Amelie Lens and Charlotte de Witte Discuss Industry Challenges at ADE

As the techno community eagerly anticipates the upcoming back-to-back sets between Amelie Lens and Charlotte de Witte, the duo recently took the stage at a panel during the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) to discuss their careers and the unique pressures faced by female artists in the industry.

The conversation, which comes just before their three-night stint at Flanders Expo in Ghent in 2025, highlighted both the anticipation for their performances and the challenges they encounter. Amelie Lens offered candid insights into the emotional toll of social media comparisons often drawn between female artists. In a moment of heartfelt openness, she expressed her thoughts to the audience.

All the fans, we love you guys, but please don’t compare us. There is like the images of Charlotte and me, and they are like give a heart, or like this emoji for her and it’s honestly so emotionally draining.

She emphasized that such comparisons are prevalent among female DJs, influenced by both fans and the media, and noted a disparity in treatment compared to their male counterparts.

Both Lens and de Witte concurred on the need for a shift in fan behavior and media portrayal, asking for an end to these divisive comparisons. Their discussion at ADE not only shed light on their upcoming shows but also on the broader dynamics at play within the electronic music scene.