AFEM NEWS
AFEM Activities at ADE 2026
AFEM is at Amsterdam Dance Event 2026, 21-25 October, with its Annual General Meeting and Mixer, Mindful Connections, the Music Technology Workshop, the AFEM & Sena Mixer and panels across the week.
Find every session, time, venue and RSVP below, plus the guide to AFEM members’ own events across ADE 2026.
AFEM Presents: Amplifying Your Label on Beatport
AFEM and Beatport present Amplifying Your Label on Beatport, an online webinar on best practices for your label on the platform.
DJ & Producer Union: Finding an Agent Podcast
The first DJ & Producer Union podcast features Alex Montoya (Analog Agency) for a conversation on the artist–agent relationship.
In the press: AFEM’s AI work in focus
Independent press is spotlighting AFEM’s work on AI in music, with recent coverage of the AFEM AI Principles and the Berlin AI Think Tank.
The articles track the industry’s move towards workable systems for licensing, consent, attribution and fair remuneration.
Members Voices: Anya Bennett – The Show Must Go On, Until It Can’t
Anya Bennett, Broker Support Account Handler at Howden Music takes on the cover most artists only think about once a show has already fallen through.
Getting Ready for ADE: Preparation & Networking Call
Sharing practical tips and tricks on how to navigate the week, insights into the official programming and opportunities on offer.
DJ & Producer Union: Finding An Agent
A practical conversation about finding an agent and building a successful artist-agent relationship.
Member Feature: Sounds Market
Sounds Market has refurbished and resold more than 1,800 DJ devices since 2023, making the circular economy a working alternative to buying new.
In this Member Feature, Pau Agustí explains why discontinued models still have a market, how the shared Barcelona store with Microfusa brings in stock, and what AFEM membership offers a company looking for visibility beyond Spain.
AFEM Health Group: Building High-Functioning Teams in Electronic Music
An online public webinar examining how the sector can create healthier, more collaborative and more resilient ways of working.