Imagine stepping into a world where music and travel collide, where the pulsating beats of electronic music transport you to new realms of sensory exploration. This is exactly what W Hotels and Cercle aim to offer at Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), a four-day takeover that promises to immerse attendees in a captivating fusion of music and travel. From October 18 to October 21, ADE participants will have the exclusive opportunity to indulge in curated music experiences, interact intimately with renowned artists, and witness electrifying DJ sets by some of the world’s top talent.
But it doesn’t stop there. W Amsterdam will serve as the hub for this extraordinary event, hosting a series of panels where emerging and globally revered artists will engage in interactive discussions about the future of the music industry. Get ready to delve into the vibrant world of electronic music, where creativity knows no bounds and inspiration thrives.
CLARITY IN CHAOS: MENTAL HEALTH IN THE ELECTRONIC MUSIC ECOSYSTEM
-What: Join techno DJ and producer Louisahhh, Circulate Founder David de Valera and Annie Norman for a conversation about mental health and mindfulness in the electronic music space.
-When: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 → 2.30 – 4.15 PM (1h45)
- -Where: Great Room, W Amsterdam – Spuistraat 175, 1012 VN Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tickets: HERE!
FROM CARNAGE TO GORDO
- -What: Learn how and why, after a 14-year career, Gordo retired Carnage – his previous alias – to become the artist we know today. This discussion will be hosted by Frank McWeeny and Sarah Story.
-When: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 → 5:00 – 6.45 PM (1h45)
- -Where: Great Room, W Amsterdam – Spuistraat 175, 1012 VN Amsterdam, Netherlands
NXT MUSEUM DIGITAL ART SHOWCASE
-What: NXT, the home of new media art, will install a specially commissioned art installation to take ADE goers to new digital realms.
-When: From Wednesday, October 18, 2023 To Saturday, October 21, 2023 → 9 AM – 5.30 PM
-Where: Lounge, W Amsterdam – Spuistraat 175, 1012 VN Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tickets: HERE!
BEYOND SOUND, VISION
-What: Hosted by Portrait XO, Ana Ofak, Dixon and Melanie Courtinat will speak about the Transmoderna project, a concept that explores boundaries between different spheres of music, art, fashion, tech and club culture through events that sit at the intersection of electronic music and digital arts.
- -When: Thursday, October 19, 2023 → 4.30 – 6.15 PM (1h45)
-Where: Great Room, W Amsterdam – Spuistraat 175, 1012 VN Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tickets : HERE!
THE ART OF EXPONENTIAL GROWTH: CAPTURING AN AUDIENCE
-What: Mochakk and Indira Paganotto will share how they have used social media to become some of the most recognizable DJs in the world. The discussion will be moderated by Frank McWeeny and Sarah Story.
- -When: Thursday, October 19, 2023 → 2 – 3.45 PM (1h45)
-Where: Great Room, W Amsterdam – Spuistraat 175, 1012 VN Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tickets: HERE!
HOW TO FLY AN FPV DRONE
-What: Cercle and W Hotels, along with Filip Petronijevic and Arthur Maneint, will teach a lucky few how to fly FPV droves in the property’s lounge.
-When: Friday, October 20, 2023 → 8.45- 10.50 AM (2h05) & 11 AM – 1.05 PM (2h05) (2 slots available)
-Where: Lounge, W Amsterdam – Spuistraat 175, 1012 VN Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tickets: HERE!
WHEN MUSIC PLAYS BY ITSELF
-What: Discover a new way of playing music with this installation that combines music and AI through an autonomous piano. With music by Parra for Cuva, reinterpreted and played by AI, this project is made possible with support by Musico-Soundive, an AI-driven software engine that generates music by reacting to gesture, movement, code and other sounds.
-When: Friday, October 20, 2023 → 4.30 – 6.15 PM (1h45)
-Where: Great Room, W Amsterdam – Spuistraat 175, 1012 VN Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tickets: HERE!
HOW TO? DESIGN A CLOTHING COLLECTION
-What: Cercle and Creative Agency 282US invite fashion and electronic music enthusiasts to collaborate in the creation of a unique Cercle-inspired T-shirt.
-When: Saturday, October 21, 2023 → 1.45 – 3.45 PM (2h)
-Where: E-WOW Suite, W Amsterdam – Spuistraat 175, 1012 VN Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tickets: HERE!
KITCHN KLUB
-What: Participate in an intimate workshop with Chef Paul Delrez and DJ Calao (Charlotte Collard) for a lesson pairing cuisine and with electronic music. Drawing upon the inspiration for a specific set designed especially for ADE – which will be played during the class – Paul and Calao collaborated to create a menu mixing genres and tastes.
-When: Saturday, October 21, 2023 → 4.30 – 6 PM (1h30)
-Where: Great Room & Kitchen, W Amsterdam – Spuistraat 175, 1012 VN Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Tickets: HERE!
W Hotels and Cercle’s partnership at Amsterdam Dance Event is a celebration of the intersection of music and travel. Through curated music experiences, intimate artist interactions, and thought-provoking panels, attendees are invited to embark on a journey where music becomes a transformative force. It is a reminder that in a world that often feels disconnected, music has the power to unite us, to transport us to new realms, and to inspire us to explore the world around us. See you in Amsterdam!