Following 2009’s explosive debut, Defqon.1 returns to the Sydney International Regatta Centre on Saturday 18 September – and now the stage line-ups have been unveiled. This year’s event will take festivalgoers on “a psychedelic trip into scrapville”, with the gargantuan production Defqon.1 has made its own.

The action is divided across six colour-coded stages, all which are sure to come equipped with dazzling lighting and pyrotechnics. There’s once again a strong contingent of international hard dance icons from Holland and beyond, so feast your eyes on the line-up below!

RED MAINSTAGE – ALL HARDER STYLES
Dr. Willis
Bioweapon
Stephanie
Nik Fish
Wildstylez
Tatanka
B-Front
Frontliner
Psyko Punkz
Headhunterz – Anthem
Hosted by MC DV8

BLUE – HARDSTYLE
Suae & Pulsar
Max Enforcer
Toneshifterz
Pavo vs Isaac
The Prophet
Alpha²
Tatanka & Zatox
Hosted by MC Chucky

BLACK – HARDCORE
Vanth
Spellbound
Outblast
Mad Dog
Evil Activities
Korsakoff
Promo
Unexist
Hosted by MC D

ORANGE – HARD TRANCE/TECH TRANCE
Arbor vs Cantosis
Nathan Cryptic vs Andre Jay
Matrix vs Shadower
A*S*Y*S*
Hardforze vs Micky D
BRK3
Kan Cold
PeeWee vs John Ferris
Scot Project
Kutski
Amber Savage vs Steve Hill
Hosted by MC Losty

PURPLE – LOCAL TALENT
Nick Watts vs Zac Slade
Scotty G vs Bennett
HSB
Hektic vs Arbee
S Dee vs Toxic
“Producer Comp Winner”
Soul-T vs Karpe DM
Audio Damage vs Kid Finley
XDream vs Keely
Tempa vs Nomad
Hosted by MC Destiny

GREEN – MINIMAL/TECHNO/PSYTRANCE
Thao
Azza
Marcotix
Rob Zobec
MSG
Dylan Griffin
Ritchie Jay
Keirra Jade
Alex Up
Abuse
Substance
Hosted by MC RatEye

Defqon.1 Festival comes to the Sydney International Regatta Centre on Saturday 18 September. Ticket sales start Tuesday June 1st at 1PM (AET) at Q-dance.com.au – check the What’s On listing below for full ticket details. Just to ensure you’re properly hyped, here’s the Defqon.1 2010 trailer again.