W&W
The Dutch duo who fused trance roots with big-room power, founded Rave Culture, and turned the main stage into pure adrenaline.
Who is W&W?
High-voltage main-stage energy from one of the Netherlands’ biggest exports.
W&W are the Dutch duo — Willem van Hanegem and Ward van der Harst — who became one of the defining acts of big-room and main-stage festival music. Starting in trance, they evolved into a high-energy fusion of big room, trance and hard dance built for the world’s biggest stages.
Their breakout “Bigfoot” charted across Europe, and anthems like “Thunder,” “The One” and “Rave After Rave” became festival staples. They founded Mainstage Music in 2012 and later rebranded it as Rave Culture, a label and movement that broadened their sound.
W&W remain a DJ Mag Top 100 fixture and tour the world. Explore more electronic music artists in the full DJ directory, or visit their official site.
Signature Sound
The high-voltage big-room anthems that built the W&W sound.
Career Timeline
From a Trance Energy meeting to global main stages — the milestones that shaped W&W.
Upcoming Shows
W&W headline festivals and clubs worldwide. Filter by year and region — tickets via official partners.
See all upcoming dates on the official W&W tour page →
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Frequently Asked Questions
W&W is a Dutch DJ duo made up of Willem van Hanegem and Ward van der Harst, who formed the group in 2007 after meeting at the Trance Energy festival.
W&W are known for big room and main-stage festival music — a high-energy fusion of big room, trance and hard dance.
Rave Culture is W&W’s record label and brand, rebranded in 2018 from their earlier label Mainstage Music.
Their best-known tracks include “Bigfoot,” “Thunder,” “The One,” “Rave After Rave” and “Lift Off!”
Yes. W&W began in trance before evolving into the big-room and main-stage sound they are known for today.
Yes, W&W headline festivals and clubs worldwide, including Tomorrowland. Check the Tour Dates section above for the latest schedule.
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