Amid the dazzling spectacle of Tomorrowland's epic 20th anniversary opening weekend, Hardwell offered a nostalgic trip down memory lane.
The origins of Hardwell’s special retro EDM set that wowed Tomorrowland’s opening night on the Freedom Stage was the product of a fan-driven Instagram poll, whereby fans enthusiastically voted en masse for him to revisit the iconic big room and progressive anthems that defined the mid-2010s.
Today, the Revealed Recordings label boss is recognised as a leading figure in the mainstage techno movement, but this particular retro-style set allowed him to reconnect with his roots. The performance included a carefully curated selection of classics that propelled legions of DJs and producers to stardom.
Preparation for this performance was meticulous, with Hardwell investing significant effort into merging dozens of classic tracks. He revisited some of his biggest hits, including “Apollo,” “Jumper,” “Countdown,” and “Spaceman,” while paying homage to other EDM titans by playing classics from Avicii, W&W, Showtek, Knife Party, and Tomorrowland ambassadors Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike.
Watch Hardwell's full performance below.
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