Blawan (Live)
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Blawan (Live)
Through both time in the studio and time on the road, Jamie Roberts has dedicated over a decade to developing his alias, Blawan. In the process, he’s created a universe that’s all his own. Roberts grew up in Barnsley, UK and from an early age was etching out his musical path as a drummer – a relic of the past which should come as no surprise to anyone familiar with his productions. Indeed, his discography as Blawan illuminates a natural fluency for rhythm, whether straight, stridently syncopated, or swinging somewhere in between. In 2021, Blawan debuted on XL Recordings with an EP titled, Woke Up Right Handed.
Upon release, the record caused ripples of excitement in the world of experimental club music, going on to become a bonafide phenomenon and appearing in ‘Best Of 2021’ lists in RA, Crack Magazine, The Quietus, and more. Resident Advisor said of it “Every Blawan record in recent memory has been eye-opening, but this one is blinding in its brilliance, packaging everything great about each era of Blawan into five blissfully bizarre tracks.” This was followed by the EP Dismantled Into Juice in 2023, with its distorted drum rhythms, piercing synths, unbelievable drums, and original vocal cuts that formed his most riveting and genre-bending music to date. In its wake, he has continued to bring his stunning Live and DJ shows to stages across the world, with a string of B2B performances with Skrillex and the curation of a stage at 2024’s Draaimolen Festival. Once again side-stepping expectations, December 2024 saw the release of “BouQ”, an EP that melds Blawan’s vocal with disorientating, menacing electronic experimentation. The first track “Fires” - a standout for DJs like Four Tet, Skrillex, and Joy Orbison - typifies the record’s expansive sound. With every release, Blawan continually cements his reputation as a truly singular talent. On wednesday 22nd of October, Blawan will do a special live show in Parallel.
A new chapter in Amsterdam’s nightlife.
Parallel is a place where people can feel whole and be their entire selves with all their differences and individualities celebrated.
With one foot in the now and one foot in the future, parallel produces and showcases multifaceted club nights, concerts, exhibitions, art installations, and spoken word.
Let's celebrate a new chapter in amsterdam's nightlife together.
A new chapter in Amsterdam’s nightlife.
Parallel is a place where people can feel whole and be their entire selves with all their differences and individualities celebrated.
With one foot in the now and one foot in the future, parallel produces and showcases multifaceted club nights, concerts, exhibitions, art installations, and spoken word.
Let's celebrate a new chapter in amsterdam's nightlife together.
Festival FAQ
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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.
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Please keep in mind: we love being your annual host, therefore, we would like to ask you to enjoy yourself responsibly.
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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!
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