ZERØBPM

Meet the collectives shaping our ADE rituals. Next is IsBurning, whose Friday afternoon curation forms part of ‘Meditation on the Deep Sea.’

The theme takes the ocean’s movement and incomprehensible depth, shrouded in mystery, as a starting point. Musically, it invites explorations of low frequencies, fluid textures and sounds that slowly emerge and recede. Ambient, submerged dub and sustained tones can suggest a world that continues far beyond what we can see.

IsBurning grew from a need for freedom. Rooted in Amsterdam’s queer community, their gatherings bring people together around house and techno, creating space for discovery and self-expression. At their own parties, line-ups are kept unannounced. You come with curiosity, trusting the people choosing the music.

That openness finds a home at ZERØBPM. Artists have room to explore another part of their musical world, untied to the needs of the dance floor.

From 12:00 to 16:30, IsBurning welcomes Seif Bedour, Merve and Portable into De Thomaskerk. Seif Bedour opens at noon, Merve follows at 13:30, and Portable closes the curation with a live performance at 15:00.

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