Meet the mentors for this year’s ADE Lab Courses
ADE Lab's general sale starts now!
ADE Lab
Each Course dives into a different path: Producing, Performing Artist, Industry, and Visual Arts. These small groups are the breeding ground of big ideas. You start on ADE Wednesday with an exclusive masterclass from your mentor and meet the rest of your crew for the week and beyond, when you join the ADE Lab Alumni network.
When you get selected for the limited spots in the four Courses, you'll receive:
〰️ Access to the 4-day general program with your ADE Lab ticket 〰️ Exclusive Kick-off on ADE Wednesday with your Course's mentor 〰️ A closing get-together with all Course attendees 〰️ A personal ADE Lab Certificate of Completion 〰️ Discount on an ADE Pro Pass for 2026 if you would want to level up to the Pros 〰️ Become part of the ADE Lab Alumni Discord
Each Course dives into a different path: Producing, Performing Artist, Industry, and Visual Arts. These small groups are the breeding ground of big ideas. You start on ADE Wednesday with an exclusive masterclass from your mentor and meet the rest of your crew for the week and beyond, when you join the ADE Lab Alumni network.
When you get selected for the limited spots in the four Courses, you'll receive:
〰️ Access to the 4-day general program with your ADE Lab ticket 〰️ Exclusive Kick-off on ADE Wednesday with your Course's mentor 〰️ A closing get-together with all Course attendees 〰️ A personal ADE Lab Certificate of Completion 〰️ Discount on an ADE Pro Pass for 2026 if you would want to level up to the Pros 〰️ Become part of the ADE Lab Alumni Discord
Which Course is yours?
We're offering everyone with a four-day ADE Lab Pass the chance to apply for a dedicated course specifically aimed at your talent. Find which ADE Lab Course fits your dreams, and we'll connect you with one of the most significant faces of your field, plus your peers. Your mentors:
Sarah McBriar – Industry Course
Founder of AVA Festival in Ireland and the UK, Sarah knows what it takes to launch and run events that shape the scene. She’ll share her experience on starting out as a promoter and building something that lasts.
Chris Kore – Visual Arts Course
Chris has created live visuals for artists and events like KI/KI, Chris Stussy, and Dekmantel. She’ll take you inside the creative direction of a show, from first idea to full-scale production.
Which Course is yours?
We're offering everyone with a four-day ADE Lab Pass the chance to apply for a dedicated course specifically aimed at your talent. Find which ADE Lab Course fits your dreams, and we'll connect you with one of the most significant faces of your field, plus your peers. Your mentors:
Sarah McBriar – Industry Course
Founder of AVA Festival in Ireland and the UK, Sarah knows what it takes to launch and run events that shape the scene. She’ll share her experience on starting out as a promoter and building something that lasts.
Chris Kore – Visual Arts Course
Chris has created live visuals for artists and events like KI/KI, Chris Stussy, and Dekmantel. She’ll take you inside the creative direction of a show, from first idea to full-scale production.
Bad Boombox – Producer Course
Bad Boombox is label boss of Hot Meal Records, and best known for fusing the most colorful rhythms and samples into bass-heavy house and techno. The artist and producer will lead a session on making fun, bouncy tracks without any creative limits.
NIGHT Manoeuvres – Performing Artist Course
A state of the art collaboration between ABSOLUTE. and Dot Major of London Grammar, this duo combines experience from major live shows, festival stages, and influential club events. The duo will guide you through turning a live show concept into reality.
Out of all applications, we select a limited number of people with a four-day ADE Lab Pass for every ADE Lab Course, all without any additional costs. Ready to make it big?
Bad Boombox – Producer Course
Bad Boombox is label boss of Hot Meal Records, and best known for fusing the most colorful rhythms and samples into bass-heavy house and techno. The artist and producer will lead a session on making fun, bouncy tracks without any creative limits.
NIGHT Manoeuvres – Performing Artist Course
A state of the art collaboration between ABSOLUTE. and Dot Major of London Grammar, this duo combines experience from major live shows, festival stages, and influential club events. The duo will guide you through turning a live show concept into reality.
Out of all applications, we select a limited number of people with a four-day ADE Lab Pass for every ADE Lab Course, all without any additional costs. Ready to make it big?
ADE Lab
Kickstart your electronic music career | The ADE Lab program will be full of masterclasses, studio sessions, demo drops and more. Get the ADE Lab - Passepartout ticket now to join us at Westergas in October!