Facts Figures
NOVEMBER 2004
to the music they love and in order to achieve that it works closely
with the world's topmost DJs. Initially it was Paul Oakenfold, the
man who is considered have started the dance scene in the UK.
For the 2004 season Paul was joined by other renowned names
such as Pete Tong, Danielle Davoli, Ferry Corsten, DJ Tiësto (who
performed at the opening ceremony of the 2004 Olympic Games
in Athens) and Smokin' Jo.
In the first tour that started in 2002 and concluded in 2003, more
than 100,000 clubbers in 23 different countries visited a Thirst
event. And the numbers and enthusiasm grew year after year.
DJ Tiësto, who joined Thirst in 2004, is thrilled by the event:
"Thirst is a great opportunity to reach audiences on a global level
by giving them a party they've never experienced before."
Thirst is much more than a big event with performances by
world-class DJs. Thirst is about mixing the biggest names in dance
music with fresh ingredients; it's about discovering the best local
talent. In close cooperation with local promoters, media, venues
and DJs, Fleineken Music uncovers fresh DJ talent during
Found@Thirst. During regional heats the best four to six DJs are
chosen to contest the final where they will be judged by the main
PETE TONG
RELEASES 4,
Thirst toured 23 countries in 2002-03
and will tour a total of 31 countries
throughout 2003-2004
So far Thirst has visited over 200
different clubs/venues
Fleineken has staged 207 Found@Thirst
events
5,637 DJs have entered the
Found@Thirst competitions
Thirst DJs have performed in front of
over 200,000 clubbers
Every Thirst event needs five tons of
sound lighting equipment
Production of each Thirst event
requires a core crew of 22 and a local
crew of 12 people.
