CLUB Lab - Club Night: DJ Babatr, TOCCORORO and more
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CLUB Lab - Club Night: DJ Babatr, TOCCORORO and more
ADE Lab, DJ Mag & Melkweg join forces for CLUB Lab! This year, CLUB Lab will be a multidisciplinary event, with live music, A/V shows and a club night – a chance for those at ADE Lab to come together and end ADE together.
CLUB Lab is a full evening of exploring club culture, emphasizing on new sounds, forms and faces. With two different rooms to experience, CLUB Lab is ADE its place to showcase electronic music talent, combining live, club and audiovisual into the night.
Early birds get the... free ADE branded earplugs by Hears! The first 50 people joining the dancefloor at CLUB Lab will receive the exclusively desgined ADE x Hears earplugs for free, to enjoy CLUB Lab to its fullest without any worries. Come early to secure your pair.
Line-up:
Leigh Taurean*
Leigh Taurean is one of the lucky CLUB Lab open call winners and will be joining the night for an hour of groovy rhythms to warm up the dancefloor and set the tone for the steamy night ahead!
UUKKY*
Next on the bill is UUKKY. Selected from an overwhelming response of DJs ready to take the stage at CLUB Lab, UUKKY will be bringing their many years of research in electronic music made in Latin America and skillful mixing techniques to the dancefloor.
DJ Babatr
DJ Babatr is the pioneer of Raptor House, a genre that emerged from Caracas in the late '90s, blending Hard Techno, House, and Venezuelan sounds. His music, rooted in local neighborhoods, has grown into a global phenomenon. Babatr's influence extends to top venues and festivals worldwide, earning accolades such as Track of the Year 2022 by Resident Advisor and recognition from Crack Magazine and Mixmag.
Dengdeng*
Amsterdam local Dengdeng is joining as one out of the four selected DJs from the CLUB Lab open call to join the line-up on ADE Saturday. With a genuine appreciation, enjoyment and selection of many different Latin and Ccaribbean genres, such as raptor house, dembow, baile funk, dancehall, neoperreo, classic and new reggaeton, Dendeng is set to be a great addition between DJ Babatr and TOCCORORO.
TOCCORORO
TOCCORORO, the Cuban-Spanish powerhouse born in the Canary Islands, now a central figure in Madrid’s queer scene. Claudia, DJ and performer, embodies her extensive background in dance and performance and interacts with the audience, incorporating a range of genres from hardstyle to acid to ‘raptor house’.
Theothunder& MR.Rocco*
Brother-sister DJ duo Theothunder& MR.Rocco are bound to close off CLUB Lab with some fast-pased beats, touching the trance-realm with their energetic selections. Also chosen from the CLUB Lab open call, the artists are ready to send you of into the dawn.
Minimum age 18+
*For the Club night, these talented DJs have been selected to join the line-up from an overwhelming response to the open-call.
Club night ticket: provides entry to A/V & club night.
A/V ticket: provides entry to A/V & club night.
Live showcase ticket: provides entry for all Club Lab events at Melkweg.
Free entry for ADE Pass & ADE Lab wristband holders.
Kickstart your electronic music career at ADE Lab!
Kickstart your electronic music career at ADE Lab!
Are you an (aspiring) producer, DJ, musician, visual artist, creator or all-round electronic music enthusiast, and are you keen to learn more about your field and industry? Good news: ADE Lab returns with a program full of activities and experiences focused on the entire spectrum of creative disciplines in electronic music to help you push your music career forward.
Kickstart your electronic music career at ADE Lab!
Kickstart your electronic music career at ADE Lab!
Are you an (aspiring) producer, DJ, musician, visual artist, creator or all-round electronic music enthusiast, and are you keen to learn more about your field and industry? Good news: ADE Lab returns with a program full of activities and experiences focused on the entire spectrum of creative disciplines in electronic music to help you push your music career forward.
Conference FAQ
ADE PRO
Join us at the Felix Meritis for the full ADE Pro programme. The conference is set to be extended by an additional day, taking place from ADE Wednesday to Saturday. Just down the road the prestigious Andaz Amsterdam by Hyatt Hotels is transformed to a buzzing network & business hub from Wednesday to Friday.
ADE LAB
ADE Lab returns with a four-day programme from ADE Wednesday to Saturday at the Brakke grond and many more venues around the Amsterdam Nes area.
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 and ADE Lab can be found on the ticket page.
✓ 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.
Happy to see your interest in enhancing and contributing to our Conference program! To submit your conference ideas or panel suggestions for ADE 2025, we kindly ask you to fill in this form: https://wkf.ms/4gUA9oW
Our Conference team will review all proposals. If your idea stands out and sparks their interest, the team will reach out to you. Keep in mind that we receive numerous submissions, so using this application form doesn't guarantee selection. We appreciate your understanding.
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