Paul Oakenfold Tour Diary Week 9: Just as North America’s World Cup tournament has been whittled down to its final four, we had a four-city run this past week. Minneapolis – Our United Champions Tour with The Crystal Method has been going incredibly well. And just as North America’s World Cup tournament has been whittled down to its final four, we had a four-city run this past week. We started off this past Thursday at the 9:30 Club in Washington D.C. Great to see some old friends. A sold-out show, and what a wonderful crowd. I played a brand new…
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Paul Oakenfold Tour Diary Week 8: Paul’s United Champions tour continues with The Crystal Method and Liquid Todd, autographed Perfecto Heritage Jersey contest continues. Los Angeles – As we move into the third week of the United Champions tour with The Crystal Method, we find ourselves on the Canadian leg. We’ve now covered every North American country that is hosting the World Cup. The tour is going really well, but time is flying by as we try to fit in attending games, media and promo for my new single and album, and keeping up with all the scores. We started in…
Paul Oakenfold Tour Diary Week 7: Paul’s tour continues and he partners with DJ LIFE to offer one lucky fan a chance to win a Perfecto Heritage Jersey. New York City – We had one day off in L.A. for press and promo on my current single, “Masquerade,” and then we were off to Fort Lauderdale for five shows in five days. Always had great support in Florida, and it was great to see that the show was sold out mid-week. Good to see some old friends, and I had a chance to play a few new songs from my…
Paul Oakenfold Tour Diary Week 6: As the tour continues, Oakie reflects on his latest stops and why weekends like this remind him why he loves doing [this]. Started the week in Dallas, playing a show at SILO, which was fantastic. It’s always one of my favorite stops, with a great club, a great team, and an amazing crowd. The energy in the room was incredible from start to finish, and it was the perfect way to kick off the week. The following day, we flew to Seattle and enjoyed the start of a long weekend on the road. One…
Paul Oakenfold Tour Diary Week 5: As football fans gathered for the opening of the World Cup, Oakie was anticipating the remainder of his United Champions Tour. Dallas – After we flew into Mexico City this past week, I was really looking forward to the rest of the shows on our United Champions Tour – and, of course, the opening of the World Cup. The town was full of football fans from around the world, celebrating the third time the World Cup has been held in Mexico’s capital city. I remember Brazil winning the World Cup here in 1970. I…
Paul Oakenfold Tour Diary Week 4: As Paul travels from London to Portland, The United Champions Tour (aka the World Cup tour) is about to begin. Portland, Ore. – As I travel from London to Portland, I start to think about the tour that’s finally beginning – The United Champions Tour (aka the World Cup tour). It’s a tour that takes us from Mexico to America to Canada and then back to America – the World Cup’s three host countries. Also, it’s a tour that will take us to games featuring a great many of the countries that are in…
Paul Oakenfold Tour Diary Week 3: Leaving Colombia and returning home to London. London, U.K. – I’ve left Colombia and headed home to London where I now live. When home, it’s great to see family and spend time with my mum. I took mum out for dinner. Can’t beat fish n’ chips. What a wonderful mum I have. I even got her to sew my trousers – ready for my next trip. Also, my buddy Dale came over. He’s a great artist in his own right and works with me on the Perfecto Allstarz music. We set up the studio…
Paul Oakenfold Tour Diary Week 2: After the conclusion of the first leg of his United Champions tour, follow Oakie on the road to Colombia. Bogotá, Colombia – After concluding the first leg of the United Champions tour, which included my set at EDC Vegas, I flew to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., this past Thursday evening to meet up with Zach Solov, a dear friend, who joined me for the trip to Colombia. The next day we met up with my other good buddy, Reef Mowers, and we all flew down to Bogotá. These two old friends have toured the world with…
Paul Oakenfold Tour Diary Week 1: Follow Paul on his journey to Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Las Vegas ’26. Las Vegas – When I arrived in Sin City from London for EDC Vegas, I can tell you that it was wonderful to be back in a city where I was a resident at for three years at the Palms Casino – at the Planet Perfecto night every Saturday. As most of you know, Electric Daisy Carnival is America’s best electronic music festival, and for me, it’s not only an opportunity to play in front of thousands, but I also get…