Through his expansive career as a successful DJ, producer, remixer, label boss, filmmaker, and philantohropist, former 2x World No. 1 DJ, Hardwell has carved out a lot-lasting legacy within the electronic music world.
Hailing from Breda, a city tucked deep within the Netherlands, Hardwell’s journey began at 14, becoming a much sought-after artist on the Durch dance scene before international attention began to pour in. Fast forward 10 years, and Hardwell, aged 25, capped off a perennial journey when he was first crowned World’s #1 DJ in 2013. Already on his way to helping shape the EDM explosion at that time, Hardwell emerged as one of the most acclaimed stars of the modern era of electronic music.
His appeal as a producer would catapult his status amonst fans and peers. Hardwell would earn countless Bearport No. 1’s with releases like ‘Spaceman’, ‘Apollo’ and ‘Run Wild’ through his dancefloor singles. Whilst remixing for many of pop music’s biggest names, including Rihanna, Calvin Harris, Ellie Goulding, Moby, U2, J Balvin, and Coldplay. At the same time, derlivering crossover hit singles working alongside major acts like Craig David, Jay Sean, Austin Mahone, and Jason Derula. And never staying too far from his elextronix roots, Hardwell would collaborate with DJ driends like Armin van Buuren, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Steve Aoki, Afrojack, and TiĂ«sto.
