From the dancefloors of his hometown Breda to the stages of the world’s largest festivals, Hardwell has built a long-lasting legacy as a DJ, producer, remixer, label boss, filmmaker, and philanthropist. Revered as a pioneer and innovator, the Dutch electronic titan has left an indelible mark on the global music scene with a career defined by reinvention and ambition. Emerging from the Netherlands' fertile club scene, Hardwell's journey began at 14, signing his first record deal before skyrocketing into global consciousness. By 25, he had been crowned the World’s #1 DJ twice, in 2013 and 2014, at the height of the EDM boom. Yet, even as he helped define that era, Hardwell always stood apart, his music driven by a deeper creative impulse than mere trends.

His catalogue features a string of era-defining anthems, ranging from euphoric big-room classics like ‘Spaceman,’ ‘Apollo,’ and ‘Run Wild’ to cross-genre collaborations with global icons such as Craig David, Jay Sean, Austin Mahone, and Jason Derulo. Hardwell has also delivered standout remixes for musical powerhouses like Rihanna, Calvin Harris, Moby, Ellie Goulding, U2, J Balvin, and Coldplay. Despite his genre-crossing versatility, Hardwell has always stayed rooted in his electronic foundations, frequently teaming up with DJ contemporaries and close collaborators such as Armin van Buuren, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Steve Aoki, Afrojack, and Tiësto.

In 2015, his debut album United We Are pushed the boundaries of electronic music, achieving critical acclaim and charting globally. The album laid the foundation for two groundbreaking world tours under the I Am Hardwell banner between 2014 and 2016. Spanning 62 shows across 21 countries, the tours drew nearly a million fans to iconic venues like Madison Square Garden and London's Brixton Academy. These tours showcased Hardwell not just as a DJ, but as a storyteller; an artist who viewed every performance as an opportunity to connect, inspire, and uplift.

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