One of the world’s most famous trance DJs, Tiësto, has recently been at the center of controversy. Two July forays into the Middle East proved tumultuous for the Dutch musician. First, a Lebanese web site claimed that they had information that radical Islamic group Fattah al-Islam was targeting Tiësto and hoped to assassinate him at a show in the historic Lebanese town of Byblos. The outdoor event, which took place on the beach, was heavily attended and the threat later admitted to be a hoax based on rumors.
Two days later, Tiësto failed to show up for a show in Manama, Bahrain causing the crowd to riot until police intervened. It is not known whether Tiësto simply decided not to perform or, as he claims, the promoters simply ran off with the money. The promoters refute this and have told local media outlets that they plan legal action against the DJ.
Despite these incidents, Tiësto's new album, Elements of Life has been a huge success, reaching fans as far away as, well, Bahrain and Lebanon.
Tiësto is currently touring in Canada.
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