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'''ALDA''' is a global operating Dutch producer, concept developer and promoter of international DJ and event concepts.<ref>[http://www.nu.nl/entertainment/3974105/festivalbezoeken-met-ruim-9-procent-omhoog.html Festivalbezoeken met ruim 9 procent omhoog]</ref> ALDA stands for the first two initials of the names of both entrepreneurs; Allan and David.<ref>[http://www.apemagazine.com/nl/app/322/657515/nl_armin_only_2010_alda_events.htm De opkomst van ALDA Events]</ref>
'''ALDA''' is a global operating Dutch producer, concept developer and promoter of international DJ and event concepts.<ref>[http://www.nu.nl/entertainment/3974105/festivalbezoeken-met-ruim-9-procent-omhoog.html Festivalbezoeken met ruim 9 procent omhoog]</ref> ALDA stands for the first two initials of the names of both entrepreneurs; Allan and David.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.apemagazine.com/nl/app/322/657515/nl_armin_only_2010_alda_events.htm |title=De opkomst van ALDA Events |access-date=2015-02-04 |archive-date=2015-02-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150204130412/http://www.apemagazine.com/nl/app/322/657515/nl_armin_only_2010_alda_events.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref>
ALDA was founded in 2007 and is based in Amsterdam.
ALDA was founded in 2007 and is based in Amsterdam.
<ref>[https://www.aldaevents.com/about/ ALDA Events]</ref><ref>[http://www.finances.com/company-news/40826-sfx-acquires-50-of-leading-tour-producer-alda-events.htm SFX Acquires 50% of Leading Tour Producer Alda Events]</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.aldaevents.com/about/ |title=ALDA Events |access-date=2015-02-04 |archive-date=2015-02-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150204130729/https://www.aldaevents.com/about/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.finances.com/company-news/40826-sfx-acquires-50-of-leading-tour-producer-alda-events.htm |title=SFX Acquires 50% of Leading Tour Producer Alda Events |access-date=2015-02-04 |archive-date=2014-12-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141223171613/http://www.finances.com/company-news/40826-sfx-acquires-50-of-leading-tour-producer-alda-events.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref>


ALDA produces international in- and outdoor events such as festivals, stadium shows and world tours. ALDA-produced events include [[Armin Only]] (Imagine, Mirage and Intense), [[I AM Hardwell]], [[A State Of Trance]], [[Electronic Family]], [[A Day at the Park]] and [[AMF (Amsterdam Music Festival)]] (with [[ID&T]], two days in 2015 during the [[AMF (Amsterdam Music Festival)]], five days next year). These events accommodate over 100,000 fans worldwide every year.<ref>[https://www.aldaevents.com/events ALDA Events evenementen]</ref>
ALDA produces international in- and outdoor events such as festivals, stadium shows and world tours. ALDA-produced events include [[Armin Only]] (Imagine, Mirage and Intense), [[I AM Hardwell]], [[A State Of Trance]], [[Electronic Family]], [[A Day at the Park]] and [[AMF (Amsterdam Music Festival)]] (with [[ID&T]], two days in 2015 during the AMF, five days the following year). These events accommodate over 100,000 fans worldwide every year.<ref>[https://www.aldaevents.com/events ALDA Events evenementen]</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
Allan Hardenberg and David Lewis have been active in the Dutch dance scene since its very beginning. In 1997, the two entrepreneurs organized events such as [[Armin Only]], [[Tiësto|Tiësto Solo]] and "Three DJs in a Boat". Seven years after they started their collaboration, [[Armin van Buuren]], Maykel Piron and David Lewis founded '''[[Armada Music|Armada]]'''. With this company, Armin Only became more successful and new concepts as Armada Night, [[A State of Trance]] and Famous were developed.
Allan Hardenberg and David Lewis have been active in the Dutch dance scene since its very beginning. In 1997, the two entrepreneurs organized events such as [[Armin Only]], [[Tiësto|Tiësto Solo]] and "Three DJs in a Boat". Seven years after they started their collaboration, [[Armin van Buuren]], Maykel Piron and David Lewis founded '''[[Armada Music|Armada]]'''. With this company, Armin Only became more successful and new concepts as Armada Night, [[A State of Trance]] and Famous were developed.


Hardenberg and Lewis decided to start their own independent event agency and founded ALDA. It originated in 2007 and has since then been operating from Amsterdam. Early years were [[Armin Only]], Best Of Both Worlds and A Day at the Park. Eventually, the event portfolio would extend with events like Electronic Family, Citymoves, various Armada concepts and other event nights during Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE).<ref>[http://www.djmag.nl/features/06102014-1438/allan-hardenberg-ik-was-vroeger-meer-een-cowboy Interview met Allan Hardenberg over het verleden en de toekomst]</ref><ref>[http://www.apemagazine.com/nl/app/322/657515/nl_armin_only_2010_alda_events.htm De opkomst van ALDA Events]</ref>
Hardenberg and Lewis decided to start their own independent event agency and founded ALDA. It originated in 2007 and has since then been operating from Amsterdam. Early years were [[Armin Only]], Best Of Both Worlds and A Day at the Park. Eventually, the event portfolio would extend with events like Electronic Family, Citymoves, various Armada concepts and other event nights during Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.djmag.nl/features/06102014-1438/allan-hardenberg-ik-was-vroeger-meer-een-cowboy |title=Interview met Allan Hardenberg over het verleden en de toekomst |access-date=2015-02-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150204141451/http://www.djmag.nl/features/06102014-1438/allan-hardenberg-ik-was-vroeger-meer-een-cowboy |archive-date=2015-02-04 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.apemagazine.com/nl/app/322/657515/nl_armin_only_2010_alda_events.htm |title=De opkomst van ALDA Events |access-date=2015-02-04 |archive-date=2015-02-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150204130412/http://www.apemagazine.com/nl/app/322/657515/nl_armin_only_2010_alda_events.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref>


In 2011 and 2013 ALDA was nominated for the [[International Dance Music Awards]] (IDMA) in the category Best Event Promoter Worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://wintermusicconference.com/idmaballot/nominees/ |title=IDMA’s Nominees |access-date=2015-02-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150212081331/http://wintermusicconference.com/idmaballot/nominees/ |archive-date=2015-02-12 |dead-url=yes |df= }}</ref>
In 2011 and 2013 ALDA was nominated for the [[International Dance Music Awards]] (IDMA) in the category Best Event Promoter Worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://wintermusicconference.com/idmaballot/nominees/ |title=IDMA's Nominees |access-date=2015-02-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150212081331/http://wintermusicconference.com/idmaballot/nominees/ |archive-date=2015-02-12 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Besides that, the A State of Trance concept has won various awards throughout the years.<ref>[[List of awards and nominations received by Armin van Buuren|Awards en nominaties van Armin van Buuren]]</ref> On November 25, 2014 it was announced that [[SFX Entertainment]] has acquired 50% of ALDA Holding BV. ALDA will keep operating as an independent company and will continue to develop internationally.<ref>[http://www.quotenet.nl/Nieuws/ID-T-eigenaar-SFX-stapt-opnieuw-in-Nederlands-bedrijf-Alda-Events-138564 SFX Entertainment neem 50% van ALDA Events over]</ref>

Besides that, the A State of Trance concept has won various awards throughout the years.<ref>[[List of awards and nominations received by Armin van Buuren|Awards en nominaties van Armin van Buuren]]</ref> On November 25, 2014 it was announced that [[SFX Entertainment]] has acquired 50% of ALDA Holding BV. ALDA will keep operating as an independent company and will continue to develop internationally.<ref>[http://www.quotenet.nl/Nieuws/ID-T-eigenaar-SFX-stapt-opnieuw-in-Nederlands-bedrijf-Alda-Events-138564 SFX Entertainment neem 50% van ALDA Events over]</ref>
Since 2015 ALDA has continued its expansion across several countries. At the end of 2015 ALDA announced that it had opened a second location in Hong Kong.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.entertainmentbusiness.nl/nieuws/2015-W50/alda-events-krijgt-vestiging-hong-kong |title=ALDA Events Hong Kong |access-date=2016-01-06 |archive-date=2016-03-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304035605/http://www.entertainmentbusiness.nl/nieuws/2015-W50/alda-events-krijgt-vestiging-hong-kong |url-status=dead }}</ref> One year later, ALDA Germany opened the doors of its new office in Hamburg.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://eventimb2b.nl/alda-opent-kantoor-in-duitsland/ |title=ALDA opent kantoor in DLD - Eventim Nederland |access-date=2019-10-24 |archive-date=2019-10-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191024095858/https://eventimb2b.nl/alda-opent-kantoor-in-duitsland/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> Here, the company engaged in a collaboration with [[CTS Eventim]], with plans to take the electronic dance music scene in Germany to the next level. In 2017, this collaboration resulted in a brand new event called New Horizons.
Late 2015, ALDA announced it had opened a second branch in Hong Kong. <ref>[http://www.entertainmentbusiness.nl/nieuws/2015-W50/alda-events-krijgt-vestiging-hong-kong ALDA Events Hong Kong]</ref>

Right after this successful partnership, a new collaboration began at the end of 2018 with [[Insomniac (promoter)]] (part of [[Live Nation Entertainment]]).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.events.nl/nieuws/partnership-alda-en-insomniac|title=Partnership ALDA en Insomniac|date=19 October 2018}}</ref> Pasqualle Rotella (CEO) operates as event organizer within the United States. Through this collaboration, worldwide coverage is created for ALDA and Insomniac, with support from the partners and local promoters. Both parties see the advantages of the collaboration, which has made it possible for them to extend their reach worldwide and follow their growth ambitions.

== Paul van Dyk injury incident ==
In the February 2016 [[A State of Trance]] event, due to poor safety measures, [[Paul van Dyk]] fell through an opening on the stage and suffered severe injuries, including injuries to his spine and brain, which resulted in a long recovery and in him missing performances for many months.

In January 2019, van Dyk was awarded $12 million in damages against ALDA. The high court of the Netherlands deemed that ALDA had not designed the stage to be safe to stand on, nor had they warned van Dyk that part of the stage was unstable.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2019-01-21 |title=Paul van Dyk awarded over $12 million for life-threatening stage fall |url=https://djmag.com/news/paul-van-dyk-awarded-over-12-million-life-threatening-stage-fall |access-date=2024-03-04 |website=DJ Mag |language=en}}</ref>

On February 29, 2024, van Dyk disclosed on social media that the fall had resulted in him suffering from life long consequences and he is still not well.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dov |first=Yotam |date=2024-02-29 |title=Paul van Dyk demands accountability for ASOT 2016 stage incident |url=https://weraveyou.com/2024/02/paul-van-dyk-asot-2016/ |access-date=2024-03-04 |website=We Rave You |language=en-GB}}</ref> He also stated that even despite the courts recognizing the fault of ALDA, he still had not been compensated and neither had he received an apology from ALDA.<ref name=":0" />

In responses, ALDA stated that the matter was in the hands of their attorneys and insurance companies<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-01 |title=Paul van Dyk: 'no compensation or apology' from A State Of Trance event company since near-fatal stage fall |url=https://djmag.com/news/paul-van-dyk-no-compensation-or-apology-state-trance-event-company-near-fatal-stage-fall |access-date=2024-03-04 |website=DJ Mag |language=en}}</ref>


== Events and concepts==
== Events and concepts==
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===Current===
===Current===
Current concepts ALDA is working on are:
Current concepts ALDA is working on (in alphabetical order) are:
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*A Day at the Park (2008 – present) <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.finances.com/company-news/40826-sfx-acquires-50-of-leading-tour-producer-alda-events.htm |title=SFX Acquires 50% of Leading Tour Producer Alda Events |access-date=2015-02-04 |archive-date=2014-12-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141223171613/http://www.finances.com/company-news/40826-sfx-acquires-50-of-leading-tour-producer-alda-events.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*[[A State of Trance]] (2008 – present) <ref>[http://www.nu.nl/muziek/2938160/armin-van-buuren-wederom-uitgeroepen-beste-dj.html Armin van Buuren wederom uitgeroepen tot beste DJ]</ref>
*[[A State of Trance]] (2008 – present) <ref>{{Cite web |last=Oitmann |first=Pierre |date=2012-10-20 |title=Armin van Buuren wederom uitgeroepen tot beste dj |url=https://www.nu.nl/muziek/2938160/armin-van-buuren-wederom-uitgeroepen-beste-dj.html |access-date=2024-03-04 |website=NU |language=nl}}</ref>
*Electronic Family (2011 – present) <ref>[http://www.finances.com/company-news/40826-sfx-acquires-50-of-leading-tour-producer-alda-events.htm SFX Acquires 50% of Leading Tour Producer Alda Events]</ref>
*Electronic Family (2011 – present) <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.finances.com/company-news/40826-sfx-acquires-50-of-leading-tour-producer-alda-events.htm |title=SFX Acquires 50% of Leading Tour Producer Alda Events |access-date=2015-02-04 |archive-date=2014-12-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141223171613/http://www.finances.com/company-news/40826-sfx-acquires-50-of-leading-tour-producer-alda-events.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*New Horizons (2017 - present)
*New Horizons (2017–present)
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*The Flying Dutch (2015 - present) <ref>[https://www.ing.nl/nieuws/nieuws_en_persberichten/2015/02/ing_presenting_partner_van_the_flying_dutch.aspx ING presenting partner van The Flying Dutch]</ref><ref>[http://www.nu.nl/entertainment/3984260/nederlandse-djs-komen-samen-festival-the-flying-dutch.html Nederlandse dj's komen samen op festival The Flying Dutch]</ref><ref>[http://www.clublifemagazine.nl/events/flying-dutch-de-tien-beste-nederlandse-djs-op-een-festival/ The Flying Dutch: de tien beste Nederlandse dj’s op één festival]</ref>
*[[:de:Utopia_Island|Utopia Island]] (2017 - present)
*SAGA Festival Romania (2021-present)
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*The Flying Dutch (2015–present) <ref>[https://www.ing.nl/nieuws/nieuws_en_persberichten/2015/02/ing_presenting_partner_van_the_flying_dutch.aspx ING presenting partner van The Flying Dutch]</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-02-02 |title=Nederlandse dj's komen samen op festival The Flying Dutch |url=https://www.nu.nl/festivals/3984260/nederlandse-djs-komen-samen-festival-the-flying-dutch.html |access-date=2024-03-04 |website=NU |language=nl}}</ref><ref>[http://www.clublifemagazine.nl/events/flying-dutch-de-tien-beste-nederlandse-djs-op-een-festival/ The Flying Dutch: de tien beste Nederlandse dj’s op één festival]</ref>
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*We Are Connected (2016–present)


===Events at Amsterdam Dance Event===
===Events at Amsterdam Dance Event===
Events during Amsterdam Dance Event:<ref>[http://www.telegraaf.nl/filmenuitgaan/muziek/20942642/__Verjaardag_ALDA_uitgebreid_gevierd_tijdens_ADE__.html Verjaardag ALDA uitgebreid gevierd tijdens ADE]</ref>
Events during Amsterdam Dance Event (in alphabetical order):<ref>[http://www.telegraaf.nl/filmenuitgaan/muziek/20942642/__Verjaardag_ALDA_uitgebreid_gevierd_tijdens_ADE__.html Verjaardag ALDA uitgebreid gevierd tijdens ADE]</ref>
*[[AMF (Amsterdam Music Festival)|AMF]] (2013 – present) <ref>[http://www.nu.nl/muziek/3751732/tweede-editie-amsterdam-music-festival-in-stadion-ajax.html Tweede editie Amsterdam Music Festival in stadion Ajax ]</ref><ref>[http://www.nu.nl/muziek/3563368/van-buuren-en-le-grand-amsterdam-music-festival.html Van Buuren en Le Grand naar Amsterdam Music Festival ]</ref><ref>[http://www.nu.nl/muziek/3850650/guetta-en-van-buuren-amsterdam-music-festival.html Guetta en Van Buuren naar Amsterdam Music Festival ]</ref><ref>[http://www.nu.nl/muziek/3903870/amsterdam-music-festival-wordt-belangrijkste-evenement-van-ade.html 'Amsterdam Music Festival wordt belangrijkste evenement van ADE' ]</ref>
*AMF (2013 – present) <ref>{{Cite web |last=Oitmann |first=Pierre |date=2014-04-14 |title=Tweede editie Amsterdam Music Festival in stadion Ajax |url=https://www.nu.nl/muziek/3751732/tweede-editie-amsterdam-music-festival-in-stadion-ajax.html |access-date=2024-03-04 |website=NU |language=nl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Oitmann |first=Pierre |date=2013-08-30 |title=Van Buuren en Le Grand naar Amsterdam Music Festival |url=https://www.nu.nl/muziek/3563368/van-buuren-en-le-grand-amsterdam-music-festival.html |access-date=2024-03-04 |website=NU |language=nl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Oitmann |first=Pierre |date=2014-08-12 |title=Guetta en Van Buuren naar Amsterdam Music Festival |url=https://www.nu.nl/muziek/3850650/guetta-en-van-buuren-amsterdam-music-festival.html |access-date=2024-03-04 |website=NU |language=nl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Oitmann |first=Pierre |date=2014-10-16 |title='Amsterdam Music Festival wordt belangrijkste evenement van ADE' |url=https://www.nu.nl/muziek/3903870/amsterdam-music-festival-wordt-belangrijkste-evenement-van-ade.html |access-date=2024-03-04 |website=NU |language=nl}}</ref>
*Armada Night (2003 – 2014) <ref>[http://www.armadamusic.com/news/2012/06/armada-night-ade-mark-october-19th/ Armada Night ADE]</ref>
*Armada Night (2003 – 2014) <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.armadamusic.com/news/2012/06/armada-night-ade-mark-october-19th/ |title=Armada Night ADE |access-date=2015-02-04 |archive-date=2015-02-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150204141207/http://www.armadamusic.com/news/2012/06/armada-night-ade-mark-october-19th/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*Axwell Λ Ingrosso (2015 - present)
*Axwell Λ Ingrosso (2015 - 2016)
*[[Dyro]] & Bassjackers Present X Tour (2014) <ref>[http://www.guestzone.nl/party_27495_dyro-en-bassjackers-present-x-amsterdam.html Dyro & Bassjackers present X Tour]</ref>
*[[Dyro]] & Bassjackers Present X Tour (2014) <ref>{{Cite web |title=Dyro & Bassjackers present X Tour {{!}} Amsterdam {{!}} 15 oktober 2014 |url=https://guestzone.nl/party-agenda/dyro-bassjackers-present-x-tour-15-10-2014-escape-club-amsterdam |access-date=2024-03-04 |website=Guestzone |language=nl-nl}}</ref>
*Hardwell Presents Revealed (2012 – present) <ref>[http://www.exqlusiv.com/alda-events-is-bringing-big-names-to-this-years-ade Alda events is bringing big names to this years ADE] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150204140908/http://www.exqlusiv.com/alda-events-is-bringing-big-names-to-this-years-ade |date=February 4, 2015 }}</ref>
*Hardwell Presents Revealed (2012 – 2016) <ref>[http://www.exqlusiv.com/alda-events-is-bringing-big-names-to-this-years-ade Alda events is bringing big names to this years ADE] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150204140908/http://www.exqlusiv.com/alda-events-is-bringing-big-names-to-this-years-ade |date=February 4, 2015 }}</ref>
*Sander van Doorn presents: DOORN label night (2012 - 2013)
*Sander van Doorn presents: DOORN label night (2012 - 2013)
*Sexy By Nature (2013 – 2015, 2017) <ref>[http://www.nu.nl/muziek/3657180/sunnery-james-en-ryan-marciano-hmh.html Sunnery James en Ryan Marciano naar HMH]</ref>
*Sexy By Nature (2013 – 2015, 2017) <ref>{{Cite web |last=Novum |first=Door |date=2013-12-18 |title=Sunnery James en Ryan Marciano naar HMH |url=https://www.nu.nl/muziek/3657180/sunnery-james-en-ryan-marciano-hmh.html |access-date=2024-03-04 |website=NU |language=nl}}</ref>
*Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano: Exposed by ADE events (2019)
*Slam! MixMarathon (2016 – present)
*Slam! MixMarathon (2016 – 2017)
*Tiësto presents Clublife 500 (2016)
*Tiësto presents Clublife 500 (2016)


===Past===
===Past===
Events ALDA organized in the past are:<ref>[http://www.djguide.nl/maand.p?textsearch=alda%20events&oldgigs=yes Archief evenementen ALDA Events]</ref>
Events ALDA organized in the past (in alphabetical order) are:<ref>[http://www.djguide.nl/maand.p?textsearch=alda%20events&oldgigs=yes Archief evenementen ALDA Events]</ref>
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*A Day at the Park (2008 – 2017) <ref>[http://www.finances.com/company-news/40826-sfx-acquires-50-of-leading-tour-producer-alda-events.htm SFX Acquires 50% of Leading Tour Producer Alda Events]</ref>
*Armada @ The Beach (2007–2008)
*Armada @ The Beach (2007–2008)
*[[Armin Only]] (2008-2014, 2017)
*[[Armin Only]] (2008-2014, 2017)
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*Essence Festival (2008)
*Essence Festival (2008)
*Famous (2008–2009)
*Famous (2008–2009)
*I AM Hardwell (2013–2014) <ref>[http://www.nu.nl/muziek/3725801/hardwell-zomer-wekelijks-in-ibiza-met-eigen-show.html Hardwell deze zomer wekelijks in Ibiza met eigen show]</ref>
*I AM Hardwell (2013–2014) <ref>{{Cite web |last=Oitmann |first=Pierre |date=2014-03-13 |title=Hardwell deze zomer wekelijks in Ibiza met eigen show |url=https://www.nu.nl/muziek/3725801/hardwell-zomer-wekelijks-in-ibiza-met-eigen-show.html |access-date=2024-03-04 |website=NU |language=nl}}</ref>
*I AM Hardwell - United We Are (2015 - 2016) <ref>[http://www.guestzone.nl/party_28496_i-am-hardwell-united-we-are-amsterdam.html *I AM Hardwell United we Are]</ref><ref>[http://www.ziggodome.nl/event/518/Hardwell I Am Hardwell - United We Are Tour]</ref>
*I AM Hardwell - United We Are (2015 - 2016) <ref>{{Cite web |last= |title=I AM Hardwell {{!}} Amsterdam {{!}} 24 januari 2015 |url=https://guestzone.nl/party-agenda/i-am-hardwell-united-we-are-24-01-2015-ziggo-dome-amsterdam |access-date=2024-03-04 |website=Guestzone |language=nl-nl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ziggo Dome - Hardwell |url=http://www.ziggodome.nl/event/4353190662/hardwell |access-date=2024-03-04 |website=Ziggo Dome. Inspired by Live Music |language=nl}}</ref>
*Intuition Events (2008–2010)
*Intuition Events (2008–2010)
*Kingsland Festival (2013 – 2015) <ref>[http://www.nu.nl/muziek/3720308/martin-garrix-en-armin-van-buuren-dancefeest-kingsland.html Martin Garrix en Armin van Buuren op dancefeest Kingsland]</ref><ref>[http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/10784/Koning-Willem-Alexander/article/detail/3419668/2013/04/03/Armin-van-Buuren-op-Kingsland-Festival.dhtml Armin van Buuren op Kingsland Festival]</ref>
*Kingsland Festival (2013 – 2015) <ref>{{Cite web |last=Oitmann |first=Pierre |date=2014-03-07 |title=Martin Garrix en Armin van Buuren op dancefeest Kingsland |url=https://www.nu.nl/muziek/3720308/martin-garrix-en-armin-van-buuren-dancefeest-kingsland.html |access-date=2024-03-04 |website=NU |language=nl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-03-07 |title=Armin van Buuren op Kingsland Festival |url=https://www.ad.nl/sterren/armin-van-buuren-op-kingsland-festival~a6ba8397/ |access-date=2024-03-04 |work=[[Algemeen Dagblad]] |language=nl}}</ref>
*Life In Color Turkey (2016)
*Life In Color Turkey (2016)
*Sexy By Nature (2014 - 2015)
*Sexy By Nature (2014 - 2015)
*Spinnin' Sessions (2015 - 2016)
*Spinnin' Sessions (2015 - 2016)
*Top 100 DJs (2014 - 2015)
*Top 100 DJs (2014 - 2015)
*[[:de:Utopia Island|Utopia Island]] (2017)
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*We Are Connected (2016 - 2017)
*WetNation (2017)
*WetNation (2017)

==Awards and nominations==
==Awards and nominations==
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|rowspan="1"|2011
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ALDA
Company typePrivate
IndustryConcert tours, event production, festivals
Founded2007
Headquarters
Netherlands, Germany
Websitehttp://www.aldaevents.com

ALDA is a global operating Dutch producer, concept developer and promoter of international DJ and event concepts.[1] ALDA stands for the first two initials of the names of both entrepreneurs; Allan and David.[2] ALDA was founded in 2007 and is based in Amsterdam. [3][4]

ALDA produces international in- and outdoor events such as festivals, stadium shows and world tours. ALDA-produced events include Armin Only (Imagine, Mirage and Intense), I AM Hardwell, A State Of Trance, Electronic Family, A Day at the Park and AMF (Amsterdam Music Festival) (with ID&T, two days in 2015 during the AMF, five days the following year). These events accommodate over 100,000 fans worldwide every year.[5]

History

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Allan Hardenberg and David Lewis have been active in the Dutch dance scene since its very beginning. In 1997, the two entrepreneurs organized events such as Armin Only, Tiësto Solo and "Three DJs in a Boat". Seven years after they started their collaboration, Armin van Buuren, Maykel Piron and David Lewis founded Armada. With this company, Armin Only became more successful and new concepts as Armada Night, A State of Trance and Famous were developed.

Hardenberg and Lewis decided to start their own independent event agency and founded ALDA. It originated in 2007 and has since then been operating from Amsterdam. Early years were Armin Only, Best Of Both Worlds and A Day at the Park. Eventually, the event portfolio would extend with events like Electronic Family, Citymoves, various Armada concepts and other event nights during Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE).[6][7]

In 2011 and 2013 ALDA was nominated for the International Dance Music Awards (IDMA) in the category Best Event Promoter Worldwide.[8] Besides that, the A State of Trance concept has won various awards throughout the years.[9] On November 25, 2014 it was announced that SFX Entertainment has acquired 50% of ALDA Holding BV. ALDA will keep operating as an independent company and will continue to develop internationally.[10]

Since 2015 ALDA has continued its expansion across several countries. At the end of 2015 ALDA announced that it had opened a second location in Hong Kong.[11] One year later, ALDA Germany opened the doors of its new office in Hamburg.[12] Here, the company engaged in a collaboration with CTS Eventim, with plans to take the electronic dance music scene in Germany to the next level. In 2017, this collaboration resulted in a brand new event called New Horizons.

Right after this successful partnership, a new collaboration began at the end of 2018 with Insomniac (promoter) (part of Live Nation Entertainment).[13] Pasqualle Rotella (CEO) operates as event organizer within the United States. Through this collaboration, worldwide coverage is created for ALDA and Insomniac, with support from the partners and local promoters. Both parties see the advantages of the collaboration, which has made it possible for them to extend their reach worldwide and follow their growth ambitions.

Paul van Dyk injury incident

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In the February 2016 A State of Trance event, due to poor safety measures, Paul van Dyk fell through an opening on the stage and suffered severe injuries, including injuries to his spine and brain, which resulted in a long recovery and in him missing performances for many months.

In January 2019, van Dyk was awarded $12 million in damages against ALDA. The high court of the Netherlands deemed that ALDA had not designed the stage to be safe to stand on, nor had they warned van Dyk that part of the stage was unstable.[14]

On February 29, 2024, van Dyk disclosed on social media that the fall had resulted in him suffering from life long consequences and he is still not well.[15] He also stated that even despite the courts recognizing the fault of ALDA, he still had not been compensated and neither had he received an apology from ALDA.[14]

In responses, ALDA stated that the matter was in the hands of their attorneys and insurance companies[16]

Events and concepts

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ALDA organizes over 130 shows in more than 33 countries.

Current

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Current concepts ALDA is working on (in alphabetical order) are:

  • A Day at the Park (2008 – present) [17]
  • A State of Trance (2008 – present) [18]
  • Electronic Family (2011 – present) [19]
  • New Horizons (2017–present)
  • SAGA Festival Romania (2021-present)
  • The Flying Dutch (2015–present) [20][21][22]
  • We Are Connected (2016–present)

Events at Amsterdam Dance Event

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Events during Amsterdam Dance Event (in alphabetical order):[23]

  • AMF (2013 – present) [24][25][26][27]
  • Armada Night (2003 – 2014) [28]
  • Axwell Λ Ingrosso (2015 - 2016)
  • Dyro & Bassjackers Present X Tour (2014) [29]
  • Hardwell Presents Revealed (2012 – 2016) [30]
  • Sander van Doorn presents: DOORN label night (2012 - 2013)
  • Sexy By Nature (2013 – 2015, 2017) [31]
  • Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano: Exposed by ADE events (2019)
  • Slam! MixMarathon (2016 – 2017)
  • Tiësto presents Clublife 500 (2016)

Past

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Events ALDA organized in the past (in alphabetical order) are:[32]

  • Armada @ The Beach (2007–2008)
  • Armin Only (2008-2014, 2017)
    • Armin Only: Imagine (2008)
    • Armin Only: Mirage (2010–2011)
    • Armin Only: Intense (2013–2014) [33]
    • The Best of Armin Only (2017)
  • Armin van Buuren presents Kingsday Leiden (2015 - 2016)
  • Beachfreaks (2008)
  • Best Of Both Worlds (2007–2011)
  • Citymoves (2008–2014)
  • Essence Festival (2008)
  • Famous (2008–2009)
  • I AM Hardwell (2013–2014) [34]
  • I AM Hardwell - United We Are (2015 - 2016) [35][36]
  • Intuition Events (2008–2010)
  • Kingsland Festival (2013 – 2015) [37][38]
  • Life In Color Turkey (2016)
  • Sexy By Nature (2014 - 2015)
  • Spinnin' Sessions (2015 - 2016)
  • Top 100 DJs (2014 - 2015)
  • Utopia Island (2017)
  • WetNation (2017)

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Nominated work Category Result
2011 International
Dance Music Awards 		ALDA Events Best Event Promoter
Worldwide 		Nominated
2013 Nominated
2016 Dutch Live Entertainment Production Awards (DLEPA) The Flying Dutch Production of the Year Won[39]

See also

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to ALDA Events.

References

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  1. ^ Festivalbezoeken met ruim 9 procent omhoog
  2. ^ "De opkomst van ALDA Events". Archived from the original on 2015-02-04. Retrieved 2015-02-04.
  3. ^ "ALDA Events". Archived from the original on 2015-02-04. Retrieved 2015-02-04.
  4. ^ "SFX Acquires 50% of Leading Tour Producer Alda Events". Archived from the original on 2014-12-23. Retrieved 2015-02-04.
  5. ^ ALDA Events evenementen
  6. ^ "Interview met Allan Hardenberg over het verleden en de toekomst". Archived from the original on 2015-02-04. Retrieved 2015-02-04.
  7. ^ "De opkomst van ALDA Events". Archived from the original on 2015-02-04. Retrieved 2015-02-04.
  8. ^ "IDMA's Nominees". Archived from the original on 2015-02-12. Retrieved 2015-02-04.
  9. ^ Awards en nominaties van Armin van Buuren
  10. ^ SFX Entertainment neem 50% van ALDA Events over
  11. ^ "ALDA Events Hong Kong". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2016-01-06.
  12. ^ "ALDA opent kantoor in DLD - Eventim Nederland". Archived from the original on 2019-10-24. Retrieved 2019-10-24.
  13. ^ "Partnership ALDA en Insomniac". 19 October 2018.
  14. ^ a b "Paul van Dyk awarded over $12 million for life-threatening stage fall". DJ Mag. 2019-01-21. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
  15. ^ Dov, Yotam (2024-02-29). "Paul van Dyk demands accountability for ASOT 2016 stage incident". We Rave You. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
  16. ^ "Paul van Dyk: 'no compensation or apology' from A State Of Trance event company since near-fatal stage fall". DJ Mag. 2024-03-01. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
  17. ^ "SFX Acquires 50% of Leading Tour Producer Alda Events". Archived from the original on 2014-12-23. Retrieved 2015-02-04.
  18. ^ Oitmann, Pierre (2012-10-20). "Armin van Buuren wederom uitgeroepen tot beste dj". NU (in Dutch). Retrieved 2024-03-04.
  19. ^ "SFX Acquires 50% of Leading Tour Producer Alda Events". Archived from the original on 2014-12-23. Retrieved 2015-02-04.
  20. ^ ING presenting partner van The Flying Dutch
  21. ^ "Nederlandse dj's komen samen op festival The Flying Dutch". NU (in Dutch). 2015-02-02. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
  22. ^ The Flying Dutch: de tien beste Nederlandse dj’s op één festival
  23. ^ Verjaardag ALDA uitgebreid gevierd tijdens ADE
  24. ^ Oitmann, Pierre (2014-04-14). "Tweede editie Amsterdam Music Festival in stadion Ajax". NU (in Dutch). Retrieved 2024-03-04.
  25. ^ Oitmann, Pierre (2013-08-30). "Van Buuren en Le Grand naar Amsterdam Music Festival". NU (in Dutch). Retrieved 2024-03-04.
  26. ^ Oitmann, Pierre (2014-08-12). "Guetta en Van Buuren naar Amsterdam Music Festival". NU (in Dutch). Retrieved 2024-03-04.
  27. ^ Oitmann, Pierre (2014-10-16). "'Amsterdam Music Festival wordt belangrijkste evenement van ADE'". NU (in Dutch). Retrieved 2024-03-04.
  28. ^ "Armada Night ADE". Archived from the original on 2015-02-04. Retrieved 2015-02-04.
  29. ^ "Dyro & Bassjackers present X Tour | Amsterdam | 15 oktober 2014". Guestzone (in Dutch). Retrieved 2024-03-04.
  30. ^ Alda events is bringing big names to this years ADE Archived February 4, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
  31. ^ Novum, Door (2013-12-18). "Sunnery James en Ryan Marciano naar HMH". NU (in Dutch). Retrieved 2024-03-04.
  32. ^ Archief evenementen ALDA Events
  33. ^ 'Final shows' Armin van Buuren in Ziggo Dome binnen uur uitverkocht
  34. ^ Oitmann, Pierre (2014-03-13). "Hardwell deze zomer wekelijks in Ibiza met eigen show". NU (in Dutch). Retrieved 2024-03-04.
  35. ^ "I AM Hardwell | Amsterdam | 24 januari 2015". Guestzone (in Dutch). Retrieved 2024-03-04.
  36. ^ "Ziggo Dome - Hardwell". Ziggo Dome. Inspired by Live Music (in Dutch). Retrieved 2024-03-04.
  37. ^ Oitmann, Pierre (2014-03-07). "Martin Garrix en Armin van Buuren op dancefeest Kingsland". NU (in Dutch). Retrieved 2024-03-04.
  38. ^ "Armin van Buuren op Kingsland Festival". Algemeen Dagblad (in Dutch). 2014-03-07. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
  39. ^ "Dutch Live Entertainment Production Awards 2016 uitgereikt | Nieuws | Entertainment Business". www.entertainmentbusiness.nl (in Dutch). 12 April 2016. Retrieved 2017-08-15.
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