Amsterdam, September 12, 2023 – Armada Music, the independent dance music label, is set to make history with a groundbreaking partnership with Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE). This collaboration will witness the inaugural DJ sets to be performed in one of Schiphol Airport’s iconic 360-degree-view watch towers.
Techno pioneer Joris Voorn and trance legend Ferry Corsten are slated to perform one-hour sets as part of Armada Music’s flagship livestream series, ‘Armada In The Mix.’ These electrifying performances will be broadcast via Armada Music TV on Wednesday, October 18, at 20:00 CEST. The event serves as the kickoff for Armada Music’s ADE program, aptly named ‘Welcome To Our Home.’
Maykel Piron, CEO and co-founder of Armada Music expressed his excitement about this unique event, stating, “We wanted to go all out for ADE this year, especially with it being Armada’s 20th anniversary. It’s not every day that our artists get the opportunity to perform in one of the world’s most famous airports, and what better way to commence our biggest ADE program to date!”
Maykel Piron, CEO and co-founder of Armada Music
Arthur Reijnhart, Director Commercial at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, added, “It’s fantastic to see the coming together of two iconic Dutch brands. For many fans and artists, Schiphol is the gateway to ADE. The tower where Armada Music’s ADE kick-off is taking place provides an iconic backdrop. It’s extra special that we’re able to offer a select group of fans the chance to attend.”
Keeping with the theme of ‘Welcome To Our Home,’ Armada Music is running an exciting competition that offers six lucky fans (per performance) the incredible opportunity to attend the recording. These coveted tickets are available in pairs, allowing fans to experience music history firsthand. For competition details and additional information, please see the links below.
Armada Music’s 2023 ADE program is set to run from October 18 to October 22, and it promises a lineup of artist showcases and workshops that will further solidify the label’s reputation as a pioneering force in the dance music industry. See below for the full program details.
As Armada Music celebrates its 20th anniversary, this collaboration with Schiphol Airport and ADE marks a historic moment in the world of electronic dance music. The convergence of music, aviation, and culture will create an unforgettable experience for fans, artists, and all those who share a passion for the power of music to unite and inspire.
Stay tuned for this groundbreaking event, where the melodies of Joris Voorn and Ferry Corsten will soar to new heights, echoing through the iconic watch tower of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Welcome to the future of music, where the world becomes the dancefloor, and the sky is the limit.