ADE Lab On Track
All applicants can expect to hear back regarding the status of their submission no later than September 18. If you are accepted and secured your spot, you'll find more info soon here.
ADE Lab returns to Lab Village at Westergas in 2026 and is evolving as a platform for community, collaboration, and creation. For the next phase of the talent launchpad, ADE Lab is divided into a number of distinct programs. One of which is the all-new ADE Lab On Track: a 3-day academy program where the next generation of Producers and Performing Artists connect through real life collaboration, shared knowledge and in-person connection.
ADE Lab On Track - First speaker drop
Lab On Track
Get On Track with ADE Lab.
ADE's 30 years of knowledge-sharing, experimentation, and pioneering, ready to be passed on to the next generation.
Three full days of classes, coaching, community, collaborating, and creating.
The new ADE Lab On Track goes deeper than ever before. Get ready for a professionally guided academy program built around masterclasses, mentoring, performances, studio sessions, and demo drops. Time to level up!
ADE Lab On Track is created for ambitious emerging music professionals ready to take the next step. Learn, create, connect, and get a closer look at the music industry along the way. Leave with new knowledge, new connections, and plenty to put into practice.
Lab On Track
Get On Track with ADE Lab.
ADE's 30 years of knowledge-sharing, experimentation, and pioneering, ready to be passed on to the next generation.
Three full days of classes, coaching, community, collaborating, and creating.
The new ADE Lab On Track goes deeper than ever before. Get ready for a professionally guided academy program built around masterclasses, mentoring, performances, studio sessions, and demo drops. Time to level up!
ADE Lab On Track is created for ambitious emerging music professionals ready to take the next step. Learn, create, connect, and get a closer look at the music industry along the way. Leave with new knowledge, new connections, and plenty to put into practice.
Two dedicated tracks
Producer Track | For aspiring electronic music producers with a solid foundation creating music, who want to turn their craft into a career.
- What to expect: improve your production skills, and meet label representatives, agents, and A&Rs. They'll provide feedback and how you can build a sustainable career in the electronic music industry.
Performing Artist Track | For DJs & electronic musicians already performing (live), who want to grow to the next level.
- What to expect: explore artist identity, performance, branding, bookings, management and the skills needed to build a sustainable career in electronic music.
Both tracks span three full days. Join us from ADE Wednesday through Friday, then wrap up your week with access to the ADE Culture Hub on Saturday.
Two dedicated tracks
Producer Track | For aspiring electronic music producers with a solid foundation creating music, who want to turn their craft into a career.
- What to expect: improve your production skills, and meet label representatives, agents, and A&Rs. They'll provide feedback and how you can build a sustainable career in the electronic music industry.
Performing Artist Track | For DJs & electronic musicians already performing (live), who want to grow to the next level.
- What to expect: explore artist identity, performance, branding, bookings, management and the skills needed to build a sustainable career in electronic music.
Both tracks span three full days. Join us from ADE Wednesday through Friday, then wrap up your week with access to the ADE Culture Hub on Saturday.
Benefits of being part of ADE Lab On Track
- Three full days of tailor-made academy programming, exclusive to ADE Lab On Track members.
- Access to the ADE Lab On Track Hub and venues.
- Professional coaching and feedback, alongside support from mentors and facilitators who help shape your experience.
- Participation in demo drops, open decks, mentoring sessions, open calls, and community events.
- Inclusion to the Lab On Track community of like-minded members: make new valuable connections for your emerging career.
Dates: The three-day program takes place October 21 / 22 / 23. Your participation also includes access to the ADE Culture Hub on October 24.
FAQ
You will receive an email from us with the outcome of your application by September 18 at the latest.
ADE Lab On Track will take place at the ADE Lab Village in Westerpark. WestWeelde will be the main hub, with additional sessions taking place at Het Ketelhuis and Radio Radio.
The program runs from Wednesday October 21 to Friday October 23, with sessions generally taking place between 10:30 and 18:00, including breaks throughout the day. The overall time window varies per day.
ADE Lab On Track is a three-day program that combines classes, coaching, mentoring, community, studio sessions, collaboration, performances and demo drops. Active participation throughout the three days is expected.
The program runs from Wednesday, October 21 to Friday October 23, with sessions generally taking place between 10:30 and 18:00, including breaks throughout the day. The overall time window varies per day.
On Saturday October 24, you’ll also have access to the Culture Hub at Felix Meritis, the main ADE Pro Conference location.
ADE Pro's conference program is the ultimate business and inspiration platform for the global electronic music industry, featuring dedicated programming for music professionals, aspiring DJs/producers and musicians, tech start-ups, brand- and marketing managers and much more.
Want to learn top-level strategies and key insights from industry leaders while expanding your network of other professionals? Make sure to visit ADE Pro.
The new ADE Lab On Track goes deeper than ever before. Get ready for a professionally guided academy program built around masterclasses, mentoring, performances, studio sessions, and demo drops. Time to level up!
ADE Lab On Track is created for ambitious emerging music professionals ready to take the next step. Learn, create, connect, and get a closer look at the music industry along the way. Leave with new knowledge, new connections, and plenty to put into practice.
No. An ADE Lab On Track ticket does not give you access to the ADE Pro Conference or ADE Pro events. If you want to attend ADE Pro, you’ll need a separate ADE Pro Pass.
Info & Ticket Desks for picking up your personal ADE Lab On Track wristband.
~ Here you can pick up your wristband and badge if you are attending the Lab On Track program.
Westerpark container
Address: Gosschalklaan, 1014 DC Amsterdam
Tuesday October 20: CLOSED
Wednesday October 21: 09:00 to 18:00
Thursday October 22: 09:00 to 18:00
Friday October 23: 09:00 to 18:00
Saturday October 24: CLOSED
Sunday October 25: CLOSED
~ This Info & Ticket desk is the most convenient location for collecting your accreditation when you want to visit the ADE Lab On Track program immediately after pick up.
NOTE
Please be aware that your e-ticket is strictly personal and non-transferable. It is mandatory to show your ID/passport during pick-up. Your items cannot be picked up by someone else.
When you initially made the order, you would have received a confirmation email from [email protected] with subject line “Your ticket(s) for Amsterdam Dance Event 2026”. Click on “Visit and personalize my order” to access and download the pdf e-ticket.
There’s no need to bring any additional gear to ADE Lab On Track.
You’ll only need to bring your laptop and headphones. We also recommend bringing a notebook and pen to take notes during the sessions.