ADE at 30: The Sounds, Spaces, and Stories Calling Us to Amsterdam Dance Event’s 30th Anniversary

Thirty years ago, Amsterdam Dance Event was a modest industry gathering with 300 professionals and a clubbing program spread across three clubs. Next week, it returns to the Dutch capital with thousands of artists performing in over 300 venues, and a guest list as long as the Amstel River.

Bringing together electronic music’s biggest names, underground innovators, and industry leaders, the week-long festival and conference will celebrate its landmark 30th anniversary with more than 1,300 live music, education, and networking events across the city from October 21-25.

Electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre will…