After last-year’s record-breaking Amsterdam Dance Occasion, the world’s main digital music summit is as soon as once more portray a mosaic of rave tradition you merely can’t discover anyplace else on the earth.
Whether or not you are making an attempt to chase the most important DJ units, uncover the underground sounds of tomorrow or search out the perfect insights the digital music business can provide, ADE is the skeleton key to each door. 2023’s outstanding convention introduced collectively 500,000 from all around the world.
Our annual ADE record dives deep into the week’s programming to spotlight numerous must-attend festivals, events, panels and extra from the Lab, Professional, Competition and Arts & Tradition applications. Learn on to find 24 occasions you may’t miss at ADE 2024, in no specific order.
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Tomorrowland presents: Our Story 2024
Location: Ziggo Dome | De Passage 100, Amsterdam
Date and time: Friday, October 18, 2024 | 19:00 – 23:30
Lineup: N/A
Tomorrowland will have a good time its 20-year anniversary with an Our Story present within the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on Friday October 18, 2024.
Going down throughout Amsterdam Dance Occasion, folks from world wide can anticipate a spectacle and journey by 20 years of Tomorrowland’s musical historical past with a number of the best digital artists set to carry out their most iconic tracks in entrance of 15.000 visitors. Guided by the Symphony of Unity, a symphonic orchestra with musicians and vocalists to unite classical and digital music reside on stage. The road-up will stay a secret till the artists take the stage.
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AMF 2024
Location: Johan Cruijff ArenA | Boulevard 1, Amsterdam
Date and time: Saturday, October 19, 2024 | 21:00 – 06:00
Lineup: Martin Garrix, Tiësto, Maddix, Marlon Hoffstadt, Showtek, Timmy Trumpet, Tita Lau, Wade
On October 19, 2024, AMF will likely be again for its twelfth version!
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Amelie Lens x Charlotte de Witte
Location: Felix Meritis (Zuilenzaal) | Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam
Date and time: Friday, October 18, 2024 | 16:30 – 17:15
Lineup: Amelie Lens, Charlotte de Witte
Amelie Lens and Charlotte de Witte headline the ADE Professional Convention, completely opening up about their new-found partnership and future plans for the primary time. The 2 cornerstones of at present’s techno scene be part of forces for a string of distinctive, collaborative DJ units, and take guests of their ADE Professional panel on the journey main as much as this mission with them.
Famend for his or her commanding stage presence and fearless audacity to push the bounds on stage, De Witte and Lens are combining their skills to ship an unforgettable expertise for followers in Belgium, having confirmed a trio of b2b units at Ghent’s Flanders Expo in January and February of subsequent yr. For many who can’t wait – be part of ADE Professional for an in-depth sneak peek.
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Chris Stussy’s Ideas and Hacks for a Lengthy-Lasting Profession
Location: Felix Meritis (Shaffyzaal) | Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam
Date and time: Friday, October 18, 2024 | 16:15 – 17:00
Lineup: Chris Stussy, Joe Muggs
Each artist goals of creating themselves as each a profitable artistic particular person and somebody with a protracted, fruitful profession. Whereas many artists work to take care of their profession and picture through the years, Chris will share his private tackle how he approaches this. On this intimate and extremely private keynote, Chris will define his method to his profession, how he maintains his psychological and bodily well being below the fixed stress to ship, how he separates the a number of calls for of his profession from his private life, his strategies for making the perfect out of touring, and the way he stays genuine along with his devoted fanbase.
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EDM.com & Associates Amsterdam
Location: ClinkNOORD | Badhuiskade 3, Amsterdam
Date and time: Thursday, October 17, 2024 | 17:00 – 23:00
Lineup: RayRay, Wealthy DietZ, BRANDON, Makasi, Carly Wilford, FREAK ON, Ryan Shepherd, Luca Testa, Andrea Damante
Taking up ClinkNOORD, a stylish hostel situated in Amsterdam’s Noord space, EDM.com is aptly kicking off an explosive week of partying and networking within the Dutch capital.
That includes a world-renowned lineup, EDM.com & Associates takes place from 5pm to 11pm and straight follows “Insider Access: Global Networking Event,” the model’s annual networking occasion and demo drop, which has taken place in Miami, Montreal, Tulum, London and extra all through the previous yr.
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Onerous Techno: Music & Lifestyle
Location: Felix Meritis (Teekenzaal 1) | Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam
Date and time: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | 13:30 – 14:15
Lineup: Michelle Verhoef, Sara Landry
The excessive BPM scene is again with a vengeance with the meteoric rise of Onerous Techno taking the worldwide music and occasion business by storm. It has developed right into a cultural motion that features style and a number of other life-style tendencies. Fueled by a younger and extremely engaged group, the Onerous Techno scene appears to be like prefer it’s right here to remain. Throughout this dialog we discover the origin and affect of exhausting techno from each an artist and occasion angle in a fireplace chat between Sara Landry, a self-taught producer, audio engineer, and DJ identified for her darkish, driving, and divinely female model of commercial techno, along with Michelle Verhoef, the Common Supervisor of Verknipt, who, in addition to being an digital music business maverick, can also be paving the best way for the hard-techno sound and for girls in music.
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Past Streaming: Unlocking new income alternatives for artists
Location: Felix Meritis (Teekenzaal 2) | Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam
Date and time: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | 11:15 – 12:00
Lineup: Aly Gillani, Anjali Nazarenko, Becky Wixon, Myradh Cormican
Acquire insights into unlocking various income streams to assist diversify artists’ revenue past conventional strategies and improve artistic freedom.
On this panel, artists will achieve insights into unlocking new income streams and diversify their revenue past conventional strategies. Discover sensible methods for working with manufacturers, from sonic branding to licensing and bespoke composition, in addition to approaches to merchandising and creating digital experiences that interact followers. These insights will assist artists improve their artistic freedom and deepen their cultural relevance whereas constructing a extra sustainable profession.
Hosted by Songtradr’s Head of Expertise, Becky Wixon, this session options business professionals with huge expertise. From serving to to raise the careers of artists like Chase & Standing, by to establishing artist partnerships and tasks with manufacturers together with Magnum and Heineken. The dialogue will spotlight how various income streams can provide higher artistic independence, monetary safety, and brand-building for artists.
The Artwork of Inventive Reinvention
Location: Felix Meritis (Zuilenzaal) | Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam
Date and time: Thursday, October 17, 2024 | 12:15 – 13:00
Lineup: Don Diablo, Laidback Luke, Lorne Padman
Any artist who has (or needs) a protracted profession is very prone to wish to take a unique musical or artistic course in some unspecified time in the future, which is inherently harmful when it comes to how their military of followers will react, however equally, it’s, in any case, what being an artist is all about. How do they take care of the dangers concerned in reinventing themselves or shifting their musical course or style?
Rising applied sciences are additionally continuously reshaping the music expertise, and Don Diablo + Laidback Luke talk about the dynamic intersection of immersive know-how and creative evolution, sharing experiences of how they’ve navigated their very own reinventions, providing sensible recommendation on getting ready followers for brand spanking new instructions, similar to by teaser content material, behind-the-scenes insights, and interesting storytelling. The significance of transparency with followers, explaining their motivations for change and the way it aligns with their creative development are additionally on the agenda.
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Celebrating the UNESCO Standing for Berlin Techno
Location: Felix Meritis (Koepelzaal) | Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam
Date and time: Thursday, October 17, 2024 | 14:00 – 14:45
Lineup: Dimitri Hegemann, Ellen Allien, Holly Dicker
Originally of this yr, the Berlin Techno scene was added to the intangible cultural heritage record in Germany by UNESCO, bestowing a singular standing on a singular scene which has impressed folks all around the world. The music and tradition is a part of the DNA of Berlin, with lots of the golf equipment within the metropolis having turn into establishments, and lots of the native underground artists now being a number of the greatest names within the business. This panel is a tribute to the UNESCO standing of Berlin Techno. Along with Dimitri Hegemann, founding father of the famend Berlin membership Tresor, and legendary techno artist and label proprietor Ellen Allien, the audio system will talk about the significance of this motion on digital music on the whole.
Burnout Prevention & Inventive Flourishing
Location: Felix Meritis | Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam
Date and time: Thursday, October 17, 2024 | 15:00 – 15:45
Lineup: Louisahhh, Dangermami, Tristan Hunt
Be a part of us for a thought-provoking panel dialogue titled “Burnout Prevention and Creativity,” that includes three influential voices from the music business: Lilia ‘Dangermami’ of Femme Bass Mafia and RSO Berlin, Tristan Hunt, and Louisahhh. This session will delve into the crucial problems with variety, inclusion, and burnout prevention inside the music business, offering actionable insights and sensible instruments for fostering a supportive and thriving setting.
The panel will discover how dysfunctional methods could be reformed, the precise wants of marginalized teams, and efficient instruments and assets for stopping burnout whereas fostering creativity. Attendees will achieve insights into creating supportive environments that allow all voices to flourish.
The dialogue will likely be adopted by a Q&A session, providing the viewers a possibility to have interaction straight with the panelists, ask questions, and delve deeper into the subjects coated.
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Celebrating the Legacy of ‘The Godfather of Home’ Frankie Knuckles, 10 Years On
Location: Felix Meritis (Koepelzaal) | Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam
Date and time: Friday, October 18, 2024 | 16:15 – 17:00
Lineup: Cinthie, Frederick Dunson, Maria Could, Tedd Patterson, The Blessed Madonna
The Frankie Knuckles Basis and Defected Data current: Celebrating the legacy of ‘The Godfather of House’ Frankie Knuckles, 10 years on. What each DJ must know in regards to the true origins of Home & why heritage continues to be very important to bop music at present.
The Frankie Knuckles Basis and Defected Data come collectively to commemorate 10 Years for the reason that passing of Frankie Knuckles regarded by many because the architect of the worldwide Home sound. Frankie’s musical affect is profound and related to a complete new era of producers and DJs. His legacy lives on with the Frankie Knuckles Basis. Right here we study Frankie’s contribution to Home music and the significance of heritage in Dance music at present by the DJs and people who had been there.
The Frankie Knuckles Basis
Accessible Festivals: Greatest practices, offered by HandicapNL
Location: Felix Meritis (Zuilenzaal) | Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam
Date and time: Friday, October 18, 2024 | 15:15 – 16:00
Lineup: Andrew Lansley, Calvin Khan, Eva Eikhout, Farida Baalbaki
On this panel, two main music pageant organizers and a Deaf DJ will share greatest practices and insights on creating inclusive festivals, whereas additionally highlighting the important thing parts of a Dutch mannequin for accessible occasions.
Disabilities at occasions are brought on by how they’re organised. Occasion organizations might readjust occasions each version. It is a distinctive likelihood to undertake a social mannequin and transfer in direction of empowering methods of coping with incapacity and guaranteeing everybody can benefit from the magic of reside occasions. Among the many pioneers on this motion are Glastonbury (U.Ok) and Amsterdam Open Air (NL), each of which have applied complete measures to accommodate all attendees.
Glastonbury, one of many world’s largest and iconic festivals is nominated for “World’s most accessible music festival” and Amsterdam Open Air, a pioneer within the Netherlands, had the premiere final summer season of the primary Sit-Down Cafe, an inclusive activation for all festivalgoers to fulfill and occasion. Eva Eikhout (NL) will host this dialog to share Andrew Lansley and Farida Baalbaki’s newest insights and measures on accessible festivals. With DJ Calvin Khan, we’ll dive into inclusive sound for Deaf audiences.
Handicap NL presents this panel in mild of the collaboration Onbeperkt Feest with Dutch pageant frontrunners, which goals to make festivals accessible.
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WORSHIP Amsterdam ADE
Location: IJland | Tt. Vasumweg 171, 1033 SG Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Date and time: Thursday, October 17, 2024 | 21:00 – 02:00
Lineup: 1991, Tradition Shock, Dimension, Sub Focus
Audio Obscura ADE x Innervisions [24 hrs] w/ Âme & Dixon & extra
Location: RAWFACTORY | Joan Muyskenweg 39, Amsterdam
Date and time: Saturday, Oct 19, 2024 | 13:30 – 13:30
Lineup: Âme, Dixon, Sama’ Abdulhadi, Modeselektor, DJ BORING, Bambounou, FJAAK, Gerd Janson, Jimi Jules, Julya Karma, Marie Montexier, Roman Flügel, Sarkawt Hamad, Sedef Adasi, Trikk
On the Saturday of ADE, we go all-in and dive into an around-the-clock musical journey with Innervisions, that includes artists similar to Âme, Dixon, Trikk, Jimi Jules, Marie Montexier, Fjaak, Sedef Adasï, and lots of extra as they push the boundaries of digital music.
This all-day expertise features a daytime and nighttime RAWFACTORY occasion, ending off with a rare closing present someplace in Amsterdam.
Dolby Atmos Home: Armin van Buuren Listening Session
Location: TOBACCO Theater | Nes 75-87, Amsterdam
Date and time: Thursday, October 17, 2024 | 14:00 – 15:00
Lineup: Armin van Buuren
Have you ever ever been immersed in ultra-precise sound that comes from throughout you? On the Dolby Atmos Home in TOBACCO Theater, proper at ADE’s epicenter, we’re immersing you within the limitless prospects of multi-dimensional sound with Dolby Atmos in our auditory sanctuary. At our residence base, you’ll discover inspiration and a spot to attach and recharge whereas becoming a member of the artists and engineers pushing the boundaries of audio and experiencing music.
The Dolby Atmos Home is free and open to everybody, though capability is proscribed.
Armin takes the stage to share insights on remastering his catalog in Dolby Atmos. He’ll talk about how immersive, multi-dimensional mixing provides new layers to his music.
This program is a part of the Armada Music takeover.
DGTL ADE: Gou Speak by Peggy Gou
Location: NDSM Warehouse | NDSM-Plein 85, Amsterdam
Date and time: Sunday, October 20, 2024 | 16:00 – 01:00
Lineup: Peggy Gou, Alinka, Ambu Bambu, Anz, Bambounou, Mind de Palma, Marie Montexier, Pearson Sound, Salamanda, Spray (DE)
Simply if you suppose you’ve got skilled all of it, there’s extra! After a memorable first collaboration, Gou Speak by Peggy Gou returns to our DGTL ADE program. This yr’s lineup consists of the electrifying Peggy Gou herself, alongside artists like ANZ, Bambounou, and Marie Montexier. Additionally that includes Salamanda (Dwell) and Spray.
Timbaland & Martin Garrix In Dialog
Location: Felix Meritis (Zuilenzaal) | Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam
Date and time: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | 12:15 – 13:00
Lineup: Martin Garrix, Timbaland, Arthi Nachiappan
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SoundCloud – Important Insider Data
Location: Felix Meritis (Shaffyzaal) | Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam
Date and time: Thursday, October 17, 2024 | 12:30 – 13:15
Lineup: Eliah Seton, Emmy Lovell, Mau P
On this Insider Data session, international DJ/producer Mau P will be part of CEO of SoundCloud Eliah Seton and SoundCloud’s International Head of Music Emmy Lovell. Collectively, they may talk about the strategic strikes which have outlined Mau P’s profession and fast success, and the way SoundCloud has been instrumental in supporting impartial artists like him. This session guarantees to supply useful insights for all ranges of artists and music professionals seeking to leverage digital platforms for achievement.
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Awakenings ADE Sunday Closing
Location: Gashouder | Klönneplein 1, Amsterdam
Date and time: Sunday, October 20, 2024 | 14:00 – 00:00
Lineup: CamelPhat, Maceo Plex, Amber Broos, Stephan Bodzin, Kevin de Vries, Miss Monique
We’re again with our annual Amsterdam Dance Occasion spree! We are going to return to our Temple of Techno and the Ziggo Dome with 8 occasions!
Bedouin x Drifters Presents: Human By Default Label Showcase
Location: 50:HERTZ CLUB TRAIN | Amsterdam Central Station, Amsterdam
Date and time: Sunday, October 20, 2024 | 05:30 – 09:30
Lineup: Bedouin, Collé, Radeckt, Robin M, Sort Of One, Mitch de Klein, Particular Visitor
Step aboard for an unforgettable journey as Bedouin x Drifters presents a Human By Default Label Showcase like no different. Glide by the center of Amsterdam on the 50:HERTZ Membership Prepare, the place music and dawn views mix in excellent concord. Over the course of 4 immersive hours, witness the town waking up whereas Bedouin delivers an intimate, one-of-a-kind efficiency. They’re joined by Human By Default alumni Collé, Radeckt, Robin M and one particular visitor in addition to Drifters residents Sort Of One and Mitch de Klein. That is your likelihood to attach with the music, the second, and the magic of Amsterdam Dance Occasion in a really distinctive setting.
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VISION x KOMPASS – ADE Boat Social gathering
Location: Eivissa Occasion Ship: Danzigerkade 55, 1013 AP Amsterdam
Date and time: Thursday, October 17, 2024 | 22:00 – 04:00
Lineup: Ivy Lab, KOAN Sound, Posij, Rohaan, Skeler, Thys, What So Not
VISION and Kompass are proud to share an esteemed lineup of the globe’s most famous producers and tastemakers. Declare your spot aboard this unique ADE showcase.
Defected ADE
Location: WesterUnie | Klönneplein 4-6, Amsterdam
Date and time: Friday, October 18, 2024 | 23:00 – 06:00
Lineup: Dennis Ferrer, DJ Holographic, Dunmore Brothers, Henrik Schwarz, Low Steppa, Melé, Olive F, Rio Tashan
We’re celebrating 25 years of Defected on the Amsterdam Dance Occasion!
Monkey Undertaking presents: Carlita & Associates at A’dam The Loft
Location: The Loft Amsterdam | Overhoeksplein 1, Amsterdam
Date and time: Friday, October 18, 2024 | 13:30 – 20:30
Lineup: Carlita, HAAi, SG Lewis, Particular Visitor
Monkey Undertaking is bringing its vitality to Amsterdam for probably the most forward-thinking digital music gatherings within the business. On October 18th, expertise this once-in-a-lifetime occasion on the iconic Loft with an thrilling lineup.
No Artwork ADE Weekender
Location: De Hollandsche Manege: Vondelstraat 140, Amsterdam
Date and time: October 18-20, 2024 | 14:00 – 23:00
Lineup: TBD
We’re again once more for 3 days at acquainted grounds: ‘De Hollandsche Manege,’ the oldest Dutch horse driving faculty located within the metropolis centre of Amsterdam.
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