In the lead-up to and during the Amsterdam Dance Event, 3FM, in collaboration with VPRO, NTR, and PowNed, will cover the event in full. This includes the opening concert of ADE, a documentary about the countercultural festival Draaimolen, portraits of hard techno icons, interviews with performing artists, live reporting from the festival, and a live broadcast from the Melkweg Expo in Amsterdam. Everything can be followed via 3FM, 3voor12, and the free NPO Luister app.
Passes in Barend & Benner and The Beat
From Monday, October 7, to Saturday, October 12, 3FM listeners can win passes for the Amsterdam Dance Event. When they hear the ticket alarm during the afternoon show Barend & Benner (PowNed) or The Beat (NTR), they can text the studio and have a chance to win the coveted all-access tickets. Those who miss out during radio hours can also win tickets through 3FM's online channels. For more information, visit 3FM.nl.
3FM Dance Top 133
To really get 3FM listeners in the mood for ADE, on Friday, October 18, between 09:00 and 19:00, you will hear the 3FM Dance Top 133. The overview of the 133 best, thickest, and most iconic dance tracks ever, compiled by the 3FM DJs. The list will be presented by Jaimy de Ruijter, Ivo van Breukelen, Mart Meijer, Yoeri Leeflang, and Rámon Verkoeijen.
3voor12 online
Traditionally, 3voor12 (VPRO) provides extensive coverage of the Amsterdam Dance Event, both before, during, and after the electronic music festival. Beforehand, an online documentary about the countercultural dance festival Draaimolen in Tilburg will be available. Additionally, a major interview with none other than Armin van Buuren about his career as a radio DJ will be published on 3voor12.nl. Video portraits of hard techno icons DIØN, DYEN, and OGUZ will be shared on social media channels. Furthermore, there are stories about techno giant Charlotte de Witte and the most important dance trends of the moment.
During the Amsterdam Dance Event, 3voor12 will provide extensive coverage of all relevant parties: from Tomorrowland in the Ziggo Dome to Awakenings, from Club RAUM to DGTL and Into The Woods. During the event, Atze de Vrieze will present a live edition of the popular podcast De Machine. In this episode, there will be a conversation with dance chronicler Arne van Terphoven and DJ The Prophet. De Machine can be found on 3voor12.nl and in the free NPO Luister app.
Opening concert ADE on NPO 2 extra and NPO Start
NTR will record the opening concert of the Amsterdam Dance Event on Wednesday, October 16, which has been traditionally provided by the Metropole Orchestra for eight years. This year, they will collaborate with Miguel Atwood-Ferguson to present a special tribute to J Dilla, one of the most admired and influential hip-hop producers of the 2000s, who has left a strong mark on contemporary electronic music with his inventive beats. The concert will be broadcast on NPO 2 extra and will also be available for replay on NPO Start.
3FM live from the Melkweg Expo
On Friday, October 18, 3FM DJs Jamie Reuter (PowNed) and Andres Odijk (for PowNed) will kick off the live broadcast from the Melkweg Expo. Their show will focus on the Drum & Bass genre, featuring Andres' DJ course and followed by Drum & Bass duo T&Sugah in the studio. Eva Koreman (VPRO) will then be heard with 3voor12 Radio until 01:00, with live reporting from the festival, interviews, and sets from performing DJs.
On Saturday, October 19, Vera Siemons (NTR) will be on air, followed by Justin Verkijk (NTR) who will take listeners into the night, being on air until 01:00. During these hours, listeners will be treated to live sets from Carista and Coco Coquelicot, among others. There will be an interview with The Blessed Madonna and coverage of Bolis Pupil's show.
Broadcast times NPO 3FM at ADE
Friday, October 18:
00:00 – 22:00: Jamie & Andres
00:00 – 01:00: Eva Koreman
Saturday, October 19:
00:00 – 22:00: Vera Siemons
00:00 – 01:00: Justin Verkijk
The Beat hosts ADE party
3FM DJ Justin Verkijk will host a small party on Thursday and Friday afternoons between 15:00 and 20:00. In a small basement where a maximum of seventy people can enter, there will be sets from Rey Colino, BSS, and Matisa. The sets will be recorded and aired later on 3FM. Justin will interview the performing artists, and these interviews will be available on 3FM's social channels. During ADE, The Beat will visit various parties and conferences to report for the social media channels.
Anyone who can't get enough of the Amsterdam Dance Event can find portraits, interviews, and live sets on 3FM and 3voor12's online channels. Traditionally, 3voor12 will come up with a list of the best DJ sets and concerts they have seen during ADE, available at 3voor12.nl.
