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MAYDAY 2026 “ICONIC” – Rave longer than ever

MAYDAY (Germany's biggest indoor rave) returns to Dortmund's Westfalenhallen on the 30th of April, 2026, presenting itself under the theme "ICONIC" — as an evolution of a format that has been established in the electronic music scene for more than three decades. This year, the organizers lean into a concept that balances tradition with contemporary club culture: more than 30 acts will be spread across four thematically curated floors, each offering a distinct take on the spectrum of modern electronic music. For the first time, the event will run for a full twelve hours — a structural shift that responds to audience demand and allows for longer, more immersive narrative arcs.

Masters of Hardcore 2026 dives deep with next-level updates

Drawing more than 50,000 visitors every year, Masters of Hardcore has long cemented its place as one of the biggest and most respected hardcore festivals in the Netherlands — and the 2026 edition once again shows why the global hardcore family keeps returning. Newly revealed area updates underline the organization's core philosophy: staying true to hardcore's roots while giving new sounds and movements the space to grow.

APEX 2026 is nearly here: Ready to enter the next dimension?

On February 7th, APEX returns for its 4th edition, and it feels like we’ve been waiting forever for this one. The Maimarkthalle is about to become that familiar pressure cooker of kicks and shared madness, where strangers turn into crew, friendships are forged in the front row, and every single drop hits a little harder.

Supremacy Classics 2026 — a successful “Return to the Classics” breaking grounds

Supremacy "Return to the Classics" 2026, held at the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht, will go down as one of the most successful editions in the event's history. The sold-out venue was packed from the very first moment to the final track.

Masters of Hardcore Austria 2026 returns harder than ever

On February 14th, 2026, the Austrian hardcore scene will once again hit full force as Masters of Hardcore returns to VAZ St. Pölten. Renowned worldwide as the leading brand in hardcore electronic music, Masters of Hardcore has us looking ahead to another Austria edition, delivering an uncompromising lineup, high-end production, and a journey through the hardest sounds the scene has to offer.

Staying grounded while aiming higher: the rise of The Saints

They didn’t expect things to move this fast — but they were ready for it. And 2026 will be about building something that lasts. The Saints talk about going from TikTok experiments to Defqon.1 moments, and why they’re pushing beyond the DJ set while staying grounded. Bigger stages ahead. No plans to slow down.

Hysta brings hardcore to the Eiffel Tower

Something extraordinary shook Paris. From the Eiffel Tower, Hysta unleashed an hour of relentless hardcore energy that reverberated across the city – a celebration of French electronic music and a tribute to the underground spirit that shaped her. The full performance is now available on Hysta's official YouTube channel, letting fans around the world witness this historic moment!

Elektrum Festival 2025 – the countdown is on!

It’s almost time… On Saturday, October 11th, 2025, the legendary Velder Woods will once again pulse with light, sound, and pure energy. For the third year in a row, I’m heading into the magic of Elektrum Festival – back into that wild mix of kicks and unity. Twelve hours of madness. Six in the light, six in the dark.

13 years of Back To Core: pure hardcore spirit in Northern Germany

For 13 years, Back To Core has been delivering hardcore at its purest. This November, Drokz and Ophidian bring their signature sound to Seh Sie, joined by a killer local lineup. Real hardcore heads will be on those floors – will you?

SYNDICATE 2025 calls us back to WestfalenHELL – with some serious specials

Every October, German powerhouse I-Motion (the crew behind NATURE ONE and MAYDAY) and Dutch legends Art of Dance (Dominator, Masters of Hardcore, Snakepit) join forces to drop Dortmund’s hardest multi-genre rave – Westfalenhallen become WestfalenHELL again! Four stages, one army, and hardcore running the show. But don’t worry – there’s also room for rawstyle, uptempo, and even some proper hardstyle!