The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) is to add a new section. 'Live Dance Music Conference' is the title for a special congress that mainly covers the interests of the live music business concerned with dance and electro music. The live market of dance events is more or less completely separate from the live music industry that focuses on rock and pop music. The aim is to provide a forum that concerns itself with the different and specific conditions experienced by players in the live dance sector.

Vip News asked Richard Zijlma about ADE and the Live Dance Music Conference in particular: "Amsterdam Dance Event is heading for a perfect edition I think. Because we are a specialized small conference, we are able to keep up with the latest developments in the electronic music industry. And maybe even better is the fact that

it's time for the creative minds in the music industry to come up with new business models, new ways of developing talent, which is the main theme of this years ADE. Furthermore, LDMC (Live Dance Music Industry) is growing this year, creating a perfect matchmaking place, for promoters, festivals, managers, clubs and agencies. All of this brings more new artists and DJ's to the ADE, meaning we have a bigger night program with more companies presenting their showcases than ever before. My guess is that the ADE will have an even more international character than previously. ADE and LDMC take place in Amsterdam on October 30-31 and November 1. Vip News will focus on the agenda of LDMC extensively in the next issues. For more information and registration forms please check www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl