Demolition XXVII

Panel: Bloody Mary (Artist / Owner, Dame-Music), Cinthie (Artist), Joseph Capriati (DJ,Producer), Phiona Okumu (Spotify), Sinca (DJ Producer)
Host: Dave Clarke (Artist)


Demolition is back for another year of collectively listening to- and learning from YOUR latest productions!

The hugely successful format, hosted by Dave Clarke, allows producers to receive live on-stage feedback from a panel of renowned electronic music professionals — from A&Rs to artists, all with a broad knowledge of the electronic genres. It is returning for its XXVII edition, this year at the ADE Lab grounds.

Dare to send in your best demo and let the games begin!

The virtual tool to send in your demo, created by VIRPP, is live. Submit your demo HERE!


From the standout tracks, one winner and two runners up will compete for game-changing high-tech prizes from Torso Electronics, Native Instruments, Ableton, Novation, ADAM Audio, AlphaTheta, Universal Audio, and Djoid!

WINNER
1 ADE Pro Pass 2025
ADAM Audio Headphones
Ableton Move
Djoid Software Subscription – launching at ADE
Native Instrument Music production Suite
Native Instruments Komplete Ultimate 15
Native Instruments Maschine
Native Instruments Traktor XI
Novation GForce Software
Torse Electronics S-4 Sculpting Sampler
Universal Audio Volt 276
RUNNER UP 1
2x Lab Pass 2025
ADAM Audio Headphones
AlphaTheta Headphones
Native Instruments iZotope Elements Suite & Komplete Select
Native Instruments Traktor XI
Novation Scarlet 2i2 Soundcard
T-1 Algorithmic Sequencer
RUNNER UP 2
1x Lab Pass 2025
ADAM Audio Headphones
Novation Launchkey 49 MK4
Rekordbox License


Important: An ADE Pro/ADE Lab ticket and physical presence during Demolition are required to submit your demo.

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.


These were the ADE Pro Pass benefits of 2024. Benefits of the ADE 2025 Pro Pass are yet to be announced.


✓ Valid all 5 days of ADE

✓ Access to all conference tracks: ADE Pro, Lab, Green, Beats & more

✓ Access to all Network events, matchmakings & Business Hubs

✓ Access to ADE Pro's networking database

✓ Access to ADE Festival and Arts & Culture program

✓ The official ADE x G-Star RAW 2024 Bagpack

✓ Travel for free during ADE with GVB

✓ Train like a Pro with TrainMore

and more benefits ...

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.

Haven't received your ticket(s) or cannot find them? You can easily find them by following the steps on this page.

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