ADE is officially old enough to drink legally in America! The 21st annual Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) will commence this October 19th-23rd, across the city with some new additions to the festival-like music conference. The past 20 years has seen ADE develop into one of the most well known music events in the world; on top of that, the business aspect of the event is recognized as the most important of its kind.
A new addition unveiled at ADE 2016 will be the launch of ADE SLEEP/OVER, which is a new campsite at the NDSM Wharf (Nederlandsche Dok en Scheepsbouw Maatschappij Wharf) that features a range of special talks and performances for festival-goers. Besides a unique stay and meeting point, ADE’s sleepover will be a place to experience what the wild new ADE program has to offer. ADE SLEEP/OVER and the industrial backdrop of the NDSM Shipyard will play host to its very own program, including music events, artist talks and contemporary art installations.
The second wave of the ADE lineup was just released. The announcement makes ADE the largest club-based electronic music event in the world. When it comes to a stacked festival lineup, the ADE 2016 lineup really doesn’t need to be specified, as pretty much everyone in the worlds of house and techno will be represented; but none-the-less, here is the new release:
Acid Arab (FR), Agoria (FR), Alesso (SE), me (DE), AnD (GB), Andhim (DE), Arjun Vagale (IN), Art Department (CA), Barnt (DE), Bart Skils (NL), Ben Klock (DE), Benny Rodrigues (NL), Cari Lekebusch (SE), Cassy (GB), Chris Liebing (DE), Christian Smith (SE), Coyu (ES), Crystal Castles (CA), CUT_ (NL), Daniel Avery (GB), Daniel Miller (GB), Dannic (NL), Dano (NL), Derrick May (US), DJ Nobu (JP), Dollkraut (NL), Dubfire (US), Elias Mazian (NL), Ellen Allien (DE), Etapp Kyle (UA), Fedde Le Grand (NL), Floorplan (US), Frankey & Sandrino (DE), Gerd Janson (DE), Gregor Tresher (DE), Hector Couto (ES), Henry Saiz (ES), Hernan Cattaneo (AR), Hot Since 82 (GB), Ida Engberg (SE), Jamie 3:26 (US), Jamie Jones (GB), Jarreau Vandal (NL), Jeff Mills (US), Jennifer Cardini (FR), JP Enfant (NL), Karenn (GB), Karotte (DE), KiNK (BG), Kryder (GB), Kypski (NL), Laurent Garnier (FR), Locked Groove (BE), Loco Dice (DE), Louisahhh (US), Maceo Plex (US), Magda (PL), Marcus Worgull (DE), Margaret Dygas (GB), Mathew Jonson (CA), Michael Mayer (DE), Miss Kittin (FR), Mitchell Niemeyer (NL), Monika Kruse (DE), Nicky Romero (NL), Noisia (NL), Paco Osuna (ES), Patrick Topping (GB), Paul Ritch (FR), Paula Temple (GB), Raresh (RO), Rebolledo (MX), Rhadoo (RO), Ricardo Villalobos (CL), Richy Ahmed (GB), Robert Hood (US), Roman Flügel (DE), Route 94 (GB), RÜFÜS (AU), Russ Yallop (GB), Sandrien (NL), Secret Cinema (NL), Skepta (GB), Slam (GB), Sofie Winterson (NL), Sonns (GR), Speedy J (NL), Stephan Bodzin (DE), Steve Rachmad (NL), STUFF. (BE), SUUNS (CA), The Advent (PT), The Chainsmokers (US), The Darkraver (NL), Tripeo (NL), Tube & Berger (DE), Zes (NL)
The list of special talks for the conference that have been announced thus far includes Scottish electronic music pioneer, Hudson Mohawke, groundbreaking L.A. collective, Soulection and Grammy Award winner, Om’mas Keith, plus, Dutch MCs Sevn Alias & Hef, and more. Set to return to another popular club in the city limits called the Melkweg, is the ADE Beats Talk; ADE’s annual platform for hip-hop, bass and beats. Plus, Raphael Aflalo, CEO and co-founder of My Love Affair (a brand entertainment agency), will share his insights on Thursday, October 20th, during ADE Dance & Brands; the sub-conference dedicated to connecting brands with the electronic music scene. They join previously announced speakers that include: Steve Bartels (CEO Def Jam, US), top producers Tommy D (GB) and Luca Pretolesi (IT), Dan Miller (Mute Records, GB), Bruce Eskowitz (COO Red Light Management, US) and Molly Neuman (Head of Music Kickstarter, US).
From next year’s break out artist or the hero you grew up listening to, ADE is the perfect place to see major players in the electronic scene deliver their best sets of the year! ADE’s greatness is denied by none in the dance music community and many call it the best week of dance music all year. This year will be no exception. So, book your flights and take the time off work now; ADE 2016 is not to be missed!