22/10

Armada Music Presents: Armin van Buuren, Hannah Laing & Joris Voorn on Defying Genre Boundaries

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Armada Music Presents: Armin van Buuren, Hannah Laing & Joris Voorn on Defying Genre Boundaries

Speakers: Armin van Buuren (Artist), Hannah Laing (Artist), Joris Voorn (Artist)

Moderator: Renske van Kollenburg



This panel, presented by Armada Music, features Armin van Buuren, Joris Voorn, and Hannah Laing, who will dive into the evolution of genres and how the lines between trance, techno, and more are fading.

Rosewood Amsterdam

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ADE Pro is the ultimate business and inspiration gathering for the electronic music industry. The four-day conference returns to live action at our iconic home base Felix Meritis and features dedicated programming at the forefront of our industry. In addition, ADE will also continue to host conference programs dedicated to young creators and aspiring professionals.

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