Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) 2023 Recap of Techno Airlines

In the electrifying world of electronic music, there is a crew that is s ready to take flight – the Techno Airlines team. At the heart of the electronic music scene, they have embarked on a journey like no other, and Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) 2023 serves as their ultimate destination.  The 28th edition of the ADE 2023 has come to an end, hosting 2,900+ artists at over 1,000 events and initiatives taking place in over 200 locations across the city and welcoming a record number of 500,000 global visitors and 650,000 sold tickets.

Techno Airlines, a powerhouse collective of passionate DJs, producers, and music enthusiasts, has spread its wings wide, connecting people through the pulsating beats of techno music.

Their commitment to the genre has made them pioneers in the world of electronic dance music. Alongside ADE 2023, this year’s program showcased a wide array of electronic music subgenres, live music, and cultural crossovers throughout its Festival and Arts & Culture programs, focusing on a diverse and inclusive offering both in terms of artist roster and audiences.

Standout events included the opening event at Rijksmuseum by Upsammy, Metropole Orkest & Tinlicker, a one-off b2b between KI/KI and Armin van Buuren, and social impact events by Music Moves. Familiar staples such as Speedy J’s STOOR, Audio Obscura, Martin Garrix’ 18+, and All Ages events also saw their return to ADE 2023, alongside new collaborations such as Andalusisch Orkest x Mary Lake and Het HEM x Horst.

Get ready for a techno takeoff with Techno Airlines’ promising extraordinary audiovisual experience, setting the stage for the future of electronic music.  Let’s have a look at a glimpse into the impressive stats that accompany Techno Airlines’ ascent to ADE 2023:

The Path

The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), an initiative of Buma, has grown into the world’s largest and most influential club-based festival and conference for electronic music. From the moment the gates opened, it was evident that ADE 2023 was destined for greatness. The atmosphere pulsated with anticipation as electronic music enthusiasts from every corner of the globe descended upon Amsterdam’s iconic venues. While Techno Airlines has been on a meteoric rise, having performed at major music festivals across the globe, captivating audiences with their mesmerizing beats, and they crossed their lines on the way to ADE with the ravers on day one.

Diverse Crew

The event continues to grow and develop each year, featuring over 2,900 artists throughout 1,000+ events in over 200 venues with a diverse lineup of DJs, producers, and techno heads; they represent the global nature of the electronic music community. There were a considerable number of star DJs at the festival. Below, you can see the prominent names in the meteor shower that lasted four (4) days and witness the moments recorded by the Techno Airlines team.

Breaking Records, Shattering Expectations

The five-day event attracts over 500,000 visitors from over 150 countries and features every conceivable aspect of electronic music culture, with dedicated conference programming, an extensive Arts & Culture program, live music, and DJ/artist performances, all spread across the city of Amsterdam. Their tracks have collectively amassed over 10 million plays on streaming platforms, making their presence known in the digital realm with a record visiting number of over 500,000 people. Thus, in a stunning display of the event’s growing prominence, ADE 2023 attracted an unprecedented number of attendees, setting a record that is sure to echo throughout the industry. The festival’s ever-expanding global appeal was evident in the diverse crowd that congregated under the banner of electronic euphoria.

Visualizing The Beat

Across multiple stages, the musical brilliance on display was nothing short of breathtaking. Legendary DJs and rising stars alike delivered sets that transcended the ordinary. Each note, each beat, and each drop filled the air with intoxicating energy, proving once again why the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) is the pinnacle of the electronic music calendar. Discover visually stunning statistics that showcase the global reach, with maps highlighting the countries where Techno Airlines‘ music has taken flight.

A Grand Finale

As the final echoes of music reverberated through Amsterdam’s night, ADE 2023 reached its grand climax at the A’dam the LOFT. The sense of euphoria, unity, and celebration that permeated the festival was a testament to its resounding success.

Furthermore, it is an official announcement via ADE that next year’s edition of the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) will take place on October 16—20, 2024.

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We sincerely thank all who were responsible for the whole organization, especially Nikki McNeill and Tim Boersma.