electronic music gathers here
16-20 October 2024
www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl

Very early on the love for music grew and with my first pick-up in the attic started to play 33rpm singles, and then I got stereo, a new world opened up for me 🎧 after that I was busy with all the styles of music for many years and started playing gramophone records at a society ‘the spin’ on Saturday night disco music. Tavares, chic le freak, Donna summer, hot chocolate, Kool and the gang. The years flew by After just turned 40 I received a first invitation to go to a festival, then my interest in deephouse, house and techno went on a fast train. Still busy learning new styles Of house and techno through the many friends around me who have the same deviation like me..music is my passion..house is my choice 🎶🔊

My new Album 'SEROTONIN' is out now: https://armada.lnk.to/Serotonin

DJ JOSE - PIONEER IN DANCE MUSIC
Energizing, talented and able to continuously reinvent himself: Jos is a true crack in the field of dance music. A steady succession of hits, both solo and co-produced, brought him worldwide fame.
DJ José has become a familiar face in both the Dutch and international club scene, and a highly demanded profile / high in demand at major events. His signature sound a contemporary, non-commercial style derived from a smorgasbord of music genres, Jos is known for creating an accessible musical flow.
Privileged in experience, Jos is able to actually connect with his audience on a deeper level offering subtle tones, smooth vocals and energizing tracks. Jos will take his crowd on a journey, communicating from his booth, and by relentless self evaluation.

Across decades of devotion, hard work and a natural talent for connecting with the dance floor, Nicole Moudaber has cultivated an unparalleled reputation. A staunch advocate for personal freedom, she is highly regarded worldwide for her deep knowledge, unforgettable DJ sets, definitive productions and iconic aesthetic - a pillar of the global electronic music community. With regular appearances at a long list of influential and innovative club spaces and festivals, Nicole Moudaber’s versatility, passion and intuitive approach place her in the top tier of touring artists. 

She has travelled the world playing a variety of locations, from intimate basement venues to large stages at festivals such as Coachella, Ultra Music festival, Time Warp, Electric Daisy Carnival, Awakenings and many more of the world’s most renowned electronic music spaces. Besides her solo releases and a consistently packed touring schedule, she has collaborated with a wide range of artists. In line with her diverse outlook, they include Carl Cox, Jamie Jones, Armin Van Buuren, Chris Liebing, Jasper Street Co. and The London Community Gospel Choir, among many others.

Elsewhere, her radio show InTheMood continues to fly the flag for Nicole’s musical expression. For 11 years now she has hosted the show, with a music policy that has become all encompassing. The show is syndicated globally, airing on 60 FM stations worldwide, spreading her sound to millions of listeners around the globe. 

Her highly-regarded techno label Mood is now complemented by MoodCollective - focusing on techno and providing a new platform for self expression. Nicole is also writing a book about her life. In a boldly vulnerable move, she will tell her story in detail, giving fans a chance to gain a deeper understanding of her personal and professional background. 

Always striving for greatness, Nicole has her sights set firmly on the future with a strong vision of her next phase and the unwavering determination to make that vision real…

Clubbing was in its infancy when Berlin-born Monika Kruse began her first residency at the Babalu bar in Munich, where she grew up. Classically trained in piano from the age of four, Monika has always had a love of music and her early sets spanned hip hop, funk, soul and early deep and vocal house. This new breed of electronic music seized Monika’s soul and imagination. Dance music was in its infancy and since there were few clubs where you could play techno she threw her own parties in illegal venues ranging from World War II bunkers to trams to empty houses. Fortunately the police were a little behind the musical curve… “I had some funny experiences,” she recalls, “But nice ones! They stopped us once in a tram because they thought the smoke machine was a fire!” On another occasion, they came and asked her to turn down the bass so the house they were playing in wouldn’t crumble. “Luckily, they didn’t have a clue about techno!” 
	
Monika Kruse's star is shining brighter than ever with a global fan-base hungry for her irresistible beats. In 2014 her club appearances included Space Ibiza with Carl Cox, Amnesia Ibiza with Marco Carola, We Love... at Space Ibiza, Sankeys Ibiza, Egg London and regular sets for her residency at Berghain Berlin.

She dazzled the festivals, too, playing events such as Time Warp, Melt Festival, 18 Hour Festival, Eastern Electrics UK, Ultra Music Festival in Miami and South America, Sonus Croatia, Awakenings ADE, and SEMF Stuttgart. She also hosted a stage at Amsterdam's Edit Festival, showcasing some of her favourite artists such as Pig & Dan, Nick Curly and Miss Kittin.
Classically trained in piano, Monika's love of music is broad and deep. She grew up buying records, accumulating a music collection that grew to span funk, soul, hip hop, and house music. When the revolutionary rhythms coming out of Chicago and Detroit captured her imagination it led her to throw parties in illegal venues including World War II bunkers, trams and empty houses.

Electronic music culture has evolved rapidly since those early days but Monika's talent and passion is constant. “My ethos is ‘sweat with a smile,’” she says. “I give love to my audience and they give it back. LOVE – it’s the best thing in the world. My aim is to help people forget whatever is going on in their life and have a little holiday – just get lost in my music.”
Monika is also an active producer. Her Terminal M label celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2015 and she chalked up hits this year with Pig & Dan collaboration 'Soulstice', a Beatport Top 10 techno anthem. The fantastic remix package of 'Summer Drops' was also a Beatport chart favourite, featuring Monika's track reworked by Nicole Moudaber, Uner, and Mendo. With just two releases Monika was one of Beatport's Top 100 techno artists for 2014. Look out for the special re-release of the album Monika Kruse @ Voodooamt 'Passengers' in celebration of Terminal M's 15th birthday.

Monika’s passion for spreading the love extends beyond the dancefloor, too. In 2000 she founded a charity called No Historical Backspin to fight racism and homophobia. “It’s sad and ridiculous that people still get beat up, or in some countries even killed, for being gay. Or get treated badly because of their skin colour, or gender, or because they’re a refugee” she says. “But it happens. Sharing and caring is the only way to make the world a safe place for everyone. It is important for DJs to show they respect everyone.” She is currently organising a No Historical Backspin party at Berghain. Funds raised will go to Amadeu Antonio Stiftung, which supports victims of hate-crimes and campaigns against right-wing extremism.
Her charity work, like her DJing and production, is an expression of Monika’s faith in the transforming power of music. “It was my first love,” she says. “Music was my best friend. It never let me down. In good times music was there and in bad times music was there.”

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