No fleeting trends or commercial hypes, just the raw sound that made hardcore what it is today. On Saturday, 20 February 2027, RESET returns to Poppodium 013 in Tilburg. REBiRTH’s oldschool hardcore concept presents a new edition under the banner ‘United By Oldschool’, featuring a line-up packed with hardcore legends. The love for oldschool, early and millennium hardcore takes centre stage.
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More than just music
Following two sold-out editions and a packed area at REBiRTH Festival, RESET is preparing for its return. With ‘United By Oldschool’, the event brings together different generations of hardcore enthusiasts, from those who experienced the rise of hardcore firsthand to those who discovered the sound years later.
In the accompanying statement trailer, the organisation emphasises that hardcore is about more than just music. “This is our culture. Our identity”, the video declares. RESET also makes its position clear in the accompanying statement: “To the outside world, it’s just music. Some even call it noise. But we hear something they will never understand.”
According to RESET, oldschool hardcore is all about the authentic sound that has shaped generations. “Hardcore isn’t for everyone. And it doesn’t have to be. You have to feel it to understand what it means.”
Hardcore legends lead the line-up
For the upcoming edition, RESET is bringing several established names from hardcore history to Tilburg. Neophyte vs Panic, Korsakoff vs The Darkraver and Nosferatu vs Tha Playah are all on the line-up. Promo will also make an appearance, having played an important role in the development of hardcore for many years.
The Viper vs Vince, DJ Francois, DJ J.D.A., Noxa and Pat B complete the first area’s line-up. In the second area, the organisation has opted for exclusively 90-minute sets, giving artists more time to take visitors on a journey through their music. Drokz, Ruffneck, Painbringer, The Raver and Tommyknocker will take charge of this area.
RESET - United By Oldschool
Area 1
Area 2 (90-minute sets only)
A tribute to the hardcore of the past
RESET once again takes place at Poppodium 013 in Tilburg. The venue is known for its powerful sound system, allowing the distinctive kicks and basslines of oldschool hardcore to truly come into their own. The location is also easily accessible by both car and public transport.
With two areas and a programme running from 14:00 to 00:00, visitors can expect ten hours of music that, according to the organisation, has lost none of its power. “On 20 February, we pay tribute to the records that made hardcore forge its own path. To the music that never changed itself just to fit in”, RESET states.
“This one is for everyone who feels hardcore goes deeper than just music”
RESET – United By Oldschool takes place on Saturday, 20 February 2027, at Poppodium 013 in Tilburg. Ticket sales begin on Monday, 26 October at 19:00.
Following two sold-out editions, RESET aims to show once again that the love for oldschool hardcore is still very much alive. Whether you’ve been following the music for thirty years or have only just discovered it makes no difference, according to the organisation: “It’s something you share with thousands of others without ever having to exchange a single word.” Visit the official website for tickets and more information.
Images via: REBiRTH Events
