TEAM B-Front & AMAYZE

RED RACE COACH 

TEAM Phuture Noize & ERABREAK

RED RACE COACH 

TEAM THE PURGE & D-CHARGED

RED RACE COACH 

TEAM Ran-D & SERZO

RED RACE COACH 

LATEST UPDATES

EPISODE 7 IS OUT NOW 
The winner takes it all! Follow RED Race champion D-Charged on his road to Defqon.1 with exclusive behind-the-scenes content straight from the Holy Grounds right before, during, and after his performance on the mighty mainstage. Watch the final episode now on the Q-dance YouTube channel. 

 

 

THE RED RACE AT DEFQON.1

For months, we followed four rising stars as they pushed their limits, battled nerves, and poured their hearts into the journey toward the RED. And now, the moment has been written into Defqon.1 history.

 

Huge congratulations to D-Charged, who claimed the title of RED Race Champion 2025! With guidance from The Purge and his powerful battlecry ‘Azure’, he came, he saw, and he conquered the scene like a true Warrior.

 

On Friday at 18:00 CEST, he took the RED Stage by storm during a musically driven show moment at Defqon.1, delivering an unforgettable performance that left the crowd roaring.

 

Massive respect and a huge shoutout to the other promising candidates: AMAYZE, ERABREAK, and Serzo, along with their coaches B-Front, Phuture Noize, and Ran-D, for their passion, dedication, and unstoppable commitment.

EPISODE 1

EPISODE 2

EPISODE 3

EPISODE 4

EPISODE 5

EPISODE 6

EPISODE 7

WHAT'S THE RED RACE?

THE CONCEPT
The biggest talent show in the harder styles is all about guiding new talent and leveling up their skills. With personal coaching from top artists in our scene, we will guide the participants towards the mighty mainstage of Defqon.1 2025. The best four entries will be selected to compete in a race to the RED, where all their skills will be put to the test. From producing to performing and building your brand as an artist, this will be the total package.

 

THE ASSIGNMENT
During the RED Race, the four contestants will work on The Assignment, which is their opening track for a potential spot on the RED Stage. This track will serve as their introduction to the audience. In the end, it’s up to the Warriors at home, Q-dance, and a panel of judges to decide which track stands out and who will ultimately be crowned the RED Race Champion of 2025.

THE FINAL JUDGMENT
For the 2025 edition of The RED Race, the following legends were part of the jury panel.

  • Devin Wild

  • Frontliner

  • Frequencerz 

  • Hard Driver

  • Headhunterz

  • Jonas Schmidt - Head of Creative

  • Koen Hulsbosch - A&R Manager 

DEFQON.1 RECORDS

PARTNER

HARDERCLASS

PARTNER

PLATINUM AGENCY

PARTNER 

THE WISHLIST

PARTNER 

The Bassline Agency

PARTNER