Taking command of Antwerp all through an intense weekend, Rampage’s return to the Belgian metropolis was past explosive.
Billed as “The Greatest Drum & Bass And Dubstep Get together In The Universe,” Rampage is using excessive after making its debut in Amsterdam in late 2022. As organizers gear up for the model’s upcoming “Open Air” version this summer time, Rampage landed in Antwerp as soon as once more from March 10-11, with hundreds of holiday makers from many international locations flocking to town to take pleasure in a heavy dose of drum & bass and dubstep.
This yr, Complete Takeover was launched for the primary time. Complementing the competition’s now-iconic Sportpaleis takeover, the model new idea noticed Rampage group up with a few of bass music’s most acclaimed manufacturers and artists to curate a various listing of lineups throughout 10 golf equipment all through Antwerp.
Due to the model new Takeover idea and Rampage’s distinctive collaborators, the competition’s lineup was as distinctive as ever, relating many genres of the bass music spectrum. All through the competition’s first night time, which discovered attendees leaping from one membership to a different whereas receiving reside data by way of Rampage’s Woov app web page, IKON made for an undisputed hotspot. Taking on its foremost room, Belgian star Eptic enlisted Riot Ten, HOL! and plenty of extra for an intense dubstep social gathering whereas the membership’s different three rooms featured takeovers from Chillhop, Vissa, House Invaderz and Dub Valley.
Then again, Café Native featured curation by famend bass music model UKF and performances from Ruth Royall, The Caracal Mission, Grafix, Tantrum Want and extra, whereas Cargo Membership hosted Monstercat’s occasion with units from Tokyo Machine, DROELOE, WHIPPED CREAM and Pegboard Nerds.
On Saturday, Rampage’s gathered at Sportpaleis, considered one of Europe’s largest arenas, to rejoice an expertly-curated lineup of a few of drum & bass and dubstep’s best acts. Alix Perez enchanted attendees together with his minimalistic but intricate sound, enlisting assist from SP:MC earlier than Bear Grillz went B2B with Jessica Audiffred for an explosive dubstep set.
Iconic drum & bass acts Andy C, Hedex and Macky Gee gave mesmerizing performances all through the night time, in a lineup that was alternating between dubstep and drum & bass, retaining followers on their toes all all through.
Black Tiger Intercourse Machine made for one of many night time’s greatest units with their stadium-sized bass anthems, whereas EDM.com Class of 2022 star Ray Volpe made his Rampage debut. Sullivan King, who was billed to carry out, sadly needed to cancel attributable to unexpected circumstances, with Modestep stepping in his place to ship a set of huge proportions.
Rampage’s manufacturing at Sportpaleis was essentially the most spectacular its ever been this yr, with enormous LED screens, pyro, lasers and a fascinating mild present. Three mild round mild tresses had been additionally positioned above the group, altering altitude and angle all through the night time whereas naturally attracting the group’s moshpits straight beneath them.
Rampage as soon as once more proved its prowess as a top-tier supplier of bass music experiences with Complete Takeover. Rampage Open Air is touchdown at Lommel’s Kristalpark June 30-July 2, 2023, with performances from Apashe, Wilkinson, Subtronics, Delta Heavy and plenty of extra. Discover extra information and tickets on Rampage’s web site.
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