Defqon.1

Defqon.1

Defqon.1

Welcome, one and all, to Defqon.1, Australia’s leading hard-dance festival, bringing together some of the biggest names in the genre to celebrate a unique and highly energetic style of dance music. Not for the faint at heart, Defqon offers a one-of-a-kind experience to its attendees, bringing together stunning visuals with festival traditions turned on their heads.


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Defqon.1 @ Sydney International Regatta Centre, Sydney (15/09/2012)1

Defqon.1 @ Sydney International Regatta Centre, Sydney (15/09/2012)

By Goran Naumoski 21st Sep, 2012

Q-dance emits record levels of energy in Sydney, for the fourth year running.

Defqon.1 2012 has sold out12

Defqon.1 2012 has sold out

By Katie Cunningham 14th Sep, 2012

Bad news if you've been dragging your feet, because Defqon.1 has completely sold out.

ID&T speaks out on the Defqon.1 revolution15

ID&T speaks out on the Defqon.1 revolution

By Angus Paterson 12th Sep, 2012

ID&T co-founder Irfan van Ewijk spoke to ITM about some of the mystique behind the Defqon.1 Festival brand.

Defqon.1 2012 set times are here!25

Defqon.1 2012 set times are here!

By Katie Cunningham 11th Sep, 2012

Here's exactly what Defqon has in store for Saturday.

Wildstylez: One of a Kind1

Wildstylez: One of a Kind

By ITM HQ 28th Aug, 2012

Chatting to inthemix, the man behind this year’s Defqon.1 anthem told us about his musical aspirations and how he made his way to the top.

Hear the finalists in Defqon.1 Australia Producers Contest

Hear the finalists in Defqon.1 Australia Producers Contest

By Jack Tregoning 24th Aug, 2012

The Defqon.1 team has sifted through the productions to present the 10 finalists. So, who's it going to be?

Evil Activities: Rediscovering the extreme side1

Evil Activities: Rediscovering the extreme side

By ITM HQ 13th Aug, 2012

Before Defqon.1 rolls into town, we had a chat to hardcore big gun Evil Activities.

Zany: The Defqon.1 mission 2

Zany: The Defqon.1 mission

By ITM HQ 31st Jul, 2012

"I know that every Aussie knows that I love Australia. I see it as my second home!" Hardstyle pioneer Zany words us up ahead of his visit for Defqon.

Countdown to Defqon.1: Hawman16

Countdown to Defqon.1: Hawman

By ITM HQ 26th Jul, 2012

We spoke to Hawman about his upcoming performances and his passion for hard dance music.

Countdown to Defqon.1: DJ Hektic23

Countdown to Defqon.1: DJ Hektic

By Jack Tregoning 17th Jul, 2012

To get you in the mood, here’s a banging Defqon.1 warm-up from RED Mainstage star Hektic.

Camping at Defqon.1: the hard dance 'mini-vacation'1

Camping at Defqon.1: the hard dance 'mini-vacation'

By Jack Tregoning 13th Jul, 2012

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Hard dance Mecca: inthemix goes to Defqon.1 Holland510

Hard dance Mecca: inthemix goes to Defqon.1 Holland

By Angus Paterson 9th Jul, 2012

The Defqon.1 Festival has evolved over the years into something of a three-day hard dance commune, and inthemix made the pilgrimage in 2012.

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Shayno89 Shayno89 said on Fri 9th Nov, 2012
"What do you think? Post your comment..."
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slackas slackas said on Wed 19th Sep, 2012
"So... fkn... awesome."
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Soloman Soloman said on Sat 15th Sep, 2012
"25-30,000 i think.. omg the stage this year looks awesome.."
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lawlietskyy lawlietskyy said on Thu 13th Sep, 2012
"Orange and Green stage :D"
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Sexy_Simo Sexy_Simo said on Wed 12th Sep, 2012
"Get in early to catch my set at the Purple stage. I'll be..."