John Summit calls out Pete Tong after saying Pete asked for his ‘Missing’ remix files then released a version with Franky Rizardo.

John Summit has publicly called out Pete Tong over a dispute surrounding his remix of “Missing” by Everything But The Girl, claiming that Pete Tong had promised to release his version before moving forward with a separate version alongside Franky Rizardo. In a series of posts shared on X, John Summit said he had been working on an orchestral version of the remix and later posted screenshots that appeared to show conversations about sending over his session files and arranging live strings for the project. The situation has since drawn attention across the electronic music scene, especially as John Summit clarified that his issue is with Pete Tong and not Franky Rizardo, who he said may not have known the full context. While Pete Tong has not publicly responded at the time of writing, the dispute has raised questions about credit, remix ownership, and how unfinished collaborative ideas are handled behind the scenes.

John Summit Shares Screenshots Of Alleged “Missing” Remix Conversations

After John Summit made his accusation public, he followed it with screenshots that appeared to show private messages between him and Pete Tong about the remix. The messages give more context to why John Summit believes he was not simply one of several artists interested in working on “Missing.” From his side, the issue appears to be that he had already been discussing a specific version of the song with Pete Tong, including the possibility of sending over his session so parts of the arrangement could be developed further and recorded to the right tempo. The screenshots also mention recreating parts, working out the vocal, and recording orchestra sections, which makes the conversation look like a project that had gone beyond being just a casual remix idea.

That is where John Summit’s claim becomes more specific. He is not only saying that another version of “Missing” appeared online. He is saying Pete Tong had promised to release his remix, then later moved forward with a version connected to Franky Rizardo instead. John Summit also appeared to ask whether he could still bring his orchestral “Missing” moment to Tofte Manor with his own orchestra, which adds another layer to why he seems frustrated by the situation. He later clarified that he was not trying to blame Franky Rizardo, saying he may not have known the full context, so the center of the dispute remains John Summit’s claim about what happened between him and Pete Tong before the Franky Rizardo version surfaced.

Why John Summit’s Pete Tong Dispute Has Drawn Wider Attention

Part of why this dispute has gained so much attention is because Pete Tong is not a small name in dance music. He has spent decades as one of the most influential broadcasters and tastemakers in electronic music, especially through his long running work with BBC Radio 1, where he helped introduce countless records and artists to a wider audience. For artists coming up in the scene, getting support from Pete Tong has often meant more than just another radio play. It has been seen as a form of approval from someone who has helped document and push dance music culture for years.

That history also explains why John Summit’s reaction feels more personal than a standard remix disagreement. He has made it clear that he looked up to Pete Tong, which makes his frustration less about competition and more about trust. When a younger artist believes he is working with someone he respects, especially on a classic song like “Missing,” the expectations around credit, communication, and final release plans become even more important. Until Pete Tong responds publicly, there are still missing parts to the story, but John Summit’s posts have already pushed the conversation beyond one remix and into how artists protect their work when private creative discussions turn into public releases.

For now, the story remains open because Pete Tong has not publicly responded to John Summit’s claims, and that silence leaves the timeline sitting mostly on John Summit’s posts and screenshots. What happens next will depend on whether Pete Tong addresses the accusation, whether more context comes out from either side, or whether the release itself moves forward without a public explanation. For John Summit, the issue seems to go beyond losing a remix slot, because he is speaking about someone he once looked up to and a project he believed he was part of. Until more is said, the dispute has left a clear question around how remix ideas, project files, and early creative conversations are handled when major names are involved.