SOBER - ADE

SOBER is an Amsterdam-based, queer-led techno party. It was started by a group of techno lovers who were in need of a space to experiment, without the distraction of substances. The party proves that sober clubbing can be fun, exciting, sexy, and something to look forward to.

SOBER is for everyone who is interested in a sober club night. It doesn't matter if you're always sober or just want to experience something different for one night. The Sober Clubbing team creates a space to meet like-minded people, dance your troubles away, and be at peace with awkwardness. It’s the only party fully catered to the needs of sober clubbers. Let us take you on this adventure.

Disclaimer: this a sober event. No alcohol will be served at the bars.

During this ADE event, we will dive into sober clubbing - a growing movement that reimagines nightlife without alcohol or substances. Together with organizers, community builders, and artists, we’ll explore what it means to create inclusive party spaces for sober(curious) people, the challenges and joys of hosting substance-free events, and how artists experience nightlife from a sober perspective.

Location: Zonzij (Club Entrance)

Panel Line-up

Marit Brom Amari Stanienda Barnaby Savage More TBA

Immediately following the panel talk, sober clubbing will host a clubnight from 15:00 to 21:00. Tickets are sold separately.

Line-up Club

DJ Leoni ValaV Noark

Line-up Ambient Room

Nelly Adopted by Nous’Klaer, Clone, and Phuture West: the whole of Rotterdam is already captivated by Nelly (formerly known as Nelly Dragon). In the Maasstad, she became addicted to nineties rave tunes and hardcore, and is still addicted to dark basement music, but in a deeper corner. Oh, and during the coronavirus period, she also immersed herself in ambient music for sets on radio station Operator. “Ridiculously talented!!”, says Lisa Molle (Dekmantel). “Dreamy techno, flawlessly mixed, and not afraid to surprise you by waking you up from that dream with pounding breakbeats. Andrés Soria

Sound & Movement Installation

Digital High Lab

Dance For Salvation is a video installation by artist Robin Alysha Clemens. It tells the true story of a man who, while belonging to a strict religious community, unexpectedly fell in love with techno music. As the techno beats fill the room, faith and hedonism collide. Visitors are invited onto the dance floor to experience his struggle between these two conflicting worlds. More info here.

Please familiarise yourself with the House Rules prior to arrival to help keep Parallel a safe space where people feel free to be their entire selves.