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Creating Magic: Rituals and Ceremonies at Events and Festivals

Conference

Line-up

Artur Mendes (PT) / Leonore van den Ende (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, NL) / Pip Rush Jansen (Arcadia Spectacular, GB) / Remi Olajoyegbe (I am Remi / Medicine Festival / Isumataq Retreats, GB)

Date

Fri, Oct 18, 2024
14:15 - 15:00

Location

Felix Meritis (Shaffyzaal) | Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam

Interests

Responsibilities / (Live) Events / Marketing / Sustainability / ADE Pro / ADE Green / Panels & Talks

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Creating Magic: Rituals and Ceremonies at Events and Festivals

Speakers: Pip Rush Jansen (Arcadia Spectacular), Remi Olajoyegbe (Medicine Festival), Artur Mendes (Boom Festival)

Moderator: Leonore van den Ende

In this panel, we’ll look at how festivals can lay the groundwork for a renewed respect for nature and cultivate a culture of peace.

About this program

How can festivals use their tremendous potential to reimagine the story of our time? Ever since humans started walking planet Earth, we’ve gathered our tribes. The purpose used to be intimately connected to our natural environment. Annual rituals were held around the cycle of the seasons, sacred sites, the return of the rains, and the growth of our crops. Over time, this deep connection with nature got lost and we forgot the Earthly purpose of our gatherings. Meanwhile, we still have a deep desire to connect through meaningful experiences.

How can festivals spark the positive changes we need to face today’s challenges? Can festivals be perceived as rituals, or intentionally ritualized, to drive transformation? Together with Pip Rush Jansen (Arcadia Spectacular, UK), Remi Olajoyegbe (Medicine Festival, UK) Artur Mendes (Boom Festival, PT), and Leonore van den Ende (Vrije University Amsterdam, NL), we’ll uncover the stories, symbols, and ancient wisdom shared within festival communities.

Who is this program for?

This panel is curated for event and festival organizers, sustainability managers, and all who are interested in driving social change in our industry.

This program is part of ADE Green, please note that you need an ADE Pro or ADE Green ticket to join this program. For the full ADE Green program, please check here.

Felix Meritis

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.

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