Last weekend we rocked up to one of Europe's best festivals with a camera and a tape recorder. Here's what went down.

Though it's only three years old, Dekmantel Festival is already one of the most anticipated events on the electronic music calendar. Instead of growing each year in line with its increasing popularity, the Dekmantel crew—Thomas Martojo, Casper Tielrooij and Matthijs Theben Terville—are firm in their desire to keep the festival from getting too big. For 2015, the site at the back of the Amsterdamse Bos was divided into six stages: Main, UFO, The Lab, Selectors, Boiler Room and NTS x Red Light Radio. Each evening the action moved to Melkweg in central Amsterdam for the festival's night program, wherecurated the Theatre Room with extended back-to-back sets.So packed was the 2015 bill with DJs and live talent, the biggest dilemma for attendees was deciding who to dance to. And while the festival is focused on the pure experience of music, the Dekmantel team goes to great lengths to decorate the site. Everything was in perfect minimalistic harmony, with relaxation areas, food carts and beach-chairs dotted thoughtfully throughout. These photos and mixes should give you a taste of what was a really wonderful weekend.

Mixes

After the sun set on Dekmantel's daytime activities, the attention turned to Melkweg, one of Amsterdam's longest-running and best-loved venues. There were four rooms of music spread throughout the massive complex, andhad the privilege of programming a string of back-to-back sets across the three evenings. The Theatre room's darkened space was a perfect enclave for a night of adventurous DJing.

Mark du Mosch VS DJ Overdose

Soul, funk, disco, hip-hop, electro, pop and yeah, some house and techno—Rotterdam met The Hague on Friday night, as Mark du Mosch and DJ Overdose pulled out their best party starters.

Peverelist VS A Made Up Sound

We heard a couple people say this was the "best set of the weekend," which isn't surprising when you consider how great these two can be individually. Press play for five hours of advanced club music with a sweaty hardcore and jungle finale.

Sandrien VS Inigo Kennedy

Sandrien is one of Holland's best and most respected techno DJs. Inigo Kennedy is one the UK's best and most respected techno DJs. They came together on the Sunday night for a masterclass session that touched on all colours of the genre.