In the new episode of the PLAFONDDIENST Podcast, Outsiders talks about his career and his unique journey within the hardstyle scene. He reflects on his debut on the RED stage at Defqon.1, how he makes the harder styles accessible to new fans as an entry point, and shares his views on the media and the struggle for recognition of the harder music genres in the Netherlands.
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“If I want to organize a hardstyle event, I have to write a safety plan as if 10,000 hooligans are coming,” Outsiders says. This highlights the frustration he feels toward the media and local authorities, who often paint an unfairly negative picture of the scene. “The Netherlands and the media still don’t want to understand that we’re here, that we’re big, and that we’re not all drug-using idiots.”
“Our events are often the only ones where thousands of people come together safely without any trouble. That’s something almost no other scene gets, but we do. But if there had been an incident, it would’ve been all over the news,” says Outsiders. He points out that the media are quick to report on incidents at hardstyle events but rarely highlight the positive aspects of the scene. “We don’t need that attention either – that’s what makes the harder styles so beautiful.”
There is, however, one exception to the rule, says Outsiders: Omroep Brabant. “They come out and record fun stuff and show the positive sides of the scene.” This shows that there is indeed space for a more positive approach to hardstyle.
Outsiders in the new episode of PLAFONDDIENST – The Hardstyle Podcast
In this episode of PLAFONDDIENST – The Hardstyle Podcast, Outsiders shares his personal journey in the hardstyle scene, his perspective on the role of media, and his experiences creating music that resonates with both new and seasoned fans. Listen to the full episode now on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform.
Footage via: Outsiders
