Ultra Music Festival’s 25th anniversary was nothing short of legendary, and one of the biggest moments of the weekend? Hardwell closing out the Main Stage on Saturday night!

I had the chance to sit down with him before his massive set, and we talked about everything—his all-time favorite Ultra moment, what he learned from stepping away from the scene for a bit, and the one thing he refuses to travel without. (Hint: It’s not what you’d expect!)

After taking a break from DJing, Hardwell came back with a fresh perspective, and his energy on stage proves why he’s still one of the best in the game.

Want to hear everything straight from Hardwell? Watch our full interview here!