BEFORE x EKANITE
BEFORE × EKANITE
ADE FRIDAY 18:00 to 22:00 · OCTOBER 23
Everyone talks about the afters.
Nobody manages the BEFORE.
This year, that idea crosses BORDERS for the first time. BEFORE makes its debut at Amsterdam Dance Event alongside EKANITE at UNDRGRND, opening the first international chapter.
But BEFORE started in Madrid with one simple idea…
It was born at Lula Club, one of Madrid’s key venues in the electronic scene. To give the spotlight to the moment where great nights actually begin.
Because nights don’t just happen. They’re built.
And every great night starts long BEFORE the dancefloor fills up.
BEFORE doesn’t belong to one genre, one venue, or one format. It belongs to that moment we ALL share before going out. When you meet up with friends, the music starts, and the night can still go ANYWHERE.
Because there’s always a BEFORE.
That’s why EVERY edition is different. House, melodic, techno, or whatever sound fits the identity of the space and the collaboration. BEFORE evolves with every project without losing its core: creating the best possible start to a great night.
Along the way, BEFORE has teamed up with some of Madrid’s most iconic venues, like Lula Club and LAB the Club, proof that one philosophy can adapt to different concepts, crowds, and musical worlds.
BEFORE’s visual identity is built together with Telepixel, a creative agency specialized in art direction, branding, and audiovisual experiences for the electronic music industry. Their creative vision has been key in shaping BEFORE’s universe, giving every edition its own identity while staying true to the brand’s evolution.
Today BEFORE keeps growing.
New spaces.
New collaborations.
New stories.
Same essence. For everyone who wants to dance.
Because we don’t just throw a before party.
We actually run THE BEFORE.
Because BEFORE. There was us.
LINE-UP
SAIINT
Resident DJ for BE Renatta at LAB the Club. Artist on Habitat and member of the Noctra collective.
NEMSIA
Artist on Habitat and member of the Noctra collective, bringing a sound rooted in melodic and underground textures.
GAB
BEFORE resident DJ and part of the Wololo Sound team, shaping the brand’s musical direction since day one.
TAMS
BEFORE resident DJ, responsible for a core part of the sound that defines every edition.
Festival FAQ
ADE Festival tickets are sold individually by the festival event organizers, but you’ll also be able to purchase them through the ticket links on the event pages on our website here.
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 ADE Pro Pass grants you access to all ADE official festival events.
Be aware though that there are over 1,200 events during ADE that you can enter with the Pro Pass wristband and that ADE cannot guarantee access. There is a limited capacity that each venue can take into account for Pro Pass holders. This means for some of the more crowded events you have to arrive early. Once capacity is reached, we will go over in a full-for-now policy. The festival event organizer will decide when and if more people are allowed to go in.
The ADE Pro Pass is the perfect fit if you are planning on enjoying the combination of day and night events. If you want guaranteed access to a particular festival event, we advise you to get a single festival ticket instead.
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!
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