How 2025's Wildfires Reshaped LA's Music Community
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How 2025's Wildfires Reshaped LA's Music Community
Speakers: Greg Cochrane
In January a series of deadly fires burned an area 18+ times the size of Central Amsterdam. This presentation from award-winning journalist Greg Cochrane explores how the city’s music community has been affected – and what comes next as its iconic scene tries to move on.
What is this program about?
Wildfires in California are common, but January 2025 in Los Angeles was different. The sheer size and scale. More than 400 deaths have been linked to the events. 18000 buildings were destroyed. LA’s music scene was deeply affected. Professionals left without homes, jobs and income. More than One charity was supporting more than 3000 music workers in the aftermath.
The wildfires exposed deep inequalities among the city's inhabitants – from the villas of Pasadena to the music stores of Altadena, not everyone had access to the same warnings and the same support.
Scientists and meteorologists are clear: the region is prone to wildfires, and can expect more frequent and intense weather events in the future. People in the city are facing up to the reality of whether they can or want to stay.
In this presentation, Greg revisits how some members of the community were affected. And the huge questions they face, as they try to move on with their lives.
Who is this program for?
This program is part of ADE Green, and can be accessed with an ADE Pro Pass or ADE Green Day Pass.
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.
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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.
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✓ 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.
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✓ 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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