Tenzing Sherpa, known as DJ Tenzing, has made waves by hosting the highest altitude DJ concert ever in the Everest region. On May 17, he brought music to life at Camp II of Mount Everest, situated at a breathtaking 6,400 meters. This event, while aiming for a Guinness World Record, primarily sought to raise awareness about the pressing issue of climate change, particularly its impact on the Himalayan region.
DJ Tenzing's performance was not merely a quest for records but a mission to highlight the devastating effects of global warming on the Himalayas. The concert, themed "Stop Global Warming, Save the Himalayas," was part of his Everest Expedition 2024. On May 19, climbers and Sherpas at Camp II grooved to his beats, creating an unforgettable musical experience amidst the grandeur of Everest.
Although this was a groundbreaking event, it wasn't the first high-altitude DJ concert. In 2017, British DJ Paul Oakenfold hosted an event at Everest Base Camp. DJ Tenzing himself had previously performed at Kalapathar at 5,644 m in 2011.
The current Guinness World Record for the highest altitude DJ set on land is held by a Pakistani group, who played at 5,909 meters in Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, on July 25, 2021. DJ Tenzing's recent concert at 6,400 meters aims to surpass this record, with all necessary evidence being submitted to Guinness World Records. For DJ Tenzing, the concert at Camp II was just the beginning.
He also reached the summit of Everest on May 21 at 4:47 am, un.
