After a no-holds-barred debut last year, the mighty Defqon.1 festival will again transform the Sydney International Regatta Centre this September. The 2009 edition drew ecstatic praise for its towering production and authentic Defqon.1 atmosphere, so its return is thrilling news for hard dance fans.

The ITM review from last year sums up the general sentiment about the mammoth event. “The Sydney Regatta Centre was the perfect canvas to replicate its Dutch predecessor,” loopi wrote. “Defqon was able to achieve success in almost every important aspect within event management. My arms and legs still ache, ears still ring and face still beams when I reminisce about the amazing time I had.”

The 2009 line-up also held up to its Dutch counterpart, with Brennan Heart, Proteus, Donkey Rollers, The Prophet, Jowan and The Viper leading the charge across five stages. As our photo gallery proves, the scale of production was, in a word, epic – with enormous stage-sets, pyrotechnics, light shows and powerful sound-systems. Prepare to be awed all over again.

Q-dance brings the Defqon.1 festival back to Sydney bigger and better at the Sydney International Regatta Centre on Saturday 18 September. Stay tuned to ITM for all the updates and announcements.