Location: Willemeen, Arnhem, NLDate: Friday, July 4th, 2025Genre: early hardcore, oldschool, early raveHosted by: Stekkerdoos Events

Date: Friday, June 13th, 2025Location: Heerlen, The NetherlandsEvent: Gabber ResistanceGenre: Hardcore / Gabber / Underground

Even though I couldn’t be physically present at this year’s edition of Harmony of Hardcore, I could still feel the energy radiating from every clip, story, and bassline shared online. The power of our scene is undeniable — it connects us all, even when we're miles apart. This weekend, while working at another event, my heart beat in sync with every hardcore drop echoing through the festival grounds of Erp.

On Saturday, May 31st, Multigroove hosted its latest edition of Sound Garden at the iconic Lofi Amsterdam — a night that brought generations of ravers together for an experience filled with beats, raw energy, and underground vibes. We spoke to Nick van Leeuwen (@early_nickk), a dedicated raver who attended the event with his girlfriend, to get a firsthand look at what made this party stand out.

De Reactie 2025, the electrifying techno festival held on Kingsday (26 April) at the University of Twente in Enschede, delivered an unforgettable experience for 15,000 attendees. Organised by Basic Grooves, one of the Netherlands' longest-running techno collectives, this year's edition was their most ambitious yet, transforming the university's lush campus into a pulsating technoterritory.​

Time Warp is a renowned electronic music festival that originated in Mannheim, Germany, in 1994. Over the years, it has evolved into a global phenomenon, celebrating the essence of techno and electronic music. The festival is celebrated for its immersive experiences, cutting-edge production, and a lineup that features both legendary and emerging artists.​

On April 12th, 2025, something monumental is happening. The iconic Silverdome in Zoetermeer will become the epicenter of raw energy, pounding kicks, and true nostalgia. DECADE is celebrating 15 years of Early Hardcore madness, and if you know the scene, you know this isn’t just an event—it’s a legacy.

Are you ready for one of the most intense hardcore events in the Netherlands? Brace yourself for Pandemonium: The Mainstage, happening on Saturday, April 19th, 2025, at the legendary AFAS Live in Amsterdam. This iconic indoor rave event will take you on a wild ride through hardcore, millennium, early rave, and industrial sounds—all on one explosive mainstage.

On Saturday, March 29th, Masters of Hardcore took over the legendary Brabanthallen in 's-Hertogenbosch for an unforgettable night of raw, unfiltered energy. This edition, titled Temple of Resonance, marked a major milestone — the 30th Anniversary of Masters of Hardcore. The event was a celebration of everything hardcore, bringing together fans and artists from around the world to honor the rich history and evolution of the genre.

On Saturday, March 22nd, TEGENDRAADS - TEGENSTRIJDIG took over Autotron in Rosmalen, creating an unforgettable night for ravers across the Netherlands. With a focus on challenging the norms of the rave scene, TEGENDRAADS brought a unique and electrifying experience that featured hard-hitting beats, mind-blowing performances, and an atmosphere unlike any other.

When it comes to high-energy uptempo events, ROCKETFEST never disappoints. But this time, something was different. Instead of the usual Maassilo in Rotterdam, the madness took over a brand-new location: Vibes Event Center in Eindhoven. On Sunday, March 2nd, ravers from all over gathered for a special Carnaval Edition, and the result? Absolute chaos in the best way possible!