Armada Music Group and Q-dance present unique collaboration
Hardstyle remixes breathe new life into iconic dance classics
Amsterdam, June 13, 2025 – Armada Music Group and Q-dance Music proudly announce a long-term collaboration that pushes the boundaries of electronic music. Armada Music Group – consisting of Armada Music, BEAT Music Fund, and Armada Music Publishing – joins forces with the music division of leading hard dance brand Q-dance in a groundbreaking artistic exchange, merging the heritage of dance music with the energy of hardstyle. As part of this collaboration, Q-dance gains exclusive access to (parts of) Armada’s iconic catalog, from which a series of hardstyle reinterpretations of legendary dance classics will be released.
The collaboration kicks off with a powerful release: Chicane ft. Moya Brennan – Saltwater (Audiotricz & Ecstatic Remix). This remix by Audiotricz and Ecstatic offers a bold reinterpretation of Chicane’s trance classic. With emotional breakdowns, euphoric melodies, and pounding kicks, the track delivers a modern hardstyle-inspired version that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly new. The single is out now via Q-dance Records.
Uniting Armada Music – the world’s largest independent dance music label – with Q-dance – globally renowned as a pioneer in the hard dance scene – this partnership bridges genres and fan communities by giving timeless classics a fresh, high-energy hardstyle twist. Armada contributes its vast catalog and legacy, while Q-dance brings its powerful network and influence within the harder styles, resulting in a unique synergy with global reach.
The partnership also expands into the realm of publishing. Armada Music Publishing will globally administer Q-dance Music’s publishing catalog and serve as co-publisher for several key artists on the Q-dance Music roster. The team will actively support creators in developing new works, with a focus on artistic growth and long-term career development. As part of this initiative, Armada Music Publishing and Q-dance Music will host an exclusive writing camp during Defqon.1 in a fully equipped studio at the Artist Village. Selected hardstyle and hard dance artists and songwriters will collaborate on new music, fully immersed in the energy of the festival.
The collaboration also leverages repertoire from the BEAT Music Fund catalog — Armada Music’s investment arm dedicated to acquiring and creatively revitalizing premium dance catalogs (both master and publishing rights). This project underscores BEAT’s mission to preserve and celebrate the legacy of dance music for a new generation of listeners.
Saltwater (Audiotricz & Ecstatic Remix) is available worldwide from June 13 via Q-dance Records.
About Armada Music
Armada Music Group is the parent company of Armada Music – the world’s largest independent dance music label with a catalog of over 50,000 tracks – as well as BEAT Music Fund, the first-ever investment fund focused exclusively on dance music, and Armada Music Publishing, a specialized publishing division. Founded to unify label, publishing, and catalog acquisition services under one roof, Armada Music Group empowers the creativity of both current and future generations of artists. With offices in Amsterdam (HQ), New York, London, and Laren (NL), Armada Music Group provides global support for a rapidly growing roster. For more information, visit www.armadamusic.com, follow @armadamusic on Instagram, or @armada on X.
About Q-dance
Q-dance is the world’s leading organizer of events within the harder styles of dance music. The Dutch company welcomes over half a million fans annually to its events, both in the Netherlands and internationally. Since its founding in 1999, Q-dance has become a defining force in the industry, launching some of the most iconic concepts such as Defqon.1 Weekend Festival, Qlimax, X-Qlusive, and Dominator. Known for its groundbreaking stage designs, immersive shows, top-tier line-ups, and unmatched community-building, Q-dance is a true pioneer in the global dance scene.
Defqon.1 Weekend Festival attracts more than 250,000 attendees (with over 100,000 unique visitors) from more than 100 countries, making it the largest harder styles festival in the world and the biggest dance festival in the Netherlands. First held in 2003, Defqon.1 celebrates the 25th anniversary of both Q-dance and the hardstyle genre during this year's edition.
For more information, visit q-dance.com or follow @q-dancemusic on Instagram.
