DJ Tiësto replaces Swedish House Mafia at the Phoenix Open

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PHOENIX – Due to the late cancellation of Swedish House Mafia, music fans at the Wm Phoenix Open’s Coors light birds nest (February 5-8) is treated instead to DJ Tiësto and special guest Gordo.

Tiësto, who has sold more than 36 million albums since 1994, will headline the final night on February 8. Tickets already purchased for today’s lineup [email protected].

General admission tickets for the newly announced pair start at $125 and VIP packages that include food, drinks and premium seating go for $350.

Phoenix Open Tournament chairman Matt Mooney said while Swedish house Mafia’s absence is disappointing, he is thrilled that Tiësto was able to step in on such short notice.

“Tiësto is an absolute legend in the world of electronic music and will undoubtedly bring an unforgettable energy to close out an incredible week,” Mooney said in the release.

The special guest act by Gordo begins at approximately 18:30, before Tiësto takes over the stage at 20:30

Gates open at 15.30 and close at 22.30 every night from Wednesday to Saturday.

Who is DJ Tiësto?

Hailing from Breda, Holland, the 56-year-old specializes in electronic dance music and has been labeled “the greatest DJ of all time” by Mixmag and “No. 1 DJ” by Rolling Stone.

Tiësto has produced hits like “The Motto” and “Jackie Chan” with Post Malone and boasts nearly 39 million Monthly Spotify listeners (83rd most in the world).

He became so famous in Las Vegas, Tiësto was given the key to the city and January 14th was called “Tiësto Day” back in 2017.

What other acts perform at the Phoenix Open?

Country Superstar Jelly Roll is the first headliner on February 5, and tickets are still available. There are also a limited number of tickets to see Nickelback on February 7th.

Luke Bryan, another country legend and guest Nate Smith are on day two slot and tickets are sold out.

Coors Light Birds Nest is a 21-and-older concert series at Scottsdale Sport Complex Field #1, located at 82nd Street and Bell Road.

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