John Summit had every reason to celebrate at Tofte Manor this past weekend. Instead of letting online drama define the conversation, he let the music do the talking. The Experts Only founder used his sold-out UK debut at Tofte Manor to unveil the long-awaited orchestral version of ‘Missing.’
The rework has become one of the most talked-about IDs in dance music. That attention only grew after Summit publicly accused Pete Tong of mishandling the track behind the scenes. The dispute erupted on July 8 when Summit claimed Tong had promised to release his remix of Everything But The Girl’s classic before moving forward with a separate version involving Franky Rizardo. Summit backed the claim with screenshots and later revealed he completed the orchestral version himself. He also promised fans its first full outing at Tofte Manor.
Tong has since pushed back on the allegations. He says the claims are “not supported by the facts” and maintains that multiple versions of ‘Missing’ were always part of the plan.
Still, the weekend belonged to Summit. In a setting built for moments like this, the orchestral version finally came to life. The track traded club energy for emotion without losing its punch. The familiar vocal floated over sweeping strings and cinematic arrangements. It felt less like a remix and more like a statement.
Whether the controversy eventually gets resolved is anyone’s guess. What is clear is that Summit turned a messy public dispute into a defining moment. Instead of arguing online, he delivered the version fans had been waiting for. And judging by the reaction from Tofte Manor, ‘Missing’ may have just entered its next chapter.
