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Artist·La Haye, Pays-Bas

Paul Elstak

HardcoreGabberHappy Hardcore

Paul Roger Elstak, known as DJ Paul Elstak, is a Dutch DJ, producer and label owner born in The Hague in 1966. In 1992 he founded Rotterdam Records, the first hardcore label in the Netherlands, then Offensive Records in 2001. His 1995–96 happy hardcore hits "Luv U More" and "Rainbow in the Sky" reached number 2 and number 3 in the Dutch Top 40. He co-produced "Europapa", the Netherlands' 2024 Eurovision entry, and received the Gouden Harp award in 2023.

FromLa Haye, Pays-Bas
Since1992
LabelsRotterdam Records, Offensive Records

Sources: nl.wikipedia.org

portrait by Kristel van den Hooven, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Paul Elstak is booked for 1 upcoming date listed on RaveRadar (Netherlands). Browse the festivals, line-ups and tickets.

Their next listed date is Paul Elstak presents 'Wanna Play?', on Saturday 7 November 2026 at Maassilo, Rotterdam, Netherlands. 2 past appearances stay browsable below, each with the line-up of the night.

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Frequently asked questions about Paul Elstak

When is Paul Elstak playing next?

On Saturday 7 November 2026, for Paul Elstak presents 'Wanna Play?' at Maassilo, Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Where can I see Paul Elstak right now?

Netherlands, in Rotterdam. Rooms involved: Maassilo. Each listing gives the running time, the price and the official ticket shop.

What style does Paul Elstak play?

Hardcore, Gabber and Happy Hardcore. A kick so fast and so clipped it becomes a note in itself. The tempo usually sits around 160–200+ BPM. The styles shown are the ones the artist actually carries, not the full tagging of every bill they appear on.

Where is Paul Elstak from?

La Haye, Pays-Bas. That comes from the sources cited under the biography at the top of this page.

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