Pete Tong proved that dance music is timeless, with every anthem transformed into a symphonic masterpiece.

★★★★★ (5/5)

**PETE TONG’S IBIZA CLASSICS PERFORMING AT GLASGOW’S OVO HYDRO**
**PHOTOCREDIT: CALEB FLYNN**

When Pete Tong brings his Ibiza Classics tour to town, you know it will be more than just a DJ set it’s an experience. On a crisp winter evening, Glasgow's OVO Hydro became the stage for one of the most exhilarating and immersive nights of the year, as the legendary DJ, accompanied by an orchestra, took the audience through the iconic sounds of Ibiza.

The synergy between the orchestra and Tong’s infectious beats was breath taking. Each track felt like a living, breathing entity—rising and falling with the power of the strings, horns, and percussion perfectly complemented by the pulsing bass and rhythmic synths. There were moments of pure euphoria as the orchestras welled into crescendos, while Tong’s beats and mixes kept the dancefloor vibe alive. It wasn’t just a concert; it was an event that bridged genres, generations, and cultures, turning The Hydro into a massive, unified celebration.

The production was nothing short of spectacular. The lighting was bold and dynamic, complementing the orchestral arrangement with shifting patterns, neon washes, and flashes that added to the intensity of the performance. The visual elements were integrated seamlessly in to the set, with massive screens showing dazzling graphics, while the energy of the crowd kept growing with every beat.

Pete Tong’s Ibiza Classics at The Hydro was a triumph an electrifying celebration of dance music’s legacy, reimagined through the grandeur of a live orchestra. It was a night that perfectly blended the best of both worlds: the gritty, heart-pounding beats of the club scene with the soaring, majestic sound of orchestral music. It wasn’t just a show it was a journey through sound, a stunning reinvention of familiar tracks, and an unforgettable live experience. If there was ever any doubt that dance music can be both visceral and symphonic, Pete Tong and his orchestra put it to rest in spectacular fashion.