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Hard (2026)

Name: Hard (2026)
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2026-10-29
Cast: Paul Elstak, Ilja Reiman, Sietse van Daalen, The Prophet

Documentary

Premiered 2026-10-29 1 season 4 eps

In the new four-part documentary series HARD, PowNed explores the origins and rise of hardcore and hardstyle. It shows how a small country can make a big impact. Or rather: how things can get really intense in a small country. What began as a rough-and-tumble underground movement in warehouses and squats has grown into an international multimillion-dollar business. HARD will be available to stream on NPO Start starting October 29.

Last Episode Aired 2026-10-29

S1E4 — Episode 4

More than thirty years after the first raves, the pioneers look back on what they’ve built. What began in clubs, warehouses, and sports arenas grew into an international scene featuring major festivals and artists. Names like Paul Elstak, Dr. Peacock, and Brennan Heart still draw packed crowds. New generations are discovering the music, while the founders watch as their ideas live on. One message still rings as true as it did in the early years: hardcore never dies.

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