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The Future of Clubs and Venues

Conference

Line-up

Andrew Blackett (Fabric, GB) / Andrew Kelsey (Liaison Artists, Founder & CEO, US) / Claire Wright (BUDDY Inc, US) / Dimitri Hegemann (Founder, Tresor, DE) / Kenny Eshinlokun (Taboo, GB) / Lainie Copicotto-Green (The Greenhouse, PR) / Lévi Smulders (Melkweg, NL) / Martje Kremers (Primary Talent, NL) / Ollie Seaman (Wasserman Music, GB) / Raaf Verhoef (Paradiso, NL) / Tommy Vaudecrane (Technopol, FR)

Date

Sat, Oct 19, 2024

Location

Felix Meritis (Zuilenzaal) | Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam

Interests

Strategies / (Live) Events / Global Scenes / ADE Pro

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The Future of Clubs and Venues

Speakers: Dimitri Hegemann (Founder, Tresor), Andrew Blackett (fabric), Andrew Kelsey (Founder, Liaison), Raaf Verhoef (Programmer, Paradiso), Martje Kremers (Booking Agent, Primary Talent), Lévi Smulders (Promotor, Melkweg), Kenny Eshinlokun (Taboo), Ollie Seaman (Wasserman), Tommy Vaudecrane (Technopol)

Moderators: Claire Wright (Founder, BUDDY), Lainie Copicotto (The Greenhouse)

People just aren't going out in the ways they did pre-COVID— or when they do, they're saving up for a big-ticket blowout that feels like "a treat” with festivals such as Primavera Sound, Rock En Seine, Lowlands, Pinkpop, or Tomorrowland being the most likely destination for that, or indoor shows like the Warehouse Project or Abba at the O2 Arena. This has resulted in smaller crowds for local nights where a relatively unknown resident DJ might be developing their career, so does that mean that talent isn’t being nurtured anymore? And will the younger generation get used to the scale, cleanliness and spectacle of big events and never get to appreciate the pleasures of neighbourhood and grassroots clubs? But most importantly, how can those clubs and smaller venues re-find their place in the music business eco-system, especially when it comes to being a platform for emerging artists and mid-sized acts?

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.

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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