The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has finalized the full program and speaker roster for ADE Lab On Track, its dedicated three-day academy program nurturing the next generation of music producers and performing artists. Returning to Lab Village at Westergas, this year’s edition places an emphasis on community, collaboration and creation. Designed exclusively for accepted ADE Lab On Track participants, the curated curriculum bridges grassroots emerging talent with pioneers shaping global club culture.
Fotograaf: Jasper ten Tusscher
Key additions & program highlights:
-Beyond Genre: Daria Kolosova on Building a DJ Set
In a practical masterclass, Ukrainian DJ Daria Kolosova shares how she builds a DJ set, connects tracks across genres and BPMs, and reads the room. Through live CDJ examples, participants discover how to create a story, adapt to the crowd and take a set somewhere unexpected.
-DJ Mag’s How I DJ with Djrum
Known for his cross-genre sets, Djrum takes attendees inside his creative process in this live edition of DJ Mag’s How I DJ. From vinyl DJing fundamentals to improvisation and mixing techniques, Djrum shows how he navigates genres and builds unpredictable performances.
-RA Exchange Live with John Talabot|
John Talabot joins Resident Advisor’s Chloe Lula to discuss his creative approach and his first full-length album in 14 years. Released under his alias OR, ‘Music for Empty Stadiums’ explores a euphoric take on ambient music through 17 almost entirely beatless tracks.
-From Playing to Producing: Production 101 with Bambii
In a hands-on workshop, DJ and producer Bambii introduces the fundamental tools and processes behind making a track, from exploring a DAW to turning ideas into music. Open to everyone, with FLINTA+ artists particularly encouraged to join.
These newly added sessions join previously revealed highlights, including a rare, in-depth dialogue between Detroit legend Moodymann and Chicago multi-instrumentalist Peven Everett, rethinking how you DJ with Grace Dahl, Adam Beyer reflecting on 30 years of Drumcode, DJ Mag’s track breakdown with Sammy Virji, and more.
ADE Lab On Track: Speaker highlights
Adam Beyer (ES), Armana Khan (US), Amy Dabbs (GB), Bambii (CA), Conrad Taylor (US), Grace Dahl (NL), Daria Kolosova (UA), DJ Bone (US), Djrum (GB), John Talabot (ES), Julia Borelli (DE), Jyoty (GB) Kevin Saunderson (US), Lyzza (BR), Max Van Tiel (NL), Moodymann (US), Nyksan, Olaf Boswijk (NL) Paige Tomlinson (GB), Peven Everett (US), Quinten Moeshart (NL), Rooléh (NL), Rossi. (GB), Sammy Virji (GB), State OFFF (NL), Timofey Reznikov (BE), Zack Fox (US) and many others.
📸 Enrique Meesters
1996—2026: 30 Years of Driving Electronic Music Forward
Over the past three decades, ADE has grown to become the most influential breeding ground for electronic music; building the framework that helped a new genre to be recognised worldwide as an art form and a thriving business, into what is now an immense global industry. More specials, initiatives and events celebrating 30 Years of ADE will be unveiled throughout the coming months.
About the Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation
About ADE Lab
ADE Lab spans two programs this year: ADE Lab On Track (closed program and not open for public and pass holders) and ADE Lab Discovery. Alongside the two in-depth ADE Lab On Track pathways, ADE Lab Discovery opens up Lab Village through open-to-join sessions, the Gear Test Lab, and cultural experiences.
ADE – Electronic Music Gathers Here
The Amsterdam Dance Event is organised by The Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation.
Founding partner: BumaStemra | Main partner: Heineken