Pete Tong Responds

Key Points:

• John Summit accused Pete Tong of stealing a remix of the song "Missing," which they had been working on together, leading to public controversy in the electronic music community.
• Franky Rizardo, initially involved in the remix collaboration, withdrew from the release, citing personal values rather than blaming any party.
• Pete Tong responded by explaining that multiple versions of the remix were planned, including an orchestral version for his Ibiza Classics tour, and that he had secured permissions from Everything But The Girl members for the arrangements.
• Tong shared a proposal dated May 13, 2026, outlining a release schedule with Franky Rizardo’s remix planned first and John Summit’s version later, emphasizing that accusations against him are unfounded and expressing disappointment over the conflict.
• Tong expressed frustration over the breakdown in communication, stating he attempted to contact Summit directly and advocating for resolving issues through open dialogue.