With such a huge number of international delegates and party-goers flying in from every
corner of the globe, there are so many opportunities to meet people face to face.
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ISSUE 111 / 2018
FESTIVALS
MEET LOTS OF FACES (NEW AND OLD)
Yet again, we will be trudging the streets and causing mayhem with the Uber's of Amsterdam
as we get through a mammoth list of unmissable parties, exhibitions and talks for 5 days
from Oct the 17th. During ADE, Amsterdam becomes the centre of the global electronic
music scene for five days and thus is a breeding ground for cultural and technological
innovation. If that wasn't enough then here are five reasons to get yourself over to ADE
this year…
As I write this, am literally fist pumping the air with excitement as the unmistakable and unmissable Amsterdam Dance
Event beckons closer.
ADE IS UNMISSABLE EVERY YEAR
ADE has become a mecca for electronic music artists. The travel to Amsterdam in the hope
of pushing their careers forward, getting management or a booking agent, finding a label
to sign their music or a gig to showcase their talent. This means there's a good chance
you'll discover someone you've never heard of at ADE, simply because there are so many
musicians trying to break through. Label showcases, debuts for newcomers at some of the
bigger parties, impromptu street performances or in-store shows, it's all happening - you
just have to keep your ear to the ground. From David Guetta to Like Mike, Matt Sassari to
Truncate, Mall Grab to I Hate Models, there are thousands of artists playing all over town, new
and old. A good place to start is the ADE University, where wannabe artists are encouraged
to attend workshops, talks, networking events and panel discussions aimed at helping them
to become industry professionals.
DISCOVER NEW ARTISTS
