Amsterdam Dance Event expands ADE Pro 2025 with ANOTR, Nicole Moudaber & iconic festival innovators

ADE Pro 2025 unveils trailblazers from Tomorrowland Brasil, ANOTR, Nicole Moudaber, and more to ignite electronic music’s future.

Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has unveiled an expanded program for its flagship ADE Pro 2025 conference. Given this is ADE’s 30th anniversary, the addition of trailblazers from across the global electronic community is further setting the stage for a landmark year. The latest lineup brings together acclaimed festival directors, iconic innovators, and forward-thinking artists for in-depth panels and masterclasses.

Tomorrowland Brasil boss Mario Sergio Albuquerque Filho joins the ADE Pro lineup fresh off a year of unprecedented recognition. Expect storytelling that pulls back the curtain on taking one of dance’s most celebrated festivals across the Atlantic, and the balancing act of holding onto a brand’s magic while remixing it for a new crowd. Amsterdam’s own ANOTR are also stepping in as architects of the No Art and SONA Worldwide collectives. Their evolution has spanned from gritty city parties to imaginative headline events and festivals worldwide. Undoubtedly, their success makes them the perfect guides for a younger generation eager to stamp their identities on dance culture.

Furthermore, Lebanese-British trailblazer Nicole Moudaber joins ADE Pro to explore the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) electronic scene’s meteoric rise. Her session promises fresh perspectives on nurturing club culture in emerging markets and amplifying female voices in techno. Keinemusik’s CEO, Daniel Rérat, will also discuss how the Berlin-based collective became one of the most distinctive brands in underground dance music.

The conference program further boosts its lineup with celebrated figures from various corners of the scene. These include Placebo’s Stefan Olsdal and Spanish producer Digital 21, who will unpack the fusion of band culture with electronic production. Hotflush Recordings’ founder Scuba is returning to tackle the evolution of bass and techno. And Amsterdam’s own Coco María will share insights on music monetization during Bandcamp’s “Essential Insider Knowledge” session. Michael Mayer, co-founder of Kompakt, is also bringing over four decades of expertise as both DJ and curator.

Of course, ADE Pro is as much about who’s in the room as who’s on stage. Thus, sessions like “Meet the Sync Pros” will bring together managers, agents, and creative entrepreneurs, the backbone of the business. For artists, promoters, and those simply hungry to understand what’s next, this year’s conference is an exclusive front-row seat.

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Ginger Ale

Having grown up just an earshot from Ultra Miami’s venue Bayfront Park, it was next to impossible for me not to fall in love with electronic music. My love for music was evidently strong enough for me to write my college essay on festival culture and continue attending Ultra for 12 consecutive years (still counting). As an avid traveler, I’m definitely not afraid to hop on a plane for a music event. My current bucket list festivals right now are Tomorrowland in Belgium, Cercle Festival in France, Kappa Futur in Italy, and Sonus in Croatia. Though the list could go on forever, some of my favorite artists are Franky Wah, BICEP, Cassian, and Mochakk.

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