Bass Events & Q-dance would like to thank YOU for making The Qontinent an unforgetable party-weekend ! And ooh yes, “praise the lord !” for keeping our party island dry !!! The rain at those last 10 minutes was pure magic ! Stay tuned for tons of party pictures and the official aftermovie. Hope to see you all again next year !

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That’s right, our last suprise : Sunday the 15th of August, DJ Neophyte will close the Thunderdome stage in 100% Thunderdome-style : Alles Kapot !

Jacknoize changed his artist name last year around this time of the year, but his talents to entertain the party people didn’t change at all. Jump- and tekstyle still are the main ingredients and he’s planning to show you all what it’s all about at The Qontinent.

Bjakke turns into Jacknoize… Why?
Nice question to start the interview with. (laughs) I’ve had the love for the music pretty early at age. As many djs it all started very innocent. I experimented a bit with typical virtual mixing software. But the need for more grew rapidly and in 2007 I finally took the courage to start as a dj. My friends used to call me Bjakke so it was quite evident to use this as a dj name. My career was launched when I won my first dj contest.

Later on I realized Bjakke isn’t a name with real potential to make it as a dj in the harder scene. I made it to several bigger festivals and I had a few residencies with that name, but I wanted certainty before I could change my name. In the summer of 2009 Illusion created a concept to arrange the name switch… Bjakke turns into Jacknoize. Jacknoize does sound way better and has more power than Bjakke. (laughs)

You played as Bjakke for two years and now you’ve been playing as Jacknoize for a year. Do you see a difference?
Those two years as Bjakke will always be remembered. I’ve managed to get quite some references like Complex, Cherrymoon and Sotto’s and I got a few residencies at The-Return and Illusion, where I still play right now. But after a year as Jacknoize a lot has changed. The name has more power and the MC is pleased with the name change as well. It’s easier to shout out Jacknoize than Bjakke. Try saying Bjakke in English. (laughs)

So far you did quite well as a dj, but you’ll have to make some releases now. Any plans?
The road has been long already, but I’m proud of what I achieved so far, since I did it without even producing one single track. A small paradox since nowadays you just have to produce. I’ve certainly used my elbows to get where I am now, but you are right when say I have to some releases now. That was one of the reasons I changed my name. And I can tell you I’ve been working on some tracks the past few months. Solo tracks but also co-ops with other artists. It won’t be long before you’ll hear the first Jacknoize sounds.

You were resident in several clubs and now you play on some of the biggest events. Does that satisfy you?
I am a resident in Illusion at the Kick Da Bass concept since 2007 now. In 2008 I was resident in the-return for a while, but when a club closes down there isn’t a lot you can do about it. Homebase Entertainment started with the Tek Room concept in the beginning in 2010 and they trusted me with a residency. It all went very fast since I changed my name, but that doesn’t satisfy me at all. Every dj wants more and more and more. We’ll see what the future brings, but I think producing will boost my career for sure.

When I say Jacknoize, a lot of people scream tek. Ever thought about doing something else as well?
It’s true a lot of people expect jump and tek when they see my name in a line up. But I’d like to add that I try to play very open minded. It’s possible you’ll hear some good old jump classics or even hardstyle and hardcore. It all depends on the mood of the set. But I certainly try to keep my set interesting.

You played in The Netherlands once before. Do you notice any big differences?
Gosh, actually I don’t. The only thing that’s a tad different is the way the people react. Over there it’s all a bit more enthusiastic than in Belgium. And in one way or the other the atmosphere is a bit better. But it’s also possible I had the most enthusiastic Dutch people in front of me that night. (laughs)

What can we expect from Jacknoize this year?
A lot! I’m finishing a few tracks as we speak and there will be a Jacknoize Birthday Bash in Illusion as well. And when it comes to bookings, I’m quite full as well. More information will be available soon. So I have some crazy times ahead.

How do you prepare for an event like The Qontinent?
For starters I set enough clocks. I sleep very tight. (laughs). But I try to maintain order in my disc map and to overview a couple of tracks I might play in my set. That’s about it, I’m just going to do the things I usually do before I play. Although I must admit parties like these are very special.

What are you planning to attract people?
People can expect a set with both old and new tracks. Off course I’m going to add a nice edit or two to spice up the atmosphere on the dancefloor. Come and check it out!

Do you have a special message for the visitors of The Qontinent?
Enjoy it all. Bass Events and Q-Dance have prepared an amazing festival just for you and it’s bound to be a big success. Come to party, enjoy the location and hopefully the weather as well and, last but not least, enjoy the music! It’s gonna be a hell of a prty weekend! Are you ready?

Yves-V is a name to be aware of. In a very short time he has managed to build up a respectable status. Even David Guetta was so impressed with the man he invited him twice to play for him in his shows. Which other guy can say that? But The Qontinent is different than David Guetta. We went to see how he feels about The Qontinent.

What was the very first record you bought and why that one?

If I remember correctly that would be “Energy 52 – Café del mar”. Reason? It’s was a real hit and it still is a pure classic that people still enjoy very much. I regularly play it in my sets, so I didn’t regret buying it so far.

You’re still very young and yet you have an impressive resume. What else can surprise you now?

I can’t complain indeed. What still can surprise me? Actually the party people, as they make the unforgettable moment at events. An example is my set at Tomorrowland a few weeks ago. They had a banner with the words “Yves-V Tease Me”. Very nice to see things like that. (laughs

You had the opportunity to play at David Guetta’s concert. How in heaven’s name did they find you?

I was very lucky ID&T asked me to play at David Guetta in concert in Tour & Taxis in Brussels. I was planned to play for one hour only but David Guetta ran late and I got to play for almost an hour extra. I really enjoyed it. After that I got to play for him at the Noxx for his Showcase on JimTV.

It wasn’t until the last two years you started producing. Why only now?

I keep asking myself that question over and over again. I should have started it years ago, because you just can’t learn this stuff in one week time. Until now I always had to work hard as a dj, every week up to three or four nights. Add that to my daily job and you realize there isn’t a lot of time left to produce some tracks. But I try to make it a habit to hit the studio every day.

You regularly play at Belgium’s hottest clubs. What do you prefer, the clubs or the bigger events?

It’s hard to compare the two with each other. I love festivals because you have a big crowd in front of you with only goal: to party! I can play very hard and usually I do play a little harder than I would do in a club. In clubs all of this is different. Most of the times your set is longer so you are able to build up your set and to experiment. But I really can’t choose. Wherever I am, I love to make people dance.

What is your number one track at the moment?

At the moment thé record is definitely “One” from Swedish House Mafia. It’s just made to play at festivals. I prefer the Congorock remix of “One”. If I’m allowed to add another track, that would be “Hardwell – Smoke”. A real hitter!

The Qontinent has grown, with an Illusion area. What do you think of this combination with the real hard stuff?

I love all kinds of music, even the harder shit. And I think a lot of people will enjoy the combination of those two styles of music. It’s an asset for The Qontinent, ‘cause that way the festival can grow out to be a very big event and attract a very wide perspective of party people.

What do you expect from The Qontinent this year?

I expect only one thing and that’s an unforgettable party! And slap me silly, but I’m confident that’s exactly what it’s going to be.

What are you planning to attract people to your area?

I’m just going to do my thing and that’s hitting it hard! (laughs)

Do you have a special message for the visitors of The Qontinent?

Please bring the sun with you. Because all the other ingredients to have a blast are already there!

http://www.yves-.com

Liberty White presents only the best techno sounds around. A lot of artists from literally around the world are present to make sure the party people have a blast. But one name stands out of all the rest. Jamie Dill has made his name years ago. Here’s his view on the music industry and The Qontinent.

Jamie Dill is a name that needs no introduction. You are active since 1991… The scene has changed a lot, how have you changed in all these years?
I’ve always been very open musically spoken. Since a couple of years I have several pseudonyms varying from ambient music to freakish experimental breakcore and in between minimal and hardtechno. I don’t really have one particular style I really like and I think that’s the reason why I evolved so easily throughout the years and throughout the evolution of styles.

All these years in the scene and yet not a lot of productions. How do you explain this?
Music has always been a big passion for me and to keep it that way, I’ve tried to maintain a job during the week that has nothing to do with music. It takes away a lot of time I could spend on music, but it also allows me not to feel obligated to release three tracks per month to pay the monthly bills. Now I only make records when I want to make them.

What is your craziest memory?
(laughs) I have so many crazy memories it’s very difficult to just point out one. Maybe my fans have some crazy memories about me they want to share?

What do you still want to achieve? Any goals set, or just having fun?
Actually I don’t really have any goals set. For me it’s a game in which I find a lot of fun and I want to keep it that way… just having fun!

How will the world of techno evolve the next few years according to you?
At the moment the true sound of techno had to step aside for the big successes of house. House is all around these days, on the radio, on the festivals, in the charts and in the clubs. But I know this won’t last forever. Techno will come back. At least I think I know. (laughs)

This is your first time at The Qontinent. What are your expectations?
I expect to have a lot of fun and to create some new crazy memories!

Are you going to enjoy the other stages at The Qontinent as well?
Off course! I don’t have any preferences, but I’m a very curious person from nature. So I’ll definitely make the grand tour around all the stages at The Qontinent.

What can the people expect from you?
Surprise surprise surprise… (laughs)

Do you have a message for the visitors of The Qontinent?
Only one word… Peace!

Coone is without a doubt the most active Belgian of all. Or at least he is at The Qontinent. After his short holiday, he’s ready to kick the Qontinent’s ass all on his own. But why…?

You’re concentrating yourself on hardstyle music for a while now, but it took a while before the fans really accepted you as one of their own. Did you find it that hard as well?
I actually didn’t have any problems wit hit. Especially since I never really said goodbye to the jumpstyle scene. I still work closely together with Ruthless on a jumpstyle project. But furthermore I work my ass of on my productions and I always try to set new limits to myself. I’m very pleased to see the hardstyle people are appreciating this more and more.

Next step hardcore?
(laughs) I don’t see that happening any time soon. I think the music is really cool and the producers are great, each and every single one of them. But I can’t listen to hardcore all night long… that’s a little too much for me.

Why do you think Belgian artists have some much more difficulties on those scenes to make it in comparison with the Dutch?
I think it’s because the market in The Netherlands is just way better and way further evolved than in Belgium. They have managed to build a few steps ahead of us. But that should only motivate us as Belgians to try to keep up with them.

How does Coone relax in his spare time?
I’m a huge movie freak. Going to the movies three times in one week isn’t an exception rather than a rule. (laughs) But off course that’s not all I do when I’m not working. Like every youngster I love coming together with my friends and enjoying our time together.

Tell us… Which accomplishment are you most satisfied about and why?
At thise moment I’m most happy with my dj set at DefQon1 earlier this year. Everything was just great that day… the people, my choice of tracks (at least that’s what I think about it (laughs)), the atmosphere, literally everything! I’m really glad it all happened on one of the biggest harddance events on this globe!

What do you have in stored for us this year?
I’m working hard to profile myself in the scene. Off course that asks for a lot of new productions and releases, so be aware for those… But also, I have been very active for Dirty Workz the past year and a half. Now it’s there and we are ready to expand it with the mega artists that work for the label right now.

What do you expect from this renewed edition of The Qontinent?
I hear the presale is going very hard, so I’m convinced it’s going to be a huge success. I expect a lot of great music and a crazy atmosphere everywhere… for two days! (laughs)

You really enjoy it to play several times on one event, just like at The Qontinent. How will your sets differ from each other?
I really enjoy it, indeed, but that’s not the reason I’m doing it. The fact I have a booking for the main stage is great, but my other sets are on the Dirty Workz area and all of those are very different as well. There I’ll play as Coone, Ruthless & Coone and Ambassador Inc. That should keep it as varied as possible.

Which are you looking forward the most?
They all have those small details that make it wonderful. But I’m looking forward the most to my solo set at the main stage area. There I can experiment with a lot of new stuff and see how the people will react.

Do you have a special message for the visitors of The Qontinent?
Rest well, because it’s going to be the bomb and there won’t be a lot of sleeping during the weekend.

The Qontinent:

Recreation area Puyenbroeck

Verbindingsweg

9185 Wachtebeke

GPS: Verbindingsweg, Wachtebeke

By bicycle:

From the surrounding villages you can follow bicycle directions towards “domein Puyenbroeck” in Wachtebeke. You can cycle across the area of Puyenbroeck towards the event island. At the entrance of the event a cycle shed is provided where you can safely leave your bike.

Puyenbroeck is situated between the junctions 84 and 96 on the cycling network. To find an easy route planning, www.fietsnet.be

Public transport:

Take the train to Gent-Sint-Pieters. On the backside of the station you can take bus 76 (platform11) direction Lochristi or Wachtebeke. On all busses normal rates of De Lijn are used. You can use your Lijnkaart, Buzzy Pazz or Omnipas.

Friday 13^th August  2010

Every hour at .h30 there is a bus to Wachtebeke at the station Gent-Sint-Pieters. From 16h00 on every half hour (at .h00 and at .h30) bus 76 leaves from Gent-Sint-Pieters (directly or with transition in Lochristi). The latest bus to Wachtebeke departs from Gent-Sint-Pieters at 21h00.

Saturday 14^th August and Sunday 15^th August 2010

Bus 76 is driving according the usual timetable. Every hour there is a bus from Gent-Sint-Pieters to Wachtebeke (departure at .h47). After the festival there are NO busses returning to Gent! Timetable of line 76 can be found on www.delijn.be

Monday 16^th August 2010

Between 8h28 and 13h23 every half hour a bus is departing from the Recreation area Puyenbroeck direction Gent-Sint-Pieters. The bus departs from parking 1 (main entrance) around .h20 and .h50. After 13h every hour (approximately .h20) there is a bus direction Gent according the usual timetable.

For more information about public transport in Belgium, surf to www.b-rail.be or www.delijn.be

By car:

From the E17 (Gent – Antwerpen)

Take exit 11: Lochristi/Beervelde. After the exit follow the N449 direction Beervelde. Follow the signs to “Domein Puyenbroeck“ through Beervelde and  Zaffelare to parking 1 (main entrance).

From Sint-Niklaas/Lokeren

Take the N70 to Hoekstraat in Zeveneken. At this point go right. Follow the signs to “Domein Puyenbroeck”.

From the N49/E34 (expressway Antwerpen-Knokke)

Take exit 13 Zelzate. Go left and follow the R4 direction Gent.  After 2,5 km go left direction Wachtebeke. Follow the signs to “Domein Puyenbroeck”.

Camping:

There is campingsite close to the festival area. The camping area is open on friday 13^th August from 17h00 and will close on monday 16^th August at 14h00. All practical information about the festival can be found on www.theqontinent.be/camping/

Dr. Rude and Qatja S had some energy and a lot of inspiration left. One day they met each other, one thing lead to another and suddenly the Transfarmers were born. Packed with a great outfit and a bundle of enthusiasm they started working on their liveact. Now, one year later, they have set their status.

Transfarmers… Who’s idea was it?

Well, we have been working together for quite some years and we both have a soft spot for the Spanish sound of jumpstyle. Eventually we got together in a studio and started producing some “newstyle” sounds. Those sounds were too different from our solo projects, so we just had to create a new alias. Everyone who knows Qatja S knows they are pretty disturbed. It may come as no surprise it all was their idea. We started googling and we stumbled upon the Transformer masks. That’s how it started, but we never expected it would have been such a success. (laugh)

Your very first appearance was at The Qontinent last year. Does that make this edition special?

Yeah, we are really looking forward to it. This is were it really started for Transfarmers. And it was our first liveact individually as well. We remember it was so hot, but the reactions were great.

So far there is no official release of Transfarmers. Can we expect something?

We don’t always have a lot of time because of our solo projects. We did appear on the most recent Dirty Workz Deluxe album with “Optimus Prima” and on the most recent Dr. Rude album with “Bumblebeer”. We have a couple of new tracks and after the summer our first EP will be released. So be prepared for a bunch of new Transfarmers tracks in the future. But you’ll hear them at our liveact on The Qontinent as well.

A lot of people are eager for Transfarmers merchandise. Will you consider this?

(laugh) We have met a lot of people with that question. Honestly, we didn’t have the time to think about it, but it certainly is a nice idea. Maybe we can present our first cool Transfarmes T-shirt.

Did you know there already are toys in Canada with the name Transfarmers?

Really? No, we didn’t know that. They already stole our name? We think we’ll have to contact them to get everything sorted out. (laugh)

Transfarmers only exist for one year, but already you have managed to build up such a high status. You guys still have perspectives for the future?

Ofcourse this isn’t our maximum. The reactions on our liveacts are super and we hope to fill the biggest stages in The Netherlands and Belgium with our act. But we’re already glad we get the chance to perform on events like Reverze, Dirty Workz Deluxe, DefQon 1, etc. We didn’t expect this one year ago.

What do you expect from The Qontinent 2010? Bigger, bolder, better?

This has to be a slammer! It’s going to be a crazy weekend with almost every single big name in the scene. Belgium is going to experience something it never saw before.

What can we expect from you guys?

The things Transfarmers stand for: the hardest kicks, high “newstyle” sounds and very few breaks. We’re just going to blast once again.

You already have a B plan should it be too hot to wear a mask?

(laugh) No! Those masks will never come off. We’ve had some rough times before, but Transfarmers without masks, that’s just no can do.

You have a message for the visitors of The Qontinent?

Enjoy the superb weekend Bass Events and Q-Dance organize for you party people out there. We are going to give you the hardest liveact we’ve ever done, be sure not to miss it. See you all there!

She only made her first appearance on Belgian soil this year and already she has conquered the hearts of many. She always tries to combine the party minded hardcore with the industrial hardcore to add flavour to her sets. She is an Italian girl with power. She is AniMe!

Your first appearance in Belgium wasn’t quite successful, but what did you think about your second, Bassleader?
I think my first appearance in Belgium was a success because I had a very good set and even though there weren’t a lot of party people, the ones there gave me the right energy to kick ass. Bassleader was packed with people and there were a lot of Italian party people supporting Mad Dog and me with their enthusiasm and the Italian flag. The party was not only great, it was perfectly organized as well.

Now you will play at a Thunderdome stage, one of the greatest parties in the history of the hardcore. How do you feel about that?
I’m really satisfied I can play on the Thunderdome area. The last time I did Thunderdome the music gave me many happy memories and I would like to thank Q-Dance for booking me for parties like DefQon1, Thunderdome and off course The Qontinent.

What is your opinion about the drama at the Love Parade? Do you think it’s a good idea never to hold a Love Parade in the future?
I think the Love Parade was an already announced tragedy. That tunnel was inappropriate for the passage of so many people, it was a grave error of the organization and it’s terrible that many young people lost their lives. I think that Love Parade must go on and that this error will help avoid other mistakes in the future. People have to make mistakes to learn from them.

Italy at the World Cup… Did you expect it?
Yeah, we expected it all, because the team wasn’t balanced. But we don’t mind. We had a great time four years ago and we’re sure there will be more moments like that in the future.

“Concentrate” and “Detonate” were big hits. Any new releases coming up?
I have only just started. My first EP will be released after the summer and it will include “Concentrate”, “Detonate” and a new release. I feel I’m experiencing very productive times. I have a lot of ideas and I’m already working on the next releases. I’m a member of Traxtorm Records since three years, but I think the real start of my career will be once my first EP has been released.

What can we expect from AniMe in 2010? Any big plans or big ambitions?
So many new releases and sound experiments. I want to give something to this movement that’s really me.

What is the ultimate Thunderdome track for you?
I don’t have an idea. Maybe it’ll be one of the tracks I’ll play at The Qontinent. Who knows? I never a prepare a set, so even I wouldn’t know.

This is your first time at The Qontinent. What do you expect from it?
I think it will be a great party with an amazing atmosphere, because everyone comes to these kind of parties to have fun. We have to leave all of our problems at home and we have to be ready to experience magical moments. I know I’m ready. (laughs)

Why should people come and listen to you at The Qontinent?
Because I am veeeeeryyyy angry and I want to exhaust everyone with a strong set! (laughs)

Do you have a message for the visitors of The Qontinent?
Make sure you had plenty of rest in the week before.