Warehouse Elementenstraat

Warehouse Elementenstraat Hidden in the industrial West of Amsterdam lies a dark and legendary street that we like to call our home
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From hosting the first illegal raves in Amsterdam to becoming the premier spot for cutting edge electronic music in the Netherlands, Elementenstraat is living proof of the power and resilience of club culture. With its modular, multi-roomed interior––that is tailored to suit every event––this former peanut factory in Amsterdam west offers the intimacy of a nightclub, with an adventurous indoor fes

tival feeling. Since 2014 Elementenstraat has been home to a diverse range of regular events. It’s hosted four day blowouts during Amsterdam Dance Event, steamy sunrise sessions from Breakfast Club and Is Burning, as well as infamous sold edition editions of Katharsis and Unpolished––two uncompromising techno weekends from the Reaktor crew. It’s a place to encounter big name DJs on the same bill as rising underground talents, and forge longlasting friendships in the dark. At Elementenstraat the value of community is as strong as it’s always been, a sentiment carried over from the venue’s historic days as the crucible for gabber culture in Amsterdam. For a year in the early ‘90s, Elementenstraat was the place to be every weekend, thanks to the gumption of Ilja Reiman and the Multigroove crew. Between April 1992 and May 1993, Multigroove threw a total of 61 illegal parties at Elementenstraat over consecutive weekends––parties where the incomparable Dutch gabber sound was forged. Legends like The Dreamteam’s The Prophet, Buzz Fuzz, Gizmo, and Dano, as well as Flamman & Abraxas from pioneering house troupe Fierce Ruling Diva, all carved their names into hardcore history, right here, from the DJ booth at Multigroove. Multigroove’s reign at Elementenstraat came to an abrupt end on Saturday May 15, 1993, when the police raided the venue as part of an undercover operation, codenamed ‘Operation Ponytail’. All Multigroove founders and DJs performing that night were arrested. It was the first instance of violence on site. Ilja Reiman was imprisoned for four weeks and fined 1.5 million guilders. Elementenstraat was forced to close for good. Vigil-raves were held outside the venue for two weeks afterwards by Multigroove’s devoted community, which had blossomed over its year-long weekend residency at Elementenstraat. The venue remained closed for two decades, until it was bought and reopened by Duncan Stutterheim––whose first rave experience was on the dancefloor at Elementenstraat. When Multigroove first moved into Elementenstraat the place looked like a slaughterhouse, with white tiles on the walls and terrible acoustics. There was just a single main hall, divided into two with speakers. Today, Elementenstraat is a warren of concrete, featuring many rooms to explore and get lost in. The venue has since doubled in size, now boasting a total capacity of 3000. It has been fully refurbished and fitted with state of the art sound. But its heart still beats to the same kickdrum –– never more so than on Saturday 26 November, 2016, when Multigroove returned to Elementenstraat for the first time since the raid for a 25 anniversary mega rave. As the fight for club culture gets ever more urgent, adaptable social spaces with strong ties to its local community are needed like never before. Since reopening, Elementenstraat has worked closely with Amsterdam promoters, ranging from established brands like Multigroove and Awakenings, to younger, more underground organisations like Vault Sessions. Over the years the venue has evolved into an incubator for Amsterdam nightlife, in all its forms. Here’s to the next chapter of Elementenstraat.

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LOOKING BACK AT ADE: 🖤

You were amazing! 🌟

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After some flourishing years, the time has finally come. Because whilst looking back on the legendary and only acid set she played back in 2020, KI/KI now presents her very own event: “5HRS OF ACID”.

A five-hour acid adventure by KI/KI, representing the new acid age. An exceeding concert showcasing a hybrid performance in our completely renovated venue. The show is complemented with visuals by Lumus Instruments, a support performance beforehand and is powered by Intercell.

Ticket sale starts on the 25th of February at 12:00 CET.

pre register here: https://kiki-5hrs-of-acid.intercell.events

The message is clear.All profits will go to the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund.Event: United for Ukraine at Warehouse Element...
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The message is clear.

All profits will go to the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund.

Event: United for Ukraine at Warehouse Elementenstraat

Thanks you all, we missed this for way too long!
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Thanks you all, we missed this for way too long!

Well, that was quick (8 minutes)! See you all this Saturday at MULTIGROOVE x De Nacht Staat Op (SOLD OUT)!
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Well, that was quick (8 minutes)!

See you all this Saturday at MULTIGROOVE x De Nacht Staat Op (SOLD OUT)!

De Nacht staat op.Voor liefde. Vrijheid. Extase. Voor iedereen gelijk. Voor niet denken, maar dansen. De Nacht staat op ...
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De Nacht staat op.
Voor liefde. Vrijheid. Extase. Voor iedereen gelijk. Voor niet denken, maar dansen. De Nacht staat op voor zijn wie je alleen in het donker durft te zijn. Waar de dag is voor denken, is De Nacht er voor jezelf met je volle verstand verliezen. Alleen in het donker vervagen grenzen, regels, sociale orde. Daarom is De Nacht onmisbaar voor identiteit. Voor ontdekken. Voor jong zijn. Iedereen verdient De Nacht om zichzelf te leren kennen, of te zijn. Wie dat niet inziet, zit te slapen.
Daarom staat De Nacht op om de overheid wakker te schudden. Ons plan ligt klaar, we bespreken het graag met iedereen die er ideeën over heeft. De Nacht kan het aan. De nachtclubs gaan open, op 12 februari om 21:00. Niet voor één nacht, maar gewoon weer elke nacht.
De nacht staat op. Jij ook?
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Elementenstraat 25
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In 1992 the Warehouse, originally a peanut factory, located in the industrial West of Amsterdam hosted some of the very first large scale party raves called Multigroove. These nights set a milestone in Amsterdam's music development and party scene. Almost 25 years later, the mystical location re-opened its doors after being closed in 1993. Still with the same intention: to bring music from its purest side. And dance until sunrise. Elementenstraat 25, Amsterdam.