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02:45:00
Amsterdam Dance Event is the place to be if you are involved one way or another with the electronic dance music industry and culture. Five incredible days packed with fantastic conferences covering the most important topics, with well known speakers and five stunning nights with excellent events covering every single genre of EDM.

On Thursday 17th of October the event that was Sold out early and is a must to attend on many ADE delegates list, was the tenth year anniversary party for the best Global Dance Label; Armada Night. The label’s biggest stars were in attendance including Armin van Buuren & Cosmic Gate who performed in the main room, while in the second room DJ’s like Max Graham & Ruben de Ronde rocked it with their brilliant mind-blowing sets. We caught up with Max Graham and conducted the interview which follows regarding the Armada Night at ADE and much more.

Interview was written and conducted by Dimitri Kechagias, Music Journalist & Dj/Radio
Dimitri : What is your opinion about the Amsterdam Dance Event and its contribution to the growth of the EDM scene & industry?

Max Graham: Seems like a well run event, nice to see everyone in the city. I have not attended the seminars so I can’t comment beyond that.

Dimitri: Do you have any special memories or experience that happened during ADE this year or the previous editions of ADE that you would like to share with us?

Max Graham: Both years I’ve been and it’s really just great to be in the same place as all your peers. The Armada dinner with all the artists was really a good chance to catch up and exchange ideas.

Dimitri: Last year you performed at Armada Night in the main room and at this year’s Armada Night event during ADE you performed in the second more intimate floor. Would you like to tell us about the difference between the two performances and which you enjoyed most?  


Max Graham: I don’t like to play favourites and make things compete against each other. Both gigs were a lot of fun and I enjoy playing both small and large rooms. The Intimate events are always great to catch up with fans and play a little more underground vs a main room where you play more big room tracks. I enjoyed both a lot though.

Dimitri:  This year Armada Music celebrates its 10 years of success. Why do you believe this record label is so successful, and who had the idea to start Re*brand with Armada Music.

Max Graham: I started Rebrand in 2005 and brought it to Armada in 2008 so they could help it grow. Maykel is a hard worker, the team they have is all pushing to grow so it’s easy to see why they are successful.


Dimitri:  During those years did other companies try to persuade you to move your label to them? If yes why did you choose to stay with Armada Music?

Max Graham: I did have some choice before I chose Armada but it made the most sense due to the connection with ASOT and the team there believing in what i do and the sound i want to release.

Dimitri: Your latest releases on Re*brand are two great EP’s including remixes from other artists. Would you like to give us a short comment about each remix?

Max Graham: 

Diamonds (Wezz Devall Remix)
Wez really brought a funky cool sound to this one, we loved it.

Where You Are (John O'Callaghan Remix) 
John is a legend and he contacted me as he loved the riff, he asked to make a version that suited him and I was honoured. The vibe is different on this and I love it.



Sun In The Winter (KhoMha Remix) 
This one I’ve been playing for two years, KhoMha loved the vocal and agreed to do the mix just for us to play, it became so popular we just had to release it. He uses the vocal really well.

Still There's You (Juventa Private Mix) 
Juventa helped with the original production and did his own version for himself to play, it was a great addition to the pack as a new way to showcase Jeza’s voice.



Dimitri: One of the latest releases that got great comments and reactions was your collaboration with Protoculture for the remix of the massive ‘Gabriel & Dresden feat. Neil Ormandy - Tomorrow Comes’ anthem. Can you tell us about the production process of this remix?

Max Graham: Protoculture and I work step by step, there’s actually a great breakdown of exactly what we did here - http://www.maxgraham.com/tomorrow-comes-the-breakdown-of-a-collab/

Dimitri: Re*brand supports many new talent from around the globe. Is it possible to give us a short comment about each one of them?

Max Graham:
Solid Stone: Love soft deep bass sound with emotional melodies.
Johan Malmgren: Hi tech bass, great chords and incredible detail in the production.
Steve Haines: Steve makes dance floor bombs, full of energy and driving sounds.

Dimitri: Your weekly Cycles Radio show has been a big success and many fans tune every week to listen the exclusive tracks that you select with much care for every episode. Can you reveal for us how long it takes you to select the tracks and produce the radio show?

Max Graham: It takes a full day on Monday of listening to all the new releases and promos. I edit each track to fit my style then mix the show tuesday mornings before it airs. I’ve even changed an episode due to an amazing track arriving in my inbox and uploaded it to DI.fm with only 10 minutes to spare before the show but this is rare. It’s usually done by Tuesday morning.

Dimitri: Which Cycles Radio episode is your favourite until now which you remember most?

Max Graham: I don’t think finest exists as everyone has different things they like but 067 is a personal favourite as it’s the first time I bought some techno to the show and people loved it. I’ve always loved and played techno live but kept it off the show as it was primarily a trance audience but they’ve grown with me and we’ve gained new fans so it’s even more diverse now.


Dimitri: Do you advise other DJs who may read this interview to start their own radio show soon and why?

Max Graham: It’s a great way to let people know what to expect at your shows as our style inevitably changes over time. 

Dimitri: Is it possible to reveal to us the forthcoming releases on Re*Brand that we should wait to purchase with anticipation?

Max Graham: New music coming from Johan Malmgren, Solid Stone, Protoculture and myself. Cycles 5 will have some exclusives :)



Dimitri: Are there any release plans for the brand new Cycles vol.5 compilation? If yes do you still accept submissions for new tracks? What kind of tracks are you searching for  in this new volume in particular?

Max Graham: Yes Jan 15th on Armada/Rebrand. I’m always accepting submissions for both Rebrand and the CD I have in the works at any given time. Genre is not important really. http://maxgraham.com/contact/ is the place to go.

Dimitri: Let’s finish off with the explosion of EDM music in the USA. Do you see it as a positive development for your personal career and for the whole EDM music scene in general?

Max Graham: Anytime more people are brought into the world of dance music it’s a positive effect for everyone in the industry so yes, as far as the whole scene I couldn’t say. I just do my thing :)




Many thanks to Max Graham for his time to reply on this interview and we hope to see him again at ADE 2014

Next dj gigs for Max Graham

11/07 - Budapest 
11/15 - Toronto (Open to Close)
11/16 - Seattle 
11/29 - NYC (Open to Close)
12/06 - Leeds (3 hr Set)
12/07 - Beldgrade
12/20 - Sofia

Many thanks to Sammy van Marrelo at Armada Music press office for her support to organise this interview

Many thanks to Tjerk Coers at Armada Music for his great support with awesome music for Flux Bpm Radio Shows

Many thanks to Paul at 1mix radio for publishing this interview as well click here

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14:50:00
Record number of 300,000 music lovers, 5,000 conference visitors and 2,156 artists

The eighteenth edition of the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), the world's leading electronic music platform, attracted a record 300,000 festival visitors and 5,000 conference delegates from around the world. With the international dance industry, music lovers, artists and media present at the 5-day event, which took place from 16 – 20 October, ADE 2013 was truly a global music gathering.

For both industry and fans, the ADE is the definitive destination to discover the best electronic music, stay up to date on the latest developments and trends, get in touch with brands and artists, be inspired by creative thinkers and witness everything that the global electronic music scene encompasses.

From emerging talent to the leading names
ADE Festival attracted 300,000 dance music lovers from around the world, all of whom were treated to an overwhelming array of performances from 2,156 national and international artists. For five whole days, music fans could choose from over 300 different events in 80 clubs where almost every music genre was represented. Amongst the artists performing were: Adam Beyer (SE), Afrojack (NL), Armin van Buuren (NL), Black Coffee (ZA), Calvin Harris (GB), Carl Cox (GB), Carl Craig (US), Chris Liebing (DE), Chuckie (NL), Danny Tenaglia (US), David Guetta (FR), DJ Shadow (US), Goldfish (ZA), Gui Boratto (BR), Guy Gerber (IL), Henrik Schwarz (DE), Joris Voorn (NL), Laurent Garnier (FR), Maceo Plex (US), Martyn (NL), Maya Jane Coles (GB), Michael Mayer (DE), Nina Kraviz (RU), Paul Oakenfold (GB), Pete Tong (GB), Richie Hawtin (CA), Seth Troxler (US), Solomun (DE), Tiësto (NL) and many others.


On ADE's Saturday, during the DJMag Top 100 show, Dutch DJ Hardwell was voted as the new number 1 DJ of the world.


                           


An extensive business platform
The world's number one networking destination for 5,000 electronic music industry professionals sold out in record time again this year. This year's ADE Conference series included many inspirational and influential speakers such as Nile Rodgers (US), Duncan Stutterheim (ID&T, NL), Giorgio Moroder (US), Bob Lefsetz (US), Armin van Buuren (NL), Richie Hawtin (CA), Kyle Hopkins (Microsoft/Xbox, US), Tiësto (NL), Nate Auerbach (Tumblr, US) and many more. New was the addition of sustainability forum ADE Green, a successful joint initiative between ID&T and ADE.

Electronic music lifestyle
The ADE Playground covered all things related to electronic music lifestyle, with an unique series of film, art and pop-up events with gear related programs from leading global software and hardware brands.






Official facts ADE 2013

Festival visitors 300,000
Conference visitors 5,000
Playground visitors 5,500
Clubs & venues 115
Events 300
Artists 2156
Journalists & media 460
Speakers 317
Nationalities 75


25 years of dance music in The Netherlands
This year marks the celebration of 25 years of dance music in The Netherlands and as part of that ADE hosted multiple initiatives to join the festivities, such as the presentation of the book Mary Go Wild, club events, in- and outdoor expositions and many presentations and movie screenings.



For more information, live reports, pictures and video's visit www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl

The ADE took place from October 16 - 20 and is organized by the Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation, an initiative of Buma. Official partner ADE: Samsung.

                                            

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16:21:00
Hugo de Graaf, A&R Manager at Black Hole Recordings
Are you spending your nights and days to create that one track that will get you in the Beatport charts and on the biggest festivals? Are you the next Tiësto or the next Trent Reznor? Now it all really starts; you must now leave your bedroom and come to Amsterdam to attend ADE and get your music to the biggest record labels.

Here are some reasons why you should come to Amsterdam Dance Event and how to get the most attention to your demo track.

 Amsterdam Dance Event is the biggest dance event out there: you will not find that many artists, managers, label owners and dj's in one place anywhere else. This is the best opportunity to meet your idol or that one A&R manager that can get your track into the charts and make you a superstar!

 ADE is a cool spot to be inspired, many speakers can give you that one tip you will remember for the rest of your career.
 There are presentations on the best ways to use your hardware but also presentations on how to get the best result from your facebook page and twitter account.

All the key players in the dance music industry are present in Amsterdam, you can now learn from the best!

The conference is the epicenter of ADE but all parties are at walking distance so when you have been speaking to all those managers all day you can easily go for a drink and dance your ass off at hundreds of cool parties.
   
 When you are attending ADE or preparing your demo, make sure you are well prepared:
    – Be certain that the music on the demo USB/CD is correct 
    – write a nice biography, not too long and not too short 
    – make sure you have a cool package of the demo, cheesy dj pics are really a no-go!
    – social media, write down all the URL's to your twitter, facebook and youtube account
    – your full contact information, full (real) names, email address, telephone number and home address, hey we all need to know who we are talking to right?

Why do you want to meet A&R managers every 15 minutes? Find the right labels that are already releasing your kind of music, when you make trance it's no use to hand out a demo to a label that only releases drum and bass, how harsh it might sound, you are not that one special artist that will change an A&R manager's mind.

Make sure you write down everything you have discussed with the A&R managers or artists so you can do the right follow up some time after ADE, it doesn't make sense to contact on Monday right after ADE, we are all too busy recovering from the hangovers from those great parties in Amsterdam.

Come on, Amsterdam is a cool city!! The canals, great architecture, cool people and the Dutch attitude is known all over the planet. Business and fun in one package!      

Above all, just go and have FUN! And be easy on the Dutch herbs and alcohol it might get you into the hospital and you will forget all the cool artists you've met and the great meetings you have with all those cool A&R managers!

We've created a nice Amsterdam Dance Event sampler, put it on before you head out to Amsterdam.

Words written by Hugo de Graaf, A&R Manager Wildife / Rub A Duck Black Hole Recordings

Check the original article here

Additional info:
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14:32:00
• ADE celebrates 25 Years of Dance in The Netherlands. 
• Go mobile and let the new ADE’13 app guide you through the biggest ADE to date 

With less than one week to go, the preparations are in full swing for the eighteenth edition of the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), the world's biggest club festival, and leading conference for electronic music.

In the past eighteen years ADE has grown into a renowned platform for the international dance scene. The festival is the perfect place to spot the latest developments, the latest musical trends and emerging talents to the most recent work of the pioneers and superstars. In addition to the extensive festival (ADE Festival), the daytime program 'ADE Playground' offers music enthusiasts a huge day program which includes tech workshops from companies such as Native Instruments, Ableton, Waves, Novation and Pioneer plus exhibitions, artist Q&As, in-store promotions, pop-up stores and film screenings taking place throughout the city. The ADE Conference is also recognized as the most important of its kind and presents a broad range of conferences and networking opportunities that focus on music and technology, VJs & visuals, sustainability, harder dance styles, new talent and the education of students.

Mary Go Wild! 25 Years Of Dance in the Netherlands

This year ADE also celebrates 25 years of dance in the Netherlands with the release of a new book 'Mary Go Wild' which tells  the story of the last 25 years of dance music in the Netherlands. Based on two years of research by over 80 writers, visual editors and photographers, Mary Go Wild will be the undisputed primary chronicle of Dutch electronic music. Buy the book here.

This important milestone will also be celebrated the official opening party of this years ADE, taking place on Wednesday October 16 at De Melkweg. Long time Dutch heroes Michel de Hey, Rejected (Joris Voorn & Edwin Oosterwal), Steve Rachmad, Quazar, Fierce Ruling Diva, 2000 and One, Secret Cinema and Joost van Bellen will play an overview of 25 years of Dutch and international electronic music, supported by spectacular visuals. Buy tickets for the ADE Opening Night here.

The official ADE'13 app is now available!
With so much on offer it pays to plan ahead. Why not go mobile and let the ADE app guide you through the biggest ADE to date! Created by AppMachine and 'backed-up' by Kroodle the ADE app ensures visitors will be updated on the fly with the latest news on all parties, venues and conference events. Swiftly cruise through the city, guided by the comprehensive ADE app on your smartphone (Android or iOS). The free ADE'13 App is available at the App Store (iPhone) and Google Play (Android).


This year ADE takes place from 16 – 20 October. With an expected 300,000 visitors descending on Amsterdam to witness 300 special events over five days in 80 clubs and venues around the city, this year is set to be the biggest edition to date. 

The Amsterdam Dance Event is organized by the Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation, an initiative of Buma. Official Partner ADE: Samsung

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17:36:00
Calvin Harris (GB), Carl Cox (GB), Culoe De Song (ZA), Danny Tenaglia (US), Jackson and his Computer Band (FR), Martyn (NL), Nina Kraviz (RU), Seth Troxler (US), Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano (NL), The Martinez Brothers (US), Tiësto (NL), Tom Trago (NL) and many others added to program.

With less than three weeks to go, the preparations are in full swing for the eighteenth edition of the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), the world's biggest club festival, and leading conference for electronic music. Today the organization has finalized the already impressive festival line-up with the addition of new names. The five-day ADE Festival, which takes place from 16 to 20 October, includes a record number of national and international artists preforming, no less than 2000 artists taking part in 300 events in 80 locations throughout the city of Amsterdam.

The biggest club festival in the world
In the past three years the ADE Festival has almost doubled in size. This year’s program covers a record number of 80 locations across the city. From traditional venues like Melkweg, Paradiso, Trouw, Escape and Studio 80, to major locations such as the Concertgebouw, the Westergasfabriek, the Convention Factory, Heineken Music Hall, Ziggodome and the RAI Centre, the ADE Festival is truly the biggest club festival in world.

From emerging talent to the absolute world top
An expected 300,000 dance music lovers from around the world will get the chance to spoil themselves with an overwhelming array of national and international artists. For five days, they can choose from over 300 different events where almost every music genre is represented .

The organization is very proud to announce the last selection of artist to perform at the festival: 
Adam Beyer (SE), Afrojack (NL), Agoria (FR), Alesso (SE), Alle Farben (DE), Âme (DE), Andhim (DE), Andy C (GB, Armin van Buuren (NL), Awanto 3 (NL), Bakermat (NL), Ben Klock (DE), Ben UFO (GB), Bicep (GB), Black Coffee (ZA), BoeBoe (NL), Calvin Harris (GB), Carl Cox (GB), Carl Craig (US), Chris Liebing (DE), Christian Smith (SE), Chuckie (NL), Cristian Varela (ES), Culoe De Song (ZA), Danny Daze (US), Danny Tenaglia (US), DARKSIDE (US), Dave Clarke (GB), David August (DE), David Guetta (FR), Dennis Ferrer (US), Dixon (DE), DJ Koze (DE), DJ Shadow (US), Dosem (ES), Dubfire (US), Fedde Le Grand (NL), Ferry Corsten (NL), Florian Meindl (DE), Goldfish (ZA), Greg Wilson (GB), Gui Boratto (BR), Guy Gerber (IL), Guy J (IL), Henrik Schwarz (DE), Hernan Cattaneo (AR), Hobo (CA), ISIS (NL), Jackmaster (GB), Jackson and his Computer Band (FR), Jamie Jones (GB), Job Jobse (NL), John Digweed (GB), Joost van Bellen (NL), Joran van Pol (NL), Joris Voorn (NL), Joseph Capriati (IT), Joy Orbison (GB), Julio Bashmore (GB), Kaiserdisco (DE), Karenn (GB), Kollektiv Turmstrasse (DE), Kölsch (DK), Kraak & Smaak (NL), Laurent Garnier (FR), Len Faki (DE), Loco Dice (DE), M.A.N.D.Y. (DE), Maceo Plex (US), Magda (PL), Mano Le Tough (DE), Marcel Fengler (DE), Martin Buttrich (DE), Martin Garrix (NL), Martyn (NL), Mathew Jonson (CA), Maya Jane Coles (GB), Michael Mayer (DE), Midland (GB), Moderat (DE), Moguai (DE), Moodymann (AR), Motor City Drum Ensemble (DE), Nic Fanciulli (GB), Nina Kraviz (RU), Oliver Huntemann (DE), Pachanga Boys (DE), Paco Osuna (ES), Patrice Bäumel (NL, Paul Oakenfold (GB), Pete Tong (GB), Quintino (NL), Ricardo Villalobos (CL), Richie Hawtin (CA), San Proper (NL), Sander Kleinenberg (NL), Sander van Doorn (NL), Seth Troxler (US), Shermanology (NL), Sidney Samson (NL), Solomun (DE), Soul Clap (US), Speedy J (NL), Stefano Noferini (IT), Stephan Bodzin (DE), Steve Angello (SE), Steve Bug (DE), Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano (NL), Tale Of Us (IT), The Darkraver (NL), The Martinez Brothers (US), The Partysquad (NL), Tiësto (NL), Tiga (CA), Todd Terje (NO), Tom Trago (NL), Vato Gonzalez (NL), Wolf + Lamb (US), Yellow Claw (NL) and many others.

The full program can be found here

About ADE
In the past eighteen years ADE has grown into a renowned platform for the international dance scene. The festival is the perfect place to spot the latest developments : the latest musical trends and emerging talents to the most recent work of the pioneers and superstars . In addition to the extensive festival (ADE Festival ) ADE Playground offers music enthusiasts a huge daytime program which includes exhibitions , in store promotions , pop-up stores and film screenings taking place throughout the city. The business part (ADE Conference) is recognized as the most important of its kind and presents a broad range of conferences and networking opportunities that focus on music and technology, VJs & visuals, sustainability, harder dance styles, new talent and the education of students.

The Amsterdam Dance Event is organized by the Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation, an initiative of Buma

Official Partner ADE: Samsung

Keep up to date with all of the latest news at www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl

Thanks to Clare at Global Publicity for this great story!

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13:05:00
Think you got what it takes to be a music journalist and are you in for a very memorable ADE experience this year? Well, here’s the offer.

ADE’s technology and media partner Samsung will give you:
-A Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone
- A 5-Day ADE pass with access to the Conference, Festival and ADE Playground
-A hotel room for the complete duration of ADE 2013
- Media training
-An ‘all access’ backstage pass

Sounds good? Then here’s the assignment: provide full on ADE coverage as the ‘Samsung S Reporter’, reporting from ADE in the most unique way possible by using a ‘Samsung Galaxy S4’. And don’t worry if you don’t think you’re up for the task. You will be thoroughly briefed and trained ahead of the event. 

Via Facebook Samsung is calling all aspiring reports to sign up before September 26. Everyone with a passion for dance music, an extensive social media network and journalistic aspirations can apply. And of course it would be great if you know how to handle a smartphone either.



Aspiring Samsung S Reports can apply until September 26 via CLICK HERE

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12:56:00
After confirming a whole bunch of top names for ADE Pro and ADE Next, including Tiesto, Nile Rodgers, DJ Shadow, Dave 'Mr.MIDI' Smith, and Danny Tenaglia, we did not think that we'd be adding any more to such an esteemed list. But we just have, and it's none other than Giorgio Moroder, the man who revolutionized dance music by adding throbbing, sexy as hell electronics to disco beats. 

A measure of the importance of Moroder's work with Donna Summer back in the late 70s, is that Love to Love You, Baby and I Feel Love still sound as if they were made yesterday, they're still staples of DJ sets around the world, and they remain guaranteed floor-fillers 36 years after being released. On top of that, they have inspired some of the world's greatest remix talents including Patrick Cowley, Faithless and Masters at Work to add their flair and creativity to these truly seminal slices of cybertronic soul. 

Giorgio Moroder will be appearing on the panels The Game-changers 2 and D.I.S.C.O. How Deep Are Your Roots? at ADE Pro.

ADE Pro
The Game-changers 2
Friday October 18
14:45 - 15:45
Felix Meritis - F5 Panel Room

ADE Pro
D.I.S.C.O. How Deep Are Your Roots?
Friday October 18
16:00 - 17:00
Felix Meritis - F5 Panel Room

The 5-Day conference tickets are fully sold out but there is still a limited amount of 1-Day, Friday and Saturday, tickets available. Buy your tickets here.

Additional info:
www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl 
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15:46:00
The 18th Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) will feature significant expansion of daytime program ADE Playground. ADE Playground transforms Amsterdam into the biggest pop-up store on the planet and offers a platform for studio sessions, hardware workshops, movie screenings, art exhibitions, in-store performances by top record labels and more exclusive events related to dance music. DJs and artists turn the centre of the city of Amsterdam into a veritable playground for electronic music fans, offering once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and the chance to get up close and personal with top performers in unusual venues. 

This year’s ADE Playground has more panels, technology partners, exhibitions, locations, workshops and showcases then ever before. There has never been a better opportunity for man to engage, learn and liaise with like-minded individuals. The ADE Card that grants access to the entire Playground program is available for only 10 euros. Highlights of the 2013 ADE Playground program include:

ADE MusicTalks

Get up close to your favorite DJs and artists at ADE MusicTalks. These new Q&A sessions with leading DJs and artists take place at Konings & Keune.  The sessions will give music fans the chance to chat and engage with artists in live Q&A’s as DJ’s share their experience, passion and music! First confirmed speakers are Joris Voorn (NL), Chuckie (NL), Headhunterz (NL) and DJ Black Coffee (SA). More announced soon.

Melkweg Cinema

In the heart of the city Melkweg will be playing host to a selection of new musical documentaries and films as part of the ADE Playground program: Ruud Pelgrum’s ‘In Extase’ (In Ecstasy), a deep insightful look into how producers control the crowd and induce trance-like sensations, Farid Slimani’s ‘Back in the House’, a film that will take you back, way back, to a time when house music ruled New York City with one-off interviews featuring legends Francois K, Danny Tenaglia, Joe Claussell and many more. And finally, to get your bpm really racing ‘Old School Renegades’, a film that highlights the development of the rave scene in the early ‘90s, featuring Joey Beltram, SL2, 808 State, Lenny Dee. Find out more

The I AM HARDWELL documentary sees the light of day at ADE Playground.

After kicking off his world tour concept, 'I am Hardwell', earlier this year in his home country of Holland, Hardwell will release his 'I am Hardwell' documentary at ADE. For over two and half years, Hardwell had been followed by videographer Robin Piree, the man behind Hardwell's aftermovies and Q&A concepts. During that time, Piree had been extensively filming the 25-year-old DJ/producer's exponential growth from being an upcoming artist to becoming an international superstar.

The documentary provides a captivating inside-look on Hardwell that is just as rare as the story behind the dance music phenomenon. The first viewing that is open to the public will take place at de Balie on Friday October 18 and Saturday October 19. These daily screenings are free exclusive for ADE Card Holders (limited seats, full is full).

Native, Ableton and Pioneer showcase at ADE Playground

Calling all gearheads and software junkies: this years ADE’s Playground brings you some of the most prestigious names in music technology including Native Instruments, Ableton and Pioneer. At ADE Playground you’ll be able to see all the latest gear and developments from the world’s biggest producers in music hardware and software, showcased by the tech company’s leading specialists. Drop in during the day and you might even get the chance to see one of your favourite ADE performing DJs flaunt their talent on their respective appliances, offering a unique insight into how the big names are cutting it nowadays. So whether you’re the budding, young, bedroom-producer, DJ type or you have an extensive career in delivering to your audience, this is a once in a year opportunity to meet the team behind everyone’s favourite machines, whilst giving you a hands-on opportunity to sample some of the best gear available. Find out more.

Kompakt goes all out

Cologne based label Kompakt will celebrate their 20 year anniversary with a series of events throughout the conference. Directly in the middle of Amsterdam’s Red Light District at the Oz. Project Space, you’ll be able to find the team behind Germany’s leading electronic imprint behind the counter at their very own pop-up store. Having taken the project all across Europe, the label has teamed up with Electronic Beats to provide a face-to-face front where you can meet the label’s key founders, purchase exclusive content and watch intimate, in-store performances. Find out more.

The initial ADE Playground program is already online, with more information to be added as we get imminently closer to the festival. Remember these events are only open to those with an ADE Card, which are available from ADE outlets or online for EUR 10,-.

Get your ADE Card here: http://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/tickets/ade-card/

Keep up to date with all of the latest news at www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl

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15:31:00
We all know Paul Oakenfold as one of the pioneers of trance, having remixed hits like PPK - ResuRection and produced classics Bullet In The Gun, Southern Sun and Not Over Yet as well as recent hits "Full Moon Party", "Glow in The Dark" and "Come Together". This year Oakenfold is pushing a different sound through his label Perfecto Fluoro, a blend of Goa and Psychedelic Trance. Psy-trance may traditionally bring the image of hippies running around naked in a field, but that has not been the case for over the last 20 years. Oakenfold will showcase his take on the psychedelic sound during Luminosity presents: Perfecto Fluoro and friends. 

This is not a sound that can be explained easily, one must dig a bit deeper into this dance genre. Trance is most commonly known because of DJ’s like Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten and Paul van Dyk. They all play trance but their sound, as of late, is influenced by the rise of commercial house. Perfecto Fluoro’s mission is to showcase an energetic, unique and psychedelic sound whose roots originate from Goa Trance as opposed to pure Psy. This showcase will open the doors for artists like Neelix, John ‘00’ Fleming and legend Astrix. 

All of these artists are veterans within their style and are still creating fresh sounds, but when it comes to the masses they fall under the radar. John ‘00’ Flemming reminds people that the vast majority of the psy-trance scene doesn’t care for commercial success and the fans try to protect the underground scene. Although, with the up rise of commercial dance sub-genres, some artists feel the need to say no to the softer trance rather than adapt their sound to match it. 

Simon Patterson is a perfect example; his recent style change to encompass a mix of psy-trance as well as tech received massive support from all over the world. Patterson has not only by remixed the Neelix Classic - Leave Me Alone but also by used psy-trance elements in his most recent Beatport trance number one hit ‘The One’ signed to Armin van Buuren's Armind label. Fans all over the world refer to him as the Psymon Patterson, instead of just Simon. 



We are very happy to see these artists perform during this year’s Amsterdam Dance Event, being a platform for all electronic music genres. For those looking to avoid the cheese and if you are up for a night of deep, dirty and dark psy-trance, not to be mixed with Korean gangnam style, definitely check out this event on Wednesday October 16th.



Luminosity presents:
Perfecto Fluoro
Wednesday October 16
20:00 - 04:00

WesterUnie
Astrix (live)(IL)
John Askew (GB)
Jordan Suckley (GB)
Neelix (live)(DE)
Paul Oakenfold (GB)
Simon Patterson (IE)
Thomas Datt (US)

Westerliefde Area:
Menno de Jong (NL)
John '00' Fleming (GB)
Sean Tyas (US)
Ferry Tayle (FR)
Indecent Noise (PL)
Jorn van Deynhoven (DE)
Photographer (UA)
Rex Mundi (NL)

Tickets: € 25 ex. fee and available here.

Additional info:
www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl
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14:50:00
The legendary Amsterdam Dance Event welcomes visitors from all across the globe, and so do Armada Music. Part of this very special convention, is 10 Years Armada celebration, taking place in Club Escape on Thursday October 17th. After announcing our star-studded line-up, it’s time for a little surprise! Armada Music added a second area, serving you Max Graham, David Gravell, Toby Hedges and Ruben de Ronde!

On the line-up for the main room that night are Armin van Buuren, Alexander Popov, Andrew Rayel, Aly & Fila, Heatbeat, Orjan Nilsen and Cosmic Gate! But that’s not enough, no! The sold-out night also hosts a second area, for you to discover rising talents and renowned names. Armada Music brings a slice of the best they have to offer, making sure no one leaves the legendary Armada Night without a big smile.

Main room
Alexander Popov
Aly & Fila
Andrew Rayel
Armin van Buuren
Cosmic Gate
Heatbeat
Orjan Nilsen

Second Area:
Max Graham
Ruben de Ronde
David Gravell
Toby Hedges

This event is SOLD OUT!
                               
Additional info:
 www.armadamusic.com
www.aldaevents.com
http://www.escape.nl/
www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl
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14:38:00
The Hard Dance Event, the name says it all, concentrates on the harder styles of dance music. A conference that aims to connect professionals in this world. As an official part of the Amsterdam Dance Event it allows artists, promoters, entrepreneurs and other professionals to discuss, experience and continue current and new developments.

 We are looking forward to this stunning fourth edition with 9 great panels starring speakers like; Yellow Claw, Coone, Korsakoff, Oliver Lucket (The Audience), David Waxman (General Manager Ultra Music), Endymion, Sander Landsaat and many more.  

HDE Tickets are available here. 
The HDE program overview is available here.

Soundtrack: A*S*Y*S - Drums on fire
Video produced by: Kevin Gansemans



Additional info:
www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl
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14:29:00
The anticipation finally is over. The EDM legend, dj, producer, radio host and label owner Ferry Corsten will be at this year's Amsterdam Dance Event with his incredible show Full On. Ferry Corsten will rock the decks and he will play back 2 back sets with his guests. Adrian Lux, Beatservice,Jacob Van Hage, Marco V and Sied Van Riel will be playing and showcasing the latest club bangers for you pleasure. On The Sideroom the trance master Solarstone will host his Pure Trance room. His guests will be Giuseppe Ottaviani Live, Daniel Kandi, Orkidea and Michael Cassette. 

Doors Open: 23.00-05.00 

If you visit ADE this year you should put on your diary this stunning event. Full On shows should not be missed. 






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14:12:00
On the 19th of October, Chris Liebing will be present with his crew, stretching dimensions and creating voids.

The signature dark CLR sound, perfectly fitted to the equally dark warehouse on the Elementenstraat. Many memorable events of the label have been celebrated in Amsterdam - one of those cities which the CLR crew always visits with excitement and anticipation. Chris Liebing is bringing British fire Tommy Four Seven, Daniel Miller and German steam train Monoloc with him. Enough to fill a whole night with the quality techno the German label is so well known for. In the second room there’s Dimi Angelis, Juan Sanchez, Jasper Wolff and Maarten Mittendorff. 

A selection of some of the most popular CLR artists as well as renowned national and local techno performers playing for you at the warehouse of ADE. The Saturday of Studio 80 Warehouse is about techno in all it’s facets, this is where the real enthusiasts come out of their shell.

Chris Liebing presents: CLR
Saturday October 19
22:00 - 08:00
Elementenstraat

Chris Liebing (DE)
Daniel Miller (GB)
Tommy Four Seven (GB)
Monoloc (DE)
Dimi Angelis (NL)
Juan Sanchez (NL)
Jasper Wolff (NL)
Maarten Mittendorff (NL)

Tickets €27,50 and available here.

Additional info:
www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl
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14:03:00
Winner of the 2011 dj mag top 100 popularity poll David Guetta returns to this year’s ADE, putting up a massive show together with Chuckie and the dutch duo Showtek.

David Guetta needs no real introduction, recording hits together with Kelly Rowland, Ne-Yo and Akon just to name a few. Both in 2011 and 2012 Guetta performed at the same venue as this year’s edition. During the summer Guetta is mostly active around the magical island Ibiza hosting his own night at Pacha every Thursday.

ADE SPECIAL 2013
DAVID GUETTA & CHUCKIE
Friday October 18
22:00 - 06:00
The Sand

Lineup:
David Guetta (FR)
Chuckie (NL)
Showtek (NL)

Tickets: €39,50/€49,50 will go on sale Friday September 13th

Additional info:
www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl
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16:17:00
The eighteenth edition of the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), the world's number one networking destination for 4,000 electronic music industry professionals, has once again sold out in record time. Over the last 18 years ADE has grown from a single daytime venue and five clubs for the nighttime Festival attracting 300 professionals, into a multi-facetted celebration of every kind of electronic music that takes over the city of Amsterdam. ADE now welcomes over 4,000 professionals for its daytime conference streams (ADE Pro, ADE Tech, and the newly-launched ADE Green), while the ADE Festival has grown into the world's largest club-based event. 

The 5-Day conference tickets are fully sold out but there is still a limited amount of 1-Day, Friday and Saturday, tickets available. Tickets for ADE Tech, ADE Next and Hard Dance Event are still available so head over to our ticket page before it’s too late!

If you are looking for a place to stay during ADE we still have some hotel package deals available.

ADE Conference tickets available here.

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19:13:00
The record label boss and cross-genre wizard, Nicky Romero, is hosting a very special Protocol Recordings label night on October 16th at the Melkweg. With a line up featuring Nicky Romero, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, John Dahlback, Don Diablo, Martin Garrix, Vicetone, and mystery special guests in the Protocol Recordings room, "The Max," as well as Vicetone again, Cash Cash, TV Noise, Nilson, Vince Moogin, and John Christian in the Protocol Radio room, "Oude Zaal," it is set to be a remarkable event that will demonstrate Protocol's distinctive style and influential tastemaker appeal. Fans should be prepared to experience the label's musical innovation at its finest. 

2013 has already been a very interesting year for Nicky Romero as he has produced a UK #1, "I Could Be The One" with Avicii. Not only has his production been on point, but he has also had stand-out performances at huge festivals such as Ultra Music Festival, Coachella, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, Tomorrowland, and more.

Located at Melkweg, one of Amsterdam's most premier venues, the DJs will perform with the backdrop of a mind-bending light show as music will be blasted into the crowd from the venue's state-of-the-art sound system. This year, there will be "Protocol Recordings" area, as well as a "Protocol Radio" area, so fans can explore and enjoy a multi-faceted concert experience.

Protocol Recordings Label Night
Nicky Romero and Friends
Wednesday October 16th
23:00 - 06:00
Melkweg

Line up:
Nicky Romero (NL)
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike (BE)
John Dahlback (SE)
Don Diablo (NL)
Martin Garrix (NL)
Vicetone (NL)
Cash Cash (US)
TV Noise (NL)
Nilson (NL)
Vince Moogin (NL)
John Christian (NL)

Tickets: €17 €15 (Members) and available here.

Additional info:
www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl
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19:04:00
ADE and Buddha to Buddha team up and proudly present the official ADE'13 Bag! 

This year marks the beginning of a beautiful new collaboration between ADE and Amsterdam-based jewellery and fashion brand Buddha to Buddha. This brand is internationally renowned for their robust handcrafted, silver jewellery and durable accessories. Both organisations’ creative teams worked together very closely to come up with something fresh and new that still has the unmistakable ADE accents and the fine finishing of the artisan style of Buddha to Buddha.

The result is a sturdy vintage looking bag that combines the black and yellow trademark ADE colours with metallic studs and silver coloured logo sign that refers to Buddha to Buddha’s silver jewellery line. The bag is big enough for your laptop and all other ADE conference essentials with extra pockets for earplugs, business cards and agenda.

The ADE'13 bag is exclusively available to all 1 and 5-Day conference visitors, but luckily a limited number of 500 pieces will also be sold through both the Buddha to Buddha and ADE website and during the ADE. Price: €49,90.

Order the ADE Bag here! 

Additional info:

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14:40:00
He was the first DJ ever to top the DJ Top 100 poll three times in succession back in 2002-4, but perhaps more remarkably this astonishingly consistent Dutch trance superstar has been hovering between second and third place ever since. 

Yes, we are talking about Tïesto, ladies and gentleman, and we're sure you don't find it hard to imagine that we are absolutely delighted to be able to announce that he will be joining us at ADE Pro this year. Although he has been a regular performer at ADE Festival, it has been 14 years since he took part in ADE's daytime events, the last time being in 1999. 

Tïesto will be at ADE Pro on Friday, October 18th, and will be taking part in a Q&A session with Tommie Sunshine.

                                              



ADE Pro
16-19 October
Felix Meritis

Tickets for ADE’s conference can be purchased here.

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00:25:00
1.FM Presents: Amsterdam Trance Radio Early Evening Bash 
Friday 18 October 19.00-23.00  @ Club Roque Amsterdam- Amstel178 st.

20:00 - 23:00 | Free entrance
Club Roque | Amstel 178, Amsterdam

One of the leading electronic radio stations of 1.FM network (www.1.fm) – Amsterdam Trance Radio (ATR) celebrates ADE’s Friday an Early Evening event with live Vocal Trance shows and Djs.

 This evening bash is in Association with 1.FM, Amsterdam Trance Records and Adrian Raz Recordings-  the biggest growing Trance label smashing the Beatport Trance 100 charts with 8 different releases at the same time.

 ATR will celebrate its last achievements on Friday 18 October 19.00-23.00 with an Early Evening special party at Club Roque, featuring Live PA shows by the two of the Trance scene leading Ladies, performers that traveled around the world with Armin Van Buuren as part of his Armin Only world wide tours - Ana Criado & Susana. Further we have Dj sets from Las Salinas (Vandit), Jorn van Deynhoven (Armada) & Beat Service that holds twelve consecutive Top Ten singles on the Beatport Trance 100 chart while releasing music on his own Label (Beat Service Audio).
  
 The party will be aired LIVE on 1.FM

Come early and get the free 1.FM goodie-goodies giveaway bag.
  
 Lineup Includes: 
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 Live PA show:  Ana Criado (Armin Only world tour, ASOT 550, Armada Nights)
 Live PA Show: Susana (Armin Only world tour, Electronic Family, Future Sound of  Egypt)
 Dj set: BeatService 
 Dj set: Jorn van Deynhoven (Armada) 


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00:06:00

This fall, ALDA Events and ID&T will bring you the ultimate closing party during Amsterdam Dance Event. Because we believe that the main purpose of music is to enhance emotions. Shaping them and sharing them. Basically, we believe it’s all about love and excitement.

Saturday the 19th of October will revolve around these emotions. That’s why it’s with great pride and momentum that we present Amsterdam Music Festival in the Amsterdam RAI. It will be the climax of a week full of international dance greatness. With a legendary line-up consisting of only the very best of the world's DJ top Amsterdam Music Festival will be without a doubt a once in a lifetime experience. A celebration to love for music and the adrenaline, freedom and excitement that goes with it.

ALDA Events and ID&T join forces for the very first time in the history of dance to launch a complete new festival during the next edition of ADE: AMSTERDAM MUSIC FESTIVAL.

On Saturday the 19th of October, the two world famous and established Dutch promoters will unite dance lovers from all over the world in the RAI in Amsterdam. Here, thousands of visitors will enjoy the best ADE and the dance scene have to offer.



The line up at the moment is as follows:
Alesso
Armin van Buuren
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike
Fedde Le Grand
Hardwell
Steve Angello
Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano
W&W and many more

There will be 3 Arenas:
Tik Tak
Sexy By Nature
Top100djs


During this great event the results of the prestigious dj mag Top 100 djs Poll will be announced.

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