About
About the publishers
The Nighttime Culture Index is an initiative by VibeLab and Amsterdam Dance Event. Our shared goal to value and protect nighttime culture is enabled by VibeLab’s experience in nighttime research and policy and ADE’s network in the music industry.
The partnership
Launch
The Index launches at ADE in October 2026, during its 30th year. ADE brings together people the Index is for: artists, promoters, venues, brands and the wider music industry.
VibeLab
VibeLab is a data-driven research, consultancy and advocacy agency dedicated to supporting creatives and preserving nighttime culture. With over ten years of experience, VibeLab has worked with hundreds of local institutions and governments around the world to develop effective strategies that support and navigate the nightlife industry. VibeLab specialises in making complex data clear. Its Founders are the pioneers of nighttime governance Mirik Milan and Lutz Leichsenring, and Jane Slingo is Director, VibeLab Asia Pacific.
- Role in the NCI
- PlaceholderRole in the NCI (Publisher): not in the docs yet
- Website
- vibe-lab.org
Amsterdam Dance Event
Amsterdam Dance Event is one of the world's largest music and cultural events on the global calendar. Its record-breaking 2025 edition drew 600,000 visitors from more than 150 countries, alongside the ADE Pro conference, the leading business gathering for the global electronic music industry. 30 YEARS ADE (21–25 October 2026) marks three decades of cultural legacy.
- Role in the NCI
- PlaceholderRole in the NCI (Publisher): not in the docs yet
- Website
- amsterdam-dance-event.nl