Hard Bass 2015: Trailer & Line-Up

Written by Anthony on 4 November 2014

b2s has unveiled the trailer for the 2015 edition of its famous indoor festival “Hard Bass”.

“In a world that’s dominated by the Internet, social media and data, your anonymity is not evidently anymore. Wherever you are, cameras are watching you and data are spread around without your notice.
This will also be the case on the 7th of February 2015 at the GelreDome in Arnhem. According to secret sources on the Internet, project ‘Hard Bass’ will be launched. Keep that date in mind, because leaked secret information is pointing towards four formations that will bring you the best of today’s Hardstyle.”

The presale starts on Saturday the 15th of November, 01.00 PM, at the b2s website.

LINE-UP
Blue
Code Black // Audiotricz // Toneshifterz // Bass Modulators live

Green
Brennan Heart // Atmozfears // Zatox // B-Frontliner live

Yellow
Adaro // Crypsis // Outbreak // Frequencerz live

Red
Radical Redemption // Titan // Warface // Freakz at Night live

Host: MC DV8

For more information, visit the official website: www.hardbass.com

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