Cosmic Junction: City 2 City Planet 2 Planet

Cosmic Junction: City 2 City Planet 2 Planet
Where Detroit & Chicago's legacy of house, techno, and electro collides with Amsterdam’s forward-thinking underground — a mini festival-sized exchange of culture, sound, and vision.

On October 23rd at Q-Factory, Cosmic Junction brings together 40+ international artists across 4 stages for a full day-to-night journey: This special collaboration unites Groom Lake Universal Amsterdam with Detroit Techno Militia, Tec-Troit Electronic Festival, Glimpse Magazine, Inch by Inch Records, Drone Existence, UFM Recordings, Infonabeat Records, Vocoder, Suckerpunch, and Recut Music — all under one roof for an immersive ADE experience.Panels & Talks on the future of distribution and the culture of electronic musicPanels about the history, present and future of House and Techno music discussed by Chicago, Detroit vs the rest of the world.

Live Hardware Showcases and the launch of Glimpse Magazine Detroit
Art & Exclusive Merchandise
Followed by an explosive basement party running deep into the early hours

FULL LINE-UP

𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗶𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮 𝗫 𝗧𝗲𝗰-𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲
DJ Godfather - Tom Lindner - DJ Roach - Miss.Mamass - DJ Seoul
Santonio Echols - Moses - Stacey Hotwaxx Hale - Billy Love - Ixbalanke
Mike Anderson - Detune - Drexc - Latexgirl - Redmadvelvet

𝗚𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝗙𝗢 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲
Btwn Ntwrx - Ricky da Dragon - Metro SkimControl // Modify - Muse III - Angelo D’onorio
Marco Aurelio - Oliver Kucera - Son of 8-BitsKreed - Robert Powlson - Daniel Englisch

𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲
Dee Marbus - Creznight - Josie RK - Jani Ho - Kelvin Celcius
Sklasi - Deniell Biswane - Control // Modify - Nelis - Jani Ho

𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗕𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗫 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿𝗽𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗫 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲
Secretsundaze - Papa Nugs - DJ Pointless - Recut DJ Paul Funk - Jenny Cara
Bobbie Morel - Raw Underground - Richard Parker - Oisin - Adonis Wolf


Daytime (12PM–8PM):
Panels, meet-and-greets and talks on distribution deals plus live showcases from cutting-edge artists who honor the roots of house and techno while pushing the sound forward.

Chicago Museum Of House: Legacy, Education, Accessibility, and the future of Chicago House.
The panel brings together three iconic figures — Joe Smooth, Chicago’s “First Lady” Chris Henderson-Hutchinson, and “Sweet Georgie” George Jackson — to discuss how Chicago can reclaim its role as the birthplace and heartbeat of house music. This engaging conversation explores the genre’s rich history, its global influence, and the need to strengthen community ties within the city. The panel highlights current challenges, including the lack of infrastructure and accessibility in the house music scene, and proposes solutions through education, mentorship, and inclusive programs.

By creating an ecosystem that welcomes all, the Chicago Museum of House aims to empower future generations of artists and fans alike. Together, these pioneers envision a Chicago where house music is not just remembered — but celebrated, lived, and shared by the entire community.

Breaking Even and Beyond: Strategies for Independent Labels in Today’s Music Market
Moderated by Oliver Bernstein, CEO of Leipzig-based Inch By Inch Distribution, the discussion will examine the realities of vinyl production and distribution, the role of digital platforms like Spotify, and the impact of promotional channels ranging from club promo to social media. With panelists including label owners, promo agencies, record shop representatives, and distributors, the session offers a 360-degree perspective on how independent labels can position their releases in the market effectively.

Independent record labels are often driven by passion and creativity—but how can they also achieve financial sustainability in an increasingly complex music landscape? This panel at Amsterdam Dance Event brings together voices from across the industry to explore practical strategies for independent labels to move from break-even to profit.

Whether you’re running a label, releasing your first record, or simply curious about the business behind the beats, this talk will provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of today’s independent music economy.

Grassroots to Global — The Power of Free Events and Cultural Exchange
Moderated by Angie Lindner from Detroit Techno Militia

This panel explores how free, community-driven music events can become catalysts for cultural exchange and collaboration across borders. Independent organizers and artists worldwide are proving that meaningful connection and artistic impact don’t depend on big budgets or corporate sponsorships, they start with shared values, mutual support, and accessibility for everyone.

Through real-world examples of artist exchanges, collaborative festivals, and grassroots partnerships, this session highlights how music communities can build authentic bridges between cities and cultures, uniting people through rhythm, creativity, and shared purpose.

Nighttime (8PM–4AM):
A powerhouse lineup of DJs and live acts from across the globe, channeling Detroit’s legacy of house, techno, acid, and electro into one explosive underground journey.

Tickets are sold separately for day or nighttime (€22,50,-) or as combi ticket for day and night (€40,00,-) ex. fee