For Pepijn, Legacy Hardcore isn’t just another hardcore event — it’s home ground. What started as a local curiosity a few years ago has turned into a yearly ritual, a place he returns to without question. “The first time I went, it was just because it was nearby,” he laughs. “Now, four editions later, I couldn’t imagine missing it.”

This year’s edition carried that same raw charm that defines Legacy — the kind of atmosphere that slowly builds until it explodes. As the doors opened, the crowd eased in quietly, exchanging nods and half-smiles. But once the beats took over, the entire place moved as one — a room full of people losing themselves to the same pulse.

For Pepijn, one moment stood out above all: doing an interview for Legacy itself, alongside a close friend. It was a proud, almost surreal experience — being part of the event from the inside, contributing to something that already feels like family.

Legacy Hardcore represents a sense of belonging that’s rare in today’s scene. It’s not just about the artists or the light show; it’s the consistent energy of people who come back every year, grounded in the same love for sound. “It’s like how some people have their favorite local bar,” he says. “For me, this event is that.”

Of course, the scene is changing. Pepijn, once deep in the underground, feels that the spirit of freedom is sometimes harder to find — the raw, unfiltered connection that defined the early days. He prefers smaller, free gatherings over heavily priced tickets, craving authenticity over scale. Still, he believes that the real essence of hardcore survives in the people — in how they move, care, and connect.

When asked about the pulse of the day, he mentions Gysele’s set without hesitation. Her opening beats set the tone — sharp, driven, and full of intent. It was the kind of energy that made the room vibrate from the inside out.

And somewhere between sound and strobe, that familiar moment of transcendence appeared — the void. A place where thought dissolves, light melts into rhythm, and gratitude takes over. For Pepijn, that’s what Legacy Hardcore truly is: pure energy and love, woven through every beat.

VOID CONNECTION IS CALLING.