We compiled a guide to ADE 2023, featuring a curated selection of our top talks, exhibitions, parties, podcasts, panels, interviews, and meetings.
Scroll down to access our selected listings.
shesaid.do space at ADE 2023
Our full-day conference program in partnership with ADE Lab it taking place on Thursday, October 19th at Lynk & Co, the space will reflect key topics from the shesaid.so community, including workshops and discussions focused on technology, career development, music marketing and other music business trends; plus networking and showcasing opportunities featuring both local and global talent.
Address: Lynk & Co | Rokin 75, 1012 KL Amsterdam
An ADE Pro or ADE Lab pass is required for entry.
shesaid.do space at ADE 2023
Full Program Outline
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ADE Conference & Networking
Pro & Free Listings (please check the links before you attend)
Wednesday, Oct 18
Wed, Oct 18, 2023
11:00 - 11:25 AM
Neurodiversity - How to Empower Yourself & Your Colleagues
Speakers: Tristan Hunt (Music Industry ADHD Coaching & former AFEM Regional Manager), Zoran Pillay (Founder, Widetempo)
INTERESTS: Strategies / (Mental) Health / ADE Pro / Short Cuts
LOCATION: Felix Meritis (Teekenzaal 2) | Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam
Wed, Oct 18, 2023
12:15 - 13:00
Music Rights on Tour
Speakers: Daniëlle van Slooten (Customer Relations, Sena, NL) / Esther Maijer (Manager Customer Care, Buma/Stemra, NL) / Martijn Crama (Artist Manager, NL) / Trobi (NL)
INTERESTS: Labels & Publishing / Music Professional Course / Artist Course / Producer Course / ADE Lab / Paneltalk
LOCATION: Brakke Grond (The Dark Room) | Nes 45, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/music-rights-on-tour/2273597/
Wed, Oct 18, 2023
15:15 - 16:15
Halina Rice: An artist’s perspective on spatial audio
In this creative talk artist Halina Rice explores the opportunities around music presented in spatial audio in scenarios ranging from live performance to virtual and hybrid events.
INTERESTS: Live Events / Mix & Master / ADE Lab / Masterclass
LOCATION: Het Groene Paleis (Salonbar) | Rokin 65, Amsterdam
Wed, Oct 18
2023 16:00 - 16:45
The Art of A&R by Adam Beyer
Speaker: Adam Beyer (DJ/Producer, Drumcode) Interviewer: Renske van Kollenburg
LOCATION: Felix Meritis (Zuilenzaal) | Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/the-art-of-a-r-by-adam-beyer/2242911/
Wed, Oct 18, 2023
18:00 - 21:00
Opening: “Clubbing Heritage x ADE: Narratives of Cooperation & Communication in New Electronic Music Aesthetics”
Time Panel 1: 6 pm - 7:20 pm
Panel Topic: Communication, Management and Promotion in Electronic Music Aesthetics, moderated by Laura Callegaro (booking agent and event manager at BPitch; co-founder of Enigma, Berlin)
● DJ Bone (DJ, producer, label owner)
● Nastia (DJ, producer, label owner)
● Katty Lange (Co-founder and Manager at Triangle Agency)
● Melissa Taylor (Tailored Communication)
● Bas Jenster (co-founder and promoter at Vault Sessions)
● Tim Dreske (DJ, booking agent at Outlined Am)
– 20 min networking break –
Time Panel 2: 7:40 pm - 9:00 pm
Panel Topic: Narratives of Cooperation: Identity and Expressivity in Club Culture, moderated by Nick Hoppezak (DJ, curator and manager at Lofi)
● Steve Rachmad (DJ, producer and label owner)
● Jose Luis Posada (founder and promoter at MedellinStyle.com / Freedom Festival)
● Manuela De Jong-Budimilic (booking agent and manager at Ad Sound)
● Johan Axander (co-founder and promoter at KHIDI / Cubeart Festival)
● Ferdgie Imambaks (co-founder and promoter at Orphic)
● Elena Natale (co-founder at HALL / unda Festival)
INTERESTS: Networking / Management / Global Scenes / Paneltalk / City Centre
LOCATION: Pakhuis de Zwijger | Piet Heinkade 179, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/clubbing-heritage-x-ade/2250877/
Afterparty at 8sixa "Enigma X Demian Records" | Wednesday, October 18 from 10:00 PM
Thursday, Oct 19
Thu, Oct 19, 2023
12:00 - 19:00
shesaid.so space at ADE
Speakers: Natalie Maddix, Kelli-Leigh, Louie Vega (Masters At Work & Nuyorican Soul), Barbara Tucker, Laura Leon, (REP Vocal Agency), Mai Jammeh (Sizzer), Isaiah Woelkens (Music Matters), Ines Gerlach - Creative Director Art & Teamlead (Philipp und Keuntje), Katrina Encanto - Executive Creative Director (180 Amsterdam), Iris van der Meule (Artist), Kuba Jekiel (Co-Founder, Radical Realities), Liz Miller (Meta), Jackie Queens (shesaid.so South Africa), DESIREE, Coco Em. DJ Sets: Chmba, Coco Em, Jameson Thomas
ADE Lab or Pro pass holders
LOCATION: Lynk & Co | Rokin 75, 1012 KL Amsterdam
Full program & Sign up for updates: https://partiful.com/e/tA6ubmMusIi7mqUItG7Z
October 19, 2023
7PM to 10PM
Believe & TuneCore ADE Mixer
LOCATION: Mayer Manor Nes 118 Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1012 KE
RSVP: https://events.blackbirdrsvp.com/tunecore-believe-ade-mixer
October 19, 2023
18:00 - 23:30
FUGA & Downtown Mixer
LOCATION: FUGA, Prinsengracht 583, 1016 HT Amsterdam
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ade-x-fuga-tickets-728206343777
Thu, Oct 19, 2023
11:00 - 13:15
LOCATION: Brakke Grond (The Workshop) | Nes 45, Amsterdam
Speaker: Resident Advisor's Editor-in-Chief, Whitney Wei.
The Art of Music Journalism
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/the-art-of-music-journalism/2162635/
Friday, Oct 20
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
15:00 - 17:00
shesaid.so Amsterdam chapter relaunch
Amsterdam Chapter of shesaid.so is reignited by music industry pros Melissa d’Engelbronner and Connie Chow.
INTERESTS: Free Drinks, Music & Networking
To celebrate this exciting relaunch, shesaid.so Amsterdam is hosting a Vrijdagmiddag borrel mixer on Friday, October 20, 2023, from 15:00 to 17:00 on the 4th floor of the FUGA office.
Space is limited to the first 100 people, so be sure to RSVP.
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
10:00 - 12:00
14% and Rising: Women in Music
Speakers: Verity Mayes (Director of Strategy & Music Services, Beatport), Stephanie McGuire (Senior A&R International, CTM Publishing), Sydney Blu (DJ), Laura van Dam (DJ), Céline Aron (So Blonde Management)
Moderator: Rosaline Yuen (AFEM)
LOCATION: Andaz Amsterdam (Gallery & Studio 1) | Keizersgracht 440, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/buma-women-in-music-brunch/2205345/
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
11:15 - 12:00
Creating Safer Spaces in Clubs & Festivals
Speakers: Mattanja Ewida (SexMatters), Julienne Beijer (SexMatters)
LOCATION: Felix Meritis (Koepelzaal) | Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
11:30 - 12:15
Coffee with Kittin Kittin (DJ/Producer)
Interviewer: Dave Clarke (DJ/Producer)
LOCATION: Felix Meritis (Zuilenzaal) | Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/coffee-with-kittin/2136103/
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
12:30 - 13:00
VC Money and The Gender Gap: Why do Female-led Start-Ups Get Left Out?
Speakers: Jessica Wilson (COO, SEVEN20), Claire Wright (Founder, BUDDY), Lorrain de Silva (Best Nights VC)
LOCATION: Felix Meritis (Teekenzaal 2) | Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
12:30 - 13:15
TuneCore - Essential Insider Knowledge Creating Music in the AI Era
Speaker: Andreea Gleeson (CEO TuneCore)
INTERESTS: Strategies / Opportunities / Streaming / AI / ADE Pro / Keynote / Highlight Keynote
LOCATION: Felix Meritis (Zuilenzaal) | Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/essential-insider-knowledge-tunecore/2115165/
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
12:30 - 13:30
Black To Techno Screening & Directors
Talk with Jenn Nkiru
LOCATION: Kanaal40 (Club) | Warmoesstraat 66, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/black-to-techno-screening-and-talk/2278295/
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
12:30 - 13:30
Queerly Beloved - Live podcast recording
Speakers: Cormac (IE) / Josh Caffé (GB)
LOCATION: Het Groene Paleis (Recording Room) | Nes 42, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/queerly-beloved-live-podcast-recording/2304147/
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
14:15 - 15:00
How Jayda G Inspires Climate Action
Speakers: Jayda G (DJ/Producer/Activist), Nicolas Brown (Award-Winning Director)
Moderator: Greg Cochrane
LOCATION: Felix Meritis (Shaffyzaal) | Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/how-jayda-g-inspires-climate-action/2234419/
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
16:00 - 16:45
Curating Culture with Mama Snake
INTERESTS: Curation / Artist Course / ADE Lab / Masterclass Buy Tickets
LOCATION: Brakke Grond (The Dark Room) | Nes 45, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/curating-culture-with-mama-snake/2179199/
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
16:15 - 17:00
Cultivating Communities with Saoirse, ISAbella, LYDO & Bella Hall
Moderated by Whitney Wei (Resident Advisor)
LOCATION: Brakke Grond (Boom Box) | Nes 45, Amsterdam
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
16:45 - 17:30
HE.SHE.THEY. - How To Create Positivity Out Of Frustration
Speakers: Ashraf Ejjbair (HE.SHE.THEY., GB) / Bailey Greenwood (WME Agency, US) / Fernando Montes (WME Agency, ES) / Onomé Sarawi (Shelter Amsterdam, NL) / Sophia Kearney (HE.SHE.THEY., GB) / Steven Braines (HE.SHE.THEY., GB)
LOCATION: Felix Meritis (Zuilenzaal) | Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
17:00 - 18:00
Halina Rice: An artist’s perspective on spatial audio
LOCATION: Het Groene Paleis (The Connector) | Rokin 65, Amsterdam
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
17:45 - 19:00
Live Jam & Jazz with Kamaal Williams
LOCATION: Brakke Grond (Boom Box) | Nes 45, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/live-jam-jazz-with-kamaal-williams/2293553/
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
18:30 - 23:00
1001Tracklists x DJ.Studio Present: The Future Of Dance 2023
The Future of Dance ADE celebration will feature sets from some of the most inspiring female and POC artists over the last year.
RSVP to: rsvp@sololdn.com
LOCATION: Andaz Amsterdam (Gallery & Studio 1) | Keizersgracht 440, Amsterdam INTERESTS DJ / Producer / ADE Pro
Saturday, Oct 21
Saturday, Oct 21
11:00 - 12:00
Sound Meditation Session by Mirella Kroes
LOCATION: Kanaal40 (Club) | Warmoesstraat 66, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/meditative-morning-session/2278333/
Saturday, Oct 21
2-9 pm CET
shesaid.so x Cosmopolitan Clubhouse
Cosmopolitan’s Clubhouse is free to attend with RSVP.
We will keep the exact location a secret for a while, but the party will take place in the heart of Amsterdam, so you can easily move on to your next party.
You can register for one of the two time slots (2:30 PM to 5:30 PM or 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM).
But beware: full = full.
Keep a close eye on Cosmo’s socials, website and newsletters for the latest updates about the location and the program. We promise now: it will be good. Do not miss it!
RSVP: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/nl/lifestyle/a45046013/amsterdam-dance-event-cosmopolitan-clubhouse/
Sat, Oct 21, 2023
13:00 - 14:30
Hip Hop 50: Grandmaster Flash - Birth of a Culture
Talk with Hip-Hop pioneer, Grandmaster Flash
Moderator: Charisa Chotoe
LOCATION: Felix Meritis (Shaffyzaal) | Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam
Festival
Wednesday, Oct 18
Wed, Oct 18, 2023
12:00 - 19:30
Our House: Immersive Experience on Electronic Music [exhibition]
Discover electronic dance music's past, present and future through immersive audiovisual shows, interactive installations and DJ-curated exhibits.
Featuring: Armin van Buuren (NL) / Carl Cox (GB) / Charlotte de Witte (BE) / Daft Punk (FR) / Deadmau5 (CA) / Kerri Chandler (US) / Reinier Zonneveld (NL
INTERESTS: House / Techno / Trance)
LOCATION: Our House Museum | Amstelstraat 24, Amsterdam
Wed, Oct 18, 2023
17:00 - 21:00
Louie Vega Signing session | new vinyl drop @ Rush Hour record store
LOCATION: Rush Hour (Rush Hour recordstore, Spuistraat 110, Amsterdam) | Spuistraat 116, Amsterdam
Wed, Oct 18, 2023
18:30 - 20:00
Decolonizing The Loop: 'What African Philosophy Can Teach Us About Electronic Music
Speaker: Music producer and researcher Josephine Zwaan (founder of rosetta)
LOCATION: Melkweg Cinema | Lijnbaansgracht 234a, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/decolonizing-the-loop/2073877/
Wed, Oct 18, 2023
20:00 - 01:00
Woza at Cut Throat (Amapiano/Deep House)
Line Up: Donn Stone European 305 Candl Telesford Cijntje
Tickets: https://woza.stager.co/web/tickets
LOCATION: Cut Throat Amsterdam | Beursplein 5, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/woza-cut-throat/2197899/
Wed, Oct 18, 2023
20:30 - 22:00
Above and Beyond: The Global Rise of Afro House (2022)
Music Documentary featuring Osunlade, Louie, Anané Vega and many others
LOCATION: Melkweg Cinema | Lijnbaansgracht 234a, Amsterdam
Thursday, Oct 19
Thu, Oct 19, 2023
21:00 - 01:00
Mannequin Records x Bordello Aperitivo
Line-up: Alessandro Adriani (IT) / Marsman (NL)
INTERESTS: Cold Wave, Synth Music
LOCATION
Bordello Aperitivo | Zeedijk 41, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/mannequin-records-x-bordello-aperitivo/2135721/
Thu, Oct 19, 2023
20:00 - 06:00
Teletech Thursday
Line-up: Azyr (GB) / Basswell (FR) / DJ Boneyard (AU) / DJ G2G (DK) / Europa (DE) / Funk Tribu (CO) / Hannah Laing (GB) / HØLEIGH (DE) / Part Time Killer (DE) / Samba Boys (IE) / Sara Landry (US) / Shlømo (FR) / Spekki Webu (NL) / TDJ (CA) / Yarak (DE) / Yozy (ES)
INTERESTS: Techno
LOCATION: Hemkade 48 | Hemkade 48, Zaandam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/teletech-thursday/2267183/
Thu, Oct 19, 2023
22:00 - 06:00
VibeLab x Club Commission Berlin x House Music with Love
A party for everyone to feel welcome
Line-up: Love Lab Room 1: Cecilia Tosh Dj Holographic Megatronic Oli Neate Ruby Savage Room 2: Athie Umgido Elif ** Kaan Akalin (Live) Jordan Arts (Live) Ria Mehta
LOCATION Sexyland World | Noordwal 1, Amsterdam
Thu, Oct 19, 2023
22:00 - 05:00
Thu, Oct 19, 2023 22:00
Soul Clap Records & Young Art Records presents House of EFUNK
Line-up: BON AIME (NL) / Cakes da Killa (US) / DJ Minx (US) / Lauren Flax (US) / Machinedrum (US) / Mauro Moreno (NL) / musclecars (US) / Soul Clap (US) / Tatie Dee (FR) / Todd Edwards (US) / Tom Trago (NL) / Zeynep Erbay (TR)
INTERESTS: House
LOCATION: IJver Amsterdam NDSM | Scheepsbouwkade 72, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/tbd/2069655/
Friday, Oct 20
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
12:00 - 23:00
Into the Woods x ADE
Line-up: Akua (US) / Alci (TR) / Blawan (GB) / Carlos Valdes (NL) / Chlär (CH) / Coloray (NL) / Dragu (CO) / Enzo Siragusa (GB) / FJAAK (DE) / Gene On Earth (DE) / Héctor Oaks (DE) / Jennifer Loveless (AU) / Kim April (NL) / Lola Edo (NL) / Lucky Done Gone (NL) / Maribou State (GB) / Mowgli (NL) / Nene H (DE) / O'Flynn (GB) / S-candalo (DE) / Saoirse (GB) / Sedef Adasi (DE) / She/her (NL) / Tifra (NL) / Young Marco (NL)
INTERESTS: Disco / House / Techno
LOCATION: NDSM | Tt. Neveritaweg 15, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/into-the-woods-ade-festival-friday/2029425/
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
De Scorro x B.A.D (Day & Night programme)
19:00-20:00
Panel Talk: Niks (Black Artist Database) and Perry (De Scorro). Moderated by Christine Kakaire.
23:00-07:00
Club Night: Arakaza b2b DRKNGHTS, Batu, Goth Jafar, KMRU (Live), MI-EI, Niks and DJ Stingray 313
INTERESTS: Electro / House / Techno
LOCATION: De School | Jan van Breemenstraat 1, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/talk-de-scorro-x-b-a-d/2124231/
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
19:00 - 02:00
Chloé Caillet at W Amsterdam (curated by Cercle)
Line-up: Chloé Caillet (GB) / DESIREE (ZA) / Jennifer Cardini (FR) / Matisa (IT)
INTERESTS: Live Performance
LOCATION: W Amsterdam (Lounge) | Spuistraat 175, Amsterdam
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
23:59 - 06:00
Terra goes ADE
Line up: G10 (NL) / Juba (GB) / Kampire (UG) / KILIMANJARO (ZA) / Manuka Honey (GB) / Unruly Phoenix (NL)
INTERESTS: Live Events / Live Performance / Bass / Amapiano/Deep House
LOCATION: Parallel | Buiksloterweg 5C, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/terra/2186029/
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
22:00 - 08:00
Cooking with Palms Trax
Line-up: Call Super (GB) / Francesco Del Garda (IT) / mad miran (NL) / OK Williams (GB) / Palms Trax (GB) / Paquita Gordon (IT)
INTERESTS: Disco / House /
LOCATION: Lofi | Basisweg 63, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/cooking-with-palms-trax/2062989/
Saturday, Oct 21
Sat, Oct 21, 2023
08:00 - 18:00
Breakfast Club ADE Marathon: Start!
Line-up: AliA (BE) / Ben UFO (GB) / Eversines (NL) / Helena Hauff (DE) / Jaime Frias (NL) / mad miran (NL) / Oceanic (NL) / S-candalo (DE) / Tsepo (NL)
INTERESTS: Elektro / House / Techno
LOCATION: THE OTHER SIDE | Rigakade 10, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/breakfast-club-ade-marathon-start/2032979/
Sat, Oct 21, 2023
12:00 - 22:00
DGTL ADE: We still believe by the Blessed Madonna
Line-up: Bambounou (FR) / BELLA (NL) / Dee Diggs (US) / FKA.M4A (DE) / Palms Trax (GB) / Patrick Mason (DE) / Sedef Adasi (DE) / The Blessed Madonna (GB) / Vuur (NL)
INTERESTS: DGTL / Disco / House / Techno
LOCATION: NDSM Warehouse | NDSM-Plein 85, Amsterdam
Sat, Oct 21, 2023
23:00 - 07:00
Shelter presents: 5 years of HE.SHE.THEY
Line-up: Black Cadmium (NL) / Dr. Rubinstein (DE) / Ellen Allien (DE) / Maya Jane Coles (GB) / Volvox (US)
INTERESTS: Techno
LOCATION: Shelter Amsterdam | Overhoeksplein 1, Amsterdam
Sat, Oct 21, 2023
23:00 - 08:00
CLUB RAUM invites Mala Junta
Line-up: BASHKKA (DE) / D.Dan (US) / DJ TOOL (DE) / Gabrielle Kwarteng (US) / Hyperaktivist (VE) / Yazzus (GB)
LOCATION: CLUB RAUM | Humberweg 3, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/club-raum-invites-mala-junta/2081063/
Sun, Oct 22, 2023
Sun, Oct 22, 2023
14:00 - 08:00
CODA - Ratherlost & Pax-Romana
Line-up: Anouschka (NL) / Dasha Rush (RU) / DJ Nobu (JP) / DJ Pete (DE) / DVS1 (US) / Freddy K (DE) / GiGi FM (FR) / JakoJako (DE) / Kia (AU) / Naone (KR) / Sandrien (NL) / Shoal (JP) / Spekki Webu (NL)
LOCATION: Lofi | Basisweg 63, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/coda-ratherlost-pax-romana/2063039/