When it comes to Hardstyle, it’s impossible to argue the fact that any artist has had a bigger impact on the genre than Headhunterz. From the moment his first records were released, his unique melodic and energetic take on the genre sparked a new movement within the international music scene. A rise unparalleled, Headhunterz continues to take Hardstyle to new heights. 

Willem Rebergen, better known as Headhunterz, kicked off his DJ career over a decade ago. A visit to Qlimax 2003 lit a spark in Willem, leading to an uncontrollable wildfire, as he dedicated himself to becoming the best producer in the genre. His originals, as well as the album he made with Wildstylez under the Project One moniker, redefined the hardstyle sound of the late 2000’s. Headhunterz’ new take on hardstyle music made the genre grow into an international phenomenon and become something worldly. 

From 2014-2017, Headhunterz took on a new challenge and found himself headlining major festivals like Ultra Music Festival, Coachella and EDC, making him explore the boundaries of his own, musical imagination and discover new parts of the world as well as different territories within the electronic dance scene. Though it did trigger his creativity, Willem became homesick, missing his beloved hardstyle scene. In 2017, in front of 60,000 ecstatic fans who thought they had lost their hero, he announced his comeback to hardstyle at Defqon.1. With open arms, the community embraced him, as he travelled the world to celebrate his return with fans, old and new. It took him to 125 performances across 34 countries in 2018 alone, a journey which inspired him to create ‘The Return of Headhunterz’, an album that tied past, present and future together. Surpassing 15 million streams on Spotify, the album – along with his No. 28 position in the 2018 DJ Mag Top 100, showed that, no matter the adventures Headhunterz would undertake, he’ll always find a warm welcome in his home base.

The album also marked the launch of a new label – ART OF CREATION, with his colleague Wildstylez. A creative and dynamic platform that bridges the gap between music makers and community. At the same time, Headhunterz relaunched the HARD with STYLE Podcast, recorded live from a brand new studio, with state-of-the-art equipment and sound. This is where new Headhunterz music comes to life, plans to conquer new territory for his tribe are forged and the one thing reigns that will always remain Headhunterz’ greatest achievement; the music from within.

Emerging from the vibrant realms of trance and melodic dubstep, Grammy-nominated songstress and American performer HALIENE stands as a visionary force, redefining the very essence of an artist in electronic dance music. Crowned as Female Artist of the Year in 2023’s EDMAs, she is a unique exception to an industry that principally uplifts male DJ producers. Not only has she dramatically altered the game but she’s paving an inspiring trail for vocalists and live acts in the changing topography of EDM.

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ENGLISH:
The bass: my flesh, the heartbeat: melody, my life: Bassmelodie.

From the beginning till now: flute and bass flute, afterwards drums, sax o! phone jazz-rap, and at the age of twenty hip-hop, floppy disk and MPC 2000, my band’s name a bomb: C4, numerous gigs – dearest muse down to the present day: music … and now towards grandpa Miller: electronic dance music for grown-ups, head in sound clouds, body on dancefloors, basswards, sunwards, it’s about time …
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GERMAN:
Der Bass: mein Fleisch, der Herzschlag: Melodie, das Leben: Bassmelodie.

Anfang bis Jetzt: Block- und Bassflöte, später dann Schlagzeug, Sax o! phoney Jazz-Rap, mit zwanzig Hip-Hop, Floppy Disk und MPC2000, der Bandname ne Bombe: C4, die Auftritte ungezählt – bis heute liebste Muse: Musik … und nu gen Opa Miller: elektronische Tanzmusik für Erwachsene, den Kopf in Geräuschwolken, den Körper auf Tanzböden, gen Bass, gen Sonne, wird Zeit …

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