CLUB Lab – LIVE A/V
CLUB Lab – LIVE A/V
ADE Lab, DJ Mag & Melkweg join forces once again for CLUB Lab – the multidisciplinary night where electronic music, live A/V, and club culture collide. This is the moment where ADE Lab and the wider community come together to close the week on the dancefloor.
CLUB Lab celebrates new sounds, forms, and faces with two spaces to explore: a stacked club night in the Melkweg UP room, and an immersive A/V and film program in the Melkweg Cinema. Together, they spotlight the future of electronic music and audiovisual culture, with performances and premieres by some of the most exciting emerging and established names.
This year’s Cinema Room features the premiere screening of AFRICAN GOLD – a short documentary by filmmaker Wietske Overdijk following DJ/producer Philou Louzolo over the past two years. With roots in Congo, Nigeria and Sierra Leone, Louzolo has carved out a forward-thinking blend of afro house, melodic, and deep sounds, playing stages from Berghain to Dekmantel. The film is a vibrant, intimate portrait of transformation, exploring the power of music, family, and the universal search for “home.”
Alongside the screening, FIBER presents Audiovisual Symbiosis – a one-off evening of four brand new collaborations. Pairing musicians with visual artists, the program features live scores, reimagined works, and improvisation-based performances designed to transform the Melkweg Cinema into an intimate playground of sound and image.
Programme:
AFRICAN GOLD
Premiere screening of the short documentary on DJ/Producer Philou Louzolo by Wietske Overdijk
Audiovisual Symbiosis (Curated by FIBER)
Gizem Öz & Lova Ranung (Live AV)
Aimée Theriot & Antonija Vuletić (Live AV)
Teqmun & ar.strae (Live AV)
Kendu Bari (Live Film Score)
About FIBER:
FIBER is an internationally operating organisation in the field of art, experimental music and digital culture that organises the annual FIBER Festival alongside a wide range of other events.
Tickets:
- A/V ticket provides entry to A/V & club night
- Club night ticket provides entry to A/V & club night
- Live showcase ticket provides entry to all CLUB Lab events at Melkweg
- Free entry for ADE Pro & ADE Lab pass holders
Melkweg stands for pop culture in the broadest sense of the word. Hundreds of concerts, club nights, (music) films, theatre performances, exhibitions and multidisciplinary events attract thousands of visitors annually.
Melkweg is located in the only remaining factory building on the Amsterdam canal belt: a former sugar and, later, milk factory. The historic building hosts two concert halls, a cinema, a multidisciplinary hall and an exhibition space.
In Melkweg, established names stand alongside new talent, and emerging trends are given the opportunity to reach a wide audience. The diversity in programming and audience, in combination with the different spaces and the special location, have made Melkweg a unique place for years.
Melkweg stands for pop culture in the broadest sense of the word. Hundreds of concerts, club nights, (music) films, theatre performances, exhibitions and multidisciplinary events attract thousands of visitors annually.
Melkweg is located in the only remaining factory building on the Amsterdam canal belt: a former sugar and, later, milk factory. The historic building hosts two concert halls, a cinema, a multidisciplinary hall and an exhibition space.
In Melkweg, established names stand alongside new talent, and emerging trends are given the opportunity to reach a wide audience. The diversity in programming and audience, in combination with the different spaces and the special location, have made Melkweg a unique place for years.
Festival FAQ
The ADE 2025 program is still being announced! View the already announced ADE Festival events and all participating venues and artists.
Check out the ADE Program page to discover the ADE 2025 program.
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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 Pro Pass grants you access to all ADE official festival events. Even if a festival event is sold out, you can still access the event with your ADE Pro Pass wristband. During ADE there are over 500 festival events and hundreds more cultural and conference events you can enter with the wristband. One thing to keep in mind is that there is a limited capacity that each venue can take into account for ADE Pro wristband holders. This means that, for some of the more crowded events, you have to arrive early to ensure attendance. Once capacity is reached, ADE Pro holders will be let into the event on a one in-one-out basis.
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!