Meet the Labels and A&Rs
Conference
Line-up
Andreas Rizek (Helix Records / Ultra Music Publishing, US) / Chris Johnson (SoundCloud, US) / David Coleby (!K7 Music, GB) / Desi O'Meara (Kobalt Music, US) / Gavin Ryan (Big Beat Records/Atlantic Records, US) / Jan van Vliet (Get Physical Music, DE) / Jean-Sebastien Permal (Sony Music Entertainment, DE) / Jeff van der Molen (Armada Music, NL) / Johnny Pinchard (Believe, GB) / Jonathan Winter (Monstercat, CA) / Lynn Tissink (Believe, NL) / Marco Pantuso (Warner Music Group, NL) / Orri Sachar (Monstercat, CA) / Renske van Kollenburg (NL) / Roland Leesker (Get Physical Music, DE) / Sanne Klinkhamer (Armada Music, NL) / Tessa Rae Butler (Kobalt Music Publishing, US) / Tracey Fox (Ultra Music Publishing / Helix Records, GB)
Meet the Labels and A&Rs
David Coleby (!K7), Jeff van der Molen (Armada), Sanne Klinkhamer (Armada), Lynn Tissink (Believe), Johnny Pinchard (Believe), Roland Leesker (Get Physical), Jan van Vliet (Get Physical), Andreas Rizek (Helix), Tracey Fox (Helix), Tessa Rae Butler (Kobalt), Desi O'Meara (Kobalt), Orri Sachar (Monstercat), Jonathan Winter (Monstercat), Jean-Sebastien Permal (Sony Music), Chris Johnson (SoundCloud), Marco Pantuso (Warner Music), Gavin Ryan (Big Beat Records/Atlantic Records)
Host: Renske van Kollenburg
Introducing the Meet the Professionals series – a supercharged networking experience right at the heart the newest ADE Pro location, The ADE Matchmaking Hub. “Meet the Labels and A&R's” allows Pro delegates to meet a curated group of professionals, unlocking unique opportunities for industry professionals boost their network.
This is an informal session, and anyone is welcome, but you will be expected and encouraged to move around the room and make yourself known to as many of the participating professionals as possible in this speed dating networking session. So prepare your pitch, be sure to be able to define your appeal and dive in! The session will start with an in-depth introduction of the professionals and conclude with one-on-one networking opportunities.
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 ...
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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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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.
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