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• Midnight Mafia Returns To Sydney In 2023

  HSU Presents Midnight Mafia – Order of the Lotus 2023. Australia’s Midnight Mafia festival is set to return in May this year for its biggest arena event to date. Hosted at the Sydney Showgrounds, Midnight Mafia Order Of The Lotus will bring a new concept to the Showgrounds halls as fans venture to the underground of Harder Styles Yakuza. Hard dance giants HSU Events will once again bring Midnight Mafia to Sydney, but this year’s edition will feature bigger production and an all start lineup that features the likes of Headhunterz, Wildstylez, TNT, Rooler, Gammer and many more. Midnight Mafia 2023 will feature a special “The Journey” performance from Headhunterz and Wildstylez. The new concept style set will feature a 2 hour set which will represent the best tracks ever from those artists, as well as all their new & current music they are making. It’s a journey from past to present! Presale tickets go on sale today, with general release tickets on sale tomorrow from 12pm. Secure your tickets online here. Midnight Mafia – Order of the Lotus 2023 Lineup Heeadhunterz vs Wildstylez TNT Gammer Rooler Psyko Punkz Firelite Bulletproof Mish Party Raiser Sick Mode Suae Hosted by DB8 Event Information Saturday, May 6th, 2023, 4pm to 12am Sydney Showgrounds Tickets Presale Tickets: $169.00 + BF First Release: $179.00 + BF Final Release: $189.00 + BF Hard Copy Tickets: $185.00 Pre-Sale: 12:00pm Thursday 16th March Public Sale: 12:00pm: Friday March 17th Secure tickets online here.

• Headhunterz, Coone and More to Headline Defqon.1 2023

  Defqon.1 2023: Bigger and Better Than Ever Before! Defqon.1, the top destination for hard dance on the festival circuit, is gearing up for its biggest edition yet. With over 350 artists scheduled to perform across four days in the Netherlands, the Q-dance-run event is pulling out all the stops for 2023. Expect epic sets from Coone, Angerfist, Headhunterz, D-Sturb, Sub Zero Project, DJ Isaac, Ran-D, and an array of other talented artists. Every year, the worldwide dance music brand draws a huge crowd of more than 100,000 devoted enthusiasts, and in 2023, the size of their already breathtaking production is increasing even more. The event will culminate each day with spectacular closing performances that include endless pyrotechnics and special effects. Hard dance royalty The Prophet is set to perform his last show ever during the closing ceremonies on Sunday, adding to the already intense atmosphere. As the Godfather of Hardstyle, he plans to deliver an unforgettable set at the RED Stage that unites hard dance fans. In addition to the high-energy performances, Defqon.1 has expanded its offerings this year. On Sunday, festival-goers can enjoy a new Air Bed rave while listening to hardstyle renditions played on a concert piano. Those looking for a workout can join the “harder styles workout” on Saturday morning at the UV Stage, where pro trainers will get the blood pumping. Get ready to experience the ultimate hard dance extravaganza as Defqon.1 makes its highly-anticipated return from June 22-25, 2023. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the action and grab your tickets now!

• HSU Events Announce EPIK 2022

  HSU’s Production heavy masterpiece returns on Saturday, December 10th at the Sydney Showgrounds. Hosted by Australia’s hard EDM touring giants HSU Events, EPIK festival will feature an all new journey style concept, with extended artists set times, mind blowing visuals and state of the art ceremonies including a monster end-show which has never been seen before at a HSU Event. HSU will focus on its most over-the-top production setup ever, with 72 lasers, 3 unique Ceremonies, indoor fireworks. EPIK will take you on a visual journey and production journey like no other. Featuring 9 international & local artists, EPIK will also feature 3 unique, time-coded ceremonies. EPIK 2022 Lineup Act of Rage Audio-Freq Code Black Colin Hennerz Frontliner Sub Zero Project Warface 3Blokes Hosted By Villain Event Details When: December 10 2022 Where: Sydney Showground Tickets:  www.hsuevents.com.au EPIK 2022 Set Times