Todd Terry ADE 2026: Freeze Records X Paharas Musica
Todd Terry headlines Freeze Records x Paharas Musica at Vic’s Bar, Amsterdam, on Wednesday 21 October 2026: day one of ADE, 6pm to 2am, free entry. Here’s the line-up, the story behind the night and how to plan your evening around it.
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The short version
- Todd Terry headlines Freeze Records x Paharas Musica on Wednesday 21 October, day one of ADE 2026.
- It’s at Vic’s Bar on Damrak, a few minutes from Centraal Station, 6pm to 2am.
- Entry is free.
- The bill includes Ridney and Janika Tenn, Todd’s collaborators on House Shh, plus a live vocal set from Alec Sun Drae.
- With 1,200+ events on the ADE programme, this is a night with a clear identity to plan your week around.
Amsterdam Dance Event turns 30 this year. That’s great news. It also creates a problem.
With 1,200+ events, 300+ venues and 3,300+ artists in five days, most people end up scrolling the programme until they burn out. Then they follow their friends to whichever venue is closest.
There’s a better way. Pick one night worth building your week around, then plan everything else from there.
That night is Wednesday 21 October at Vic’s Bar on Damrak. Todd Terry headlines Freeze Records x Paharas Musica. You get a full line-up of house talent, 6pm to 2am, and free entry.
Todd Terry ADE 2026: the quick facts
If you only have 30 seconds, here’s everything you need to know:
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Event | Freeze Records x Paharas Musica |
| Festival | Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) 2026, 21–25 October |
| Venue | Vic’s Bar (Park Plaza Victoria), Damrak 1-5, 1012 LG Amsterdam |
| Date and time | Wednesday 21 October 2026, 6pm–2am (day one of ADE) |
| Entry | FREE |
| Line-up | Todd Terry, Ridney, Janika Tenn, Flambé, Steve Taylor, Mike Scot, Alec Sun Drae (Live) |
Vic’s Bar is an official ADE partner venue, a few minutes from Centraal Station. That makes it easy to fit into a packed schedule.
Who is Todd Terry?
Ask any house DJ about Todd Terry and you’ll get the same reaction. Respect.
Todd was born in Brooklyn and started out DJing New York parties in the 80s. He worked through Italo disco and hip-hop before house took over. The results speak for themselves:
- Something Goin’ On and Keep on Jumpin’ both reached the UK top ten.
- His remixes for Jungle Brothers, Everything But The Girl and Michael Jackson’s Stranger in Moscow are in nearly every DJ’s bag.
Here’s what most people miss: the sound hasn’t changed in four decades. Todd still makes records that work on a dancefloor.
The rest of this line-up shows how that sound has carried forward, and that’s the point of the night.
What is Freeze Records x Paharas Musica?
Freeze Records is Todd’s own label. Paharas Musica is a UK label founded in 2020, focused on house music and electronica. Its roster includes K-Klass, Opolopo, Ridney and Todd himself.
House Shh: the proof the link-up works
Todd, Ridney and Janika Tenn teamed up on House Shh, released on Paharas Musica in December 2023. It’s classic New York energy with a fresh, modern edge. That’s what this night is built around.
Why the night works
- It’s a label night, not a random line-up. The artists are connected by releases, remixes and shared scenes, so the room hangs together.
- Old school meets new school. Todd’s history sits next to producers and vocalists working in the scene right now.
- It’s live as well as DJ. Alec Sun Drae performs live, so this isn’t just a night of records.
The Todd Terry ADE 2026 line-up, artist by artist
The night is built around the headliner, but the supporting cast is what turns a headline slot into a full night. Here’s who’s on the bill.
Ridney
A Paharas Musica artist and one third of House Shh with Todd and Janika Tenn. His work sits at the centre of the label’s sound.
Janika Tenn
Janika Tenn is a UK artist working across house, deep house, disco and funk and soul. She’s co-credited on House Shh, so expect that record to be a talking point.
Alec Sun Drae (Live)
A UK-based house vocalist releasing music since 2004. Her credits include Defected, Toolroom, Ministry Of Sound and Hed Kandi, with remixes from K-Klass among others. She’s the live element of the night.
Steve Taylor
Steve Taylor is a UK DJ playing deep house, disco and soulful house, with 20+ years behind the decks. He plays regularly in Ibiza, Paris, Dubai and across Europe. He co-founded the iCulture brand with Richard Earnshaw and has hosted a quarterly podcast since 2011.
Mike Scot
Mike Scot is a Netherlands-based DJ and producer. His sound mixes instrumental elements with deep undertones, described as warm and subtle but very energetic. He’s played Dutch clubs and festivals, plus Ibiza, Switzerland, Italy, Israel and Portugal.
Flambé
Completes the Freeze Records x Paharas Musica line-up.
The set order isn’t confirmed yet. Follow Paharas Musica for timings as they drop.
How the headliners compare
Everyone on this bill is rooted in house music, and the two labels share a roster and a record. What changes is the role each act plays on the night:
| Act | Role | Key credit | Why be there |
|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Terry | Headliner. Founder of Freeze Records, on the Paharas Musica roster | Something Goin’ On, Keep on Jumpin’ | Four decades of dancefloor records |
| Ridney & Janika Tenn | House Shh collaborators. Ridney is on the Paharas Musica roster | House Shh (Paharas Musica, December 2023) | Hear the label’s flagship collaboration in front of its home crowd |
| Alec Sun Drae (Live) | Live vocal performance. UK house vocalist, releasing since 2004 | Releases on Defected, Toolroom, Ministry Of Sound | A live voice, not just a DJ set |
Steve Taylor adds a deep, disco and soulful house edge. Mike Scot brings warm, deep-leaning house from the Netherlands.
How to plan your night: 7 steps
Want to get the most out of Todd Terry ADE 2026? Here’s what I’d do:
| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| 1. Lock in the venue | Vic’s Bar is at Damrak 1-5, a few minutes from Centraal Station. Anchor the rest of your evening around it. |
| 2. Put it in your diary | Wednesday 21 October, 6pm to 2am, free entry. Check the Vic’s Bar page on the ADE website and follow Paharas Musica for updates. |
| 3. Arrive early | A bill this deep rewards it. Ridney, Janika Tenn, Flambé, Steve Taylor and Mike Scot are part of the night, not filler around it. |
| 4. Play House Shh first | It’s the clearest picture of the sound this collaboration is built on. |
| 5. Plan around the live set | Alec Sun Drae’s set is the one part of the night that isn’t a DJ set, so don’t catch it by accident. |
| 6. Bring the business side | Heading to ADE for the industry side too? Read my guide on how to make the most of ADE as an artist. The advice still holds: be genuine, be consistent and turn up to the parties. |
| 7. Check the running order | Set times aren’t confirmed yet, so look again before you plan your arrival. |
Why Todd Terry ADE 2026 is worth planning for
ADE is where the whole electronic music industry lands in one city. Labels, DJs, promoters and fans are all in the same room.
In a programme with 1,200+ events, a night with a clear identity stands out.
That’s why Todd Terry ADE 2026 works: a label-led line-up like Freeze Records x Paharas Musica gives you something to plan around instead of something to scroll past.
And the real connections happen on the dancefloor, not at a panel. With ADE turning 30, 2026 is a year people will be talking about.
The bottom line
This isn’t just a Todd Terry night with a few names added underneath. It’s Freeze Records and Paharas Musica putting their whole family in one room: a house music legend, the artists who’ve made records with him, a live vocalist and a supporting cast that fills out the bill.
If you’re in Amsterdam that week, build an evening around it. Add it to your ADE schedule now and follow Paharas Musica for the running order.
Todd Terry ADE 2026 FAQ
When is Todd Terry playing ADE 2026?
Wednesday 21 October 2026, day one of Amsterdam Dance Event. The night runs from 6pm to 2am.
Where is the Todd Terry ADE 2026 show?
Vic’s Bar (Park Plaza Victoria), Damrak 1-5, 1012 LG Amsterdam: a few minutes’ walk from Centraal Station.
Is the event free?
Yes. Entry to Freeze Records x Paharas Musica at Vic’s Bar is free.
Who else is on the line-up?
Ridney, Janika Tenn, Flambé, Steve Taylor, Mike Scot and Alec Sun Drae, who performs live.
What time is Todd Terry on?
Set times haven’t been confirmed yet. Follow Paharas Musica for the running order.
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