Big Bells x Capital Events at ADE 2026: Behind the Label Meet-Up & Music at Bar Hendrix Amsterdam
Amsterdam Dance Event week is here, and we're back in Amsterdam for our second event of the week. On Thursday, 22 October, Big Bells teams up with Capital Events at Bar Hendrix Amsterdam in De Clercqstraat 28 for an afternoon that starts with an honest conversation about the music business and ends on the dance floor. Entry is free – all you need to do is register.
At a glance
Date: Thursday, 22.10.2026
Time: 15:00 – 21:00
Venue: Bar Hendrix, De Clercqstraat 82, 1052 NK Amsterdam
Entry: Free, with registration
15:00 – 16:00 | "Behind the Label" – Big Bells Meet Up
Get an honest look at how an independent label really works. Adnan Jakubovic presents Big Bells Records with real numbers from past years and from 2026, his day-to-day workflow, promotion tips, how to send demos that actually get heard – and anything else you want to know about getting your music out there.
He is joined by three guests who run labels and communities on three different continents:
Adnan Jakubovic - owner and founder of Big Bells Records & Digital
Nicholas Van Orton – owner of Balkan Connection South America (Argentina)
Nishan Lee – owner of the Audiosolo label & music production school (Sri Lanka)
Ian Kinsella – founder of ABOVE AVERAGE (Toronto), who will talk about the community he has built
Bring your questions. This is a conversation, not a lecture.
16:00 – 21:00 | Music
Once the talk wraps up, the decks take over until 21:00 with seven DJs from Germany, Mexico, Argentina, France and Sri Lanka:
Adnan Jakubovic
Aphra
DesH SL
Meline
Nicholas Van Orton
Sabrina Rivas
WAYA (SL)
After Hendrix: Selador x Sudbeat ADE Showcase
The night doesn't end at 21:00. After our event, the Big Bells crew heads over to Progressive Hub Amsterdam's Selador x Sudbeat ADE Showcase on the Veronicaschip at NDSM – and we'd love for you to come along.
Where: Veronicaschip, NDSM, Pier 1, 1033 RG Amsterdam
When: 22.10.2026, 15:00 – 02:00
Line-up (A–Z): Danny Howells, Dave Seaman, Graziano Raffa, Kevin Di Serna, Stereo Underground, Steve Parry, Tom Pavicich
Friends & family discount: Use the code BIGBELLSFRIENDSANDFAMILY at checkout and get an extra 20% off your ticket.
Follow along
See you in Amsterdam! ❤️
Comments