Armada Music, the world’s biggest independent dance label, is thrilled to reveal its expansive and dynamic lineup for the 2024 Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE). Aptly titled "Welcome To Our Home”, this year’s program showcases a wide range of performances, networking opportunities and educational masterclasses. The program is designed to inspire and connect everyone from dance music fans to industry insiders, and reinforces Armada Music’s position as a global powerhouse in electronic music.
Armada Invites, the label’s event series, will welcome Adam Beyer’s techno label Drumcode for a special takeover, Eelke Kleijn’s DAYS like NIGHTS label (in addition to a live radio broadcast), and the iconic duo Deep Dish, plus a special showcase at Lagerwal with a star-studded lineup including Lilly Palmer, Something Good (Yotto) and more. Additionally, the label will head to KILLACUTZ record store for an intimate pop-up event featuring vinyl-only sets. A State of Trance will also welcome fans to experience an extended version of its iconic radio show at Armada Music’s Amsterdam headquarters, which rolls into a club event.
For emerging artists and aspiring producers, Armada University, the label’s educational platform, returns to ADE Lab for a full day’s program. This educational experience will include masterclasses from renowned artists like Armin van Buuren, DJ Yuki, Lilly Palmer, Maxim Lany and Skytech, offering invaluable insights for those looking to advance their music careers.
Armada Music has also partnered with Dolby Atmos for a day-long immersive event at the Dolby Atmos House, featuring masterclasses and listening sessions from Eelke Kleijn, Joris Voorn, Ferry Corsten and Kelli-Leigh, plus a special episode of The Will Clarke Podcast from multifaceted artist Will Clarke.
Elsewhere, attendees can look forward to an exclusive premiere screening of a brand-new documentary exploring the rich history and enduring legacy of legendary NYC house label King Street Sounds, as the label embarks on a new chapter under Armada Music’s leadership.
Full program:
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Armada Invites: Drumcode – The Club, Armada HQ
Time: 22:00–01:00
Lineup: Adam Beyer, Bart Skills, Konstantin Sibold
Armada Music teams up with Drumcode for an electrifying night of techno.
RSVP here. First come, first served. ADE Pro Pass not required.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Armada Invites: Drumcode – The Club, Armada HQ
Time: 22:00–01:00
Lineup: Adam Beyer, Bart Skills, Konstantin Sibold
Armada Music teams up with Drumcode for an electrifying night of techno.
RSVP here. First come, first served. ADE Pro Pass not required.
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Dolby Atmos House: Armada Music Takeover – Dolby Atmos House, Tobacco Theatre
Time: 11:00–14:00
Lineup: Eelke Kleijn, Ferry Corsten Joris Voorn, Kelli-Leigh, Will Clarke
Masterclasses and listening sessions from Eelke Kleijn, Joris Voorn, Ferry Corsten and Kelli-Leigh, plus a special episode of The Will Clarke Podcast from multifaceted artist Will Clarke.
First come, first served with ADE Pro Pass.
A State of Trance Radioshow and Club Event – Armada Music HQ
Time: 14:00 - 00:00
Lineup: Agents of Time, AVIRA, Cosmic Gate, Maddix and many others
A special broadcast and club event celebrating trance music with iconic artists, hosted by Armin van Buuren, Ruben de Ronde and Ferry Corsten.
RSVP via the ASOT website. First come, first served.
Kings Street Sounds Documentary Premiere Screening – EYE Film Museum
Time: 14:00 (arrive 5 mins before)
A brand-new documentary, created in partnership with Beatport, delves into the history of the legendary NYC house label at a pivotal moment as it is relaunched by Armada Music.
RSVP here. First come, first served.
Armada Invites @ Lagerwal – Lagerwal
Time: 19:00–00:00
Lineup: Arodes, Franc Fala, KASIA, Lilly Palmer, Something Good (Yotto)
Armada Invites is to bring the sonic heat to the northern part of Amsterdam with a five-hour event at Lagerwal featuring some of dance music’s most exciting artists.
Win tickets here.
Friday, October 18, 2024
Armada University X ADE Lab – Lynk & Co, Rokin 75
Time: 11:00–17:00
Artists: Armin van Buuren, DJ Yuki, Lilly Palmer, Maxim Lany, Skytech
A full-day educational session for aspiring producers and music professionals.
First come, first served with ADE Pro Pass.
KILLACUTZ Armada Takeover – KILLACUTZ Record Store
Time: 12:00-17:00
Lineup: Ferry Corsten, Maykel Piron, Maxim Lany, Ruben de Ronde and SUPERSTRINGS.
Pop-up event featuring vinyl-only sets at KILLACUTZ record store.
First come, first-served.
Armada Invites: DAYS like NIGHTS (Radioshow & club event) – Radio studio & The Club, Armada Music HQ
Time: 14:00–18:00
Lineup: Eelke Kleijn b2b Arodes
A live radio broadcast and DJ sets showcasing the sounds of Eelke Kleijn’s label, DAYS like NIGHTS.
Win tickets here.
Armada Invites: Deep Dish – The Club, Armada Music HQ
Time: 19:00–22:00
Lineup: Deep Dish, Kamorah
Closing the day with an exclusive set by the legendary duo Deep Dish.
Win tickets here.
Armada Invites: Special guest b2b special guest - The Crane
Time: 01:00-04:00 (Saturday, 19 October)
Lineup: TBA
Win tickets here.
About Armada Music:
Armada Music is the biggest independent dance music label in the world. Founded by Armin van Buuren, Maykel Piron (CEO) and David Lewis, the label manages an ever-growing catalog of over 50,000 tracks built up across twenty-plus years of specialized dance music exploitation.
Representing artists such as Armin van Buuren, ARTY, D.O.D, Eelke Kleijn, Jan Blomqvist, Joris Voorn, KI/KI, Lilly Palmer, Loud Luxury, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, THEMBA and Yulia Niko, Armada Music amasses more than one billion streams per month, airplay on leading radio outlets such as BBC Radio 1 and Sirius XM, and top positions in the world’s most notable charts. Significant label milestones include Armin van Buuren's Grammy nomination for 'This Is What It Feels Like' and two tracks surpassing one billion streams on Spotify: Loud Luxury and Brando’s ‘Body’ and Lost Frequencies’ ‘Are You With Me’.
Across offices in Amsterdam (HQ), New York, London and Laren (NL), Armada Music offers a global appeal to its growing roster. The label has its own club, radio studio and multiple production studios, and hosts various live formats. Producer platform Armada University, which offers educational products and opportunities, shows the label’s sustained effort to nurture the next wave of talent.
Armada Music is the biggest independent dance music label in the world. Founded by Armin van Buuren, Maykel Piron (CEO) and David Lewis, the label manages an ever-growing catalog of over 40,000 tracks, built up across twenty-plus years of specialized dance music exploitation.
Representing artists such as Armin van Buuren, ARTY, D.O.D, Eelke Kleijn, Jan Blomqvist, Loud Luxury, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Tensnake, THEMBA and Yulia Niko, Armada Music amasses more than one billion streams per month, airplay on leading radio outlets such as BBC Radio 1 and Sirius XM, and top positions in the world’s most notable charts. The label also takes great pride in major achievements such as Armin van Buuren’s GRAMMY nomination for ‘This Is What It Feels Like’, Loud Luxury and Brando’s ‘Body’ surpassing one billion streams on Spotify and breaking artists such as Lost Frequencies into global stardom.
Across offices in Amsterdam (HQ), New York, London and Laren (NL), Armada Music offers a truly global appeal to its growing roster. The label has its own club, radio studio and multiple production studios, and hosts various live formats. Producer platform Armada University, which offers educational products and opportunities, shows the label’s sustained effort to nurture the next wave of talent.
In 2023, Armada Music launched BEAT Music Fund, the world’s first dance music investment company, that acquires catalogs with the mission of honoring, representing and reinvigorating them. BEAT’s portfolio will continue to grow; in the first six months following its launch, BEAT acquired the catalogs of, among others, electronic music star ARTY, house and techno pioneer Kevin Saunderson’s KMS Records, legendary NYC-based house label King Street Sounds and chart-topping producers Chocolate Puma.
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