2017 / ISSUE 102
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FESTIVALS
There's not long left until the biggest dance music event
of it's kind, the Amsterdam Dance Event!
Leading the way, ADE is the biggest
gathering of electronic music industry
heads in the world. From artists to ravers
and all those in between, the five day event
turns Amsterdam into a huge meeting
point; hosting a variety of meetings,
conference, seminars and of course parties.
In the day you can get stuck in at one
of the many ADE Playground events.
It's mostly free and features a wealth of
electronic music related exhibitions, films,
DJ showcases and gear master classes.
For the more serious types, dive deep in
the ADE Conference. A number of talks
and seminars will be held with the aim
to inspire and lead discusses on a range
of topics including start-ups, aspiring
producers and VJs.
Now when you are gathering most of the
world's figureheads in electronic music
you can expect there to be a few parties,
and you wouldn't be wrong. ADE's festival
program welcomes over 2,200 artists into
the cities clubs and venues. Last year saw
375,000 people head to the city, making
ADE the biggest club festival. So if you're
in the Dutch capital be sure to head down,
cos it'll be huge!
AMSTERDAM DANCE EVENT
BIGGER THAN EVER