Pete Tong
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Biography: Peter Michael Tong, MBE (born 30 July 1960) is an English DJ who works for BBC Radio 1. He is the host of programmes such as Essential Mix and Essential Selection on the radio service, which can be heard through Internet radio streams, for his record label FFRR Records, and for his own performances at nightclubs and music festivals. Tong has also worked as a record producer, and is regarded as the "global ambassador for electronic music".
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Dartford, Kent, England, UK
Birthday: July 30, 1960
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Gender: Male
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Pump Up the Volume
Overview: Few movements in music have gained as much critical mass as house music. Pump Up The Volume: A History of House Music is a fantastic 2001 documentary about one of the biggest music groundswells in history, which began in basements and ended up at the forefront of pop culture. The film traces house music from its early days as New York disco to its takeover of Europe’s dance scene through fascinating interviews with the people who propelled the movement and rare footage of the clubs where it came of age.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-01-01
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Pete Tong Live & The Heritage Orchestra
Overview: pete tong live & the heritage orchestra performing at the o2 arena london
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-12-14
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Radio 1: BBC Ibiza Prom
Overview: Pete Tong takes charge of the BBC Radio 1 Prom, employing the Heritage Orchestra to play a selection of Ibiza classics. The Royal Albert Hall has never seen anything like it!
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-07-29
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It's All Gone Pete Tong
Overview: Its All Gone Pete Tong is a comedy following the tragic life of the legendary Frankie Wilde. The story takes us through Frankie's life from being one of the best DJs alive, through a subsequent battle with a hearing disorder, culminating in his mysterious disappearance from the scene.
Genres: Drama Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-09-12
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BBC Radio 1: Ibiza Prom - Live From The Royal Albert Hall
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Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-10-13
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New Order Story
Overview: Rising from the ashes of the legendary British post-punk unit Joy Division, the enigmatic New Order triumphed over tragedy to emerge as one of the most influential and acclaimed bands of the 1980's, embracing the electronic textures and disco rhythms of the underground club culture many years in advance of its contempraries. "New Order Story" is the definitive documentary on the band and traces their history all the way back to its origin with Joy Division. This extended version includes additional interviews and live footage, over 2 hours of great New Order footage. A longform video chronicling the band's history and music with interviews by Bono, Neil Tennant, Quincy Jones and others.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-08-29
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What We Started
Overview: Bert Marcus and Cyrus Saidi present an informed and absorbing exploration of the history of EDM, boosted by an energetic soundtrack and anchored by the personal stories of legendary DJ Carl Cox and superstar newcomer Martin Garrix. Insights from numerous other DJs and musical talents like Moby, David Guetta, Paul Oakenfold and Usher help tell the often oppositional tales of old school vs. new school and mainstream vs. underground.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-03-23
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And The Beat Goes On...Ibiza
Overview: Actor Jimi Mistry has worked with Gurinder Chadha, Roland Emmerich, Edward Zwick and Guy Ritchie, rejecting the Hollywood lifestyle to remain based in the UK. Now he has teamed up with director Steve Jaggi and filmed a love song to Ibiza called And The Beat Goes On. Well-received at both the Ibiza International Music Summit and the Ibiza Film Festival last month.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-06-29
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I'll Sleep When I'm Dead
Overview: An energetic and fast-paced bio-doc that examines the story behind one of the most prolific and well-known DJs working today: Steve Aoki.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-04-15
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