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Several hot names confirmed for 14th edition of Amsterdam Dance Event

The Amsterdam Dance Event which is organized by the Amsterdam Dance Event foundation, an initiative of Buma Cultuur, will take place in Amsterdam from 21st to 24th October. Every year, this electronic music event attracts an audience of 90.000 music lovers and 2.000 music professionals from around the globe. During the four days of the festival over 700 DJs and live acts will perform in 40 different venues. The Amsterdam Dance Event is now recognized as biggest international gathering of the electronic music scene with representatives from record labels, agencies, festivals, managers and artists providing an opportunity to these artists to stay in touch with the international scene and new developments.

The 14th edition of this event to be held in October will witness some of the hottest names in the world of dance music such as: Armin van Buuren (NL), Laurent Garnier (FR), Richie Hawtin (CA), Boys Noize (DE) and Freemasons (GB). Apart from these, other names which have been confirmed are Deadmau5 (CA), Derrick May (US), Fedde le Grand (NL), John Dahlback (SE ), Filastine (ES) and Franc,ois K. (US). New artists confirmed include;

Arjuna Schiks (NL), Ben Westbeech (GB), Brian Sanhaji (DE), Chuckie (NL), Bangkok Impact (FI), Blacksoul (HR), Danny Howels (GB), Deadmau5 (CA), Derrick May (US), and several others.

‘Amsterdam Dance Event is like a Tapas bar where you get a lot of small snacks at one place. Because all DJ’s at ADE play for just an hour or so, you get a preview of a lot of different kinds of electronic music at one event,” commented Armin van Buuren, NL.

“It’s very rare to mix up the words relaxed and business together, ADE does this easily, you always end up with results in a friendly atmosphere, it mirrors the spirit of Amsterdam, subsequently it is always a highlight in my diary,” said Dave Clarke, The Netherlands