400,000 ‘No less than 400,000 ravers give the city a real 24/7 vibe over the course of the event's five days.’
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INSIDER TIP
© TOM DOMS
‘Treat it with love, treat it with respect, treat it how you would treat your own, and let I Amsterdam become We Amsterdam as we try to be an example for inclusivity around the world.’ Shamiro van der Geld (34), Night Mayor of Amsterdam
Dance-Onomics
© MARK RICHTER
In both 2002 and 2012, a group of consultants wrote a report, Dance-Onomics, containing a general assessment of the dance music industry, an identification of growth areas and general recommendations. With 7,000 full-time jobs and €586 million in direct financial flows back in 2012, the industry was already massive six years ago. God only knows what the numbers will be like in 2022.
I AMSTERDAM MAGAZINE