EXIT Begins 25th Anniversary Celebration at Amsterdam’s Best Kept Secret!

EXIT Festival kicked off its 25th-anniversary celebration in style on October 18 during the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), hosting a unique party atop the iconic Faralda Crane Hotel, 50 meters above the city.

23. October 2024. — Author: EXIT

This exclusive event featured performances by Hot Since 82, one of the most influential figures in the global electronic music scene, alongside rising stars Lanna and DJ duo Innēr Sense.Before the party, the select group of guests was treated to a special preview of the documentary about the mts Dance Arena, EXIT’s temple of electronic music, featuring some of today’s biggest stars like Carl Cox, Nina Kraviz, Paul Kalkbrenner, Indira Paganotto, and many more. 

 

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The night was headlined by renowned British producer and founder of the Knee Deep In Sound label Hot Since 82, a longtime friend of EXIT Festival. His three-hour set was intimate as if he was playing for his closest friends, creating an atmosphere where everyone felt like family. The magical night, filled with euphoric moments, became the season’s highlight, according to Daley Padley (Hot Since 82) himself. His set, high in the skies above Amsterdam, carried a unique energy that filled the space, making everyone feel part of something truly special.

During ADE, one of the world’s biggest festivals and an essential gathering for professionals in the electronic music world, EXIT also celebrated the first anniversary of its Echosystem — a comprehensive talent development hub launched at last year’s event. One of Echosystem’s youngest talents and its first signee, Lanna, brought a fresh energy to the night. The young musical prodigy, one of the brightest up-and-comers in the electronic scene, premiered her latest track, “In the Night,” to the audience. This came on the heels of her triumphant Ibiza residency, where she performed in front of over 5,000 people and closed the main stage at the famous Theatre. After her performance at EXIT’s event, she’s set to perform at the Zamna Festival on January 12, 2025, alongside global electronic superstars Agents of Time, set to introduce their own label Time Machine, as well as Stephan Bodzin live, Kölsch, Zamna Soundsystem, and Afshin Momadi b2b Ajna.

Joining her on stage was DJ duo Innēr Sense, also part of EXIT’s talent development center, whose energetic sets and tracks like “Older,” “Memories,” and “Gray” have captured the hearts of fans at EXIT’s mts Dance Arena. Their new track, “Equinox,” with its rich melodies and powerful beats, perfectly complemented the night’s unique setting, 50 meters above ground in a clubbers’ paradise! 

Faralda Crane is often described as “Amsterdam’s best-kept secret,” its parties usually hidden behind heavy iron doors. This time, however, true nightlife aficionados discovered this hidden gem at an unforgettable party, high above the city, in one of the most unique locations in the world.

Amsterdam Dance Event once again brought together the biggest names in the electronic music scene over five days and nights from October 16–20. The lineup featured Adam Beyer, Amelie Lens, Anyma, Charlotte de Witte, DJ Heartstring, DVS1, Eefje de Visser, Gene on Earth, Job Jobse, KI/KI, Korolova, Mama Snake, Mau P, Moodymann, Barry Can’t Swim, Jeff Mills, Maddix, Martin Garrix, Tiësto, Timmy Trumpet and many others. For the sixth consecutive year, EXIT Festival hosted a party at ADE, impressing everyone at the exclusive Faralda Crane venue — a monumental construction crane turned into one of the world’s most unique clubs and 5-star hotels, towering 50 meters above Amsterdam.