Building Your Safety Rider with Jenny Cara & DEBORAH X
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Building Your Safety Rider with Jenny Cara & DEBORAH X
Speaker: Jenny Cara (Artist, Activist), DEBORAH X (Artist)
Level: Foundation
Working as a touring artist can be intense. Long travel days, unfamiliar spaces and high-pressure environments can take a toll, and having your needs met can make all the difference in how you show up and perform. A safety or inclusivity rider is a document that helps artists and creatives communicate those needs clearly and make sure the spaces they work in are safe and supportive. Just like your technical rider, this is a rider to be met.
In this workshop, artists Jenny Cara and DEBORAH X will introduce the concept of this additional rider and provide the tools you need to create one of your own. Together you will reflect on topics like gender, race, neurodivergence, sobriety, parenting and accessibility, and explore how to communicate affiliated needs in a constructive way to venues, promoters and festivals.
This hands-on session gives you time to start writing your own rider, ask questions and leave with a practical draft you can use in your future bookings. Perfect for artists, performers and music professionals who want to advocate for themselves and help create safer, more inclusive spaces in the industry.
Please note that you will need to pre-register for this session so we can shape the content around your input. Capacity is limited, so only sign up if you plan to attend in person. Registration will close once all spots are filled.
Want to be sure of a spot and provide input for this session?
Pre-registration is possible via this link
Please note:
This session is designed as a hands-on workshop with limited capacity to enhance creativity and collaboration. If you have not pre-registered, sign-up forms will be available at the Sign-up desk at Lab Patio, next to WestWeelde (Klönneplein 4, 1014 DD Amsterdam) on the day of the event.
Sign-ups open at 10:00 and will be on a first-come, first-served basis until all spots are filled.
You need a valid ADE Pro, Lab or Lab Day Pass to be able to attend the session!
Kickstart your electronic music career at ADE Lab!
Kickstart your electronic music career at ADE Lab!
Are you an (aspiring) producer, DJ, musician, visual artist, creator or all-round electronic music enthusiast, and are you keen to learn more about your field and industry? Good news: ADE Lab returns with a program full of activities and experiences focused on the entire spectrum of creative disciplines in electronic music to help you push your music career forward.
Kickstart your electronic music career at ADE Lab!
Kickstart your electronic music career at ADE Lab!
Are you an (aspiring) producer, DJ, musician, visual artist, creator or all-round electronic music enthusiast, and are you keen to learn more about your field and industry? Good news: ADE Lab returns with a program full of activities and experiences focused on the entire spectrum of creative disciplines in electronic music to help you push your music career forward.
Conference FAQ
We do not sell ADE Conference only or Day Passes. The only way to get access to the ADE Pro Conference is the ADE Pro Pass.
Tickets for the specialist sessions, such as ADE Lab and ADE Green can be found on the ticket page closer to the date of ADE 2026.
✓ Valid all five days
ADE Pro conference takes place from Wednesday through Saturday, but the ADE Pro Pass benefits go well beyond those four days. The ticket grants access to ADE’s full offering, including all conference programs as well as all ADE Festival and Arts & Culture events* — read on below to get an impression of everything included with your ADE Pro Pass.
✓ Full access to all conference keynotes, panels and locations
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.
✓ Year round access to ADE Pro's networking platform & database
Get a head start on connecting with fellow music professionals and companies with the ADE Pro networking database, available throughout the year. The online networking tool enables you to find and connect with all ADE Pro delegates, showcase your business with a dedicated profile page, plan meetings during ADE and much more. Over 50.000 messages are being sent on the platform yearly, with new professional connections being made on the regular.
✓ Join dedicated networking events and sessions
With over 9.000 music professionals from around the globe gathering in Amsterdam, you’re almost guaranteed to find who you need. An abundance of networking events and opportunities with fellow ADE delegates and industry leaders provides an advantageous base for dealmaking and career advancement.
✓ Access to all official Business Hubs
Whether you’re planning a meeting with fellow delegates, looking for a comfortable spot to work or simply want to hang out between conference events, your ADE Pro Pass grants access to all of ADE’s official Business Hubs.
✓ Access to the complete ADE Festival and Arts & Culture program*
With the entirety of ADE Festival and ADE Arts & Culture accessible with the ADE Pro Pass, your ticket enables you to explore the full spectrum of electronic subgenres in over 200 of Amsterdam’s finest music and nightlife spaces — with 2.500+ artists performing at 1.000+ events during five days and nights.
* Limited capacity at high-demand venues – read more at our FAQ.
✓ Receive the official ADE 2025 Bag
Your ADE Pro Pass comes with the limited edition ADE 2025 Bag, an ADE Pro Pass exclusive included with your ticket.
Our conferences are accessible for all ages in general. Do note that when alcoholic beverages are served, access can be denied.
If you want to apply for ADE 2026, you can fill in the form here. If you're interested in contributing to ADE Pro or Lab, whether through a keynote, panel, workshop, or proposal for a relevant speaker or topic, we’re open to ideas with clear focus and industry value.
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