The elite of the Raw Hardstyle events is back and calling everyone to come with their biggest edition in history. With more than 30 Acts, a lot of battles, showcases we gonna witness an epic edition again – this for sure. Lets have a quick view on it
Melanie Engel
The mid-december weekend marks the day of one of the last influential Raw events of the year. Since 2013, fans of the harder styles have gathered for this indoor party in Rosmalen, with its first two editions being hosted in “De Kentering.” With a trial of the venue “Maaspoort Sport & Events” in Den Bosch in 2015 and 2016, Shockerz returned to Rosmalen and is since being held in “Autotron.”
This year, Shockerz will take place on the 17th of December from 12:30 – 00:00, starting one hour earlier and ending one hour earlier than the previous years.
As many before, this year’s edition, “Compound Overdrive,” is already sold out weeks in advance. Ticket prices have, with 49,95€, been slightly higher than in 2019. Considering the line-up the lucky ticketholders get to experience, though, this compromise seems more than worth it.
2 AREAS– 36 ACTS
Catching one’s attention in this year’s line-up is the high number of live sets and unique DJ pairings. The main area, “Area 01”, hosts 17 artists throughout the day, 9 of them performing a live set. There is no timetable released yet, so it’s still a mystery which of the DJs might be the official “headliners,” though some of the big names include Rooler, Rebelion, D-Sturb, Rejecta, Warface, Phuture Noize, and Gunz for Hire.
One of the highlights of Shockerz’s line-up for sure is the live set of E-Force and Dimitri K. Combining Raw Hardstyle with Uptempo, this set might get you those extra BPM you’ve been waiting for. Even classic lovers get their dedicated throwback in time with the announced Origins “Raw Classics Showcase.” If you want to stay up-to-date on trending and upcoming acts and sets, you should also make sure to see Rooler, The Purge with his set “Trippin’,” D-Sturb & Vertile live, as well as Cryex live. Together with Aversion, Bloodlust, Killshot, Unresolved, and Voidex, these artists form the line-up of “Area 01”, hosted by Nolz.
AREA 2
“Area 02” will be hosted by MC Livid and announced 19 artists. This area already features some familiar names in the scene but also welcomes talented newcomers. Mish and Gaia will represent the two female artists of this year’s line-up and guarantee, together with Anderex, Deluzion, Imperatorz, Physika, Fraw, and Griever fresh Raw kicks in Autotrons Area 02.
COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS
Whether you love Christmas or not, what better way is there to celebrate the upcoming jingle bells madness than at Shockerz? Because on one thing, we agree: We love the harder styles.
Make sure to stay up-to-date for the timetable release, important information, and possible changes on Shockerz’s website and their social media channels.
CONCLUSION ON SHOCKERZ
The list is long, the show is always outstanding – we are really hyped for this edition. Consequently, we see u there and let’s write history.