What began as a way of extending the party has grown into ADE’s flagship event. Launched in 2013, AMF now draws over 40,000 fans each year to Amsterdam’s Johan Cruijff ArenA. Its pure EDM inauguration has since evolved into a genre-spanning celebration of dance music of all types, including house, techno, trance and hardstyle. Since shifting to a multi-venue format in 2016, AMF has continued to build on its musical scope and production scale. Past headliners include Armin van Buuren, David Guetta, Afrojack, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and Martin Garrix, and 2024 pushed the genre boundaries once again, still striking a balance between huge crowd pleasers and incoming talent. New blood like Maddix and Marlon Hoffstadt brought fresh energy to the line-up, while the big guns — Garrix, Tiësto, et al — held it down for AMF regulars, delivering stellar sets on the mainstages. That same vision continues in 2025. Buuren and Hardwell are slated alongside debut performances from KI/KI, Sara Landry and John Summit. We’re also told there is still a big surprise to come, with organisers promising “a special performance that fans won’t want to miss”. With more than a decade under its belt, AMF is no longer just the afterparty — for many it’s the main event. RIA HYLTON
