The long-awaited anthem by Vertile for Defqon.1 2025 titled “Where Legends Rise” is out now across all streaming services and platforms. The track premiered globally yesterday during “The Release”, an online event streamed live on the Q-dance YouTube channel where the anthem and the festival lineup were revealed.
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As one of the most innovative and influential figures in hard dance music, Vertile continually pushes boundaries with his compelling songwriting, distinct melodies, powerful kicks, and the unique incorporation of his voice as a key element. For the first time in Defqon.1 history, an artist has contributed his own vocals to the anthem, adding a very personal touch to the track.
“While on a call with a colleague, I unintentionally played the melody I wrote, ‘Oh, that’s the Defqon anthem; he said’ That’s when I knew I was on the right track.”, Vertile says. The track fuses a melody with influences from various styles, paying tribute to Defqon.1’s heritage while perfectly reflecting the theme of this year’s edition.
About Defqon.1 Festival
Defqon.1 is the biggest hard dance festival in the world with over 100,000 visitors from more than 100 countries. This year’s theme “Where Legends Rise” is about the evolution of hardstyle – and the artists and fans who have influenced the genre over the last 25 years. The festival will take place from June 26th to June 29th, 2025, at the famous festival site in Biddinghuizen, the Netherlands.