30 years of Top Notch
30 years of Top Notch
Come and celebrate 30 years of Top Notch with us at the Amsterdam City Archives. An exclusive exhibition where you can admire unique pieces from three decades of cultural impact up close.
During Amsterdam Dance Event, the City Archives will open its 'Schatkamer' for a day-long exclusive Top Notch exhibition. During this exclusive evening, founder Kees de Koning will lead a Q&A about the highlights, challenges, and legendary moments from 30 years of Top Notch. Afterwards, you'll travel through time yourself: admire unique memorabilia, listen to iconic tracks, and leave your own message or rap in the historical vaults. From iconic objects spanning three decades of Dutch hip-hop history, to the first Spraakwater CD, to the legendary Nike Air Max 90 Patta Homegrown.
A trip down memory lane for anyone who grew up with the music, style, and stories that made Top Notch great.
www.top-notch.nl
Located in a monumental building, in the heart of Amsterdam, the Amsterdam City Archives are the largest – and many say the most beautiful – city archive in the world.
Located in a monumental building, in the heart of Amsterdam, the Amsterdam City Archives are the largest – and many say the most beautiful – city archive in the world.
Festival FAQ
ADE Festival tickets will be sold via the festival event organizers individually. Therefore, we advise you to keep an eye on their own website/socials.
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Most festival events have an age limit of 18+ (and sometimes even 21+ or 23+). These are Dutch governmental rules which state that below the age of 18 you are not allowed to enter a club.
Please double-check the promoter's or venue's website to be sure you can access the event!
Yes, the ADE Pro Pass grants you access to all ADE official festival events.
Be aware though that there are over 1,200 events during ADE that you can enter with the Pro Pass wristband and that ADE cannot guarantee access. There is a limited capacity that each venue can take into account for Pro Pass holders. This means for some of the more crowded events you have to arrive early. Once capacity is reached, we will go over in a full-for-now policy. The festival event organizer will decide when and if more people are allowed to go in.
The ADE Pro Pass is the perfect fit if you are planning on enjoying the combination of day and night events. If you want guaranteed access to a particular festival event, we advise you to get a single festival ticket instead.
We dance together, so please be mindful of yourself and each other. We expect an open attitude from our visitors towards other guests, regardless of their origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion and age. If you see or experience any unwanted attention, harassment or behavior of any kind that makes you uncomfortable, please speak out and notify staff.
Please keep in mind: we love being your annual host, therefore, we would like to ask you to enjoy yourself responsibly.
ADE is proud partner of the Celebrate Safe campaign.
Check out Unity's tips to Celebrate Safe during ADE:
♥ I love my ears
♥ Using alcohol or other drugs is never without risks
♥ Know your limits and respect those of others
♥ Enjoy safe sex without regrets
♥ Love your body
♥ Get home safe
♥ Take care of each other
♥ The crew is there to keep you safe
Have fun and Celebrate Safe!