Tiësto’s Magikal Mystery Tour: All-Access Photos From the Road
Nobody embodies the term "globe-trotting international superstar DJ" like Tiësto. The Dutch trance legend's career got rolling 20 years ago, and he's been stunning dance floors all over earth for more than a decade. He was kind enough to let Rolling Stone's cameras tail him on one of his continent-hopping jaunts — and even offered to caption his pics himself:
"Getting on the 14-hour flight to South Africa."
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Cape Town Heights
"Great view of Table Mountain in Cape Town from my hotel room."
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All My Friends
"Always fun to hang out with my DJ friends backstage."
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Under the Dome
"Cape Town was a great way to start off the South African Ultra Festivals."
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War Room
"Discussing which tracks we were going to play tonight and what’s good at the moment."
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Burger Time
"Time for a snack with Martin Garrix! I somehow always end up eating burgers with Martin."
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Dutch Bros.
"Hanging out behind the DJ booth with my Dutch friend, Afrojack."
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Capture the Flag
"Epic moment with the whole crowd cheering while I raised the South African flag."
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Double-Decker DJ
"Crazy moment with Martin Garrix on my shoulders in Johannesburg."
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DJ Fuel
"What keeps me alive during the day! Lots of cappuccinos!"
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Final Prep
"Prepping my SD cards right before we left for the Johannesburg show.”
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All Red Everything
"My view right before I walked onstage in Johannesburg."
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Spellbound
"Amazing crowd in Johannesburg!"
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Pride and Joy
"I had such a fun time having all my Dutch friends with me in the DJ booth at the end of my set."
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All-Star Team
"DJing back-to-back-to back with Martin Garrix, Afrojack and Nicky Romero on the mic!"
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Spark Showers
"My favorite fireworks of the night – the waterfall! Sparks rain down all over the stage."
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Sound Waves
"Throwing my headphones into the crowd at the end of my set, wondering who is going to catch them!"
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Into the Red
"The stage all red during my new song 'Red Lights.'"
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A Rare Rest
"Enjoying the view of the ocean from my hotel room in Chile."
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Downtime
"Relaxing on my balcony while texting back my friends."
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Digital Gifts
"Signing some USBs before the show in Buenos Aires to give out to the crowd."
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Don’t Cry For Him
"The view from my hotel in Buenos Aires during a sunset."
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Raw Power
"Having some healthy snacks before going on stage in Chile."
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Number One Fan
"A great moment in Chile where this beautiful girl stood up on top of the crowd."
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Making It Rain
"Closing down the set with confetti in Chile."
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Flag Day
"Onstage raising the Argentinian flag in Buenos Aires."
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Banner Night
"Fans in Buenos Aires."
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All of the Lights
"Buenos Aires crowd."