Defqon.1

Defqon.1

Defqon.1

A myriad of colours, huge explosions, non-stop partying and an escape from the everyday inside what is described as a pyschedelic wasteland. 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. The location is Sydney’s International Regatta Centre, which spreads the festival over nearly 200 acres of other-worldly atmosphere – a perfect fit for this incomparable event. The event was originally founded in the Netherlands, building up from a cult-following into one of the biggest events on the European dance calendar. Its influence continues to this day, spreading across to Australia for the first time in 2009. Almost instantly a success, the festival has grown from strength to strength and has secured a major reputation as a festival like none other on the country’s circuit.


The 2012 Defqon.1 line-up is here!223

The 2012 Defqon.1 line-up is here!

By JackT 18th May, 2012

Ever since the last firework went off above Defqon.1 2011, hard dance fanatics have been counting down the days to its return.

"In hardstyle we trust": Q-dance launches in America48

"In hardstyle we trust": Q-dance launches in America

By JackT 11th Apr, 2012

In June 2012, the powerhouse brand will make its first steps onto American soil for Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas.

Announcing Defqon.1 2012: True Rebel Freedom131

Announcing Defqon.1 2012: True Rebel Freedom

By JackT 28th Mar, 2012

Now Q-dance has revealed the slogan that will define this year’s event.

Defqon.1 releases epic 2011 after-movie (and date for 2012!)47

Defqon.1 releases epic 2011 after-movie (and date for 2012!)

By JackT 11th Nov, 2011

We all know to expect superior production values from Q-dance, from the sound and staging on the ground to the highly-anticipated after-movies.

Defqon.1 @ Sydney International Regatta Centre (17/09/2011)1

Defqon.1 @ Sydney International Regatta Centre (17/09/2011)

By loopi 6th Oct, 2011

Round three of the phenomenal hard dance festival that shocked our senses.

Defqon.1 Australia survey1

Defqon.1 Australia survey

By JackT 6th Oct, 2011

As the long countdown to Defqon.1 2012 begins, Q-dance is asking for five to ten minutes of your time to help make the next one even better.

Defqon.1's triumphant return48

Defqon.1's triumphant return

By JackT 20th Sep, 2011

Named NSW’s favourite festival for another year running in the 2011 inthemix awards, there was plenty riding on Defqon.1's third Australian edition.

Defqon.1 is sold out2

Defqon.1 is sold out

By JackT 16th Sep, 2011

Voted NSW’s favourite event for another year running in the 2011 inthemix awards, Defqon.1 is set for a mammoth edition this weekend.

Defqon.1 set times announced3

Defqon.1 set times announced

By JackT 14th Sep, 2011

After dropping a whole lot of essential info yesterday, Q-dance has now revealed the playing times for Defqon.1 this weekend.

‘All You Need To Know’ for Defqon.1 2

‘All You Need To Know’ for Defqon.1

By JackT 13th Sep, 2011

At last, this weekend is the big one. Ahead of Defqon.1, Q-dance has published 'All You Need To Know' about coming to the festival.

Wragg & Log:one: The Defqon.1 mission

Wragg & Log:one: The Defqon.1 mission

By ITM HQ 8th Sep, 2011

While the glory days of hard trance may have been early in the millennium, it's DJ/producers like Wragg & Log:one who are ensuring the sound remains vibrant well into the future.

Can’t be at Defqon.1? Listen to it live1

Can’t be at Defqon.1? Listen to it live

By JackT 6th Sep, 2011

Spring has arrived and the triumphant return of Defqon.1 Australia is drawing closer.

Coone – ITM-FM Exclusive Mix

Coone – ITM-FM Exclusive Mix

By JackT 31st Aug, 2011

It’s just a matter of weeks now until Defqon.1 lights up the sky in Sydney, and we’ve got this exclusive mix from RED Stage headliner Coone to get you primed.

Finalists in Defqon.1’s Producers Competition1

Finalists in Defqon.1’s Producers Competition

By JackT 29th Aug, 2011

After a resounding result last year, Q-dance once again put the call out for budding hard dance stars to take part in the Defqon.1 Producers Competition.

Coone: RED alert1

Coone: RED alert

By ITM HQ 26th Aug, 2011

While the 2011 edition of Defqon.1 features plenty of returning heroes, one headliner who’s making his Australian debut on the towering RED Stage is Belgian sensation Coone.

Endymion remixes the Defqon.1 anthem

Homegrown production stars Toneshifterz were tasked with creating the Defqon.1 anthem in 2011,...
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SANDSHREW SANDSHREW said on Thu 24th May, 2012
" WHERE THE FUCK IS TIMMY TRUMPET "
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joshiepride joshiepride said on Wed 11th Apr, 2012
"so much more respect for ITM for calling it Brostep. Caus..."
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pissofwingebags pissofwingebags said on Sat 26th May, 2012
"david guetta is shit so is electro if you want that shit ..."
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Twizard Twizard said on Tue 1st May, 2012
"Only a bit more than 4 months till Defqon 2012!!"
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Badz06 Badz06 said on Mon 10th Oct, 2011
"the best festival to date !!"