EMC, Mixmag Asia and AFEM Announce Pre-ADE Connect

EMC is hosting a pre-ADE online networking session in partnership with Mixmag Asia and AFEM on Wednesday 24 September. This focused 90-min session will bring together music industry professionals from Australia, Asia, Europe and UK to facilitate introductions and network building ahead of ADE.

The session will combine market overviews from key regions, highlights from the ADE program, tips for preparing for ADE, and curated breakout rooms for facilitated introductions and network building. Ultimately, the aim is to enable attendees to build new international connections to meet while on ground in Amsterdam for ADE.

ADE (Amsterdam Dance Event) is the world’s largest electronic music conference and festival, held annually in mid-October across numerous venues throughout Amsterdam. It features a five-day festival with over 1,000 events, including club nights and large-scale performances, alongside a comprehensive daytime conference program for music industry professionals and enthusiasts. ADE showcases a wide range of electronic music, acting as a platform for business, creativity, education, and celebrating the cultural impact of electronic music.

In the online session attendees will hear from Arun Ramanthan – Director, Mixmag Asia; Finlay Johnson – CEO, AFEM; Glenn Dickie – Export Music Producer, Sounds Australia; Jane Slingo – Director, EMC; Mandy Salem-Aubry – Managing Director, MSA Music Services and Nikki McNeill – CEO, Global Publicity.