40.000 hard techno enthusiasts came to rave all night long for Verknipt ArenA, setting records and a new trajectory for a once-niche music genre.
Verknipt, one of the world’s leading hard techno event organizers, has proven its cultural significance and influence on the hard techno scene, bringing together 40.000 ravers for the biggest hard techno event ever. Held at Amsterdam’s Johan Cruyff Arena on Saturday, July 20th, the night was a resounding success, filled with epic performances and a vibrant energy that lasted until well after dawn.
Verknipt ArenA hosted more than a dozen of the hard techno scene’s most prolific performers from 20:30 when the doors opened on Saturday until 08:00 when they closed the show on Sunday morning. Sets that stood out included the opening b3b with Cynthia Spiering, Franky-B and Ketting, as well as epic performances by heavyweights like Sara Landry whose electrifying sound ignited the entire stadium.
The stage at Verknipt ArenA also proved to be the perfect venue for artists to release all new tracks. Shlømo debuted “Meet Me In São Paulo,” which is part of the special release Verknipt ArenA album by Verknipt Records. DIØN also unveiled the official Verknipt ArenA anthem during his set, a masterful rework of Tiësto’s legendary track ‘Traffic,’ which you can also find on the Verknipt Records Album.
As the night progressed, the energy only intensified. The crowd was treated to a series of stellar performances from Onlynumbers, CARV, Basswell, Alignment, DYEN, Oguz, 6ejou, Raxeller and KARAH, each artist bringing their unique style and passion to the stage. The closing set by Fantasm was nothing short of spectacular, keeping the energy levels high until 08:00.
This monumental, all-night-long event not only showcased the incredible scale of the hard techno movement but also Verknipt’s pivotal role in its growth and evolution. The overwhelming success of Verknipt ArenA is a testament to the thriving global hard techno community and the unifying power of music.
The Album: Take home a piece of Verknipt ArenA
Verknipt ArenA also illustrates how Verknipt as an organization is continuing to push boundaries and elevate the hard techno scene, creating spaces where emerging talents can shine and established artists can explore new creative heights with the most enthusiastic and dedicated crowds out there.
This sentiment is most evident at Verknipt ArenA itself, as well as with their latest project, the release of an exclusive Verknipt ArenA album by Verknipt Records and Be Yourself Music. This Verknipt Records special album was made to commemorate the world’s biggest hard techno rave and showcase both established names and rising stars in the scene.
"Verknipt Records is thrilled to unveil the Verknipt ArenA album, a testament to our commitment to pushing the boundaries of hard techno and the scene,” Mer Hajbarati, Verknipt founder explained. “This album not only showcases the immense talent of our contributing artists but also embodies the energy and spirit of this landmark event. We look forward to continuing our journey of innovation in the hard dance scene."
The album features big hitters like Shlømo, Fantasm, CARV, PER PLEKS, ANSBRO, and Luca Agnelli amongst exciting newcomers like Franky B and Ketting. The album is available both as a digital release and a vinyl for €34,99 (excl. shipping and service costs) — the vinyl will be delivered to customers by the end of September. You can listen to the Verknipt ArenA album here or listen to Spotify’s Hard Techno playlist curated by the hard techno organization this month.
After last weekend’s success Verknipt ArenA is confirmed for 2025, more info will be released later this week.
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