ADE Lab
October 16th 〰 19th, 2024
Are you an (aspiring) producer, DJ, musician, visual artist, creator or all-round electronic music enthusiast, and are you keen to learn more about your field and industry? Good news: ADE Lab returns with a four-day program full of activities and experiences focused on the entire spectrum of creative disciplines in electronic music to help you push your music career forward.
ADE Lab Pass
Conference Program
Get a taste of ADE Lab
Morning Ambient Set by DJ Mell G
DJ Mell G (DJ, Producer)
Playing, Producing and Processing Vinyl with Freddy K
Freddy K (DJ, Producer), Bas Jenster (Vault Sessions)
Curating Culture with MARRØN
MARRØN (DJ, Producer)
From Strategy to Stage: Navigating the Artist-Agent Dynamic
Charles Green (Founder, Omni Artists), Mama Snake (DJ, Producer)
Exploring Creative Synergy with Indira Paganotto & Joseph Capriati
Indira Paganotto (DJ, Producer), Joseph Capriati (DJ, Producer), Dave Clarke (DJ, Producer)
Narciss’ Shifting Sounds
Narciss (DJ, Producer), Terry Ferguson (Founder, TURBO MGMT), Tim Dreske (Owner, Outlined-AM), Watts (Artist)
DJ Babatr: The Story of Raptor House
DJ Babatr (DJ, Producer), Emmerson Hernández (DJ, Producer), Martha Debab (DJ)
From Vocal Booth to Dance Floor with Aluna & Chris Lake
Aluna (DJ, Producer), Chris Lake (DJ, Producer), Katie Thomas (Resident Advisor)
ADE Lab Courses
Get ready to go even more in-depth this year: we've divided the program into four courses: the Producer, Visual Arts, Performing Artist and Industry Course. The best part? If you complete a course, you'll get a discount when you come back to ADE next year as a true Pro.
The Course students for ADE24 have been selected. Congratulations!
ADE Lab Courses
Get ready to go even more in-depth this year: we've divided the program into four courses: the Producer, Visual Arts, Performing Artist and Industry Course. The best part? If you complete a course, you'll get a discount when you come back to ADE next year as a true Pro.
The Course students for ADE24 have been selected. Congratulations!
Confirmed Course Mentors:
ADE Lab 〰 Producer
Producer Course with Sarz
Sarz (Producer)
From Vocal Booth to Dance Floor with Aluna & Chris Lake
Aluna (DJ, Producer), Chris Lake (DJ, Producer), Katie Thomas (Resident Advisor)
Exploring Creative Synergy with Indira Paganotto & Joseph Capriati
Indira Paganotto (DJ, Producer), Joseph Capriati (DJ, Producer), Dave Clarke (DJ, Producer)
Playing, Producing and Processing Vinyl with Freddy K
Freddy K (DJ, Producer), Bas Jenster (Vault Sessions)
Demolition XXVII
A Touch of Modular Synthesis with David Castellani
David Castellani (DJ, Producer)
Feng Shui your Studio Space with Helena Ho
Helena Ho (Founder, Worlds of Wisdom)
The Sampling Challenge with CR2
Owen Kiernan (CR2 Records), Rupert Ellis (CR2 Records), Bas de Vries (CR2)
Exploring Sound with the Bullfrog Synthesizer
Jacky Noise, Ģirts Ozoliņš
A&R session with Agrio Tracks
Tjade (DJ, Producer), Jenny Cara (Artist)
Building House Grooves and Creating Arrangements with Sinca
Sinca (DJ, Producer)
Start Producing with Beau Didier - hosted by Seedj
Beau Didier (DJ, Producer)
ADE Lab 〰 Industry
Becoming a Business as an Artist with Rooler
Rooler (DJ, Producer), Sietse van Daalen (Da Mouth of Madness)
From Studio to the Shop
Freddy K (Label Owner, DJ, Producer), Bas Jenster (Co-Founder, Vault Sessions), Cinthie (Label owner, DJ & Producer), Daniel Plasch (Managing Director & Co-Founder, Objects Manufacturing), Serge (Founder, Clone Records)
All About Artist Management
Brett Fischer, Dean Wilson, Harvey Tadman, David Gray, James, Mike Kadziulis, and Noelle Van Nostrand
From Strategy to Stage: Navigating the Artist-Agent Dynamic
Charles Green (Founder, Omni Artists), Mama Snake (DJ, Producer)
All About Artist Handling
Esther Gramsma (IT'S HER)
Resident Advisor Broadcasting Workshop
Chloe Lula (Senior Producer, Resident Advisor)
De Machine live from ADE Lab (Dutch Spoken)
Atze de Vrieze (Music Journalist & Podcast Host, 3voor12), Arne van Terphoven (Journalist), DJ The Prophet (DJ)
Lab 〰 Visual Arts
Visual Arts Course with Spekki Webu & Matti Vilho
Spekki Webu (Artist), Matti Vilho (Artist), Brent Jacko (Artist)
Art of VJing with Emma Rubikaitė - Milašiūtė
Emma Rubikaitė - Milašiūtė (Artist)
How To Build Your Own Immersive Live Visuals
Max de Tiel (Founder, Thunderboom Records), Joost de Boo (Founder, Thunderboom Records)
Get Funded: How to Create the Perfect Application
Elijah (Creative Consultant, Writer & DJ)
Independent Artist or Label-Backed? Finding Your Best Fit
Bradley Zero (Rythm Section), Chris Lake (Black Book Records), Aluna (Noir Fever Records), Colin Eger (TuneCore Germany), Toon Martens (Managing Director, Sony Music), Gosia Herman (FOREIGN XCHANGE)
ADE Lab 〰 Performing Artist
Performing Artist Course with LUXE
LUXE (DJ, Producer), Dave Coenen (De Helling, Maquillage, Steppin' Into Tomorrow)
Mindful DJing with Benny Rodrigues
Benny Rodrigues (DJ, Producer), Veronique Leon (Founder, SolSync)
Narciss’ Shifting Sounds
Narciss (DJ, Producer), Terry Ferguson (Founder, TURBO MGMT), Tim Dreske (Owner, Outlined-AM), Watts (Artist)
Curating Culture with MARRØN
MARRØN (DJ, Producer)
DJ Babatr: The Story of Raptor House
DJ Babatr (DJ, Producer), Emmerson Hernández (DJ, Producer), Martha Debab (DJ)
Hands-On Techno: Live Electronics with Hardware by Amanda Chang
Amanda Chang (Artist)
Music Rights on Tour with Laura van Dam
Laura van Dam (DJ), Silvia Biemans (Sena), Esther Maijer (Buma/Stemra), Martijn Crama (Artist Manager & Writer)
Daily demo pitch sessions
From ADE Wednesday to ADE Friday, ADE Lab offers daily one-on-one feedback sessions with a handpicked group of A&R experts, recording artists, and label managers. Producers keen for a new angle on their craft can choose from 10 expert professionals, including Jonas Fuchs (A&R & Co-Founder of AESTHETE Music), Claire Wright (Founder of BUDDY), and Darnell Yzer(Senior Creative at Next Era Publishing), for insightful ten-minute feedback sessions at venue Lynk&Co.
Everything you need will be provided — just bring your demos on a laptop or phone. To secure your slot with a music professional of choice , pre-register at the Info & Sign-Up desk at Het Groene Paleis starting at 10 AM.
Sign up now to make your mark
The demand for Demolition XXVII and the daily demo pitches is through the roof, so don’t miss your chance to share your music with experts from all corners of the electronic music world. The sessions aren’t just about showcasing your tracks, it’s about engaging in a collaborative environment to link up, exchange thoughts, and get the most out of every kick, snare, and hi-hat.
Daily demo pitch sessions
From ADE Wednesday to ADE Friday, ADE Lab offers daily one-on-one feedback sessions with a handpicked group of A&R experts, recording artists, and label managers. Producers keen for a new angle on their craft can choose from 10 expert professionals, including Jonas Fuchs (A&R & Co-Founder of AESTHETE Music), Claire Wright (Founder of BUDDY), and Darnell Yzer(Senior Creative at Next Era Publishing), for insightful ten-minute feedback sessions at venue Lynk&Co.
Everything you need will be provided — just bring your demos on a laptop or phone. To secure your slot with a music professional of choice , pre-register at the Info & Sign-Up desk at Het Groene Paleis starting at 10 AM.
Sign up now to make your mark
The demand for Demolition XXVII and the daily demo pitches is through the roof, so don’t miss your chance to share your music with experts from all corners of the electronic music world. The sessions aren’t just about showcasing your tracks, it’s about engaging in a collaborative environment to link up, exchange thoughts, and get the most out of every kick, snare, and hi-hat.
ADE Lab Incepted
ADE Lab invites a small group of lucky talents to join the new bootcamp 'ADE Lab Incepted'. It's a writer's camp, but better. Experts at Sony Music and SAE Institute Amsterdam will coach the chosen talents for four days, leading them to create an EP that will be released via Sony Music.
The participants of ADE Lab Incepted have been selected. They will showcase their new productions in Melkweg during an ADE exclusive listening session on ADE Saturday.
ADE Lab Incepted
ADE Lab invites a small group of lucky talents to join the new bootcamp 'ADE Lab Incepted'. It's a writer's camp, but better. Experts at Sony Music and SAE Institute Amsterdam will coach the chosen talents for four days, leading them to create an EP that will be released via Sony Music.
The participants of ADE Lab Incepted have been selected. They will showcase their new productions in Melkweg during an ADE exclusive listening session on ADE Saturday.
ADE Lab: four days of masterclasses, Q&A's, demo drops, competitions and much more...
Join in on the fun of four days of interactive workshops, talks by your biggest heroes, demo drops with the heavyweights, live listening sessions, and all the gear you could imagine 〰 and this is just a sneak peak. Come learn, play, connect, and get inspired.
〰 Workshops & Masterclasses
〰 Demo Drops & Contests
〰 Tailor-made Courses
〰 Gear Test Lab & more
〰 Workshops & Masterclasses
〰 Demo Drops & Contests
〰 Tailor-made Courses
〰 Gear Test Lab & more
ADE Lab — Latest updates
Final highlights for ADE Lab 2024 〰
Monday, 07 October 2024
〰 Show what you got at the ADE Lab demo drops!
Saturday, 05 October 2024
Second wave of Gear Partners present at ADE Lab 2024
Friday, 04 October 2024
〰 ADE Lab and DJ Mag team up to present CLUB Lab, your first club gig!
Friday, 20 September 2024
Learn from the experts of SoundCloud at ADE’24 and build a lasting music career
Friday, 20 September 2024
First ADE Lab speakers drop includes Narciss, Indira Paganotto & Joseph Capriati, DJ MELL G & more
Wednesday, 11 September 2024
Be one of the lucky talents to join ADE Lab's bootcamp 'Incepted'
Friday, 06 September 2024
Kickstart your career with the four ADE Lab Courses 〰
Wednesday, 28 August 2024
ADE Lab Locations
Kickstart your music career at ADE Lab! Get full access to the ADE Lab Conference program spread across various locations with the ADE Lab Pass.
Note: ADE Lab is also fully accessible with the ADE Pro Pass.
ADE Lab takes place from October 16 - 19, 2024
Interactive workshops, meet the pros, live listening sessions, and discover new gear from top brands.
Already a pro? Our ADE Pro Conference offers in-depth panels, talks, and workshops, for those that know the business from the inside-out and are looking for a more thorough connection still.
With the ADE Pro Pass you can visit both the ADE Lab and Pro conferences.
FAQ
ADE'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.
If you're just starting your music journey (welcome!), want to enjoy hands on masterclasses, studio sessions, the newest gear and can't wait for the right person to listen to your demo? Don't miss out on the four days of ADE Lab.
The ADE Lab Conference takes place in 3 locations:
〰 De Brakke Grond - ADE Lab program
Entrance: Nes 45, 1012 KD Amsterdam
〰 Lynk & Co - ADE Lab program
ADE entrance: Nes 84, 1012 KD Amsterdam
〰 Melkweg UP - Exploring music creation at night
Entrance: Lijnbaansgracht 234A, 1017 PH Amsterdam
Info & Ticket Desks for picking up your personal ADE Lab wristband
~ for ADE Lab 4-day passes & single day passes
Het Groene Paleis
Address: Nes 76, 1012KE Amsterdam
Tuesday October 15: CLOSED
Wednesday October 16: 10:00 to 18:00
Thursday October 17: 10:00 to 18:00
Friday October 18: 10:00 to 18:00
Saturday October 19: 10:00 to 18:00
Sunday October 20: CLOSED
~ This Info & Ticket desk is a 1 minute walk from the ADE Lab Conference venues!
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.
You can read more about the accessibility of the ADE Conference Program and the Info & Ticket Desk locations on this page.
Note that the ADE Festival and Arts & Culture program are out-of-home productions, meaning that these events are organized by external organizations. Therefore, the accessibility of these events is not determined by ADE. Please contact the individual events organizations for more information on their accessibility.
If you have other accessibility requests or requirements that are not covered on this page, please contact [email protected] and we'll do our best to accommodate your request.
Feel free to contact us by e-mail or phone:
+ E-mail: [email protected]
+ Phone: 0031 (0)20 247 07 07