Qlimax
"Qlimax" is an annual Dance Event, held at the Gelredome, in Arnhem, Netherlands.
It is one of the leading events within the dance community, and one of the major attractions held by Q-dance. The Dutch edition of Qlimax is held in the third or fourth weekend of November every year.
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Artists
Nowdays the lineup consists of 1 Hardtrance DJ who opens the event, 1 Jumpstyle DJ, 5 or more Hardstyle DJs and 1 Hardcore DJ who finishes the show.
Notable DJs that have played at Qlimax include: Alpha Twins, Michel de Heij, Deepack, Lady Dana, DJ Luna, Marco V, DJ Outblast, DJ Pavo, Charly Lownoise, DJ Zany, DJ Promo, The Prophet (musician), Daniele Mondello, Lisa Loud, Yves De Ruyter, Gary D. and Mauro Picotto, Tatanka, Technoboy, Headhunterz, Donkey Rollers.
Anthems
Since 2003 each edition has had it own anthem to symbolize the theme of the event.
- 2003 (Netherlands) The Prophet - Follow the leader
- 2003 (Netherlands) Deepack - The Prophecy
- 2004 (Netherlands) Deadlock - Future Tribes
- 2005 (Netherlands) DJ Zany - Science & Religion
- 2006 (Belgium) DJ Zany - Science & Religion
- 2006 (Netherlands) Alpha twins - The Darkside
- 2007 (Netherlands) Headhunterz - The Power of The Mind
- 2007 (Belgium) Headhunterz - The Power of The Mind
Editions
The first edition of Qlimax was held in Saturday 3rd of June 2000 at Beursgebouw arena in the city of Eindhoven. Later on the event has been held in few different locations
- 21 October 2000, USC De Boelelaan, Amsterdam
- 3 February 2001, USC De Boelelaan, Amsterdam
- 2 June 2001, Heineken Music Hall, Amsterdam
- 8 December 2001, Heineken Music Hall, Amsterdam
- 6 April 2002, Thialf Stadion, Heerenveen
- 21 September 2002, SilverDome, Zoetermeer
- 12 April 2003, Thialf Stadion, Heerenveen
- 22 November 2003, Gelredome, Arnhem
- 27 November 2004, Gelredome, Arnhem
- 19 November 2005, Gelredome, Arnhem
- 4 February 2006, Ethias Arena, Hasselt, Belgium
- 25 November 2006, Gelredome, Arnhem
- 17 November 2007, Gelredome, Arnhem
- 1 December 2007, Ethias Arena, Hasselt, Belgium