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Amelie Lens and Armin van Buuren surprise audience with back‑to‑back set at ADE 2026

The unexpected joint performance at Amsterdam Dance Event highlights a rare crossover between techno and trance for club professionals.

During the EXHALE takeover at the G‑Star Rawfactory venue, techno mainstay Amelie Lens was joined onstage by trance icon Armin van Buuren for an unannounced back‑to‑back set. The collaboration took place as part of Lens’s headline performance at the event.

The surprise pairing brought together two distinct electronic music styles, offering a unique moment for festival attendees and industry insiders. As first reported by DJ Mag, the joint set underscored the fluid boundaries between techno and trance at one of the year’s biggest gatherings.

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