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UvA Science Session @ADE – Mental Breakdown Backstage – what artists experience behind the scenes

Last modified on 24-09-2026 11:42
Get a unique behind-the-scenes look at the world of dance music. DJ Kesh, Professor Mark Deuze, and special guest Natalie La Rose take you to a place where ordinary dance music fans rarely get to go: backstage.
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Start date
23-10-2026 16:30
End date
23-10-2026 19:00
Location

Spui 25

This event is in Dutch.

What’s it really like back there? How does it affect you when you give people an amazing experience night after night? How do artists and their crews deal with the pressure of having to perform on stage? And how do you stay mentally strong?

To the audience, backstage seems like a magical place and being a DJ looks like the best job in the world. Yet artists, managers and crew members also face a downside, a harsh reality that can sometimes present mental challenges.

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