Partner Release from the Vail Valley Foundation

Beaver Creek, Colo., Sept. 11, 2024 — The Stifel Birds of Prey welcomes Tiësto to Vail on Friday, Dec. 13 as part of a festive entertainment lineup during the 10-day Audi FIS Ski World Cup festival.

Tickets go on sale Friday, Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. MDT, at bcworldcup.com

“We are incredibly excited to bring Tiësto not only to the Birds of Prey but to Vail to highlight the live music offerings during the historic back-to-back World Cup event weekends,” said Mike Imhof, president of the nonprofit Vail Valley Foundation, which operates the Stifel Birds of Prey event. “Showcasing Tiësto in Vail will provide thousands of ski racing fans the opportunity to explore everything the Vail Valley has to offer as a winter sports and entertainment destination.”

Known as the world’s premier mountain destination, Vail transforms into the world’s premier alpine stage this winter, hosting renowned DJ Tiësto on Dec. 13 at Ford Park, and featuring vibrant village and mountain experiences all winter long.

With back-to-back World Cup weekends Dec. 6-8 (men) and Dec. 14-15 (women), Beaver Creek will host a 10-day festival including free live music, performances at the VPAC in Beaver Creek, family activities, sponsor activations, parties, prizes, and more. Additionally, the 2024 Stifel Birds of Prey will mark the first time both men and women have raced together at Beaver Creek since the 2015 Alpine World Ski Championships, and the first time the women will compete on the world-renowned Birds of Prey downhill course.

The Stifel Birds of Prey Audi FIS Ski World Cup is a free event hosted by the non-profit Vail Valley Foundation. Every Tiësto ticket purchase goes directly toward supporting Birds of Prey event operations and ensuring ski racing has a long and vibrant future in the Vail Valley.

For more information visit bcworldcup.com/

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About Tiësto 
Tiësto is a pillar in electronic music and an artist that transcends beyond that – Tiësto is an experience. Throughout his unparalleled career, the GRAMMY® Award-winning, platinum-certified, international icon has brought electronic music to the masses, first rising out of the underground scene to become one of the biggest and most influential DJ/producers of all time; fast-forward to now, where he is at peak creativity and still evolving the sound of electronic music.

Tiësto continues to headline and play the mainstage of every major international dance music festival while maintaining his Las Vegas legacy, where he created the template for DJ residencies. Meanwhile, he’s sold more than 40M+ albums, clocked eight Billboard “Hot 100” hits and aggregated an incredible 25B worldwide streams. His album Drive was the first to achieve gold status in 2023, and among the litany of hits on the album are chart-topping singles “The Business” (2.1+ billion streams)”, “Don’t Be Shy” with Karol G (1.4+ billion streams), and his new single “Hot Honey” with Alana Sprinsteen (10 million streams).

The recent announcement of Tiësto’s landmark Prismatic set (Forest Hills Stadium, Red Rocks Amphitheatre) marks the beginning of a new milestone in his career – giving fans a taste of what’s to come and a chance to re-experience where it all started. He is taking fans on a sonic journey from the nostalgic trance, deep melodic house, all the way to the current hits we all know and love, as well as some new music. Those who attended Kappa Futur Festival in Italy got a sneak preview of what’s to come – see the set here.

Tiësto kicked off 2024 with the announcement of his exclusive residencies that see him headlining a variety of spectacular properties and venues across Las Vegas, marking the first time hospitality industry titans on the strip have come together to present a shared artist residency. Tickets here. Stay tuned for more new music and live dates from Tiësto.

About the Stifel Birds of Prey Audi FIS Ski World Cup  
The Stifel Birds of Prey Audi FIS Ski World Cup at Beaver Creek Resort has become legendary in the ski world.

Beaver Creek Mountain is home to the formidable Birds of Prey racecourse, challenging an international roster of top athletes for one weekend of racing that typically features Men’s Alpine super-G, downhill, and giant slalom competitions. The event is organized by the nonprofit Vail Valley Foundation, in close partnership with the FIS, U.S. Ski & Snowboard, Vail Resorts, the Beaver Creek Resort Company, Beaver Creek Resort, the U.S. Forest Service, Stifel, CELSIUS, Nature Valley and other partners.

Learn more at bcworldcup.com.

About the Vail Valley Foundation  
The Vail Valley Foundation is a 501c3 Colorado nonprofit corporation with a mission to provide leadership in arts, athletics, and education, and address community needs to enhance our valley as a place to live, work and visit.

The organization’s work in education is through YouthPower365, a 501c3 Colorado nonprofit organization. From early childhood to college and career, YouthPower365 provides programs to help youth reach their full potential and support youth and families every step of the way. The Vail Valley Foundation also provides the Vail Valley with several of its most treasured annual events, such as the GoPro Mountain Games, the Birds of Prey Audi FIS Ski World Cup races, the Vail Dance Festival, and the Moe’s Original BBQ Hot Summer Nights and Town of Eagle ShowDown Town free concert series. The Vail Valley Foundation also manages and operates two performing arts centers, the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek Village, and the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail, providing more than 150 Broadway, dance, comedy, classical, rock, pop, jazz, community, and family events per year.

Vail Valley Foundation activities and events are in part made possible by cornerstone partners: Town of Vail, Vail Resorts, Beaver Creek Resort Company, GMC, GoPro, Nature Valley, Constellation Brands, CELSIUS, TINCUP Mountain Whiskey, and Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate.

To learn more about the Vail Valley Foundation, visit vvf.org.

About Vail 
Vail offers an unparalleled experience for every guest with unforgettable events, unique boutiques, world-class spas, a rich array of culinary options and luxurious lodging that line the lively, pedestrian-friendly streets of Vail and Lionshead Villages. Vail Mountain, Colorado’s largest resort, offers more than 5,300 acres of vast ski and snowboard terrain, including seven limitless Back Bowls, easily accessed by the Epic Pass.

CONTACT: Tom Horrocks
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802.770.8985