Demolition XXVIII
Conference
Demolition XXVIII
Jury: Joseph Capriati (Artist), DJ Minx (Artist), Louisahhh (Artist), Coco Cole (Artist), Monique Dardenne (Artist)
Host: Dave Clarke (Artist)
Demolition is back for another year of collectively listening to, and learning from YOUR latest productions! Dare to send in your best demo and let the contest begin!
The hugely successful format, hosted by Dave Clarke, allows producers to receive live on-stage feedback from a selection of renowned electronic music professionals, from A&Rs to artists, all with a broad knowledge of the electronic genres.
It is returning for its XXVIII edition, this year, in our main Conference hub, Felix Meritis on the collaborative Saturday between ADE Pro, ADE Lab & Team Beats.
The virtual tool to send in your demo, created by VIRPP is available by [CLICKING HERE]. From the standout tracks, one winner and two runners up will be chosen to receive game-changing high-tech hardware and software prizes by leading industry brands.
To be distributed prizes:
Winner
- ADE Pro Pass 2026
- AIAIAI TMA-2 Studio Wireless
- Arturia MiniLab 3
- Roland AIRA hardware: J-6, T-8, P-6, E-4, S-1
- Novation Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen) soundcard
- Novation Launchkey 49 Mk4 MIDI controller
- ADAM Audio H200 headphones
- Native Instruments Komplete 15 Ultimate
Runner-up 1
- 2 x ADE Lab Pass 2026
- AIAIAI TMA-2 Studio
- Arturia V Collection Software
- iZotope Music Production Suite 8
- Ableton Live 12 Suite
Runner-up 2
- 1x ADE Lab Pass 2026
- AIAIAI TMA-2 Studio XE
- iZotope Mix & Master Bundle Advanced
- Roland Cloud Subscription – 1 year free
To avoid any misunderstandings and ensure everyone has the same expectations, please read the following information carefully.
If anything remains unclear, don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected] with your questions.
IMPORTANT information
1) To submit your demo, you must have one of the following: an ADE Pro Pass, or an ADE Lab Passe Partout (4-day ticket), and you must be physically present at the Demolition session.
2) Winners from the previous five editions of Demolition are excluded from participating and will not be considered in the selection process.
3) From all submissions, 10 demos will be shortlisted as finalists and notified by Tuesday, October 21 at the latest. These 10 demos will be played live during the 1.5-hour Demolition session.
4) An additional 10 demos will be selected as semi-finalists and also notified by Tuesday, October 21 at the latest. Only if a finalist is not present during the session, a random demo from the semi-finalist group will be played instead.
5) Additionally, at the end of Demolition, there will be a wildcard round. The host will invite everyone present in the room to bring their USBs to the stage, and one demo will be selected and played at random. This wildcard entry will also compete for the prizes.
6) Please note that room capacity is limited, and access will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Make sure to arrive on time to secure your spot. Only those physically present in the room will be eligible to have their demo considered for winning.
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.
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