Amsterdam Dance Event announces 1st ADE Lab speakers

ADE Lab, the leading education and talent development platform catering to young producers and aspiring professionals, is thrilled to unveil the initial lineup of this year’s Amsterdam Dance Event, featuring a stellar roster of esteemed artists and producers. Among the prominent names gracing the stage are DVS1, Mama Snake, Reinier Zonneveld, Héctor Oaks & Van Anh, Darude, and numerous others. This carefully curated program aims to empower emerging artists and music enthusiasts by providing exclusive opportunities for learning, networking, and career advancement.

Immersing attendees in an interactive and captivating experience, ADE Lab presents an array of event-wide courses tailored to various interests. These encompass Production and Artist courses, as well as Professional and Mixed Media courses. Completion of any course grants participants a well-deserved discount on the ADE Pro Pass for the following year.

Diving into some of the program’s exciting highlights, the lineup includes the highly anticipated RA Exchange Live: DVS1—an in-depth interview with the techno titan conducted by Resident Advisor. Moreover, the event features a mesmerizing session with Mama Snake, delving into the art of curating a DJ set that transcends boundaries, along with a thrilling Filth on Acid Demo Drop with Reinier Zonneveld.

Joining the lineup of accomplished workshop hosts are Héctor Oaks and Van Anh, leading an engaging session on The Art of Vinyl DJing. The event also boasts enlightening talks and sessions with renowned figures like Darude, Nostalgix, and Modular Moon. Notably, the multi-instrumental duo Parallelle offers a unique ‘A Day In…’ format, while Femme Bass Mafia takes charge of a DJ mentoring program specifically catered to femme, trans, and non-binary individuals.

In addition to the star-studded lineup of artists and speakers, ADE Lab offers visitors the opportunity to explore and test the latest gear and innovative technologies from the forefront brands in electronic music. Brands such as Ableton, AIAIAI Audio, Allen & Heath, Deepgrooves, DJ.Studio, DMC40/Technics, L-Acoustics, Roland, Vinylify, and Universal Audio will be present with custom-designed gear test areas and studios. CollabHouse and SAE Institute are also partnering to provide exclusive demo drops and challenges, further enriching the ADE Lab experience for all attendees.

ADE Lab Pass holders have access to all four days of ADE Lab, taking place October 19th through 22nd. ADE Pro Pass holders can also participate in the event alongside the ADE Pro conference, the ADE Festival program and all other included benefits.

More info and tickets can be found here!