Ten Years Of Goodgreef Xtra Hard Parts One and Two

Photo: Tha Playah / Credit: Danny Rossen

As one of the true bastions of UK clubbing, Goodgreef has in its length tenure been home to some of the biggest nights in recent memory, with the likes of Paul Van Dyk, Eddie Halliwell, Paul Oakenfold, and Gareth Emery making regular appearances.

The past ten years have also seen Goodgreef branch out into the much loved hard dance sphere under the guise Goodgreef Xtra Hard, becoming the centrepiece of underground hardstyle, hard house and hardcore in the country.

To celebrate its decade of dancefloor devestation, the mighty brand unleashes two parties taking place at both Newcastle's Students Union on October 3rd, and Liverpool's O2 Academy on October 4th.

Newcastle October 3rd

Returning to GG Xtra hard's Geordie stomping ground, the hard dance aficionados prepare four rooms of banging beats to get the birthday shenanigans launched in emphatic fashion.

The likes of Dutch powerhouse Tha Playah (hear his hardcore anthem below), fellow energetic countryman Audiofreq, and immense UK hardstyle duo Cally and Juice take centre stage in room one, whilst hard house's leading lady Lisa Pin-Up is joined by Technikal at the helm of room two.

Distorted host room three, with one of the Geordie Gabba Mafia - DJ Smurf leading the charge, flanked by Nukleuz mainstay The Riddler, Parksy and Tomo going back to back with James Walker.

Finally, room four, hosted by GG Xtra Fresh gives a platform for some of the hottest up and coming talent in the hard dance world. Watch out for full throttle sets from Reklus, Joe Sav and Quinny amongst a whole loads of others. Grab your Newcastle tickets here.

Liverpool October 4th

Goodgreef Xtra Hard arrives in another hard dance stronghold the following day - Liverpool's O2 Academy with two rooms crammed with the cream of hard dance deviants. Goodgreef Xtra Hard personally oversee the first room, welcoming hardcore veteran Darren Styles, Dutch don Re-Style and AWSum label boss Andy Whitby.

Fellow hero of all things hard Alex Kidd gets involved too, with Mark EG and Neal Thomas also making no nonsense appearances.

Horizon take over room two with DJ Kurt and MC Wotsee (check out their live set above), Big-Worm, Soul Destroyer, Genocide & Disturbia and EHD all in full effect and primed to deliver the goods hard and fast. Grab your Liverpool tickets here.