“Imagine has been the absolute highlight of my career. To share the tracks of my album with an audience like this was amazing,” Armin van Buuren said back in 2008 in the lead up to his DVD release of Armin Only Imagine.

Two years of hard work all came together on one magical night in 2008, in the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht. With over 16,000 party goers, Armin van Buuren invited all the artists that have contributed to his third artist album, ‘Imagine.’

They showcased their tracks for a sold out venue. The combination of the music, the light effects, the big screen with visuals and the many special features pointed out the theme of the night: Imagine.

“Imagine for me stands for the way I visualise music when I listen to it, and a lot of people have that same connection with music, especially trance which is so emotionally driven. Music is very personal for everybody, and what I’ve realised from my travels is that music transcends everything – the same music can touch people all over the world,” Armin van Buuren on the concept.

“You can’t judge someone else on their taste in music, and you can’t turn people onto music that isn’t for them – it’s just something that resonates with each individual.”

9 years later, Armin Only Imagine remains one of the greatest solo shows ever performed by the legendary Trance act.

Relive the memories below and get ready for another massive edition of Armin Only at Sydney Showgrounds on January 28. Final tix out now!

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