ADE Lab: first speaker drop with Funk Tribu, Dasha Rush, Yazzus & Jensen Interceptor, JEANS, and more

Studio Time with Funk Tribu
Step into the studio with Berlin-based producer Funk Tribu, whose raw, high-energy techno has quickly earned a global following. He’ll show how he sculpts tracks that push dance floors into overdrive.

Getting Into ‘Solitary Daze’ with Maceo Plex
Maceo Plex revisits the making of his cult classic with Gabriel Ananda, ‘Solitary Daze’. A rare opportunity to hear directly from Maceo Plex how a genre-defining track was built, layer by layer.

Sharpening Your Mecha Production Tools with Yazzus & Jensen Interceptor
Yazzus, known for her futuristic club sound, joins forces with electro powerhouse Jensen Interceptor. Together they unpack the sharp tools and heavy machinery behind their productions in a hands-on workshop unlike any before.

How I Play Live with Dasha Rush & DJ Mag
DJ Mag sits down with Dasha Rush, a multidisciplinary artist celebrated for her experimental live sets. She shares the philosophy and techniques that make her performances unique.

Get Into Kuduro with Pongo
Angolan-born artist Pongo brings the story of kuduro to ADE. Discover how she transforms the genre’s Angolan roots into bold new forms of expression.

Ready, Set, Contest! Get face-to-face with 240 KM/H & Seedj
Want to get FACE 2 FACE and give it your best shot to become part of the next line-up? Seedj and 240 KM/H invite you to take on the stage! No connected decks, no peeking at the display for the BMP or the next track up, just full synergy between the two artists and beat matching by ear! The grand winner gets invited to play face-to-face at the next F2F event. Keep an eye out for the official announcement and entry link.

Morning Ambient Session with JEANS
Ease into the day with a guided ambient session by JEANS. Known for his fast-paced sets, JEANS shifts inward for a rare ambient performance. In conversation with Solsync’s Veronique de Leon, he explores mindfulness, health, and finding balance in a demanding scene.

Creating Show & Sound with Halina Rice
Halina Rice is a London-based composer and AV artist. She reveals how she builds fully immersive shows where music, visuals, and tech move as one.

African Gold: Behind the Doc with Philou Louzolo & Wietske Overdijk
Producer and DJ Philou Louzolo joins documentary maker Wietske Overdijk to discuss the premiere of their short film African Gold, which follows Philou as its protagonist. The documentary shines a light on the cultural wealth and stories rooted in the music and philosophy he shares with his audience.

An introduction to VJing with Touchdesigner by Module Exchange
Module Exchange offers a hands-on introduction to VJing with Touchdesigner. Learn the essentials of building real-time visuals for live performance.

Building the Basshall World with Kybba
Kybba, the driving force behind Basshall Records, shares how he built an entire world around his hybrid dancehall sound. From online community to international stage.

De Machine Live: The team behind 30+ shows during ADE [Dutch spoken]
The podcast De Machine by VPRO's 3voor12 lifts the curtain on how the team behind Artists for President (running Intercell) is producing over thirty shows during ADE. Atze de Vrieze en Malou Miedema give you insights into the logistics, creativity, and teamwork behind large-scale productions.

Off the Record with DJ Bone & Friends
Detroit legend DJ Bone invites close collaborators for an unfiltered conversation. Expect reflections from across decades of underground electronic music when he kicks off ADE Lab. This year, DJ Bone is challenging the communal mindset on what we categorise as success; what makes you successful as an artist? Being placed high on the billing?