While the preparations for February 11 are in full swing, there has been a minor setback for the grand event. The Kansas City Chiefs will take on the might of the San Francisco 49ers in Las Vegas in what can only be called the biggest event in football. But with the selected DJ canceling the event, who will lead the way for the celebrations at the Super Bowl?
The Super Bowl stage would have been grand if global EDM artist DJ Tiesto hadn’t canceled at the last minute. The Dutch DJ is a world-renowned name. With the showdown between the Chiefs and the 49ers coming up soon, here are the prospective celebrities who could replace Tiesto.
Who can replace DJ Tiesto at the Super Bowl 2024?
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When it comes to DJs, a few come to mind when discussing Super Bowl-level hype. Starting with Steve Aoki, who currently tops the list of America’s best DJs, could be a perfect fit for the Super Bowl. He characterized his music style with electrifying house and electro tracks, which would prepare the crowd for the game.
Tiësto will not be preforming in the Super Bowl due to unforeseen family circumstances, per @AllbrightNFL pic.twitter.com/lXHNx35kjj
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 8, 2024
Next up could be Diplo, a household name among American DJs today. His music style mainly revolves around baile funk and has been his constant tool to garner millions of fans worldwide. He is a familiar face among fans and could be a perfect fit for the Super Bowl.
Last, a conversation about the best DJs can’t be complete without mentioning Skrillex. Though he’s been on a musical hiatus for a while, the fans would love to see him at the forefront of the celebrations. With all that said, here’s a look at what DJ Tiesto had to say about missing the event.
Why has Tiesto canceled his NFL Grand Super Bowl appearance?
Fans have been devastated to hear about Tiesto’s withdrawal from the Super Bowl ceremony. It would’ve been the Dutch music producer’s first time hosting an event for over 200 million people, but he will have to bow out because of unforeseen circumstances. He issued a statement explaining his last-minute withdrawal.
Me and my team have been preparing something truly special for months, but a personal family emergency is forcing me to return home Sunday morning. It was a tough decision to miss the game, but family always comes first. Thank you to the @NFL for the collaboration and looking…
— Tiësto (@tiesto) February 8, 2024
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DJ Tiesto issued a statement that read, “Me and my team have been preparing something truly special for months, but a personal family emergency is forcing me to return home Sunday morning. It was a tough decision to miss the game, but family always comes first. Thank you to the NFL for the collaboration and looking forward to working with them to deliver something incredible together in the future!” Thus, the Super Bowl will have to go on without one of the world’s best DJs, but hopefully, the action will make up for his absence.
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Will the Super Bowl committee bring someone else to replace DJ Tiesto? It’ll be interesting to know. Stay tuned for a regular update on the Super Bowl.
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