Armin van Buuren and KI/KI shook the AMF 2025 mainstage with their debut collaboration ‘Put Your Bassline’, blending trance and techno in a powerful B2B performance that defined this year’s Amsterdam Dance Event.
A Night to Remember at AMF 2025
Last night, Armin van Buuren and KI/KI took over the Amsterdam Music Festival (AMF) mainstage with an electrifying back-to-back performance that will go down as one of ADE 2025’s most defining moments.
Performing in front of 40,000 fans at the Johan Cruijff ArenA, the duo showcased their new track ‘Put Your Bassline’ — released on October 24 via Armada Music and slash, KI/KI’s own imprint. The track serves as the official AMF 2025 anthem, embodying the festival’s II=I concept — the fusion of two musical worlds.
Trance Meets Techno — The Power of Fusion
The energy inside the ArenA was palpable as Armin’s melodic trance soundscapes collided with KI/KI’s raw, underground techno drive. Together, they crafted a sonic experience that felt both nostalgic and futuristic — a perfect reflection of AMF’s mission to unite genres and generations.
“KI/KI and I come from different styles, but we share a passion for energy and progression,” said Armin van Buuren. “‘Put Your Bassline’ captures that balance — driving, direct, but true to both our identities.”
KI/KI added: “We wanted something uncompromising — pure club energy. A track that lives on the dancefloor and celebrates this moment at AMF.”
A Sonic Explosion for the Ages
Their B2B set, the duo’s first since their explosive debut at ADE 2023, was nothing short of transformative. Moving seamlessly between hypnotic underground rhythms and euphoric trance breakdowns, Armin and KI/KI commanded every inch of the stadium.
The visual production, combined with thunderous basslines and intricate melodies, transformed the ArenA into a cathedral of sound and light — uniting fans from across the world under one massive groove.
AMF 2025: Defining the Future of Dance
This year’s AMF lineup stood as a testament to the evolution of global dance culture, featuring headliners like Hardwell, John Summit, Miss Monique, Oliver Heldens, Sara Landry, and Sub Zero Project.
Yet, it was the Armin van Buuren x KI/KI collaboration that truly defined the night — a bold statement of unity between two worlds that rarely collide, now standing shoulder to shoulder at one of the world’s biggest stages.
A Defining Moment for AMF and Dance Music
With ‘Put Your Bassline’, Armin and KI/KI didn’t just deliver a festival anthem — they ignited a new era of collaboration between trance and techno. Their performance symbolized what Amsterdam Dance Event has always stood for: innovation, unity, and the relentless pursuit of sound evolution.
As the final notes faded and the ArenA erupted in cheers, one thing became clear — this wasn’t just a set.
It was a movement.
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