Qlimax
Qlimax | |
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The laser show during Qlimax | |
Genre | Hardstyle, Hardcore, Hardhouse, Hard trance, Subground |
Location(s) | Netherlands |
Years active | 2000-present |
Founders | Q-dance |
Website | Q-dance Website |
Qlimax is an annual event held by the Dutch event organizer, Q-dance. It is considered one of the leading hardstyle events, attracting nearly 30.000 people annually. It's a major attraction of Q-dance and contains some of the most sophisticated production and setup as well as sound system for any event.
History
In the beginning, Qlimax used to have several editions every year. But since 2004, it was changed to be held annually in the third or fourth week of November. At first it was held at the Beursgebouw (Eindhoven) and then moved to various other venues such as the SilverDome (Zoetermeer) and Heineken Music Hall (Amsterdam), but has made its home at the Gelredome (Arnhem).
Artists and event
Many artists consider being chosen to play at Qlimax a highlight as the event is used to showcase the most successful artists in their respective genre. The beginning saw the lineup featuring genres ranging from Hardhouse to Techno. This was changed to traditionally begin with one Hardtrance act, numerous Hardstyle acts and then finish off with one Hardcore/Gabber act. This was changed in 2008 with the removal of the Jumpstyle act and in 2009 with the replacement of the Hardtrance act to one playing early Hardstyle.
The sound, light, pyro and stage setup at Qlimax is substantial. Around 350 L'Acoustics speaker boxes are deployed in the arena, with a majority being suspended from the ceiling. The conventional part of the lighting setup is controlled from 3 light desks, and the laser show is done by a certified laser show operator. FOH is placed out in the crowd, giving the technicians the overview they need, as well as the sound coverage needed to ensure everyone is having the best possible sound at all times.
Anthems
Like most of the Q-dance events, an anthem is made every year by the headlining DJ (with the exception of 2001 and 2002) to represent that edition. Below is a list of the anthems for each edition:
Dutch Anthems
- 2003: The Prophet - Follow The Leader
- 2003: Deepack - The Prophecy
- 2004: Future Tribes - Deadlock (Unofficial)
- 2005: DJ Zany - Science & Religion
- 2006: Alpha² - The Dark Side (Co-Produced By JDX)
- 2007: Headhunterz - The Power Of The Mind
- 2008: Technoboy - Next Dimensional World
- 2009: D-Block & S-te-Fan - The Nature Of Our Mind
- 2010: Brennan Heart - Alternate Reality
- 2011: Zatox - No Way Back
- 2012: Psyko Punkz - Fate Or Fortune
- 2013: Gunz For Hire ft. Ruffian - Immortal Essence
- 2014: Noisecontrollers - The Source Code of Creation
- 2015: Atmozfears - Equilibrium
- 2016: Coone - Rise Of The Celestials
Editions
Year | Date | Location | Theme | Anthem | MC | Lineup | |
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2000 | 3 June | Beursgebouw, Eindhoven (Holland) | N/A | N/A | Ruffian | Captain Tinrib, Dana, Nick Sentience, Pavo | |
2001 | 2 June | Heineken Music Hall, Amsterdam | N/A | N/A | Ruffian | Acid Junkies, Alpha Twins, Bas & Ram, Dana, Gary D, Jon The Baptist, Kai Tracid, Lisa Loud, Marco V, Michel de Hey, Mauro Picotto | |
2002 | 6 April | Thialf Stadion, Heerenveen | Cosmos | N/A | Ruffian | Captain Tinrib (Live), Cosmic Spoils, Dana, Gary D, Kai Tracid, Pavo, Technoboy, Warmduscher | |
2002 | 21 September | SilverDome, Zoetermeer | Infection | N/A | Ruffian | Alpha Twins, Bas & Ram, Charly Lownoise, Dana, The Darkman, Gizmo, Haze & Abyss, DJ Isaac, Luna, Melanie de Tria, Pavo, Pila, Sunny D, Technoboy, Zenith | |
2003 | 12 April | Thialf Stadion, Heerenveen | Follow The Leader | The Prophet - Follow The Leader | Ruffian | Dana, Gary D, Isaac, Luna, Pavo, Pila, Super Marco May, Technoboy, The Prophet, Zenith | |
2003 | 22 November | GelreDome, Arnhem | The Prophecy | Deepack - The Prophecy | Ruffian | Bas & Ram, Daniele Mondello, Deepack, Kai Tracid, Luna, Max B Grant, Pavo, The Prophet, Technoboy, Bass D & King Matthew | |
2004 | 27 November | GelreDome, Arnhem | Destiny's Path | Future Tribes - Deadlock | Mouth Of Madness | Charly Lownoise, Crushed, Dana, Luna, Igor S, Outblast, Pavo, Technoboy & The Prophet, Zany | |
2005 | 19 November | GelreDome, Arnhem | Science & Religion | DJ Zany - Science & Religion | Ruffian | Alpha Twins, Bas & Ram, The Beholder & Ballistic, Crushed, Pila, DJ Isaac, Luna, The Prophet, Technoboy, Vince, Zany | |
2006 | 25 November | GelreDome, Arnhem | The Darkside | Alpha Twins - The Darkside | Ruffian | Alpha Twins, Dana, Luna, The Prophet feat. Headhunterz, Promo, DJ Ruthless, Showtek, Tatanka, Zany & Donkey Rollers (Live), Yves de Ruyter | |
2007 | 17 November | GelreDome, Arnhem | The Power Of The Mind | Headhunterz - The Power Of The Mind | Ruffian | Fausto, DJ Ghost, Brennan Heart, Showtek feat. MC DV8, Headhunterz (Live), Technoboy, The Prophet & Zany, DJ Neophyte | |
2008 | 22 November | GelreDome, Arnhem | Next Dimensional World | Technoboy - Next Dimensional World | Ruffian | Mark Sherry, Showtek, Headhunterz (Live), Project One, D-Block & S-te-Fan, Technoboy, Tatanka, Zany & Vince | |
2009 | 21 November | GelreDome, Arnhem | The Nature Of Our Mind | D-Block & S-te-Fan - The Nature Of Our Mind | Ruffian | DJ Isaac, A-Lusion, Davide Sonar (Live), Brennan Heart, Technoboy, D-Block & S-te-Fan, Headhunterz, Noisecontrollers, Deepack, Noize Suppressor (LIVE) | |
2010 | 27 November | GelreDome, Arnhem | Alternate Reality | Brennan Heart - Alternate Reality | Ruffian | Pavelow, DJ Stephanie, Wildstylez, Wildstylez & Noisecontrollers (Surprise Act), TNT aka Technoboy & Tuneboy (Live), Brennan Heart, D-Block & S-te-Fan, Psyko Punkz (Live), Zatox, Endymion vs. Evil Activities | |
2011 | 26 November | GelreDome, Arnhem | Experiment Dome | Zatox - No Way Back | Ruffian | Stana, Coone, Headhunterz, Zany & The Pitcher ft. Mc DV8, Noisecontrollers, Zatox, Ran-D, Gunz For Hire, The Prophet | |
2012 | 24 November | GelreDome, Arnhem | Fate or Fortune | Psyko Punkz - Fate or Fortune | Ruffian & (Villain as a B2B MC) | A*S*Y*S, Wildstylez, Frontliner, Isaac, Technoboy, Zatox, Psyko Punkz, Brennan Heart, B-Front, Adaro, Evil Activities ft. E-Life | |
2013 | 23 November | GelreDome, Arnhem | Immortal Essence | Gunz For Hire ft. Ruffian - Immortal | Ruffian | Acti, Wildstylez & Max Enforcer, Code Black, Coone, Gunz For Hire, Noisecontrollers, Zatox, Alpha Twins, Mad Dog & Art of Fighters | |
2014 | 22 November | GelreDome, Arnhem | The Source Code of Creation | Noisecontrollers - The Sauce Of Creation | Ruffian | Audiofreq & Technoboy, Headhunterz, Atmozfears, Frontliner, Noisecontrollers, Ran-D, Crypsis, Endymion, The Viper, Partyraiser | |
2015 | 21 November | GelreDome, Arnhem | Equilibrium | Atmozfears - Equilibrium | Villain | Isaac, Bass Modulators, Atmozfears, Noisecontrollers & Wildstylez, Brennan Heart & Ran-D, Zatox & Adaro (DJ), Frequencerz, Deetox, The Playah | |
2016 | 19 November | GelreDome, Arnhem | Rise Of The Celestials | Coone - Rise Of The Celestials | Villain | Tuneboy, Audiotricz, Brennan Heart, Coone, Project One, Bass Modulators, Frequencerz, B-Front, Angerfist |
See also
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