly - in her music, the rising star of the house, techno and progressive found the obvious dance element, which as Tiesto seemed, the work of other musicians lacked. The most important thing for a beginner musician was self-development and development of its own, unique and original music. To say even more, the admiration of the Dutch public in his native town Tiesto was not a priority for him. According to him, at first he didn’t seek the approval of more experienced DJs. Originally, DJ Tiesto (born Tijs Michiel Verwest) was making music for himself only.