Independent Artist or Label-Backed? Finding Your Best Fit
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Independent Artist or Label-Backed? Finding Your Best Fit
In today’s music landscape, artists face a myriad of options when it comes to releasing their music. Should you go independent, sign with a traditional label, or explore emerging models such as boutique, artist-focused, or community-driven labels? With the ever-changing music scene, there are no wrong answers—just choices that align more closely with your ambitions, needs, and ideologies.
Join Bradley Zero, founder of London-based, community-focused Rhythm Section; Chris Lake, head of the discovery-driven, artist-centric Black Book Records; Aluna, label boss of Noir Fever Records, which focuses on Black, female, and LGBTQIA+ artists; Colin Eger, Head of TuneCore Germany, representing the independent distribution service TuneCore/Believe; and Toon Martens, Managing Director at Sony Music, representing the established traditional label approach.
Together, they will dive deep into the wide array of options—from signing with a traditional major label to starting your own, becoming part of a boutique or community-driven label, or staying independent. Whether you're an emerging artist or an established musician considering a new direction, this discussion will help you navigate your choices, find the right path for your career, and make informed decisions that align with your creative vision, goals, and values.
Kickstart your electronic music career at ADE Lab!
Kickstart your electronic music career at ADE Lab!
October 16th 〰 19th, 2024
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 four-day 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!
October 16th 〰 19th, 2024
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 four-day 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 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 an ADE Pro
and more benefits ...
Read more about the ADE Pro Pass and other tickets.
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, kindly complete this online application form provided.
Our Conference team will review all proposals. If your idea stands out and sparks an interest, we'll 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.
We have various hotel recommendations to ensure you get through ADE well rested. Our recommendations can be found here.
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