Purmerend, 3 December - You can almost feel it in the air: 15 Years Of Nightmare is coming! With a fantastic line-up, five different areas and a lot of surprises this is going to be one of the editions ever. Prepare yourself for the mother of hardcore events, prepare yourself for 15 Years Of Nightmare.
With this checklist, you'll be fully prepared for this night.
Timetable
With five incredible area's 15 Years Of Nightmare will be the biggest indoor edition of Nightmare in history. There will be more than 55 DJ's & live acts so that it will take some planning to make sure you won't miss any of your favorites.
AREA 1: PRESENT HARDCORE
22.00 - 23.00 Prankster vs. Nexes
23.00 - 00.30 Amnesys vs. Mad Dog
00.30 - 02.00 The Viper vs. Tommyknocker
02.00 - 03.00 Tha Playah
03.00 - 03.30 Angerfist (live)
03.30 - 04.30 Partyraiser
04.30 - 05.45 Promo
05.45 - 06.45 Outblast
06.45 - 07.30 Neophyte Records Allstars
This area will be hosted by Ruffian.
AREA 2: NIGHTMARE LEGENDS
23.00 - 00.00 Rotterdam Termination Source (DJ set)
00.00 - 01.00 Lars vs. Gijs
01.00 - 02.00 The Stunned Guys vs. DJ Neophyte
02.00 - 02.30 Endymion (live)
02.30 - 03.30 Paul vs. Panic
03.30 - 04.00 Evil Activities (live)
04.00 - 05.00 Gizmo vs. Lenny Dee
05.00 - 06.00 Ruffneck vs. Gangsta Alliance
This area will be hosted by Alee.
AREA 3: OLDSCHOOL GANGSTERS
23.00 - 00.00 Red Delicious
00.00 - 01.00 JP
01.00 - 02.00 Joe Inferno
02.00 - 02.30 Bountyhunter (live)
02.30 - 03.30 Rob & MC Joe
03.30 - 04.30 Stanton
04.30 - 05.15 Franky Dux
05.15 - 06.00 Reza vs. OCD
This area will be hosted my MC-B.
AREA 4: RAW ENERGY BY UHM
23.00 - 23.45 Newstyler vs. D-Ceptor
23.45 - 00.30 Kristof & Pita
00.30 - 01.15 The DJ Producer
01.15 - 01.45 Slavefriese (live)
01.45 - 02.30 Triax & Mr. Sinister
02.30 - 03.15 Lady Dana
03.45 - 04.30 Delirium & The Vinyl Junk
04.30 - 05.15 The Speed Freak vs. Stormtrooper
05.15 - 06.00 Unexist
What the mysterious Fifth Area will entail shall be revealed at the event.
Tickets
Tickets for this amazing event cost €42,50 (excluding handling fee). In the Netherlands tickets can be ordered atwww.15yearsofnightmare.com, www.udc.nl, www.midtown.nl and via TicketService (www.ticketservice.nl / +31 900 300 1250). Tickets are also available at all MidTown shops (Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Eindhoven & The Hague) and Primera shops, as well as the larger post-, GWK- and VVV offices and Free Record Shops.
In other countries, tickets are available via Ticketbank (www.ticketbank.co.uk / 44 1702 306293), Fnac (www.fnac.be) en Eventim (www.eventim.de).
All tickets will be scanned at the door. Every ticket has a unique barcode that can only be scanned once.
Dress code
15 Years Of Nightmare is going to be a great party. Clothing with an overtly nationalistic or racist character will there for not be tolerated. Any form of racist or aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated in any shape or form.
Entrance
The organization will do everything they can to make sure that all visitors can enter the event as safely and quickly as possible. There will be extra entry gates available and the body search will be conducted inside the Ahoy. In this special entrance area there is enough room for more than 1.000 people, so no one will have to wait outside in the cold or rain to get in.
As always, we want to remind you that the earlier you come, the quicker you'll get in.
PAY ATTENTION TO! We will not use the regular (front) entrance this time. The entrance is now on the side of parking place P1 & P2. Chalkboards are placed and will indicate the entrance.
Lockers
There will be plenty of lockers available for you to store coats, bags and other valuables during 15 Years Of Nightmare. You will have access to the lockers during the entire party in case you need to remove or stash anything. A locker costs €6 plus a €5 security deposit that will be refunded when you return your key.
For more info, go to www.lockerbox.nl.
Minimum age
The minimum age is 18. Don't forget to bring a valid ID, such as a passport, identity card or driver's license. You may be asked to show it at the door.
Perfume & deodorant
Deodorant and other similar products are permitted only if they are in the original, sealed container. Aerosol canisters, perfume bottles and so forth are prohibited in Ahoy.
Drugs
The organisation must obey local rules and regulations, which are strict. Soft and hard drugs are prohibited. Everyone will be searched at the door.
Cameras
You are allowed to take cameras inside. However, professional camera equipment and video cameras are prohibited.
Merchandise
In addition to the food courts and numerous bar areas inside Ahoy, there will be stands selling various products such as fans, glow sticks, etc. There will also be an official 15 Years Of Nightmare merchandise stand where you can buy hardcore CDs, party DVDs, T-shirts and of course the official 15 Years Of Nightmare merchandise.
DVD Recordings
During this very special edition, recordings will be made for the 15 Years Of Nightmare Live Registration DVD, that will be available shortly after the event, in all good dance stores like the MidTown shops. So... find the camera crew and make sure you get in the picture, cause maybe then you'll see yourself and your mates on the official DVD!
Toilets
There are plenty of toilets in the building for you to use free of charge.
Smoking
As of 1 July 2008 smoking is prohibited in the Netherlands except in the open air or in designated smoking areas.
During 15 Years Of Nightmare special smoking areas will be set up where you can light up and relax. Smoking is prohibited outside of the designated smoking areas.
For more info about the smoking ban, go to http://www.horecarookvrij.nl/nl/Veelgestelde-vragen/Information_in_English.html.
First Aid
There is clearly marked First Aid station in 'Ahoy.
How to get there
By public transportation
Ahoy is easy to reach. From Rotterdam Central Station, take the metro or bus to the Zuidplein stop. The stop is only a five-minute walk away from Ahoy.
Attention: tickets are not sold in the metro stations on weekends but you must always have a valid ticket and routine checks are carried out. Use a strippenkaart or an OV chipkaart to travel.
For the latest info, go to www.9292ov.nl or www.ret.nl.
For general information about the Rotterdam public transport system in English, please visit http://rotterdam.nl/smartsite2211805.dws?Menu=2212480&MainMenu=2213477.
By car
Ahoy is conveniently located near all the major roads. From the Ring Rotterdam-Zuid (A15) take the exit marked Ahoy-Zuidplein and follow the signs to Ahoy.
If you have a Tom Tom or other navigation system in your car, enter: Ahoyweg 10, Rotterdam.
From Amsterdam/The Hague
Follow the A4 to The Hague. Next, take the A13 towards Rotterdam and then the A20 towards Utrecht. From the A20 take the A16 exit towards Dordrecht/Breda. After crossing the Brienenoord Bridge take the Ring Rotterdam-Zuid towards Zierikzee (A15). There will be an exit marked Ahoy on the A15. Take this exit and follow the signs to Ahoy.
From Utrecht
Follow the A12 to Gouda, then take the A20 towards Rotterdam. From the A20 take the A16 exit towards Dordrecht/Breda. After crossing Brienenoord Bridge take the Ring Rotterdam-Zuid towards Zierikzee (A15). There will be an exit marked Ahoy on the A15. Take this exit and follow the signs to Ahoy.
From Dordrecht/Breda
Follow the A16 to Rotterdam. From the A16 take the Ring Rotterdam-Zuid towards Zierikzee (A15). There will be an exit marked Ahoy on the A15. Take this exit and follow the signs to Ahoy.
From Zeeland/Roosendaal
Take the A29 to Rotterdam. Follow the A29 to the end; there will be signs guiding you in the direction of Ahoy. After the exit follow the signs to Ahoy.
For the latest traffic info, go to www.bereikbareregiorotterdam.nl (in Dutch).
Parking
Ahoy has got a large parking area and charges €10 for a pass to exit.
You can also use the Zuidplein car park located five minutes away (Zuidplein rates apply) or the various P+R lots, such as those located at the Slinge and Capelsebrug metro stations.
Website
For more info, a kick ass trailer, exclusive interviews with Tommyknocker, Angerfist and much more, checkwww.15yearsofnightmare.com.
