British DJ Paul Oakenfold has reached Mount Everest's base camp where he plans to host the 'highest party on earth', performing at 5,380 metres. <br/><br/>As climbing season in Nepal kicks into gear, few of the mountaineers heading to the world's highest peak were likely to be joined by the three-time Grammy nominated artist and his dance beats.<br/><br/>Oakenfold – whose three-decade long career has included collaborations with Madonna and U2 – is due to perform at base camp tomorrow morning. The 53-year-old artist trained for four months before reaching Nepal in between a hectic schedule of late night gigs.<br/><br/>The gig is the first in the record producer's SoundTrek series, aimed at drawing attention to the effects of global warming and raising money for charities. <br/><br/>Oakenfold is also raising funds to help survivors of Nepal's devastating 2015 earthquake, which killed nearly 9,000 people and left thousands homeless, many of whom are still living in temporary shelters.
News On AIR | April 10, 2017 7:08 PM
Paul Oakenfold reaches Mount Everest base camp