The Netherlands is the country where dance music became huge. Whether it's techno parties like Awakenings, Verknipt, Joy, Loveland, or DGTL, or hardcore parties like Thunderdome and Harmony of Hardcore, the Netherlands is at the cradle of this music. House parties, techno parties, and festivals are held every weekend, featuring a wide range of music styles, from house, techno, and hardstyle to hardcore and trance.