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ADE picks
RESONANCE: Listening to the Future
Thu 22 · 09:45 · The Stargate · Amsterdam
Venue information: This event was originally scheduled to take place at the Embassy of the Free Mind, but has been relocated to The Stargate. The Sanctuary Earth Foundation presents: Resonance - Listening to the Future. One conversation, five perspectives. The future we are trying to protect. The ritual of gathering around sound is as old as the species. It has survived war, plague, empire and prohibition. It has never survived being turned into a product. Are we the last stewards of what makes it work? Can the cities, technologies and spaces we build next protect it rather than consume it? 09:45 - 10:45 | Arriving Through Breath: 108 AUM, €15 A gentle guided meditation set to a specially curated Sonic Spheres composition. Before the first beat, we begin with the breath. Bianka Duka opens the day with breathwork and meditation, inviting visitors to leave the noise behind and arrive fully in their bodies, the space, and the moment. 12:30 - 13:30 & 13:30 - 14:30 | The Sanctuary Sessions: Empowerment, €15 Monica van der Meulen and Lasse Mosegard lead visitors through the Sonic Spheres, an immersive sound experience exploring whether sound can help us slow down, recalibrate, and reconnect. Each session begins with a short introduction, followed by the session using spatial audio and curated frequencies designed to support nervous system regulation and a sense of calm. Visitors experiencing sound as something felt throughout the body, not only heard. 14:30 - 15:30 | Resonance: Listening to the Future (indepth session), €35 Five distinctive voices from different disciplines share their knowledge, practice and vision, followed by an open conversation with the audience. How does sound shape consciousness, and how might emerging technologies extend the ways we listen, feel and experience the world? This session explores sound as a medium for investigating perception, memory and altered states. What is the therapeutic potential of psychoacoustics and archaeoacoustics? Connecting artistic practice with critical enquiry, the session asks whether sound can support enduring changes in attention, perception and behaviour: a movement from altered states towards altered traits. Speakers: Carl Hayden Smith (Museum of Consciousness), Natasha Stark, DJ Isis (Isis van der Wel), Pieter Smits van Waesberghe (Dragonfly Water Solutions), Carina Kornfeind. Explore more ADE Arts & Culture events at The Stargate here .
EINDER by Boris Acket
Thu 22 · 10:00 · Centrale Markthal · Amsterdam
Between 22-25 October, you can walk beneath the art installation EINDER by Boris Acket and experience it up close as it continuously transforms, flowing to the rhythm of day and night. Ready to step into the art and leave time behind? During the EINDER exhibition, you decide how your experience unfolds and how long it lasts. Walk, sit, stand still, and watch EINDER continuously transform to the rhythm of day and night. Always moving. Never the same twice. All we need to know is when you’ll arrive. From that moment on, the space is yours. Special time-slots with performances of Kianí del Valle On Friday 23 and Saturday 24 October at 9PM, Kianí del Valle takes over with a unique performance, reshaping the installation’s movements through her dynamic choreography. Every moment of the day has its own unique effect on EINDER. It’s up to you to choose your favourite time slot(s) As the sun rises and sets, shining its light through the sky panels onto the installation. Enjoy the soft morning light, the brightness of day, the shifting colours of sunset, or the dark skies at night. You decide how you experience EINDER. Explore more ADE Arts & Culture events at Centrale Markthal here .
SUSPENDED - Music Hammocks
Thu 22 · 11:00 · The Stargate · Amsterdam
What if you could listen with your whole body? During ADE, The Stargate invites you into SUSPENDED : an immersive sound experience centred around Parker Hertzberger 's vibrating Music Hammocks , where sound becomes physical and the body becomes part of the listening experience. Parker Hertzberger's work explores the physical and spatial dimensions of sound. His vibrating hammocks translate music into tactile vibration, allowing you to experience frequencies through your entire body rather than through the ears alone. Alongside standalone sessions where you can drop in, lie back and experience the hammocks, SUSPENDED will feature a series of live performances by artists working directly with the technology; creating music that can be heard, felt and experienced physically in real time. A different kind of listening experience for ADE: less about standing in front of the sound, and more about being inside it. Drop-in experiences + immersive live performances Full programme to be announced Explore more ADE Arts & Culture events at The Stargate here .
Producer Coaching by Mark Otten presents: Alex Vasi
Thu 22 · 12:30 · STMPD Recording Studios · Mix stage · Amsterdam
Want to get inside the mind of a professional mix & mastering engineer? From producing and recording to mixing and mastering chart topping hits, Alex Vasi has rapidly become in high demand. He's collaborated with the likes of Kris Kross Amsterdam, Tory Lanez and Dutch superstars such as Ronnie Flex and Boef, with streaming numbers totalling over half a billion to date.. Furthermore, he's a DJ (as half of DiVasi), teacher at the Herman Brood Academy and coach at Producer Coaching by Mark Otten. Join us for this opportunity to visit the prestigious STMPD studios where Alex will give you a peek into the life of a professional engineer and share his approach to mixing and mastering electronic music – from his experience in the studio to the techniques behind the sound. Space is very limited (30 spots)
Afro House Summit
Thu 22 · 14:00 · LuminAir · Amsterdam
Join us at LuminAir, DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station, presented by My Other Side of the Moon & Vibora Register at : https://afrohousesummit2.event... DJ Line up TBA After a breakout debut that welcomed more than 1,000 attendees at LuminAir, Afro House Summit returns to Amsterdam Dance Event on Thursday, October 22, 2026, bringing the international Afro House community together once again in the heart of Amsterdam. Presented by My Other Side Of The Moon x Vibora, Afro House Summit is more than an event, it is a meeting point for the people shaping the future of Afro House music, culture and business. PARTNERS: (in Alphabetical Order) Beats of Africa | Believe | Kitisuru Records | One Day Forever Records | Proton | Rise Records | Syndicast | TIIK Records | Urban Rebel | WARM | When We Dip | From artists and DJs to record labels, A&Rs, promoters, managers, media, brands and music industry professionals, the Summit creates a space to discover the real spirit of Afro House, connect with the people behind the scene and build meaningful relationships with the global industry. As Afro House continues to grow from its roots in Sub-Saharan Africa, Brazil and the MENA region into one of the most influential sounds in global electronic music, Afro House Summit provides a space where the culture can be experienced from the inside, through music, conversations, networking and direct industry connections. Taking place at LuminAir, overlooking Amsterdam from the rooftop of the DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station, the Summit will bring together key figures from across the scene for exclusive DJ sets, A&R sessions, industry networking and a dedicated industry mixer. Whether you are an established artist, an emerging producer, a label representative, A&R, promoter, manager, media professional or brand looking to connect with the Afro House audience, this is an opportunity to meet the right people, exchange ideas, discover new talent and create new business, marketing and collaboration opportunities within the scene. Discover. Connect. Create. Afro House Summit at ADE 2026 is where the global Afro House community comes together. Discover the sound, culture and people driving Afro House forward and be part of the conversation shaping its future. Guest List Only. Registration is required. Register through the link below and join us at LuminAir, Amsterdam, on October 22, 2026. LuminAir DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station Oosterdoksstraat 4, Level 11, 1011 DK Amsterdam, Netherlands
Meet The Makers | Arturia
Thu 22 · 15:00 · Midi Amsterdam · Amsterdam
MIDI Amsterdam welcomes Arturia, one of the most innovative names in modern music technology, known for combining the heritage of legendary instruments with new ideas for today’s musicians, producers and performers. For this special Meet the Makers session, an Arturia product specialist will be joining us to show you their latest products and developments and take you through what’s new in the ever-growing Arturia family. From synthesizers and controllers to audio interfaces, software instruments and creative production tools, you’ll get the opportunity to see the latest Arturia gear up close, discover new features and learn how these instruments can become part of your own creative workflow. But this session is not just about demonstrations. Have you always wanted to know something about an Arturia synthesizer? Need help getting more out of your setup? Curious about the technology behind their instruments or what Arturia has planned for the future? This is your chance to ask them anything. Come meet Arturia, get hands-on with their latest products, exchange ideas with a specialist and discover what’s next from one of the most creative brands in electronic music technology!
Meet The Makers | HEDD Audio
Thu 22 · 15:00 · Midi Amsterdam · Amsterdam
MIDI Amsterdam welcomes HEDD Audio, the Berlin-based high-end audio manufacturer known for their innovative approach to professional studio monitoring and uncompromising sound quality. For this special Meet the Makers session, a HEDD Audio product specialist will be joining us to introduce you to their latest products, technologies and developments in professional studio monitoring. You’ll get the opportunity to hear what makes HEDD Audio monitors different, learn more about the technology behind their designs, and discover how choosing the right monitoring system can make a huge difference in your studio, mixing and production environment. But most importantly, this session is about getting closer to the people who really know the products. Have questions about monitor placement, room setup, mixing, HEDD’s unique technologies, or simply want to know which HEDD system would work best for you? This is your chance to ask them anything. Come meet HEDD Audio, experience their monitors for yourself and discover what high-end monitoring can bring to your music and studio!
Meet the Makers | Audient
Thu 22 · 15:00 · Midi Amsterdam · Amsterdam