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Amsterdam Dance Event Launches Today with Exciting Program Highlights
Today marks the official start of ADE Week as the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) kicks off its highly anticipated festival and conference. With an extraordinary lineup of talent, insights, and cultural experiences, ADE 2024 promises to be the most wide-ranging and immersive edition to date. Here’s a look at what attendees can expect over the next five days:
Conference Lineup with Over 500 Speakers
The conference program has been finalized, showcasing an eclectic mix of industry leaders, innovators, and artists. Among the latest confirmations are KI/KI, Duncan Stutterheim, and The Blessed Madonna, alongside earlier additions such as Amelie Lens x Charlotte de Witte, Marlon Hoffstadt, Reinier Zonneveld, and Tomorrowland co-founder Michiel Beers. With over 500 speakers lined up, ADE 2024 offers unparalleled insights into the electronic music industry for all ADE Pro members.
ADE Lab: Pioneering Development and Collaboration
ADE Lab, a dedicated space for aspiring DJs, producers, and industry professionals, features a variety of engaging sessions. Highlights include RA Exchange Live with Patrick Mason, a vinyl showcase hosted by Chuckie, and a career-building masterclass led by Lilly Palmer. Other sessions focus on creating live shows with BIIANCO and demo drops with industry icons like Dave Clarke's Demolition XXVII. Designed for the next generation of electronic music talent, ADE Lab provides invaluable hands-on experiences and networking opportunities for those looking to break into the industry.
Five Official ADE Opening Concerts
ADE 2024 opens with five remarkable Opening Concerts as part of its Arts & Culture offering, showcasing exceptional collaborations across different artistic fields. These concerts will take place simultaneously in unique locations, including museums and churches, highlighting the connection between music and art. Performers include Eefje de Visser at the Van Gogh Museum, Nick Verstand & Cello Octet Amsterdam at Door Open Space, and Greetje Bijma & Oceanic at BIMHUIS. Additionally, Metropole Orkest & Miguel Atwood-Ferguson will pay tribute to J Dilla at Melkweg, while 24classics presents a rendition of Philip Glass by Lavinia Meijer & Nikki Hock.
ADE Festival
Retaining its title as the world’s biggest Electronic Music Festival, ADE will feature over 1,000 events across more than 200 venues with over 3,000 artists set to perform during this year’s edition.
ADE Beats
ADE Beats returns and expands its scope! Set to unfold at Felix Meritis on ADE Saturday, this international sub-conference for hip-hop, bass, and beats will feature insights from leading artist managers, a keynote address from the president of powerhouse label EMPIRE, and discussions with key figures from the grime and dancehall scenes. This year's program encourages firsthand engagement with industry professionals.
ADE Green
The global music industry has the potential to influence more than just entertainment. With the increasing impacts of the climate crisis, ADE Green explores how the industry can play a bigger role in integrating climate justice into its values and actions, examining perspectives from artists and festival organizers.
ADE Startups
Running alongside the ADE Pro conference, ADE Startups focuses on fostering a platform for the next generation of entrepreneurs in music, tech, and innovation. This initiative brings together members of the music, tech, and start-up ecosystem to discuss building the future.
ADE App
The new ADE App is out now for iPhone and Google Play! Get it now to find all 1,000+ events, get recommendations, the last tickets, and much more. Download here
The full ADE program, along with the last remaining festival and conference tickets, can be found on the ADE website. For more information, visit the online program and stay connected via ADE’s social media channels for live updates throughout the week.
About ADE
The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), an initiative of Buma, has grown into the world’s largest and most influential club-based festival and conference for electronic music. Each year, the event continues to evolve, featuring over 2,500 artists and 600 speakers across nearly 200 venues. This five-day event attracts visitors from over 146 countries and encompasses every aspect of electronic music culture, including dedicated conference programming, an extensive Arts & Culture program, live performances, and DJ sets, all spread across the vibrant city of Amsterdam.
For more information about ADE, visit here.