DGTL presents: Amsterdam Blaast!
DGTL presents: Amsterdam Blaast!
Orchestra with 200 wind and percussion players to perform at DGTL ADE.
The unique project "Amsterdam Blaast!" will perform on October 26 in the Amsterdam Warehouse during the DGTL ADE. Nearly all of Amsterdam's wind and percussion orchestras will bring together a mega orchestra in an epic world premiere, celebrating Amsterdam's 750th anniversary.
The orchestras will present a 25-minute piece dedicated to the city of Amsterdam, composed by Simon Dobson, who has also been conducting the ADE opening concert with the Metropole Orkest for several years.
The piece unfolds in five parts: ‘Overture’ introduces all the wind instruments, ‘Lament’ reflects the city’s more somber moments, ‘Dance’ bursts with joy and celebration, ‘Change’ captures the sounds of the streets with barrel organs and folk music, and the grand finale, ‘Rave,’ pays tribute to Amsterdam’s ADE with a pounding ode to nightlife.
For over a year, Amsterdam’s amateur orchestras have joined forces to bring this special concert to life at the city’s most exciting festival, ADE. This concert also marks the launch of 'Amsterdam Blaast!', a brand-new collaboration that promises plenty more to come.
These orchestras are deeply woven into the fabric of Amsterdam’s society, and we're excited to add this special show to our ADE program.
Free entry.
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.
ADE Festival tickets will be sold via the festival event organizers individually. Therefore, we advise you to keep an eye on their own website/socials.
Click here to dive back into the Festival program list of 2025!
Not to worry! Make sure to contact the event (or their ticketing provider) you are visiting as soon as possible with as many details about your order; name, email address, amount of tickets, etc. Once they've recovered your order, the tickets can be resent to your email.
Need help to find your event's contact details? Message us at [email protected] and we'll be happy to help.
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!