For over a decade, Partyraiser has captivated audiences with his unique ability to energize any crowd. Partyraiser’s success isn’t just his technical DJ skills but also his intuitive understanding of the audience craves, ensuring every performance is tailored to their energy. From large festivals to intimate events, Partyraiser delivers vibrant, high-energy sets that resonate deeply with fans.
Captured by the art of working the turntables since 1993, Wesley van Swol, better known as
Partyraiser, started a journey that would eventually become the success it is now. After making a
name in the region, he got the chance to spin the wheels at Megarave in 1998. The real
breakthrough came in 2004 when Partyraiser impulsively laid the foundation for his own signature
style by playing sets consisting of hard-edged B-sides. When fellow DJs and hardcore fans started
speaking about ‘Partyraiser style,’ he knew that he had something valuable in hand; a statement
was made. That same year, his battle with D-Passion at Hellbound came in like a hurricane.
Partyraiser grabbed hold of the hardcore scene, never to release it. The phenomenon Partyraiser
would forever be mentioned in the same breath with hard, fast and accessible hardcore.
Years of triumph followed for Partyraiser, with big performances in The Netherlands and abroad,
including his own solo events, One Man // Half Machine and Machine City. In October 2008 he
joined forces with Platinum Agency, with whom he has been cooperating to this day and became
the most frequently booked hardcore DJ. From this solid platform, Partyraiser traveled to all
corners of the globe and invaded more mainstages than a seven year old can count to. His hit list
includes kickass concepts like Defqon.1 Festival, Decibel Outdoor Festival, Dominator,
Thunderdome, Masters of Hardcore, Reverze, Defqon.1 Festival Australia, Harmony of Hardcore
and Ibiza Goes Hard, including what was undoubtedly the hardest boat party in history. The
biggest highlight came in October 2013 when Partyraiser was chosen to host his own area at
Thrillogy in the Jaarbeurs Utrecht. He invited friends, colleagues and personal heroes to celebrate
this loud and special occasion with him. Thrillogy sold out for the first time and this crown on his
career has left a deep and lasting impression.
In the Summer of 2013, Partyraiser founded his own record label, Partyraiser Records. A platform
for his musical output, yet also for new talented producers who deserve a chance in the spotlight.
The label was chosen as ‘Best New Hardcore Label’ at the 2014 HDM Awards in the UK. This year
already held some major highlights for Partyraiser, including his performance at the famous
Spanish club Pacha, making himself the first mainstream hardcore DJ to hit this venue with
distorted kicks. A new experience for Partyraiser was the creation of the anthem for Harmony of
Hardcore, which he produced together with F. Noize, including vocals by MC Syco and his American
friend El Niño. The anthem, released on Partyraiser Records, captures the ultimate hardcore feeling
with its destructive kicks and great atmosphere. With the summer of 2014 in full motion, there are
a number of big events on the doorstep, including the iconic Tomorrowland where Partyraiser will
be representing the edge of hardcore at the Q-dance stage on both weekends and he will be
returning to party island Ibiza during Ibiza Goes Hard.
After ten years of sitting in the front seat of a mad rollercoaster at full speed, the end of the ride is
not yet in sight. Stronger than ever, still harder than the rest and 100% mayhem at every set he
plays. Can you handle the heat of a raging BPM attack? Try to keep up with the beats of
Partyraiser!