Sydney’s Hard Dance Festival, Midnight Mafia Returns In 2020

Recent Hardstyle News

• Knockout Outdoor 2023 Dates & Lineup Revealed

  The team at HSU Events is set to return to Sydney’s Giants Stadium this September for the another installment of Knockout Outdoor. Knockout Outdoor: Spirit of the Wolf 2023 is confirmed to open its gates on Saturday September 30 and host the largest outdoor hard dance music festival in the southern hemisphere. Knockout Outdoor is set to host over 40+ artists across 3 massive areas in and around the Giants Stadium. As the production and capacity continue to scale for HSU Events, Knockout Outdoor: Spirit of the Wolf is marked as one of the most anticipated dance events for the 2023 calendar year. Festival organisers are set to bring the biggest acts and world class production to Sydney this September. Performing at Knockout Outdoor 2023 is none another than the likes of Headhunterz, Darrren Styles, D-Block & S-St-Fan, Malice, Wasted Penguinz and more. HSU has also revealed the festival will feature three key areas: The Stadium (Main Stage) – Inside GIANTS Stadium. The Biggest Stage & End Show HSU has ever produced! The Pit 2.0! – A huge NEW Open Air Marquee with added production and lighting – RAW/CORE all day long! The Oasis – A custom built stage featuring the best in French/Happy Hard/Uptempo/Classics! Knockout Outdoor: Spirit of the Wolf Lineup Event Information: Event Time: 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM (AEST) Date: Saturday, Sep 30th, 2023 Location: GIANTS Stadium, Sydney Showground Tickets: HSU PreSale Release: $199.00 + Booking Fee Second Release: $209.00 + Booking Fee Final Release: $219.00 + Booking Fee PreSale Access: 12:00PM – May 11th – Thursday General Public Sale: 12:00pm – May 12th – Friday SECURE TICKETS ONLINE HERE.

• 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!