ADE 2010 BLOG http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/ en-us Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:53:00 +0100 ADE 2010 Round-Up by Jonty Skrufff Organisers of the Amsterdam Dance Event hailed the 15th edition of their annual music conference their most successful yet, as over 110,000 clubbers and 2,500 music industry delegates flocked to the Dutch city last week.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/198/ade_2010_round-up_by_jonty_skrufff Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:53:00 +0100 ADE nominated for the European Festival Awards The ADE has been nominated for the European Festival Awards as 'Best Medium Sized Festival' (although we think we should be in the Major league :-)) and 'Best Indoor Festival'.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/195/ade_nominated_for_the_european_festival_awards Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:00:00 +0200 ADE Next: how to throw a successful party It is the dream of every young lover of electronic music and parties. Throwing your own successful party. A party that attracts only the right people, a party which is filled with exactly the right amount of people, a party on the best location of the whole world. Irfan van Ewijk, Marnix Bal, Marcel Pantera, Maarten Kadiks and Gomes tell about their experiences.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/191/ade_next:_how_to_throw_a_successful_party Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:42:00 +0200 ADE festival report: the Djoon experience at Little Buddha During ADE 2010 betribes.com will write reports of the ADE festival, Robin visited the Djoon Experience at Little Buddha.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/194/ade_festival_report:_the_djoon_experience_at_little_buddha Sun, 24 Oct 2010 16:53:00 +0200 ADE festival report: Kelis at Paradiso During ADE 2010 betribes.com will write reports of the ADE festival, Melanie visited Paradiso were Kelis performed.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/193/ade_festival_report:_kelis_at_paradiso Sun, 24 Oct 2010 15:53:00 +0200 ADE Next: Kremlin Techlabs This year the Kremlin Techlabs were part of ADE Next for the first time. You had to do something though, to come there: climb all the stairs, all the way up to the top floor of the event. When almost at the top a cacophony of sounds are leaving the top floor.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/190/ade_next:_kremlin_techlabs Sun, 24 Oct 2010 12:21:00 +0200 ADE festival report: Cocoon at the Powerzone During ADE 2010 betribes.com will write reports of the ADE festival, Raymond visited the Cocoon night at the Powerzone.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/196/ade_festival_report:_cocoon_at_the_powerzone Sun, 24 Oct 2010 09:00:00 +0200 ADE festival report: Elevator Passion & Phat Elephant at Canvas. During ADE 2010 betribes.com will write reports of the ADE festival, Jorrit visited Elevator Passion & Phat Elephant at Canvas.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/197/ade_festival_report:_elevator_passion_&_phat_elephant_at_canvas. Sun, 24 Oct 2010 08:35:00 +0200 The Plastikman show isn't thought of in just one day It might be the wet dream of many to take a dive behind Richie Hawtins scenes. But during ADE it became possible for a complete room filled with people. The synthetic human gave an inside look on how the current Plastikman liveshow came to exist. With home video’s, snapshots and scribbling on Hilton Hotel paper the story behind the show comes alive.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/189/the_plastikman_show_isn't_thought_of_in_just_one_day Sat, 23 Oct 2010 18:30:00 +0200 ADE festival report: Vega Records Get Together at Little Buddha Normal 0 21 false false false NL X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4

During ADE 2010 betribes.com will write reports of the ADE festival, yesterday Robin visited Little Buddha at the Vega Records Get Together event.

 

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/188/ade_festival_report:_vega_records_get_together_at_little_buddha Sat, 23 Oct 2010 14:34:00 +0200 ADE festival report: Resident Advisor night at Trouw During ADE 2010 betribes.com will write reports of the ADE festival, yesterday Dammie visited Trouw at the Resident Advisor night.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/187/ade_festival_report:_resident_advisor_night_at_trouw Sat, 23 Oct 2010 14:00:00 +0200 ADE festival report: Minus at the Powerzone During ADE 2010 betribes.com will write reports of the ADE festival, yesterday Raymond visited the MINUS night at the Powerzone

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/192/ade_festival_report:_minus_at_the_powerzone Sat, 23 Oct 2010 13:14:00 +0200 The hard work of Brazil When  you’re placing music and Brazil in one sentence, you might start to think about carnival, thongs, belly dancing and loads of feathers on heads. But there is more. Much more. Jonty Skrufff asks Edo van Duyn, Daniel Haaksman, Fernando Moreno, Renato Ratier and his pall Chico about the scene.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/186/the_hard_work_of_brazil Sat, 23 Oct 2010 10:51:00 +0200 Tom Tom Club is still going When one hears the name Tom Tom Club, one might think of Wordy Rappinghood, that strange tune, with lyrics in a not existing language.  Well, that group exists of two members from the great band Talking Heads: Chris and Tina Frantz, who are married together. Jonty Skrufff talked with them, over back in the days, and sampling.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/185/tom_tom_club_is_still_going Sat, 23 Oct 2010 10:35:00 +0200 Genres? Beats per minutes These days there are almost more genres then music. Pedro Winter, Chuckie, Sander Kleinenberg and Dubfire were invited to talk about the way genres blend over into other genres. Not only on specific releases, but also during sets. When moderator Eric van den Bogaard asks them about music, Sander answers that he plays records of all of the guys, showing that genre’s don’t seem to exist for the guy.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/184/genres__beats_per_minutes Fri, 22 Oct 2010 17:11:00 +0200 ADE festival report: Phat Elephant and Finetunes present at Hotel Arena During ADE 2010 betribes.com will write reports of the ADE festival, yesterday Robin visited Hotel Arena.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/182/ade_festival_report:_phat_elephant_and_finetunes_present_at_hotel_arena Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:52:00 +0200 ADE festival report: Deepheat During ADE 2010 betribes.com will write reports of the ADE festival, yesterday Robin visited Little Buddha at the Deepheat event.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/181/ade_festival_report:_deepheat Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:26:00 +0200 ADE festival report: Little Buddha and Melkweg During ADE 2010 betribes.com will write reports of the ADE festival, Bas and Cas visited Little Buddha and Melkweg.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/180/ade_festival_report:_little_buddha_and_melkweg Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:08:00 +0200 ADE festival report: SCI+TEC presents Dubfire at Air During ADE 2010 betribes.com will write reports of the ADE festival, yesterday Dammie visited Air at the SCI+TEC presents Dubfire event.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/179/ade_festival_report:_sci+tec_presents_dubfire_at_air Fri, 22 Oct 2010 14:28:00 +0200 Be careful not to become spam Whilst there was a Q & A with Roger Sanchez and an interview with Pedro Winter of Ed Banger going on in the other rooms of Felix Meritis, we went to the top floor, where the ways of digital promo were being discussed. Before we actually went there, we had a little pre-discussion about the fact that too much follow-ups are pretty annoying, that having to comment before being able to download a track is pretty annoying and that having to log in on different platforms is pretty annoying. Guess what the subjects of the debate were?

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/178/be_careful_not_to_become_spam Fri, 22 Oct 2010 14:04:00 +0200 The recipe for smooth networking Let’s shatter your idea that we’re going to give some sort of magic formula here. Of course we were attending the official ADE opening drink on Wednesday, and yesterday we were at the network bash at the old church De Duif. The ingredients on both days? Free drinks, loads of people who consider themselves to be incrowd, loads of business cards and loads of demo cd’s.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/177/the_recipe_for_smooth_networking Fri, 22 Oct 2010 13:50:00 +0200 ADE Festival report: Bodymusic at Jimmy Woo Where to start? Where to begin? To kick off four days of ADE with internationally renowned DJ’s in an internationally renowned venue, is more than a pleasure, it’s an honor. Top it off with a dose of Holland’s own finest and there is nothing more to wish for.

 

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/175/ade_festival_report:_bodymusic_at_jimmy_woo Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:49:00 +0200 ADE Next sold out! Drop Dave your track! It's official: ADE Next is completely sold out. We are very much looking forward to receiving the newly bred generation of dance music enthusiasts!

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/174/ade_next_sold_out!_drop_dave_your_track! Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:40:00 +0200 D25: A friendly get-together A well, that good ol’ Detroit scene. It’s been around for 25 years now and for us Dutchies the scene over there may seem as one big family. But that’s just something in our minds. Something that happened years ago. Right now it’s a big family that’s fallen apart. Grandma’s garden has been left empty. Everyone is living their own life now, sometimes in a different city. But they still know each other. They still think about each other. And every now and then, when they meet again, they relive old times. Like on Wednesday, in the Dylan hotel.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/176/d25:_a_friendly_get-together Thu, 21 Oct 2010 12:00:00 +0200 Hollywood Movie Trailers: Please do some research Let’s think about it. When you turn on your tv, most of the times you can hear some music. Sometimes a seemingly random tune coming out of a car stereo, but there’s also a good chance to hear something that’s specifically mad for a scene, a movie or even a complete show. Can you remember Twin Peaks? With the Angelo Badalamenti score, that later became the structure of Moby’s Go? That’s just one example.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/173/hollywood_movie_trailers:_please_do_some_research Thu, 21 Oct 2010 11:30:00 +0200 Day 1: Music and Bits The blog should have been up and running today already, but technology seems to be an issue that can’t be tackled. Some laptop problems caused us to write everything down in a notebook. Old fashioned, and definitely more romantic then with a laptop on our, well, laps. But a bit less convenient. Anyway, let’s kick day one off. At the blog, that is. Music and Bits is where we started.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/172/day_1:_music_and_bits Thu, 21 Oct 2010 11:03:00 +0200 we've got our 'sweet dreams during ADE' winner Our 4 nights of party passe-partout for all the ADE events and four nights of sleep in a nice double room at the Stayokay Zeeburg hostel has been won!

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/171/we've_got_our_'sweet_dreams_during_ade'_winner Wed, 20 Oct 2010 18:44:00 +0200 Just one night of sleep is what's left We're so busy preparing ourselves for a five day network slash conference slash rave-athon that we'd almost forgot that we're excited as a drunken Spaniard during the bull races in Pamplona. Amsterdam is the domain of thousands and thousands of people whose heart is with the dance scene. They eat, think and breathe dance for the coming 5 days. And so are we.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/170/just_one_night_of_sleep_is_what's_left Tue, 19 Oct 2010 16:41:00 +0200 Guillaume Coutu Dumont: Cherchez la Funk He traded Montreal, the Berlin of Canada, for the real Berlin and his artist name is like an homage to the names of old funk bands. I interrupted Guillaume Coutu Dumont during his vacation. Luckily he didn’t really seem to mind. His album Breaking The Fourth Wall came out on Circus Company earlier this year, and at ADE he will be playing at the Powerzone’s Cocoon night. That seems to be about enough reason to give him a call.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/169/guillaume_coutu_dumont:_cherchez_la_funk Tue, 19 Oct 2010 16:32:00 +0200 ADE got bass This message is dedicated to all the ravers who made the argument of harder styles within dance music not being represented by ADE. Sure, this year there's room for the Hard Dance Event, but there's more to see and hear.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/168/ade_got_bass Tue, 19 Oct 2010 16:17:00 +0200 ADE Next on let's mix winner: sander young Let’s Mix wants to wish the talented Mr Young good luck at ADE! We took the chance for a quick mini interview with the ADE Next artist hunt grand prize winner.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/167/ade_next_on_let's_mix_winner:_sander_young Mon, 18 Oct 2010 18:56:00 +0200 Amsterdam's Future Sound Of Brazil Sao Paulo DJs Renato Ratier, Silvio Conchon, Kalus Goulart and VCO Rox will be performing at Future Sound Of Brasil first ever party in Amsterdam next weekend as part of the city’s Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE).

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/166/amsterdam's_future_sound_of_brazil Mon, 18 Oct 2010 12:33:00 +0200 aurelia v.i.p. trip by boat THIS IS THE WINNER OF THE AURELIA V.I.P. TRIP BY BOAT INCLUDING ADE PASSE-PARTOUTS

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/165/aurelia_v.i.p._trip_by_boat Fri, 15 Oct 2010 19:19:00 +0200 The winners of the Citroen V.I.P. for a day competition! These are the lucky ones who will become V.I.P. for a day :

ADE PASSE PARTOUT + HOTEL + CHAUFFEUR-DRIVEN CAR POWERED BY CITROEN

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/164/the_winners_of_the_citroen_v.i.p._for_a_day_competition! Fri, 15 Oct 2010 19:13:00 +0200 Behind the Scenes: Plastikman live Following a string of spectacular live performances around the world in 2010 that have helped redefine the possibilities for live electronic music performance, Richie Hawtin and Derivative's Jarrett Smith pull back the curtain to reveal some of the secrets behind the Plastikman Live show's visual design & technology.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/163/behind_the_scenes:_plastikman_live Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:16:00 +0200 ADE: Beats represent Dubstep, beat and hip-hop scenes are merging. This development has added new enthusiasts to the dance scene. Of course there is plenty to do for the lovers of these emerging styles: ADE hosts several great performances.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/162/ade:_beats_represent Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:51:00 +0200 Win: ADE passe partout + Hotel + Chauffeur-driven car powered by Citroen This week's nominee for the Citroën V.I.P. competition: Pieter Steijger from The Netherlands! We'll announce the winner on the 15th of October.

You can still be one of the lucky people to win a chauffeur-driven V.I.P. trip to the Amsterdam Dance Event in a new ADE branded Citroën DS3 with full hospitality including one night hotel in the centre of Amsterdam and be able to dance all night at 44 clubs all over Amsterdam! If you want to move from one club to the other just clap your hands and your private yellow DS3 will be ready to race you to the next climax!

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/161/win:_ade_passe_partout_+_hotel_+_chauffeur-driven_car_powered_by_citroen Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:20:00 +0200 Dave Clarke's WHITENOISE radioshow live from the ADE Networkbash Normal 0 21 false false false NL X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4

Amsterdam Dance Event's Networkbash on Friday is THE networking event of the festival. Every important person in the Dutch dance world will probably be at De Duif that night. So is Dave Clarke. For the first time, he will host his Whitenoise show live from the Networkbash, with live music from the opening night and a lot of interviews with interesting people at the event.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/160/dave_clarke's_whitenoise_radioshow_live_from_the_ade_networkbash Thu, 14 Oct 2010 10:09:00 +0200 Brand new APE Magazine online!

This edition of APE magazine is all about Amsterdam Dance Event and packed with different ADE articles, gadgets, album reviews and of course lots of interviews with artists such as; Richie Hawtin, James Holden, Sven Väth, Roger Sanchez, Dave Clarke, Paul van Dyk, I-F, Dr. Lektroluv, Aeroplane, Ferry Corsten, Baskerville, Unexist and many many more...

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/159/brand_new_ape_magazine_online! Wed, 13 Oct 2010 14:39:00 +0200 Sweet dreams during ADE with Stayokay

Four nights of party but nowhere to sleep? We provide you the full package!
Stayokay Zeeburg offers a passe-partout for all the ADE events and four nights of sleep in a nice double room at the Stayokay hostel.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/158/sweet_dreams_during_ade_with_stayokay Wed, 13 Oct 2010 12:30:00 +0200 Win a V.I.P. trip by boat including ADE passe-partouts

Always wanted to experience Amsterdam the fullest? Explore the canals as a V.I.P. on a luxurious Aurelia Yacht which will bring you to one of the best ADE boat parties, including a bottle of champagne and two ADE passe-partouts!

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/157/win_a_v.i.p._trip_by_boat_including_ade_passe-partouts Tue, 12 Oct 2010 14:15:00 +0200 Sell music, make a fortune! Say what? Didn’t we establish that the music market is dead and buried? Well yes, but according to recent research by Research and Markets, there’s light at the end of the tunnel: by the end of 2014 there will be 1,6 billion mp3 music consumers. That means a duplication of the current numbers.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/156/sell_music,_make_a_fortune! Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:46:00 +0200 Focus on India India, it’s a magical country, whether you’ve been there or not. Warm, narrow streets, beautifully dressed women, market places with the tastiest of spices on every shelf, and dance music. And what? Yes, dance music, and quite a bit too. Find out all you need to know during the Focus on India panel, and a networking drink.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/155/focus_on_india Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:43:00 +0200 (M)ADE by Vodafone Fancy the ultimate ADE treatment?
Post a picture of your ultimate festival experience on the Vodafone Nederland page at facebook and have a chance on winning the ultimate ADE treatment!

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/154/(m)ade_by_vodafone Fri, 08 Oct 2010 11:00:00 +0200 RBMA Radio rides the Amsterdam airwaves Stay ahead of the curve! For the first time ever, Amsterdam Dance Event takes to the airwaves 24 hours a day with Red Bull Music Academy Radio, beaming out live to the world from a pop up studio right around the corner from Felix Meritis. Drop by or tune in at rbmaradio.com / 107.4 FM (Amsterdam) to hear exclusive live-to-air mixes and interviews with visiting producers and DJs.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/153/rbma_radio_rides_the_amsterdam_airwaves Thu, 07 Oct 2010 14:47:00 +0200 In Bed with...Ray & Anita Put your jammies on and get comfy, because you will spend some time between the sheets with 2 Unlimited! Yes, it’s Ray Slijngaard and Anita Doth getting comfy to tell you some intimate bedtime stories. Hush hush, it’s just between you and them.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/152/in_bed_with...ray_&_anita Wed, 06 Oct 2010 18:02:00 +0200 Win: ADE passe partout + Hotel + Chauffeur-driven car powered by Citroen This week's nominee for the Citroën V.I.P. competition: Ryan Tjin from The Netherlands! We'll announce the winner on the 15th of October.

You can still be one of the lucky people to win a chauffeur-driven V.I.P. trip to the Amsterdam Dance Event in a new ADE branded Citroën DS3 with full hospitality including one night hotel in the centre of Amsterdam and be able to dance all night at 44 clubs all over Amsterdam! If you want to move from one club to the other just clap your hands and your private yellow DS3 will be ready to race you to the next climax!

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/151/win:_ade_passe_partout_+_hotel_+_chauffeur-driven_car_powered_by_citroen Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:51:00 +0200 Q&A with... Jeff Mills It seems like everyone is playing Purpose Makers again. Obviously every techno head should have one or two copies of the Kat Moda EP in stock, but the hit record with the evergreen The Bells on it is just the tip of the iceberg. There’s so much to the work of Jeff ‘The Wizzard’ Mills, that we don’t even know where to begin.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/150/q&a_with..._jeff_mills Tue, 05 Oct 2010 19:10:00 +0200 Win an exclusive ADE Fatboy

Had the time of your life during the Summer festival season? Experienced the positive vibe, the sunburned bodies, the dixies, the happy people, the rain, the music and those super special moments you can only experience during a Summer festival? Send us a picture of THAT super special Summer festival moment and win an exclusive ADE Fatboy, ultimate chilling and relaxing guaranteed!

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/149/win_an_exclusive_ade_fatboy Tue, 05 Oct 2010 14:43:00 +0200 ADE For Free

It’s clear that everyone who will be visiting the Amsterdam Dance Event wants to enjoy the festival as much as possible. And of course having a good meal every night is also a good way to spend your stay in Amsterdam, but since not everyone is living the life of Riley there are some events you can attend for free. Amongst them there are parties in the Cue Bar, where TESSisMORE & When-HarryMetSally will invite Rebellion and Wasabi will host a label showcase. The Cue Bar will also host Faith & Bounce and Stripe Two. On this page you can check out some ADE Freebees. Just because Amsterdam isn’t the cheapest of cities.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/148/ade_for_free Fri, 01 Oct 2010 17:29:00 +0200 Tonight: launch party glamsterdam #4 (the dance issue)

Glamsterdam, Amsterdam’s free city glossy, launches her latest edition: The Dance Issue. The event will be celebrated on Friday the 1st of October (starting 8pm) in the new Jimmy Woo with Marcella, Michael Mendoza and a few other DJ’s who participated in the Ocean’s 12 photoshoot on display in the upcoming glossy. At midnight Jimmy Woo takes over the night programme; everyone who attended ‘Glamsterdam Launch #4’ is automatically invited to attend this party.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/147/tonight:_launch_party_glamsterdam_#4_(the_dance_issue) Fri, 01 Oct 2010 17:04:00 +0200 Q&A with... Chuckie He might be the fastest rising star in the electronic music world, and has grown from a kid with obvious skills and attitude to a charismatic internationally acclaimed entertainer. We’re talking about Chuckie here, the man who lights up this year’s DJBroadcast ADE Magazine.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/146/q&a_with..._chuckie Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:26:00 +0200 ADE nominated for best overseas festival

The Amsterdam Dance Event has been nominated for the UK Festival Awards 2010 as best overseas festival! The Awards are the chance for the people who invest colossal amounts of work and creativity making music festivals happen, to be recognized for their efforts. Vote now and win 2 tickets to every winning festival! You can vote on the UK Festival website.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/145/ade_nominated_for_best_overseas_festival Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:48:00 +0200 This week's nominee for the Citroen V.I.P. competition! This week's nominee for the Citroën V.I.P. competition: Wessel-Jan van Zijderveld from The Netherlands! We'll announce the winner on the 15th of October.

You can still be one of the lucky people to win a chauffeur-driven V.I.P. trip to the Amsterdam Dance Event in a new ADE branded Citroën DS3 with full hospitality including one night hotel in the centre of Amsterdam and be able to dance all night at 44 clubs all over Amsterdam! If you want to move from one club to the other just clap your hands and your private yellow DS3 will be ready to race you to the next climax!

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/144/this_week's_nominee_for_the_citroen_v.i.p._competition! Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:45:00 +0200 Ferry Corsten interrupts his North America 'Once Upon A Night, Vol.2' tour for ADE To support the official release of his new 2CD mix compilation in The Netherlands, Ferry Corsten interrupts his current North America tour. On October 23rd, Ferry hosts the “Official Dutch Once Upon A Night, Vol.2 release party”, held at Synergy in the Amsterdam Passenger Terminal, during the annual Amsterdam Dance Event.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/143/ferry_corsten_interrupts_his_north_america_'once_upon_a_night,_vol.2'_tour_for_ade Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:59:00 +0200 Are you ready to face Dave? Demolition Part XV One of many musician’s adagio’s is ‘kill your darlings’, meaning that you should be very critical of your own work and be able to make harsh decisions for your own good. Another thing you should be good at to grow as an artist, is accept other people’s feedback on your music, especially if it’s not positive.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/142/are_you_ready_to_face_dave__demolition_part_xv Tue, 28 Sep 2010 18:16:00 +0200 ADE voted best october festival

Resident Advisor flies non-stop from San Fran to Amsterdam as they count down October's foremost festivals. ADE has been voted #1 in their listing. Check out their review:

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/141/ade_voted_best_october_festival Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:25:00 +0200 Behold the Night Mayor Although the Dutch are known as rational, down-to-earth people, we are a quite feisty crowd when it comes to clubbing. And we’re quite high maintenance too: we need exceptionally good music on proper soundsystems, nice lighting, comfortable heating, cold drinks and late opening hours.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/140/behold_the_night_mayor Mon, 27 Sep 2010 17:48:00 +0200 Alden Tyrell and the ever changing taste Before we actually start the interview with Martijn Hoogendijk he insecurely warns me about his interview skills. He’s afraid to stall.  I assure him that it’s ok, and that we’ll try to make the best out of it. In the end he’s surprised about himself. “I kept on talking, right?” And that’s no lie. We talked with Alden Tyrell, producer, live artist and mastering wizard.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/139/alden_tyrell_and_the_ever_changing_taste Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:10:00 +0200 Vote Now! for the International Golden Gnome Awards 2010 Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), DJ Fanclub & Paradiso proudly present the first edition of the 'International Golden Gnome Awards', taking place at the Paradiso on the official opening night of the ADE. The online polling station is now open for votes from all over the world in a wide assortment of categories including Gnominations for “Favourite International DJ”, “Best International Festival”, Most Promising New Dutch Talent and lots more.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/138/vote_now!_for_the_international_golden_gnome_awards_2010 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 18:10:00 +0200 WIN WIN WIN ON 3FM

You might have noticed it already but our radio partner 3FM is giving away lot’s of cool ADE prizes this week! During their special ‘ADE week’ you can win many prizes like exclusive ADE passe-partouts, ADE t- shirts, ADE bags and even ADE Fatboys.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/137/win_win_win_on_3fm Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:30:00 +0200 This week's nominee for the Citroen V.I.P. competition! This week's nominee for the Citroën V.I.P. competition: Hatim Kamel from Morocco! We'll announce the winner on the 15th of October.

You can still be one of the lucky people to win a chauffeur-driven V.I.P. trip to the Amsterdam Dance Event in a new ADE branded Citroën DS3 with full hospitality including one night hotel in the centre of Amsterdam and be able to dance all night at 44 clubs all over Amsterdam! If you want to move from one club to the other just clap your hands and your private yellow DS3 will be ready to race you to the next climax!

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/136/this_week's_nominee_for_the_citroen_v.i.p._competition! Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:30:00 +0200 ADE Next doesn't fear technology A while ago we wrote about the Kremlin Techlabs already. And today we can elaborate on the subject a bit better. The idea of the Kremlin Techlabs should be clear about now, but why not refresh your mind a bit. The Kremlin Techlabs are the ultimate opportunity to get to know some previously unclear details of your favorite producer software. But next to the Kremlin Techlabs there’s more tech-stuff to enjoy.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/135/ade_next_doesn't_fear_technology Wed, 22 Sep 2010 22:20:00 +0200 (M)ADE by Vodafone

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]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/134/(m)ade_by_vodafone Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:15:00 +0200 Brace yourself for D25! As if 15 years of ADE does not call for enough celebration, we add a spoonful of sugar to the festivities by paying homage to Detroit techno’s 25th birthday in the Melkweg on October 20th. D25 is the official opening party of the Amsterdam Dance Event and boasts a line-up that doubtlessly is the equivalent of any techno lover’s wet dream.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/133/brace_yourself_for_d25! Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:13:00 +0200 In Bed With DJ Promo A small room, a big bed, a relaxed atmosphere and DJ Promo. This hardcore (yes, gabber) dj usually doesn’t care much for small rooms, while his trade is rocking large venues. Large venues as big as the Amsterdam Arena (Sensation Black 2004 closing set) or the Heineken Music Hall where Q-Dance occasionally lets him program a party of his own where he can showcase some of his talented friends from his Third Movement imprint.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/132/in_bed_with_dj_promo Tue, 21 Sep 2010 14:29:00 +0200 ADE Magazine out now!!! Pick up your copy As you might know from previous years: DJBroadcast creates the official ADE magazine, which is available in stores now! For those living abroad it is also downloadable as a pdf file. The DJBroadcast ADE special is completely written in English. Easy for you, a little less easy for them. But hey, it’s for a good cause.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/131/ade_magazine_out_now!!!_pick_up_your_copy Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:46:00 +0200 Become an ADE V.I.P. for a day with Citroen! Be one of the lucky people to win a chauffeur-driven V.I.P. trip to the Amsterdam Dance Event in a new ADE branded Citroën DS3 with full hospitality including one night hotel in the centre of Amsterdam and be able to dance all night at 44 clubs all over Amsterdam! If you want to move from one club to the other just clap your hands and your private yellow DS3 will be ready to race you to the next climax!

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/130/become_an_ade_v.i.p._for_a_day_with_citroen! Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:50:00 +0200 Ed Banger's Secret Of Success? Ed Banger Records chief and erstwhile Daft Punk manager Pedro ‘Busy P’ Winter chatted to Skrufff this week about his astonishingly successful career and revealed that as well as following his enthusiasms and doing pretty much exactly what he likes, he’s also totally non competitive and focused.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/129/ed_banger's_secret_of_success_ Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:27:00 +0200 Making Music For (& Money from) Hollywood Movie Trailers Rudy Chung from leading LA music synching agency Hit The Ground Running (HTGR) chatted to Skrufff this week about the growing opportunities for  dance music producers to make money from movie trailers revealing artists can earn tens of thousands of dollars for producing mini soundtracks for movie trailers.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/128/making_music_for_(&_money_from)_hollywood_movie_trailers Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:22:00 +0200 HDE as part of ADE The past years the harder styles of dance where a bit ignored during ADE. “After three years of discussion it’s finally there” says Rogier Werver of Q Dance. “If we would just organize a party under our name, we’d probably only get our regular visitors, and almost none of the ADE visitors. That’s why we’ve chosen for this concept, a day at our office, with meeting rooms, workshops and seminars. Doing that we can bring the harder styles of dance under the attention of the regular ADE visitors.” Until now there wasn’t really a place where hard dance professionals could unite. Q Dance now hops into that gap to fill it. It’s a bit like Felix Meritis, but just for the harder styles.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/127/hde_as_part_of_ade Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:53:00 +0200 TrouwAmsterdam: a new label is born You probably know about TrouwAmsterdam – Trouw in short – as a club. But Trouw is branching out: they recently started a newspaper and a bookings agency, and during the ADE the Trouw label will be launched.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/126/trouwamsterdam:_a_new_label_is_born Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:41:00 +0200 First international Golden Gnome Award show The both infamous and prestigious Gouden Kabouters are going global; The ennobled garden gnomes with a gold spray tan are ready to judge international festivals, clubs, Dj’s and their haircuts. Besides all the fun and craziness that surrounds the Gnomes, winning one is also quite a big deal.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/125/first_international_golden_gnome_award_show Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:16:00 +0200 ADE Next: Token, controller extraordinaire Bringing a controller to your gig isn’t a surprise these days. Spinning with vinyl is almost a gimmick or something for dinosaurs these days. And cd’s, well, that’s something for lazy dinosaurs who don’t want to carry a recordcase with them. Next to all before mentioned things Töken almost seems something from the future.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/124/ade_next:_token,_controller_extraordinaire Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:39:00 +0200 In the Spotlight: Dorian Concept It’s one of those names that doesn’t ring a bell with most people, but when you let them hear a track, they probably have some kind of “aha erlebnis”. His track Trilingual Dance Sexpierience has been played out by masses of dj’s. Sometimes in its original speed, often at -8.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/123/in_the_spotlight:_dorian_concept Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:52:00 +0200 In The Spotlight: Code 21 This year the festival features a list of new locations. One of those new places with a festival program is Code 21 in the Reguliersdwarsstraat, just a stone’s throw away from the Leidsestraat – which connects the Kalverstraat with the Leidse Square. Anyway, the little café is a new location worth the visit.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/122/in_the_spotlight:_code_21 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:34:00 +0200 ADE Next: Kremlin Techlabs It might sound a bit like a secret Soviet hide-out during the cold war, but it isn’t anything like that at all. Sure, there is some competition between the software developers of today’s world of producing software, but a cold war? Nope. Then why Kremlin Techlabs?

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/121/ade_next:_kremlin_techlabs Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:20:00 +0200 ADE Next: Q&A with Paul van Dyk Concerning the conference program, things are getting clearer and clearer every day. Now, for instance, another Q&A session is confirmed. And the person being interviewed is one of those names that will rise many an eyebrow high. For some he’s a beacon, and for some he’s the bridge they took when their interest for pop music slid to an interest for dance music.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/120/ade_next:_q&a_with_paul_van_dyk Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:21:00 +0200 In the spotlight: NDSM wharf People often forget about Amsterdam-North, even Amsterdam’s inhabitants. Every now and then a new location pops up from the underground, to dissolve into nothingness. But one place is booming. A place once used to assemble ships, then used by squatters as a sanctuary where they could master their arts, subsequently discovered by party people and just recently discovered by the creative upperclass.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/119/in_the_spotlight:_ndsm_wharf Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:09:00 +0200 Boating during ADE All right, so Amsterdam might be known as the Venice of The North – so are Copenhagen, Giethoorn, Manchester, Birmingham, St. Petersburg and many more (all less fun to visit though) – but boat parties aren’t considered business-as-usual around here. After all, it isn’t Miami with its white yachts, filled with scantily clad gals and crystal. Nope, it’s Amsterdam with red brick houses under overcast skies. Oh yeah, and a couple dozen house boats. 

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/118/boating_during_ade Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:10:00 +0200 Some of the festival names are out there. So what's the plan? It’s mid-August and the first names are announced. Who would have expected Kelis? Or what about Magnetic Man – maybe a bit less of a surprise, but still a huge booking. And of course the world- famous and re-appearing Dimitri will attend ADE as well. We’ve been at his first gig after his sabbatical, in TrouwAmsterdam, and we can tell you it’s worth the visit.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/117/some_of_the_festival_names_are_out_there._so_what's_the_plan_ Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:28:00 +0200 What about the line-up you say? It's getting close Oh yes, line-ups. They seem to form a whole universe of their own. People are browsing through MySpace profiles, Facebook updates and Twitter posts just to see if their favorite artist will be attending the night programme. Or the lectures. Message boards have topics filled with speculations. But only ADE knows for sure…

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/116/what_about_the_line-up_you_say__it's_getting_close Thu, 05 Aug 2010 21:19:00 +0200 In the spotlight: Sugar Factory Some of the clubs in Amsterdam just breath professionalism. Everything seems well thought after, and everything seems to be there for a reason. Without trying to be an ass: Sugar Factory is just a little bit different. Not that it isn’t well thought after, but it just seems to be a bit more, well, cozy and unorganized. Like it’s there for the music and only the music.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/115/in_the_spotlight:_sugar_factory Thu, 05 Aug 2010 19:46:00 +0200 Amsterdam: the creative capitol of The Netherlands Amsterdam not only is the ‘normal’ capitol of The Netherlands, it’s also the creative capitol. And that can be traced down from the big companies that have their HQ in the Dam – like MTV – to its inhabitants. And of course, amongst them are loads of graphic designers, writers, actors, musicians, producers and dj’s.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/114/amsterdam:_the_creative_capitol_of_the_netherlands Wed, 04 Aug 2010 17:42:00 +0200 ADE Next: all the young dudes Amsterdam Dance Event isn’t only about and for the dinosaurs of the dance scene. Sure, you can find people who are in the business for about a century, but it’s also a place where newcomers, young artists and professionals can meet each other and some of the dinosaurs. And off course find a way in and into the scene.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/113/ade_next:_all_the_young_dudes Mon, 02 Aug 2010 17:42:00 +0200 In the spotlight: Pure Liner Yup, we know what you’re thinking. Well, kind off. It may be something like “what on earth is Pure Liner!” Well, it is not a club. But there are parties on that location during the festival. Ok, ok, here we go: it’s a boat. Yes sir, a boat, with 5 parties with the name Inter Lab Sessions. With dj’s from Russia, Turkey, Romania, The UK, the US, The Netherlands and Swiss. It might be one of the most international locations.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/112/in_the_spotlight:_pure_liner Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:49:00 +0200 Melkweg and its ADE marathon Sure, if there’s a festival in town, why not try to make something out of every day. That seems to be the thought the Melkweg had when they were busy making their plans for the coming ADE. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and last but not least Sunday all have their own and respectable line ups. You’d almost forget that there’s more to do in town.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/111/melkweg_and_its_ade_marathon Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:41:00 +0200 Going Dutch: Dutch producers abroad The Dutch have always had a certain kind of spirit for trade. Now that products don’t have to be distributed via a specific country, our spirit seems to have told us to distribute ourselves. The Dutch go abroad. Are going abroad. Were going abroad. Keep in mind that The Netherlands are small, so we often have to seek our luck elsewhere.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/110/going_dutch:_dutch_producers_abroad Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:58:00 +0200 It's not only about the small things: Minus During the festival there is loads of stuff to do - of course, you may say. From a small last-minute drink in an empty showroom or shop, to a huge party with over a thousand visitors, it’s all part of the deal, and they’re all good fun to visit. Each is special in its own way. Evotions is one of the organizations who will drop one of those big parties during ADE. Well, two actually, but let’s put one of them in the spotlight.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/109/it's_not_only_about_the_small_things:_minus Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:25:00 +0200 Intergalactic FM announces it's line-up As the deadline for crews to hand in their line-ups comes near, more and more crews are bringing out theirs. This week the line-up of the Intergalactic FM party at the Flexbar got announced. Let’s hope the crew doesn’t have to make some last minute changes like last year. Thumbs up for this great line-up.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/108/intergalactic_fm_announces_it's_line-up Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:38:00 +0200 ADE teams up with Music and Bits for the second time After a successful start in 2009, Amsterdam Dance Event teams up with Music and Bits for the second time. Music and Bits is – the name reveals a lot – all about music in combination with modern technology. Think streaming sites, online playlists, sharing possibilities and promotional possibilities.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/107/ade_teams_up_with_music_and_bits_for_the_second_time Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:21:00 +0200 In the spotlight: Sasha He’s the creative force behind one of last decade’s best dance albums: Airdrawndagger. His name? Sasha. He’s one of the greats in the dance industry, always innovating and looking for new ways to re-invent dance music. He’s been around since the late eighties, but he’s still getting himself in the picture. A great achievement and all the more reason for ADE to invite him to take part in The Artist Debate.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/106/in_the_spotlight:_sasha Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:02:00 +0200 In the spotlight: Air on air The club scene in Amsterdam seems pretty solid. Clubs have been up and running for years and they rarely dissolve into oblivion. But the once notorious iT did. And after several years of vacancy, on the very same spot a new club has opened its doors to a new and younger crowd. A crowd that probably only has heard about the former club through stories about the good old days, by people who could have been their parents.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/101/in_the_spotlight:_air_on_air Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:36:00 +0200 Around the World: Dance in Brazil The way the dance scene operates and evolves in the western world is probably well known. There may be some differences between countries, but over all it’s kind of the same thing. In Brazil however, things are a bit different. Cultural influences differ from those in the western world,and the Brazilian life-style has hardly anything in common with, say, the German way of life.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/104/around_the_world:_dance_in_brazil Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:36:00 +0200 International Golden Gnomes are coming: Nomination Round What once started as a joke has grown into a full-size award show: the International Golden Gnome awards. Let’s say it’s the Oscars of the dance scene. The nomination round is close to finalization end here’s a final notice to dance professionals.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/103/international_golden_gnomes_are_coming:_nomination_round Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:34:00 +0200 ADE is more than a conference; it's a 40 club festival as well Just a conference in a scene that thrives on parties is impossible. That’s why ADE is and has always been about more than just that. Next to the daytime programme, including ADE next and the conference, there’s the night programme: the festival. And it is the festival that will turn the city of Amsterdam upside down, with artists, promoters, managers and club owners walking, cycling and driving from club to club.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/105/ade_is_more_than_a_conference;_it's_a_40_club_festival_as_well Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:03:00 +0200 2010: Fifteen years of ADE This year will bring the fifteenth edition of the annual Amsterdam Dance Event. The event will take place in Felix Meritis and the beautiful hotel Dylan, in the middle of the city centre of Amsterdam: a labyrinth of canals, beautiful green trees, fancy restaurants and of course clubs. This year the event will be even bigger than in recent years, with more than 40 clubs partcicipating. Attracting visitors from all over the globe, ADE is one of the most important dance conferences around. Oh, and let's not forget about the festival which will take place in over 40 clubs around town.

]]> http://blog.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/102/2010:_fifteen_years_of_ade Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:17:00 +0200