Last Saturday, over 8,000 rawstyle and uptempo fans gathered at the Klokgebouw for Classified – The Evasion. With an uptempo area three times bigger than before and a rawstyle stage packed with live sets, there was plenty of room to party. From the first kick until the lights came back on, the entire Klokgebouw was abuzz. Detailed & Complex look back at last Saturday.

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Classified is known for its meticulously crafted themes and productions, elevating both the event and the atmosphere to a whole new level. During ‘The Evasion,’ mystery, escapism, and unbelievable energy took center stage. For the first time, the uptempo and rawstyle areas were the same size. This not only created more space to party, but also allowed the productions to shine.

Dedicated people build an intense atmosphere

“At Classified, it’s all-out from the very first song. That’s an atmosphere you don’t see often at other parties,” Detailed explains. Complex also notes that the atmosphere was great last Saturday: “There are so many dedicated people in the crowd. They love the music so much, and you really feel that during the show. It can get pretty hot, but that adds to the intense atmosphere.”

Uptempo got three times as much space

During ‘The Evasion’, SAFEPOINT [uptempo] had a venue three times larger than previous editions at the Klokgebouw. “Last year was actually a bit too small, but this time there was much more space to really get going,” Complex explains. “They even turned it into a boiler room setup, which really adds to the atmosphere. You’re right there playing your set in the middle of the energy.”

During his live set, ‘Rammeroni,’ Complex always brings gabbers on stage. “I just love those early, gabber vibes, and I want to bring that to the forefront in my live act.”

Live sets make the bunker explode

The atmosphere at SAFEPOINT [raw] was also unstoppable. With live set premieres from Coldax, Damaxy, and Infliction, among others, the audience was completely blown away. Detailed also performed his first live set on the rawstyle stage. “I’d been working on this since September and October. It was a real way to be authentically myself on stage.”

However, things didn’t go smoothly for the artist: “I was really nervous, and beforehand I thought no one would like it, but luckily my girlfriend was able to get me back on track. Once I played the first few songs, all the tension was gone. It really couldn’t have been any better.”

Listen to the full Classified – The Evasion aftertalk with Detailed and Complex in the new episode of PLAFONDDIENST.

All eyes on the next mission

After a sold-out edition in Eindhoven, the next chapter is already planned. On May 2nd, Classified returns to the Doornroosje in Nijmegen with ‘TOTAL ANARCHY,’ where three areas will be entirely dedicated to the intimate, intense atmosphere that defines Classified events. For more information and tickets, visit the Classified website.

Pictures by: Classified / Levi Rens