Tiesto Net Worth 2023; Real Name, Girlfriend & Biography

Who is Tiesto?

Tiesto is a Dutch DJ and music producer. He was voted the Greatest DJ of All Time by mix magazine in 2011. Tiesto is also regarded as the Godfather of EDM by many sources. He released solo albums that gave him several major hits that launched his career. In 2008, he received a nomination for the Grammy Awards. In 2023, Tiesto’s net worth is around $160 million approx.

Real Name:	Tijs Michiel Verwest
Date of birth:	January 17, 1969
Age:	54 years old
Height:	6 feet 2 inches
Birthplace:	Breda, Netherlands
Nationality:	Dutch
Wife/Spouse:	Annika Backes (2019)
Girlfriend/Dating:	Monique Spronk Stacey Blokzijl (2007-2009) Annika Backes (2018)
Profession:	Musician, Record Producer, DJ
Tiesto Net Worth 2023:	$160 Million approx.

Early Life

Tijs Michiel Verwest is born on 17th January 1969 in Breda, Netherlands. Tiesto is his stage name his real name is Tijs Michiel Verwest. At the age of twelve, he became passionate about music. He used to listen to radio shows like the Ferry Maat Soul show and In the Mix by Ben Liebrand.

His parents divorced when he was four years old. He, along with his older brother and sister, was raised single-handedly by his mother. Tiesto randomly mixes different genres of music to create new tracks.

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When he was fourteen years old, he became a professional DJ. He started his career as a playback singer at house parties. The first club that he played for was Spock in the Netherlands.

He started playing acid house, a subgenre of house music. Then he switched over to gabber, a form of electronic music. At the start of his career, he was known by names like Da Joker and DJ Limited.

Education:

During their school days, Tiesto played soccer as a forward striker. Tiesto played for Saint Anna Boys Club and then played for Vesting Boys. To manage his finances, he took up many odd jobs after school.

Personal Life: Wife, Girlfriend, Dating, Divorce, Kids

Tiesto was in a relationship with a model Monique Spronk, but they broke up after dating a few months later. He started dating Stacey Blokzijl in 2007.

It was confirmed that he was in a relationship with the model. There were Rumors also come out that the couple is engaged. However, a year later, they ended their relationship.

In September 2019, Tiesto married a model Annika Backes in Amangiri, Utah. Tiesto proposed to her in 2018. In 2020, the couple welcomed their daughter Viola Margreet Verwest.

Age, Height, and Weight

Currently, Tiesto is 54 years old. He weighs 85 kg. Tiesto has a height of 6 feet 2 inches.

Professional Career

In 1994, the breakthrough in Tiesto’s career came when the general manager of Basic Beat Recordings. The music label company discovered him while he was playing in a clubhouse. The manager found his music to be groovy and enticing.

He earned a contract with Basic Beat Recordings. He collaborated with one of his friends, Yves Vandichel, in the 1990s to release the new track. In 1997, he terminated his contract with Basic Beat Recordings and started his business label Black Hole Recordings.

The first album he released under his label was Magik Series, a trance music collection. Soon he launched two sub-labels Song Bird and In Trance We Trust.

He collaborated with a Dutch DJ for his next project Gouryella which was again a trance music compilation. The album sold millions of copies in a week after its release. And featured on ten lists on the UK singles chart for an extended time.

Tiesto is a regular performer at Gatecrasher, Yorkshire’s most prominent DJ event. He created a record by playing continuously for 12 hours in Amsterdam. On 10th October 2000, he released his album Summer Breeze for the first time in the United States.

 

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The album included a remix track; the track topped the Billboard U.S. chart and made him famous in the States. Tiesto launched this next label Magik Muzik in 2001.

He released his debut solo album, In My Memory, in 2002, and he played at one of the most significant music events. D.J. became a part of Play Station 2’s dual play tour in 2003. This tour is organized by Sony Interactive Entertainment America and House of Blues annually.

Tiesto released his second album Just Be, which critics and music lovers well received. After their release, her appointed as an officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau. Tiesto caught the attention of the Olympic Committee.

They approached Tiesto to compose exclusive tracks for the 2004 event. He became the first D.J. who played in the Olympics. In 2007, Tiesto released the third album, Elements of Life, reaching the top spot on the Dutch album chart on U.S. Billboard Top Electronic Album.

In 2008, the album was nominated for a Grammy Award. Tiesto was found the new official ambassador for the Dance 4 Life foundation. Tiesto has also tried his hand at business; he inaugurated his club restaurant, Cineac.

Reebok Shoes honored Tiesto by launching an exclusive edition of shoes named after him. In October 2008, Tiesto released his fourth album, Kaleidoscope. He came up with a unique style of music that was quite contrasting to his conventional style. Tiesto also composed tracks for the beverage brand Coca-Cola.

He launched a fashion line by collaborating with the luxury brand Armani. He has been featured as the Top D.J. in the list of D.J. magazines. D.J. launched his fourth album, A Town Called Paradise, in 2014. The album consisted of many tracks. The tracks Red Light, Wasted, and Light Years Away gained record-breaking success across the globe.

Awards and Achievements:

• In 2002, D.J. got the Zilveren Harp Music Award, Lucky Strike Dance Award, Dutch Popprijs, and Ibiza D.J. Award: Best International D.J. Trance.
• In 2003, Tiesto got the World Dance Star Award U.S.A.: Best International D.J., ID&T Dutch Award: Best Dutch D.J. by a professional jury, and T.M.F. Award Holland: Best Dance Act National.
• In 2004, He received the awards T.M.F. Award Holland: Best National D.J., W.M.C. Awards Miami: Best International D.J., DJUK Award: best D.J., D.J. Magazine: No1 DJ.
• In 2005, D.J. got the awards of T.M.F. Belgium: Best International D.J., Dance Music Award Germany: Best Trance Artist, and W.M.C. Awards Miami: Best Producer.
• In 2006, Tiesto got the T.M.F. Awards Belgium: Best Remixer, 3 F.M. Awards: Best Dance Artist, and the Canadian Golden Award (Tiesto in Concert 2 DVD).
• In 2007, he received the awards of W.M.C. Awards Miami: Best Full-Length DJ Mix CD, Radio 3 F.M. Awards: Best Dance Artist.
• In 2009, D.J. got the honors of Best Podcast: Annual International Dance Music Awards, and Best Artist Solo: Annual International Dance Music Awards.

Amazing Facts and Hobbies

• Tiesto is the world’s first-ever D.J. to sell out a solo stadium event.
• In 2004, he became the first-ever D.J. to perform at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.
• D.J. got the top 100 DJ ranking from 2002- 2004 consecutive.
• Tiesto got the Third position in 2006 and 2010 in D.J. mag’s top 100 DJ ranking.
• He got the title of 40th most excellent Dutch citizen and Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau in 2003.
• In 2009, Tiesto got the title of Mixmag’s #1 D.J. of 2008 and Beat port Music Awards: 2nd Best Trance Artist.
• In 2017, he got the title of Honorary citizen of his Hometown, Breda.

Social Media Links

Tiesto is also a social media influencer with many audiences on his social media accounts. He has 6.9 million followers on his Instagram Account. He is also active on his Twitter Account, with 4.7 million followers. Tiesto has a Facebook Account with 18 million followers. He also has his official website, where he uploads his latest albums and soundtracks.

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Tiesto Net Worth 2023 / Tiesto’s Salary / Income

DJ Tiesto has a combined net worth of $160 million approx. He is known as the Godfather of EDM, a widely successful DJ, producer, and musician with a massive audience worldwide. He has released seven studio albums and earns $40 million yearly from merchandise, album sales, and touring.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Who is Tiesto?

Tiesto is a famous and well-known Musician, Record Producer, and DJ.

• What is the net worth of Tiesto?

The current Net Worth of Tiesto is $160 million approx. He earns from merchandise, album sales, and touring.

• Is Tiesto married?

Yes, he married model Annika Backes in Amangiri, Utah in 2019. In 2020, the couple welcomed their daughter Viola Margreet Verwest.

• How old is DJ Tiesto?

DJ Tiesto was born on January 17, 1969, and he is 54 years old.