Qlimax is an annual event held by the Dutch entertainment enterprise, Q-Dance. It is considered on the leading hardstyle events on the calendar and a major attraction of Q-Dance and contains some of the most sophisticated production and setup for any event.
History...
In the beginning, there were several editions of Qlimax every year. But as of 2004, it was changed to be held annually in the third or fourth week of November. At first it was held at the Beursgebouw (Eidenhoven) and then moved to various other venues such as the SilverDome (Zoetermeer), Heineken Music Hall (Amsterdam) but has made its home at the Gelredome (Arnhem).
Artists:
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, one jumpstyle 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.
Anthems:
Like most of the Q-Dance events, an anthem is made every year by the headlining DJ (with the exception of 2001, 2002 and 2004) 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: Zany - Science & Religion
2006: Alpha Twins - The Darkside
2007: Headhunterz - The Power Of The Mind
2008: Technoboy - Next Dimensional World
2009: D-Block & S-te-Fan - The Nature Of Our Mind
Belgian Anthems:
2005: Zany - Science & Religion
2007: Headhunterz - The Power Of The Mind
Editions:
2000
Date: 3rd June
Location: Beursgebouw, Eindhoven (Holland)
Theme: N/A
Lineup: Captain Tinrib, Dana, Nick Sentinence, Pavo
2001
Date: 2nd June
Location: Heineken Music Hall, Amsterdam
Theme: N/A
Lineup: Acid Junkies, Alpha Twins, Bas & Ram, Dana, Gary D, Jon The Baptist, Kai Tracid, Lisa Loud, Marco V, Michel de Hey
2002
Date: 6th April Location: Thialf Stadion, Heerenveen
Theme: Cosmos
Lineup: Captain Tinrib (Live), Cosmic Spoils, Dana, Gary D, Kai Tracid, Pavo, Technoboy, Warmdüscher
2002
Date: 21st September
Location: SilverDome, Zoetermeer
Theme: Infection
Lineup: Alpha Twins, Bas & Ram, Charly Lownoise, Dana, The Darkman, Gizmo, Haze & Abyss, DJ Isaac, Luna, Melanie de Tria, Pavo, Pila, Sunny D, Technoby, Zenith
2003
Date: 12th April
Location: Thialf Stadion, Heerenveen
Theme: Follow The Leader
Lineup: Dana, Gary D, Isaac, Luna, Pavo, Pila, Super Marco May, Technoboy, The Prophet, Zenith
2003
Date: 22nd November
Location: Gelredome, Arnhem
Theme: The Prophecy
Lineup: Bas & Ram, Daniele Mondello, Deepack, Kai Tracid, Luna, Max B. Grant, Pavo, The Prophet, Technoboy, Bass D & King Matthew
2004
Date: 27th November
Location: Gelredome, Arnhem
Theme: ?????
Lineup: Charly Lownoise, Crushed, Dana, Luna, Igor S, Outblast, Pavo, Technoboy & The Prophet, Zany
2005
Date: 19th November
Location: Gelredome, Arnhem
Theme: Science & Religion
Lineup: Alpha Twins, Bas & Ram, The Beholder & Balistic, Crushed, DJ Isaac, Luna, The Prophet, Technoboy, Vince, Zany
2006
Date: 25th November
Location: Gelredome, Arnhem
Theme: The Darkside
Lineup: Alpha Twins, Dana, Luna, The Prophet feat. Headhunterz (Live), Promo, DJ Ruthless, Showtek, Tatanka, Zany & Donkey Rollers (Live), Yves de Ruyter
2007
Date: 17 November
Location: Gelredome, Arnhem
Theme: The Power Of The Mind
Lineup: Brennan Heart, Fausto, DJ Ghost, Headhunterz (Live), DJ Neophyte, The Prophet & Zany, Showtek, Technoboy
2008
Date: 22 November
Location: Gelredome, Arnhem
Theme: Next Dimensional World
Lineup: D-Block & S-te-Fan, Headhunterz (Live), Mark Sherry, Project One, Showtek, Tatanka, Technoboy, Zany & Vince (Ft. MC Ruffian)
2009
Date: 21 November
Location: Gelredome, Arnhem
Theme: The Nature Of Our Mind
Lineup: DJ Isaac, A-Lusion, Davide Sonar (Live), Brennan Heart, Technoboy, D-Block & S-Te-Fan, Headhunterz, Noisecontrollers (Live), Deepack, Noize Suppressor (Live), MC Ruffian
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