Global dance music fans were treated to a momentous occasion this past weekend, as one of the industry’s most influential duos, W&W, resurfaced their esteemed NWYR alias with a captivating performance at A State Of Trance’s debut Rotterdam event, ASOT DESTINATION 2024.
Following a four-year hiatus from the live stage as NWYR, Willem van Hanegem and Ward van der Harst delighted the audience at Rotterdam Ahoy under their Trance-leaning moniker, drawing a 25,000-strong crowd to witness their highly-anticipated comeback. The full live set is available to watch now via W&W’s YouTube channel.
Helmed by Armin van Buuren, A State Of Trance stands as a cornerstone brand within the industry, with a multitude of events across the electronic music calendar attracting enthusiasts from across the globe, year after year. NWYR’s inclusion in the event’s debut Rotterdam edition elevated the excitement to even greater heights, augmenting an already stellar roster of top-tier talent.
The absence of NWYR from the club and festival scene over the past few years had left a palpable void, with fans eagerly awaiting the return of their anthemic, Trance-driven sets. Equally renowned for their high-octane productions, which form the backbone of the pair’s Rave Culture imprint, NWYR’s sound palette has garnered a devoted global following, cementing their status as one of the genre’s most influential acts.
NWYR’s performance at A State Of Trance Rotterdam 2024 was a tour de force, as they showcased an electrifying set, which fans have eagerly awaited for the past four years. Presenting an impeccable tracklist consisting of over 80% original IDs, the duo gave fans a tantalizing taste of future NWYR music, set to hit the airwaves over the coming months. Having taken their NWYR project to stages around the world, including at prestigious events such as Tomorrowland, ULTRA Music Festival and Transmission Festival, Willem and Ward continue to prove why their creative output has put them in a league of their own.
