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ADE Launches New Arts & Culture Program
With plans to return in full force this fall, the organizers of the iconic Amsterdam Dance Event have launched a new Arts & Culture program for the five-day summit. Scheduled for October 13-17, the conference will now feature a series of exhibitions, special performances, art installations, documentaries, and more to explore the nexus between clubs and culture. According to a press release issued to announce the program, the first confirmed Arts & Culture collabs include an artist residency showcase by Nxt Museum and ADE on the summit’s opening night, a series of “spiritual healing experiences for ravers” by award-winning director and designer Nelly Ben Hayoun, and an intimate performance by pianist Helena Basilova. Other events to take pl...
deadmau5, Don Diablo, More Confirmed as ADE 2021 Conference Speakers
The Netherlands just recently announced its third wave of COVID-19 relaxations, green-lighting large-scale events more than a year after the onset of the pandemic. The world’s leading electronic music summit, Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) is wasting no time, planning to return to its full live format in October 2021 at its homeport of Felix Meritis Palace. The picturesque canals of the Dutch waterways will be taken over by the dance music industry’s finest once again this fall. Organizers have announced the first confirmed conference speakers: House superstar and futurist Don Diablo, deadmau5 and his business partner Dead Wilson, Mixcloud CEO and co-founder Nico Perez, IMPALA chair Helen Smith, musical duo Zaena x Jason Maek, and AR/...
Concerts Get the Green Light in the Netherlands Ahead of Amsterdam Dance Event, Lowlands
Now more than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, the light at the end of the tunnel is shining brighter than ever as countries gradually decrease their lockdown restrictions. The Netherlands, for example, has now announced its third wave of rule relaxations, with the country’s latest round of updates including a green light for ticketed concerts and festivals to return on June 5th, the NL Times reports. The news is especially promising for electronic music staples scheduled for this summer, such as Amsterdam Dance Event and Lowlands. The Netherlands’ annual three-day music and performing arts festival, Lowlands. Bart Heemskerk According to Dutch Health Minister Hugo de Jonge, contact tracing app Coronamelder will be a key element for safely ushering in the return of ...
Amsterdam Dance Event Confirms In-Person 2021 Dates, Celebrates 25 Years
Industry insiders and electronic music fans, rejoice: Amsterdam Dance Event will officially take place in person this year as it celebrates its 25th anniversary edition. Organizers cite the ubiquitous vaccination campaign and rapid test capacity of the Netherlands as catalysts for the event, which is currently slated for October 13th to 17th, 2021. Since its inception in 1996, ADE has grown famous for its unique combination of the club and the conference room. Dedicated to electronic music, its 2019 edition featured over 2,500 artists for its festival and 600 speakers for its conference across nearly 200 of the city’s venues. While much of ADE’s plans for 2021 are still under wraps, performances from Dave Clarke, Oliver Heldens, Avalon Emerson and Speedy J are c...
Watch Martin Garrix, David Guetta, and Timbaland Discuss the Evolution of Their Sounds in ADE Chat
The 2020 edition of the Amsterdam Dance Event was fully virtual this year. Adapting to the new normal of the Zoom age, organizers opted to broadcast an expansive slate of programming via video conference and brought in a bevy of dance music industry vets to offer courses, workshops, and more. A highlight, however, was “The Evolution Of Our Sounds,” a discussion between Martin Garrix, David Guetta, and Timbaland. Moderated by BBC Radio 1‘s Danny Howard, the chat featured an exclusive and rare glimpse into how each of the panelist’s respective artistries have grown throughout the years from their humble beginnings. It’s interesting to hear the perspectives of Timbaland—who remains one of the most prolific producers in the contemporary scene—since ...
Martin Garrix, David Guetta, Timbaland to Speak at 2020 Amsterdam Dance Event
While the 2020 Amsterdam Dance Event will look much different than previous iterations due to COVID-19, organizers are still bringing out some giants for this year’s programming. One particular program that has turned heads is the upcoming “Evolution of Our Sounds” panel discussion. The hourlong talk is set to feature insights from Martin Garrix, David Guetta, and Timbaland and will be moderated by BBC Radio 1‘s Danny Howard. ADE The event description states that attendees will get to learn more about the artists’ backgrounds and what it’s like collaborating remotely, among other topics. “The three will be discussing the artists and recordings that formed their musical universe as they were growing up, the events and personalities that contrib...
ADE Shares Programming Schedule for Virtual 2020 Edition
Thanks to the unrelenting wrath of COVID-19, the road to ADE 2020 has been a rocky one. After cancelling the in-person iteration due to the impact of the virus and announcing a virtual edition, the organizers of the prestigious electronic music conference have unveiled the programming schedule for the brand’s first-ever digital event. Dubbed “ADE Online,” the conference is a free, immersive virtual conference featuring livestreamed performances, interactive workshops, masterclasses, DJ sets, films and documentaries, and shows from the ADE Specials arm. In early September, ADE announced that it was moving forward with a number of “Covid-proof seated concerts” to flesh out the ADE Specials program, including shows at Bimhuis, Concertgebouw, Melkweg, Pa...
deadmau5 Drops 20-Track Playlist Reflecting His “Mood of the Year”
While this year’s Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) might look a little different, the iconic electronic music conference is doing its best to make sure the industry and its fans still have a virtual space to gather in. Slated for October 21st to 25th, an artist-curated playlist series with streaming partner Deezer is one such initiative ahead of the event. Tracklists, each selected by a different artist, fall into either the “Underground Sounds” category or the “Pulse of the Main Stage.” deadmau5 is the latest of a string of high-profile DJs and producers to share his picks for the latter category, releasing a 20-track playlist described as his “mood of the year.” You can listen here. Highlights of deadmau5’s selects include “Badder Th...
ADE Announces New “COVID-Proof Seated Concerts” in Amsterdam
After the cancellation of the 2020 iteration of Amsterdam Dance Event, a virtual event was announced, following suit with many other major 2020 events throttled by the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, after working in close collaboration with the Amsterdam City Council, ADE has curated new 2020 events under the ADE Specials banner. In an official statement, ADE confirmed that new events will be held throughout Amsterdam, which will comply with public safety guidelines put forth by the government. “The ADE team has worked hard to be able to deliver the best possible ADE experience while ensuring public health and government guidelines,” the statement says. “In doing so, we have collaborated closely with the city council and the city’s venues to host ...
ADE Announces Virtual Event and “Extended Digital Program with Limited Physical Networking”
After rampant speculation regarding the future of iconic dance music convention Amsterdam Dance Event, organizers have announced a virtual edition. ADE representatives published a lengthy blog post on July 23rd, 2020 detailing the impetus behind their decision. “The past four months have been one of the most unprecedented and challenging times in ADE’s history,” the post reads. “During this period, we have closely followed each new development of the COVID-19 virus and the consequent countermeasures, while choosing to stay focused on the possibilities for our 2020 edition rather than this year’s limitations.” Organizers went on to announces the conference’s inaugural foray into theh virtual space, writing that an “online-first format” is on the hor...
Could Amsterdam Dance Event 2020 Potentially Still Happen?
COVID-19 has put global festivals, conferences, and major gatherings on ice, and until a vaccine or effective treatment hits the market, it is difficult to imagine most large-scale events taking place. However, attention is now turning to Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), which is currently still on the books for 2020. The 25th edition of the event is currently scheduled for late October. At the moment, major events in the Netherlands have been banned until September 1st, and subsequent guidelines for events taking place after that date have yet to be issued. Despite the many hurdles ahead, ADE organizers have not yet cancelled their 2020 event, but they are closely monitoring government regulations. ADE is a bit unique in the sense that it is a collection of showcases, meeting...
