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We've one more day before the show. We're painting the stands black.
We're finishing the towers and putting up the inflatable pillars.
We're paying attention to detail, that's important.
That's why it's so much work and so much preparation.
It's bizarre how much preparation goes into it.
We're on schedule.
Unlike before, the past three years we were done well before the show starts.
It takes a lot of planning.
It's starting to look nice.
This afternoon we'll finish the towers, the Stargate and the DJ booth.
We'll have 99% done by then.
That means that the roof will be done too.
When the stage is done, they can start rehearsing.
I'm pleased with the final result.
And we're not even there yet.
The outside tower?
We're going to hang the banners in the tower outside.
We're going to climb. We need to take the ropes.
O Yes We'll have to rig up a few stiles.
I have to descend and climb. I like it.
But we had a special training.
Entrance
Climbing is fun but it has to be done safely.
All we see, is an empty stage.
With nothing but iron.
And slowly we see it come together.
Tonight during the rehearsal we'll see what happens with the lights on.
That's incredible. A great moment. Then the set really comes to life.
You turn entire 2D elements into 3D, purely with the lighting.
We start by looking at the first drawings...
and we translate that to a useable set, a set that we can build.
We also decide on the materials:
'We have six towers. What materials are we going to use?'
'How are we going to build them? How much will it cost to build them?'
Then we have the DJ booth that can move up and down.
Underneath we have a LED-slide. So we have one giant LED table.
We're going to project images on that. We'll see what it will be like.
Everybody is very relaxed.
That means that the preparations were good.
If the preparations are bad people don't know what to do...
Then you're stressing out to get everything finished by Saturday at six.
That's why we spent a lot of time on the preparations.
And it's paying off. It's all going smoothly.
See what we've built in four days time. That's a lot.
I'm proud of having created this.
We see the response from the visitors and that's why we're doing this.
Even if you don't like the music, you join in because of the show.
A lot of thought has gone into it.
That's why I enjoy doing this and I'd like to keep doing this for a few more years.
She's going to receive the guests who need to pick up this envelop.
It contains a ticket for the show, either VIP or normal.
A letter with information and vouchers for the bus.
That's it. If there's a problem with the tickets or anything, she calls me.
And we'll find a solution. Off to the next hotel with Danielle.
Off to the next one.
The packages for Qlimax were sold out within an hour.
It's such a popular event and the production is super.
The creative people at Q-dance are bizarre.
I couldn't come up with all the things they create for the show.
The preparations start well in advance: booking hotels and offering packages.
Processing the bookings...
and the last two or three days before the event are very hectic.
We work until late at night to get everything finished.
On the actual day, when we receive all the guests...
I feel very happy. I really have a great job and it's fun to do.
You're actively doing something. It's not a 9-5 office job.
You're always working towards an event.
It's fun to give people a good time.
I find that very satisfying.
That's why we're doing this.
Hello, I'm Haydi.
It's standing like this and like this.
We're going to try and straighten it out a bit.
A bit more to the left.
So now you understand why this is so much fun?
Hanging on a rope and abseiling a bit.
It's straight now.
Yes, I'm happy we're done.
It's nice because it's still a load off my shoulders.
It had to be finished in time.
We thought we had two more hours today, but in the end it took until 7.
All kinds of little things that came up left and right.
Congratulations, Jake.
What a fabulous result. -You too. Thanks.
In half an hour we'll get everyone on the bus and head for the Gelredome.
Then we're ready for the party.
At the moment I'm very nervous and excited...
because my set starts at 11:00.
It's an indescribable feeling.
It's making my heart race.
The idea of being in front of so many people...
who are expecting a good set.
Let's see.
This is going to be it.
I'm going to wear this too. The Q-dance jacket.
It's bright orange, but I think it's fine.
I'm proud of wearing it. It's a kind of life style.
I really live for these parties...
and I keep wondering when the next one will be.
That's what Q-dance is about for me. They're overwhelming, beautiful things.
It's the atmosphere, the music, the people.
The show. It's totally awesome. It's really... Yes.
I listen to the music, watch the DVD. I put on some comfortably slippers.
Then I slowly get ready.
Then I'm going to meet up with some friends.
Then we're off to the party.
It's always very relaxed.
There's a lot of humour.
Maybe it's because of the people I'm with but the interaction is great.
Altogether, it's a real experience.
When I see this, I wish I was there again.
The idea that I'll be there again in a few hours, is a huge rush.
This time I expect a Qlimax that surpasses all previous editions.
I don't know why, but the way they did the trailer and the Anthem...
and the website too. Everything is different this time.
I'm really looking forward to it. I wonder what it will be like.
I look forward to Qlimax all year long.
As soon as it's finished I start looking forward to next year's party, so... Yes.
This is Qlimax. The word says it all.
Yes, fantastic. There I am.
Every party has an Anthem. That's very cool.
That's important. One DJ gets to create the Anthem.
That's what people look forward to during the party.
'The Anthem!' That's linked to the party, so that's great.
People are happy and eager to go. They come from all over the world.
They're going all out. That's fantastic.
And we took care of everything.
My job is done. Let's party.
Come in.
I'll turn on the music.
It started out with the idea: Maybe I should go to Qlimax.
Shall we buy a ticket? That already felt like...
Watch a DVD. -Have a beer.
You had just turned 18. -That's right.
When you walk in and you see 25,000 people standing there...
All the cameras and everything.
And when the show starts, you see the phones going up.
Then there's a song everybody knows and people sing along.
The laser show and all those people. -The beat in your stomach.
Especially when it's your first time. -That's like: 'Wow, what's this?'
It's so relaxed. When you get tired, you can sit down on the stand.
You walk up there. -That was great.
And all the drug users who arrive at midnight.
Then you miss the whole event. What a waste. That's what I think.
They're different people. -It's not a weekly event.
It's only once a year. What a shame if you miss out on that one opportunity.
Here are the tickets.
-Probably not.
I'm nervous. I really wonder what they're going to do this year.
we're almost there
but not quite yet
It's about to start.
It's perfect. -It looks great.
Nice. Are we done? -Yes.
This is what we worked for. This is where the travel guests will go crazy.
That's great. The bus and the hotel were excellent.
The tickets were fine so everything went according to schedule.
I'm happy about tonight.
Look at the queue over there.
Everything is still up. Nothing is going to break.
I'll have a relaxed evening.
The opening is behind us. It's all up and running.
The directors are busy now. Our job is finished.
It's good and we're going to party now.
I saw all the Italian flags and I got all excited.