The legendary DJ and music pioneer Pete Tong is to be honoured with a prestigious Music Trust Award (MITS) at this year’s ceremony.
Pete Tong has earned the role of ‘the global ambassador of dance music’, being in the music business for over 30 years. The award will seal his outstanding contribution to the music.
The gala ceremony will take place on 1st November in the Great Room of the Grosvenor House Hotel in London with aid of the Brit Trust and Nordoff Robbins. This year marks 30 years of the MITS which makes it extra special.
Tong commented on the award: “It is a huge honour to be given the MITS Award and to have the opportunity to highlight two exceptional charities, The BRIT Trust and Nordoff Robbins”.
“The past year has seen the music industry suffer like never before – especially the live music and clubbing sectors, but we are strong and optimistic for the future. I proudly look forward to accepting the award at the event this November and continue to represent my industry”.
Chairman of the MITS Award committee, David Munns added: “I am delighted that the MITS has decided to honour Pete Tong and his pre-eminent reputation in the dance music scene”.
“For over 30 years he has been a pioneer in his field and is known worldwide for his commitment to build recognition for his music genre. Congratulations, Pete!”.
Pete Tong has started his journey with music in the 80’s when he began working with London Records. Since then he co-founded WME’ electronic music division, the first dance music booking agency, with Joel Zimmerman. He also co-founded The International Music Summit, a 3-day dance music conference held in Ibiza, Los Angeles and Singapore. He now works for BBC Radio 1 hosting programmes such as Essential Mix.
You can see Pete Tong playing live at the gigs below. Tickets and more info you can find here.

21/08/21 – Live at Lydiard – Swindon
27/08 – The Lofts – Newcastle Upon Tyne
10/09 – SWG3 – Glasgow
06/11 – Engine Rooms – Southampton
26/11 – Motorpoint Arena – Nottingham
27/11 – Manchester Arena – Manchester
01/12 – Brighton Centre – Brighton
02/12 – Arena Birmingham – Birmingham
03/12 – The O2 Arena – London
04/12 – The O2 Arena – London

17/06/22 – The Wyldes – Cornwall
24/06 – Franklin’s Gardens – Northampton
25/06 – Newcastle Racecourse -Newcastle upon Tyne
12/08 – Newmarket Racecourse – Newmarket
13/08 – Stadium Zip World – Colwyn Bay