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Transmission Presents: 25 Years of Gouryella at Amsterdam Dance Event 2025
Ferry Corsten and Tiësto unleashed Gouryella upon the world in 1998. At the time, they couldn’t have known they were creating one of trance music’s most enduring legacies. Now, the Gouryella 25th anniversary will take place during Amsterdam Dance Event 2025. Ferry Corsten brings this iconic project back to Amsterdam Dance Event for a landmark celebration.
On October 24, AFAS Live will transform into a trance heaven. Transmission Festival joins forces with Corsten to present “25 Years of Gouryella.” This one-of-a-kind daytime celebration captures the spirit of trance music’s golden era.
The Legacy of Paradise
The name Gouryella translates to “heaven” in the Warlpiri language of Australia’s indigenous peoples. The project has lived up to that celestial promise for a quarter-century. The debut single “Gouryella” soared into the top 15 on the UK Singles Chart in 1999. It defined a golden era of trance. Follow-up anthems like “Walhalla,” “Tenshi,” and “Ligaya” cemented the project’s status. These tracks made Gouryella one of trance music’s most beloved and influential names.
Tiësto departed the collaboration in 2001. After that, Ferry Corsten continued the Gouryella legacy as a solo endeavor. Following a 13-year hiatus, Corsten revived the project in 2015 with “Anahera.” The track became Beatport’s best-selling trance release. It also won A State of Trance’s Tune of the Year.
The Gouryella 25th anniversary celebration represents more than just nostalgia. Instead, it’s a testament to music that has remained timeless. The project bridges generations of trance fans through its sweeping melodies and emotional depth.
The Perfect Stage
The 25th Anniversary of Gouryella takes place during Amsterdam Dance Event. ADE is the world’s largest electronic music conference and festival. For five days each October, Amsterdam transforms into the epicenter of dance music culture. The event hosts over 2,500 artists across 500+ events in more than 200 venues. As a result, ADE has become the industry’s most important gathering. Legends and newcomers alike converge to celebrate electronic music’s past, present, and future.
The choice of Amsterdam Dance Event as the backdrop for this milestone is particularly fitting. The Netherlands has long been the spiritual home of trance music. The country has produced some of the genre’s most influential artists. It also hosts trance’s most devoted fan base. This daytime celebration allows international visitors and locals alike to experience Gouryella’s magic. The event takes place in the heart of the city that helped birth the sound.
A Legendary Lineup for a Legendary Night
Legendary acts join Ferry Corsten for the Gouryella 25th anniversary celebration. The lineup includes Cosmic Gate, Aly & Fila, Will Atkinson, Markus Schulz, Ruben de Ronde, and Daxson. The mystery guest has been revealed as none other than Markus Schulz. The Area 2 stage will feature JP & Tom Harding. This ensures multiple rooms of pure trance energy throughout the event.
This multigenerational lineup exemplifies everything that makes trance culture special. Veterans who helped define the genre share the stage with artists carrying the torch forward. Each act brings their own interpretation of the uplifting sound that Gouryella pioneered. Together, they create a journey through 25 years of trance evolution.
Transmission and Dance Valley’s Immersive Vision
The partnership between Transmission Festival and Dance Valley promises an immersive experience. The event honors the legacy of trance. Both brands have built their reputations on spectacular productions. They are known for synchronized visual elements. They maintain an unwavering commitment to trance music’s pure form.
Ferry Corsten has a special relationship with Dance Valley. This year, he performed on the mainstage as Gouryella. He also played at the Transmission stage of Dance Valley under his Ferry Corsten alias. Now, these two iconic festivals unite to bring trance fans the ultimate celebration.
Their collaboration with Ferry Corsten for this Gouryella 25th anniversary event ensures production values worthy of the milestone. Expect the cosmic, space-themed imagery that has always been synonymous with Gouryella. Blue and purple hues will fill the venue. Celestial visuals will transport attendees beyond the dancefloor and into the stars. This isn’t just a concert. It’s an experience designed to capture the essence of what makes Gouryella special: transcendence and emotion.
The Enduring Power of Trance
Electronic music constantly chases the next trend. However, the Gouryella 25th anniversary celebration reminds us why some sounds are timeless. The project has never been about quantity or following fashions. Instead, it’s about preserving something sacred. It’s about creating something that speaks to the soul.
Ferry Corsten’s dedication to the Gouryella legacy shows in his selective approach to releases. As he’s noted, it’s never been “This might be a great trance track.” Rather, he asks, “Is this a Gouryella track?” That reverence for the project’s essence is what has kept it relevant. It has remained powerful across 25 years and multiple trance music eras.
For longtime fans, this Amsterdam Dance Event celebration offers a chance to relive the magic. These are the moments that first captivated them decades ago. Meanwhile, newer fans have an opportunity to experience trance music’s heritage in its purest form. They’ll see performances by the artists who created and continue to define the genre.

Practical Information
Event: Transmission presents: 25 Years of Gouryella
Date: Friday, October 24, 2025
Venue: AFAS Live, Amsterdam
Age Restriction: 18+
Tickets: https://shop.tickets.cm.com/39e17543-3ee4-4c24-0677-f236ba554940
A Journey Through Time
Ferry Corsten prepares to take the stage for this Gouryella 25th anniversary milestone. One thing is certain: this won’t be just another set. It will be a carefully crafted journey through a quarter-century of trance history. The performance honors the past while embracing the future that lies ahead.
For one special afternoon during Amsterdam Dance Event, AFAS Live will become a portal to paradise. This is where 25 years of Gouryella’s legacy comes full circle. It reminds us all why we fell in love with trance music in the first place.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this defining moment in trance music history.
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ADE Announces Full 30th Anniversary Program
ADE announces full 30th anniversary program with 3,600+ artists across 1,300+ events and 300+ venues in Amsterdam
Amsterdam Dance Event will celebrate its 30th anniversary from October 21–25, with the full 2026 program now spanning more than 3,600 artists, 1,300+ events and 300+ venues across Amsterdam. The five-day edition will cover the festival, ADE Pro Conference and Arts & Culture program, with the latest additions including Armand Van Helden, Boys Noize, Hannah Laing, Jamie Jones, Martin Garrix, Mau P, Pete Tong, Chris Stussy b2b Job Jobse, Len Faki, Mama Snake and Speedy J.
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More Artists Join ADE 2026
The final release adds another large group of names across house, techno, trance, garage and experimental electronic music. ANNA, Carl Craig, Chris Liebing, Enrico Sangiuliano, Ferry Corsten, HoneyLuv, Interplanetary Criminal, Louie Vega, Nastia, Sebastien Léger, Young Marco and BLOND:ISH are among those confirmed, alongside hundreds of artists playing throughout the city.
That scale is a long way from where ADE began in 1996, when around 300 professional delegates attended and its nighttime events covered just three venues. Thirty years later, the event now reaches clubs, concert halls, museums, churches, record stores and cultural institutions across Amsterdam, bringing its festival and professional conference together across the same week.
ADE Pro Brings Artists And Industry Leaders Together
The ADE Pro Conference will feature artist conversations, industry sessions and discussions around the future of nightlife. Armin van Buuren joins Jean-Michel Jarre, Lady Starlight and JakoJako for Music & Machines: A Conversation Between Artists from Different Generations, while Afrojack, Mau P, Max Cooper, HoneyLuv, Sofiya Nzau, Joseph Capriati, Reinier Zonneveld, Cruel Santino and DJ Scratch are among the other names joining the conference.
Major music and technology companies will also take part through the Insider Knowledge series, with sessions involving Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube Music, NVIDIA, Helix Records, Believe, Warner Music, Sony Music, Universal, Armada and Sziget. Elsewhere, Why Humans Still Need Dancefloors? will bring Eris Drew, Alice O’Grady and Sven Bijma together, while ADE and VibeLab will present the Nighttime Culture Index, mapping the cultural vitality of nightlife across cities around the world.
30 Years Of ADE Across Amsterdam
The anniversary edition will also introduce the 30 YEARS ADE Icon Series, bringing together 30 events that look back at electronic music’s history while also focusing on its future. Jean-Michel Jarre joins the week as Guest of Honour, marking the 50th anniversary of Oxygene with a show at AFAS Live, an exclusive ADE Pro keynote and further appearances during the event.
The series also includes Boris Acket’s EINDER installation with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and Elias Mazian, while Swan Lake Remixed for ADE brings the Dutch National Ballet and ISH Dance Collective together at the Gashouder. The wider Arts & Culture program will continue through museums and cultural spaces, with Slimfit, Thomas Azier, Colin Benders and Othernode among those presenting performances and new work during the week.
ADE will also look back at its own development through the 30 Years of ADE session, featuring Anna Knaup, Maria Jimenez, Richard Zijlma, Jan-Willem van de Ven, Gary Smith and moderator Dave Clarke. The discussion will trace how the event grew from 300 professional delegates and three nighttime venues in 1996 into the global electronic music gathering it has become today.
With the full program now confirmed, ADE’s 30th anniversary will bring together club nights, conference sessions, orchestral performances, installations and cultural events across five days in Amsterdam. Three decades after its first edition, the 2026 event will celebrate the people, scenes and ideas that have shaped ADE while giving a new generation of artists and industry figures their place in its next chapter.
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STMPD RCRDS Unveils Huge 10-Year Anniversary Lineup for ADE
STMPD RCRDS unveils huge 10-year anniversary lineup for ADE 2026 with Martin Garrix, R3HAB, DubVision, Third Party and more
Ten years after Martin Garrix launched STMPD RCRDS, the label is bringing its anniversary celebrations back to Amsterdam with one of its biggest events of the year. Set for October 22 during Amsterdam Dance Event, the show will take over AFAS Live and bring together artists closely connected to the label across the past decade. The lineup already includes Martin Garrix, R3HAB, DubVision, Julian Jordan, Matisse & Sadko, Third Party and more, with further names still to come.
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The Artists Joining STMPD RCRDS at ADE
Across the lineup, some of STMPD RCRDS’ longest-running collaborators are returning alongside artists who have become more closely associated with the label in recent years. DubVision, Julian Jordan, Matisse & Sadko, Mesto and Justin Mylo have each released music through STMPD. They have also worked repeatedly within the wider Martin Garrix circle, making their inclusion closely tied to the label’s first decade. Third Party brings its progressive house sound to the event, while R3HAB adds another major Dutch name.
That mix continues with Merow, Vluarr, Lavern, Curbi, Citadelle, Nova Blue, Nome. and Skytech. Their music covers everything from progressive and electro house to newer club-focused releases that have become part of STMPD’s recent catalogue. The selection keeps the anniversary from focusing only on familiar names from the label’s earlier years, while maintaining those long-term connections at its centre. The poster also confirms more artists will join the lineup ahead of the AFAS Live show.
Ten Years of STMPD RCRDS Lead Back to Amsterdam
Since Martin Garrix founded STMPD RCRDS in 2016, the label has grown far beyond a home for his own releases. Over the past decade, it has worked with an expanding group of producers and established a presence at major festivals worldwide. Its own stages have appeared at Tomorrowland, Ultra, Sziget and Lollapalooza. Through years of releases, collaborations and international events, STMPD has developed from a new independent label into a recurring name across the global electronic dance music scene. ADE
The 10-year anniversary has already taken that story beyond the Netherlands. STMPD has brought its anniversary tour to the United States, Canada, Brazil and Japan before returning to its home base in Amsterdam. The AFAS Live show now brings the celebration back to the city where the label began, during Amsterdam Dance Event, with artists from across its first decade appearing on the same date. ADE
The celebration will also continue outside the main show through an official Martin Garrix & STMPD RCRDS pop-up store at art’otel Amsterdam during ADE. The pop-up will feature live DJ sets from STMPD artists, exclusive merchandise and meet-and-greets. It gives the label another presence in Amsterdam before the 10-year celebration reaches AFAS Live on October 22.
With more artists still to come, the AFAS Live show gives STMPD RCRDS a fitting way to close out a decade that has taken the label far beyond its beginnings in Amsterdam. After anniversary events across several countries, the return to ADE brings the story back to the artists, collaborations and releases behind the label’s first 10 years.
Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster.
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EDM Festivals October 2026: Festivals We Can’t Miss
EDM Festivals October 2026: Festivals We Can’t Miss worldwide as major events fill the month across North America, Asia, Europe, and South America
October 2026 brings another busy month for the EDM festival calendar, with events taking place across North America, Asia, Europe, Africa, and South America. In the US, 808 Festival, Breakaway Utah, We Belong Here Central Park, Experts Only at the Gorge, Niteharts, Head Trip, III Points Miami, Escape Psycho Circus, BOO! Seattle, BOO! Arizona, and Hocus Pocus Miami fill the month. Meanwhile, EDC Korea and Chill O’posite Festival add major dates in Asia and Africa. No Art Lisbon and AMF represent Europe, while EDC Colombia and Ritvales bring two large weekends to South America. Here’s a full look at the EDM festivals taking place throughout October 2026.
808 Festival
Dates: October 2–3, 2026
Location: BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand
808 Festival returns to BITEC in Bangkok from October 2–3, 2026 for two days across two stages. The Phase Two lineup includes ILLENIUM, SLANDER B2B NGHTMRE, W&W, Argy, Ben Nicky, 999999999, Mesto, and KAAZE. Meanwhile, JUSTUS, RIVO, Dorian, Ian Asher, and Mary Droppinz are also confirmed. Several special performances are scheduled, including Adam Beyer B2B Chris Avantgarde and Nifra B2B Will Atkinson. Giorgia Angiuli will also perform live. More artists are still due to be announced before the festival returns to Bangkok in October.

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