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ADE 2025 Marks 30 Years of Electronic Music Dominance in Europe
27 Oct
Summary
- Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) took over the city for a week of music, panels, and networking
- Taylor Swift topped the UK albums and singles charts for the second week in a row
- ADE aims to be the pinnacle of the electronic music industry's calendar
The 2025 Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) took place in the Dutch capital last week, showcasing the city's vibrant dance and electronic music scene. The event, which ran from October 22-26, saw the city completely taken over by the 600,000 fans and 10,000 music industry professionals who attended.
Amidst the festivities, one notable development was the continued chart dominance of Taylor Swift in the UK. The pop superstar topped both the albums and singles charts for the second consecutive week, further cementing her status as a global music powerhouse.
ADE's director, Jan-Willem van de Ven, expressed his desire to make the event the pinnacle of the electronic music industry's calendar. He described it as both an "experience and business meeting point," where industry professionals can network, gain marketing intelligence, and celebrate the creative communities that drive the genre.
Next year's edition of ADE will mark the conference's 30th anniversary, and this year's event has set the stage for an almighty celebration. As the city's trams, canals, and cobbled streets continue to pulse with the beats of electronic music, it's clear that ADE has solidified its position as a must-attend event for anyone with a passion for the genre.
