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Amsterdam Dance Event announces the latest confirmed speakers for its ADE Pro 2023 Conference

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Metodi Gogovski
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Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) today announces the latest confirmed speakers for its ADE Pro Conference, covering personal branding, innovating as a brand and industry, and the future of dance music, live events and more.

Speakers include US music producer and DJ Dillon Francis, HoneyLuv and DJ Minx in conversation with BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Tiffany Calver, an interview between The Blessed Madonna and Dave Clarke, Armin van Buuren reflecting on 20 years of Armada Music with CEO Maykel Piron and Nadine van Bodegraven, the Grammy Award winning composer of HBO’s The White Lotus, French DJ/producer Kittin and much more.

The conference also dives into the future of festivals with the organizers of Sziget, DGTL, Exit Festival, ARC Music Festival, Milkshake among others, as well as tackling the latest developments into Artificial Intelligence, covering its potential in predicting hits and more.

Following the recently announced Insider Knowledge series with global leaders at TikTok, Spotify, YouTube, SoundCloud, Beatport and TuneCore, the ADE Pro conference is rapidly shaping up with over 20 additional program highlights.

Dillon Francis on Amplifying Digital Momentum

Navigating the digital realm has become pivotal for any artist’s success, and Dillon Francis’ ability to attract a global audience across multiple platforms is undeniable. During ADE Pro, Francis discusses the essential ingredients of building a personal brand, keeping a large community engaged, and the synergy between his online persona and his musical career.

The Future of Festivals

The organizers of a global roster of festivals and live events including Sziget, DGTL, Exit Festival, ARC Music Festival in Chicago, Rise Festival, Milkshake, Neopop Festival and STRAF_WERK, join ADE Pro for an extended program on the future of festivals, overcoming today’s challenges facing live events, the industry’s financial dynamics, and what organisers need to do to guarantee the long-term health and viability of the sector.

Predicting hits: Human vs. Machine

Presenting an exploration of a large potential shift in our industry, ADE Pro delves into Neuroforecasting – where neuroscience meets artificial intelligence. New research suggests that hits can be forecasted with a staggering 97% accuracy, and Dr. Paul J. Zak, Dr. Alexander Genevsky, and Kim Hoekema (A&R, Sony Music) are set to explore how technological advancements can enhance the A&R process in an eye-opening session.

Creating the Iconic Score of The White Lotus

Cristobal Tapia de Veer is known for his iconic score behind HBO’s The White Lotus. The music actually has one of the leading roles in the hit series. Tapia de Veer joins ADE Pro as part of BMIM x ADE to elaborate on the process and making of the award winning score.

RÜFÜS DU SOL announces return to Zamna Tulum

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Marco Di
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The illustrious productions of RÜFÜS DU SOL have long been inspired by the band’s experiences in some of the world’s most vibrant destinations.

Their coveted DJ sets have provided them another platform to visit these sources of natural inspiration, reaching beyond the live stage to take over some of clubland’s most exotic dance floors. Now, RÜFÜS DU SOL have charted the next addition to this storied tenure with their much anticipated return to the jungles of Tulum, January 11th at Zamna.

RÜFÜS DU SOL will play a very special DJ set at Zamna alongside a to-be-announced lineup featuring some of their favorite artists du jour. The group have not returned to Tulum since the launch of their Sundream event in 2022, a double weekender that inked their position amongst the rich electronic music event history of the region.

Zamna will provide the perfect canvas for this journey into the RÜFÜS DU SOL universe, surrounded by revitalizing cenotes, lush tree canopies, and the historic cultural context of the area. Zamna has emerged as one of the most exciting destinations to experience electronic music in the world, a yearly season-long gathering for fans around the globe.

RÜFÜS DU SOL return to Tulum after a full-year bringing their Sundream event concept to San José del Cabo, playing sold out shows across Central and North America, and setting their sights on what’s next for one of the world’s most celebrated live electronic outfits.

Oasis: Into the Wild in Morocco announces final lineup for its 2023 edition

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Andry Bosk
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North Africa’s most unique destination festival, Oasis: Into The Wild, announces its complete 2023 line-up, with a raft of exciting new additions including ARTBAT, OK Williams, and Rodriguez Jr. The Moroccan festival’s Opening Party, presented by The Mbari House, is also unveiled, featuring performances from Walshy Fire, Draganov, Ouenza, Alo Wala, Goya Gumbani, and more.

The newly announced acts will join Honey Dijon, DJ Koze, Jyoty, Partiboi69, Romy, Sofia Kourtesis, and more at Morocco’s very own slice of Hollywood, Atlas Studios in Ouarzazate, from October 27-29.

Oasis: Into the Wild has been inviting music fans to dance somewhere different and explore Morocco’s most exciting travel destinations since it first launched as Oasis Festival in 2015. Now a global meeting point for adventurous festivalgoers, hungry for new experiences in the worlds of music, art, and wellbeing, the pioneering festival is synonymous with high-quality production and cutting-edge music from international talents.

Oasis: Into the Wild 2023

Now adding their sounds to the Oasis: Into the Wild festival lineup are taste-making Ukrainian duo ARTBAT who have become leaders in the melodic field, South London’s freeform party starter OK Williams, and the meticulously crafted and elegant melodic house of Rodriguez Jr.‘s legendary live show.

Morocco’s multi-instrumentalist duo Wahm also join the bill, alongside the Afro house of Epsylon and emotive sounds of Candle. These new additions join previously announced acts including Honey Dijon, DJ Koze, Jyoty, Partiboi69 b2b LB aka Labat, Romy, Sofia Kourtesis, Nooriyah, Mafalda, Ahadadream, Driss Bennis and many more.

This year’s event kicks off with an opening party on the Main Stage, presented by The Mbari House with performances from Jamaican-American DJ and Major Lazer MC Walshy Fire, Moroccan rappers Draganov and Ouenza, and global club star Alo Wala. Cult MC Goya Gumbani also lines up, as well as Moroccan duo Jantes, and Art Comes First DJ collective Voodoo Gents. Moroccan breakdancing collective We the Lions will also bring a series of captivating performances to the stage.

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First launched in 2019, the much-loved Mbari House is a collaboration between art curator Janine Gaëlle Dieudji and Oasis: Into the Wild co-founder Marjana Jaidi. In addition to hosting the Opening Party, The Mbari House programme will continue throughout the weekend, serving as the festival’s cultural centre and offering an authentic, immersive experience comprising film screenings, Tea Talks, Pop Ups, and art installations. This includes a Jajjah pop up, an Andy Waloo store, and the debut of photo exhibition Kamoinge: A Call to Federate, showcasing the exclusive collaboration between artists Hassan Hajjaj and Sam Lambert & Shaka Maidoh from the collective ACF (Art Comes First).

Elsewhere in the festival, a comprehensive Wellness Program will be hosted by Morocco-based yoga teacher, psychologist and holistic therapist Kenza Ito Mekouar, paying homage to East and West with breathwork, kirtan chanting, meditation, ecstatic dance and yoga; The Moroccan Square will once again showcase Morocco’s most exciting street food vendors; and Marrakech’s celebrated cocktail bar Barometre will be offering up a unique menu of bespoke cocktails, aligned with their alchemic approach to mixology.

Guests can also enjoy a tour of Atlas Studios, the filming location of film and TV greats like Gladiator, Game of Thrones and The Mummy, to discover more about its fascinating history, with the once-in-a-lifetime chance to explore historic film sets.

Oasis: Into the Wild is an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime excursion that takes you deep into the heart of Morocco to enrich mind, body and soul.

ARTBAT and John Martin unveil emotional music video for their new track ‘Coming Home’

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Alex Gelevski
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After releasing their newest hit to critical acclaim last Friday, World renowned electronic music artists ARTBAT unveil the official music video for ‘Coming Home’. This highly emotional video drives home a message of hope to the people of Ukraine during this time.

The music video was shot in Kyiv and Berlin and directed by Pavel Buryak. It references a historical event that occurred in 1990. ‘The Ukrainian Chain’, when approximately three million people joined their hands to form a human chain spanning thousands of kilometres from Lviv to Kyiv. It also stars a soldier from the Ukrainian forces who liberated Kyiv and Kharkiv city from the Russian army in 2022.

The video then closes with real life footage of Ukrainian soldiers returning home to their families after fighting in the war.

It’s written in collaboration with Grammy-nominated and internationally renowned singer John Martin who’s responsible for hits such as, ‘Don’t You Worry Child‘ with Swedish House Mafia and ‘Reload‘ with Sebastian Ingrosso. John Martin brings his signature vocal sound that has been instrumental in so many anthems over the years, with over 1.2 billion streams on Spotify alone.

Written with ARTBAT‘s home country in the forefront of their minds, the record delivers a message of positivity, hope, for those who long to see their homes and their loved ones once again. It embraces the essence of what it means to be home and safe.

‘Coming Home‘ also evokes a sense of joy and warmth that can be felt by everyone from all across the globe. Enhanced by the angelic voices of a children’s choir, the song serves as a beautiful reminder of the sheer bliss of embracing our cherished ones, no matter the distance that separates us.

Watch the video below.

Tiësto has joined forces with fellow superstars BIA and 21 Savage for new summer single, “BOTH,”

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Marco Di
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Tiesto

Tiësto has joined forces with fellow superstars BIA and 21 Savage for the star-studded new summer single, “BOTH,” available everywhere now via Atlantic Records. With the combined star power and infectious melodies and lyrics in this track, it’s set up to be the new worldwide party anthem.

“As a fan of both 21 Savage and BIA, I’m super excited to have collaborated with them on this one,” said Tiësto. “BIA and I had been looking to work together, and after sharing my new track with her and then hearing her verse I instantly knew this would be the one. Before she could cut another verse, 21 Savage hopped on and brought a whole new energy to the project! I couldn’t have asked for a better collaboration for this song!” BIA and 21 Savage had a similar sentiment.

“This was an amazing track to be a part of! I loved working with Tiësto and 21 Savage. The beat is fire and I’m excited for everyone to hear this record,” said BIA.

“This is the type of track you get lit in the club to!” said 21 Savage. “Working with Tiësto and BIA was super dope I’m glad I was able to do a verse on this one.”

“Both” follows this spring’s release of Tiësto‘s acclaimed seventh studio album, Drive, which was the first album of 2023 to be certified in the US by RIAA. A crowning achievement that celebrates the latest period of Tiësto‘s career, Drive – which arrived alongside an official album DJ mix– includes such multi-million streaming worldwide hit singles as “The Business” (2x Platinum), “Don’t Be Shy” with Karol G (Gold), “The Motto” with Ava Max (Platinum), “Hot In It” with Charli XCX, “10:35” with Tate McRae (Gold), and “All Nighter,” all of which have earned a cumulative 4.5B global streams to date.

Tiësto is celebrating Drive with an epic lineup of live dates that includes headline sets, top-billed festival appearances, exclusive residencies, and much more.

Listen to the track below.

Punctual present their catchy electro pop dance smash ‘Shark Teeth’ on Tomorrowland Music

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Metodi Gogovski
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Electronic dance duo Punctual present their catchy and bubbly electro pop dance smash ‘Shark Teeth’, released on Tomorrowland Music!

Punctual, a euphoric electronic duo hailing from the UK, are best known for co-writing and producing platinum selling crossover hit records for the likes of Nathan Dawe, RAYE, Switch Disco, Joel Corry, Clean Bandit, Steve Aoki, Jason Derulo, Rudimental amongst others.

Their newest single ‘Shark Teeth‘ is filled with fresh and pulsing textures, the perfect addition to this summer’s festival season.

Punctual‘s artist project has amassed 5 million monthly listeners on Spotify, with biggest records ‘Do It All Again‘ and ‘I Don’t Wanna Know‘ both crossing 60 million+ across streaming platforms.

Most recent highlights include being behind ‘0800 Heaven‘ by Nathan Dawe, Joel Corry and Ella Henderson (currently #8 in the UK) as well as Switch Disco and Ella Henderson‘s ‘React‘.

Here’s what Punctual had to say about the track:

“We made this track with two friends/writers called Cameron Warren & Hight who we often work with and who are really wicked. When we started the session, we really wanted to push ourselves out of our comfort zone and do something a bit faster than usual. It came together pretty quickly, Cam then laid down the vocals and we chopped up an old saxophone sample. It felt a bit like we had just made one of those songs you find on an old Ibiza dance compilation CD… and we loved it!”

Listen to the track below.

AMF charts new territory, adds Charlotte de Witte to 2023 line-up

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Alex Gelevski
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Earlier this year, AMF announced the 2023 edition to be the first chapter in the next decade of its existence. After unveiling the first names, the world-renowned event caught everyone’s attention by keeping one of their biggest headliners a secret. Now AMF is revealing Charlotte de Witte to be the latest addition to the 2023 line-up and this year’s official The Next Decade act.

With the addition of Charlotte de Witte, AMF is living up to their name in booking dance music’s foremost artists. Sharing the AMF stage with de Witte in 2023 will be Afrojack, Armin van Buuren, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, James Hype, Meduza and several others.

Charlotte de Witte is undoubtedly one of the biggest names in dance music and a bonafide superstar among her generation. The Belgian DJ has momentum unlike any other, as shown by her closing the Tomorrowland mainstage in 2022 as well as her groundbreaking performance at Lowlands in 2023.

Since its inception in 2013, AMF has claimed their spot as Amsterdam Dance Event‘s biggest and most influential stage. With Charlotte de Witte claiming her spot as one of electronic music’s most popular acts, the match seems made in heaven.

Charlotte de Witte AMF 2023

One decade into its existence, AMF is turning the page, anticipating who dance music’s next superstars are. “We’ve always been proud to book the biggest names in our industry at AMF.” Says ALDA co-founder and CEO Allan Hardenberg.

“What we’re seeing now is an artist that is undeniably claiming her space as one of dance music’s biggest stars. We firmly believe that artists like Charlotte de Witte are the future so we felt that we should be offering her a platform like AMF to spread that sound.”

AMF 2023 will also offer a unique opportunity to see Headhunterz perform one of his last shows, let alone at this scale. Headhunterz recently announced he will stop performing after 2023 to focus on producing music.

TikTok

In addition to charting new territories from a musical perspective, AMF is also leading the way when it comes to content creation at their events. Today, AMF is proudly announcing TikTok to be the event’s official content partner. Together with TikTok, AMF will be able to spread their unparalleled show production and world-class DJ performances with as large an audience as possible. Through strategic partnerships like the one with TikTok, AMF‘s high-quality content created during the event can take on a new life of its own.

Speaking on the partnership, Farhad Zand, TikTok Music Partnerships, said:

“As TikTok deepens its engagement with electronic music, we’re so excited to partner with AMF as we return to Amsterdam Dance Event for the second year. ADE is an iconic and hugely influential event in the global electronic music industry and we can’t wait to return with our TikTok hub to explore ways to continue growing such an exciting and musically diverse genre.”

Aly & Fila’s Future Sound Of Egypt brand set for huge show at The Great Pyramids Of Giza

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Andry Bosk
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Aly & Fila’s illustrious Future Sound of Egypt brand is set to make headlines once again, celebrating the FSOE800 milestone with its biggest homecoming show yet at one of the seven wonders of the world: The Great Pyramids of Giza.

On September 15, electronic music and history will combine in an unprecedented way, following in the footsteps of musical greats who have hosted shows at the Pyramids including Sting & Red Hot Chilli Peppers.

Following their FSOE500 show in 2017, Aly & Fila join an extremely limited list of artists that have performed at The Great Pyramids of Giza multiple times.

Since forming as a duo in 1999 and going global in 2003, their upwards trajectory has only gotten higher & faster as the years have passed. Their unique perspective on the trance genre has seen them become one of the very first Egyptian duos to reach international fame, and they are not slowing down any time soon.

Joining them on this epic milestone, fellow trance titans Above & Beyond will perform in Egypt for the first time in the trio’s career history, in what is set to be one of their most memorable sets yet.

Adding to an electrifying atmosphere on the night, fellow Future Sound of Egypt label mainstays Ahmed Romel, Philippe El Sisi & Omar Sherif will all go B2B in a set that fans should be sure not to miss out on, whilst world renowned artist and co-founder of label UV, Paul Thomas will also be on top form on the night.

Rounding off the impressive lineup, Fadi of Aly & Fila will also showcase the sound of his alias Das Pharaoh for the first time in his home country, a monumental show which will mark a staggering milestone for his new sound.

Embarking on this monumental journey to bring fans together as one, Aly & Fila will make history on September 15. To ensure you don’t miss out, ticket pre-registration is now open here for early bird discounted tickets.

DGTL ADE 2023 Announce Massive Full Line-up

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Marco Di
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From Thursday, October 19th, to Sunday, October 22nd, Amsterdam’s iconic NDSM Warehouse will once again play host to DGTL highly anticipated ADE programming. Over the course of four spectacular days and six captivating shows, the event will feature performances by some of the world’s most renowned DJs and live acts, all in front of an audience of 30,000 enthusiastic visitors.

Thursday’s opening night showcases the broad scope of DGTL’s line-up. With headliners Bicep, Dixon and Stephan Bodzin on the line-up, tickets are unsurprisingly selling fast. Experimental DJ Jennifer Loveless and psychedelic, UK bass queen Manami ensure female acts are firmly front and centre. DGTL’s commitment to representing homegrown talent comes in the form of Berlin-based producer Coloray, who dances across the lines of 80s synth pop, disco and electronica, and who released his track Blinded on DGTL Records last year.

Friday night’s extravaganza sees legendary Norwegian duo Röyksopp perform their exhilarating live show. The Scandinavian visionaries have been transforming their performances into unparalleled musical trips for years. Unprecedentedly productive in the studio, with three new albums last year alone (!), the unique performance from Röyksopp promises to be one of the standout moments of ADE 2023 as a whole.

DGTL ADE 2023

Folamour has been a beloved and inseparable part of the DGTL family for years, so it’s only right that his House Of Love will dominate Friday night at the NDSM Warehouse. With an energetic set by crowd favorite and DGTL regular Jayda G, which will undoubtedly resonate far beyond the Warehouse, DJ David Vunk keeps the vibe pumping with a set full of Italo and disco music for the masses.

Energy leads to extravagance, and they don’t come more extravagant than DGTL’s next two superstars: The Blessed Madonna and Róisín Murphy. Róisín will be a special guest on DGTL ADE Saturday during We Still Believe By The Blessed Madonna. Her new album Hit Parade will be released on September 8 and if her recent Boiler Room set is anything to go by, her solo performance for DGTL will be one for the books.

Sedef Adasi, resident DJ of the iconic BLITZ in Munich and Panoramabar in Berlin, will have house classics, electro and space disco tumbling over each other in her set. For those still reeling from Bambounou and Vuur’s thrilling set on the Boiler Room stage at DGTL Festival earlier this year, double down as they return to DGTL ADE, alongwith DJ FKA.M4a, who is still on everyone’s mind.

For fans of dark techno, NDSM Warehouse on Saturday night from 23:30 absolutely delivers. SPFDJ makes the dance floor tremble with fast, hard-hitting techno, smatterings of electro, acid, hardcore and trance effortlessly sprinkled throughout. Last year, set-proclaimed ‘noisician’ Paula Temple made waves on the dance floor, and this year she’s promising to turn it up a notch. Dax J is back for the third time in a row, and in advance of Saturday night will be another legendary b2b between Helena Hauff and Héctor Oaks.

And for the first time in its ADE history, DGTL also announced Sunday programming, a move that turned out to have the golden touch. When DGTL organizers dropped news that Sunday would belong to the legendary Peggy Gou and her Gou Talk party, tickets as expected almost immediately sold out; with DJ Stingray 313, Carista and Objekt just some of the names lining up alongside Peggy Gou herself, it came as no surprise. The perfect way to wrap up ADE 2023, it underlines how on the mark DGTL remain with their commitment to bringing only the biggest, most innovative stars to their line-ups, year in, year out.

Tickets available HERE!

Jakk’d & $on-$hine Release Fresh, Funky House Single In ‘Luven Me’

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Andry Bosk
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When tracing electronic music’s cyclical trajectory, one often finds a confluence of nostalgia and futurism. “Luven Me” — the fresh offering from the prolific Jakk’d and the rhythmically astute $on-$hine — exemplifies this potent melding.

For nearly ten transformative years, Jakk’d, consisting of Vjay Seminiano and Max Dean, have navigated the tumultuous tides of electronic music. Their alchemy of house, trap, hip hop, and RnB has earned them not mere listeners, but vocal advocates. Martin Garrix on Sirius Radio, the pulsating stages of Ultra Music Festival with Vindata, and the echo chambers of the Two Friends Radio show have all resonated with their tunes.

Meanwhile, $on-$hine, the stage name of Sonny Vilardo, brings an organic sensibility to his beats. His nine years of drumming are palpable, introducing a raw, rhythmic texture that’s both grounding and invigorating.

With “Luven Me“, the past’s evocative charm meets the present’s precision. Enriched by soulful R&B vocals, the track oscillates between yesteryear’s warmth and contemporary crispness. It’s not just a track; it’s an invitation — urging listeners to appreciate house music’s enduring legacy while embracing its boundless possibilities.

Listen to the track below.

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