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22-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Your guide to Movement festival 2025 in Detroit: Artists, bag policy, transportation, more
Detroit's Movement music festival is set to fill Hart Plaza in downtown this Memorial Day weekend, bringing thousands of music fans together in the birthplace of Techno to celebrate electronic music. What started as an impromptu swarm of late-night parties across the city in 2000, the Detroit Electronic Music Festival grew into what it is now 25 years later. This year's festival, headlined by Belgian DJ Charlotte de Witte, will bring 115 performers to Detroit's Hart Plaza. Six stages will feature hundreds of performers, including Carl Craig and Moodymann in a dual back-to-back set, actor and DJ Zack Fox, and rapper ASAP Ferg, among many others. Here's what to know about the longstanding festival and how to navigate downtown Detroit: Belgian DJ Charlotte de Witte will return to Hart Plaza for her second headlining stint at Detroit's Movement festival, according to the Detroit Free Press. De Witte — who in 2023 became the first female headliner in the event's history — is among more than 115 acts set to play the latest Memorial Day weekend edition of the long-running electronic music fest. Hart beats: An oral history of the first Detroit Electronic Music Festival Movement Festival takes place May 24-26. Festival hours are: 2 p.m. to midnight Saturday, May 24 2 p.m. to midnight Sunday, May 25 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Monday, May 26 Movement is at Hart Plaza in downtown Detroit this year, at 1 Hart Plaza. Tickets for the Movement festival are offered as three- and one-day passes online. Some passes are sold out, check online for availability. Children under 12 and under are free and do not need a ticket. The following items are allowed at Movement: Small bags, single-compartment backpacks, plush backpacks, purses (maximum 12-by-12 inches) Earplugs Fanny packs Gum (must be sealed upon entry) E-cigs/vapes (no E-liquid or E-juice of any kind will be allowed) Baby strollers Binoculars Blankets, sheets, towels Cameras (no detachable lenses) – must be without equipment attachments such as camera stands, selfie sticks, tripods, and monopods Empty CamelBak-type hydration packs and water bottles, and plastic or aluminum water bottles Rain ponchos / umbrella (hand-held ONLY and no bigger than 42 in. when open) Flags/banners or handmade signs (no corporate/company-branded materials, no hard flagpoles) Hula hoops Personal misting fan with bottle no larger than 1.5L (must be empty upon entering the event). Sunscreen lotion The following items are prohibited: Aerosol containers, including sunscreen and personal beauty products Any and all professional audio recording equipment Shoulder-mounted video cameras Cameras with detachable lenses, camera stands, monopods, tripods, attachment sticks (selfie sticks) or other commercial equipment Drones or any other remote flying device Laser pointers Coolers of any kind (exceptions may be made for medical use) Framed backpacks Glass and metal containers of any kind, except for aluminum water bottles Illegal and illicit substances of any kind Outside food or beverage (including alcohol) Large purses, bags or backpacks (larger than 12-by-12 inches) Skateboards, scooters, bicycles, wagons, carts or any personal motorized vehicles (with the exception of disability-related items) Pets (except documented service animals) Professional radios or walkie-talkies Unauthorized/unlicensed vendors are not allowed No solicitation and/or promotional materials including handbills, flyers, stickers, beach balls, giveaways, samples, etc. Weapons or explosives of any kind Fireworks Bicycles inside festival grounds Carts or wagons of any kind The event will go on rain or shine, the website says. Tickets are not refundable. Detroit has multiple public transport options to get around downtown. The city has a streetcar, bike share, and bus system to get you where you need to go. The QLINE, which runs along Woodward Avenue from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday, stops at Harper Avenue, 116 Lothrop St., 6540 Cass Ave., John R & Piquette, and 6230 John R St. From the North: I-75 Southbound to I-375. Stay on I-375 and it will turn into Jefferson Avenue, Hart Plaza will be on your left. From the East: I-94 Westbound to I-75 South, to I-375. Stay on I-375 and it will turn into Jefferson Avenue, Hart Plaza will be on your left. From Canada: Via the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel, turn right onto Jefferson Avenue, then take the first turnaround – Hart Plaza will be on your left. Movement has special hotel reservations and deals for concert goers. The fill list of hotels including the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit and MGM Grand Detroit, among others can be found here. ADMN AK Anfisa Letyago Annicka Armanni Reign Ashton Swinton Augustus Williams Avalon Emerson BeatLoaf Beige Ben UFO Blackmoonchild The Blessed Madonna Boys Noize Brian Kage Carl Cox (Live) Carl Craig b2b Moodymann ft. Mike Banks Chaos in the CBD Charlotte de Witte Chase & Status Chris Liebing Chuck Daniels Claude VonStroke Cobblestone Jazz Craig Gonzalez Deepchord (Live) Dennis Ferrer Disc Jockey George DJ Cent DJ Gigola DJ Godfather DJ Holographic DJ I.V. DJ Minx DJ Nobu DJ Seinfeld DJ Seoul DJ Sphinx DJ Tennis b2b Chloé Caillet Donavan Glover Dubfire Ela Minus Ember LaFíamma Erika Father Dukes FERG FJAAK Fullbodydurag Gay Marvine Goldie b2b Photek HAAi Hamdi Helena Hauff Henry Brooks Hiroko Yamamura HiTech horsegiirL Huey Mnemonic Jamie xx JEM JMT John Summit Jon Dixon (Live) Joris Voorn Joseph Capriati Junior Sanchez Keith Worthy Kevin Reynolds (Live) Kevin Saunderson b2b The Saunderson Brothers Klangkuenstler Layton Giordani Loco Dice b2b Vintage Culture Loren Marcel Dettmann Mark Broom (Live) Mau P MCR-T Mike 'Agent X' Clark Mike Schommer (Live) Mike Servito Mister Joshooa MK Nina Kraviz Norm Talley Octave One (Live) Patrick Topping Peter Croce PROSPA QURL RAEDY LEX Ricardo Villalobos Rimarkable Riva Starr Salar Ansari Salute Sama' Abdulhadi Sammy Virji Sara Landry Sarena Tyler Seth Troxler Shawescape Renegade Shawn Rudiman (Live) Shigeto Live Ensemble Shimza SILLYGIRLCARMEN Skepta Más Tiempo Sonny Fodera Soul Clap Stacey Hotwaxx Hale Stacey Pullen Theresa Hill TSHA Waajeed b2b Ladymonix Walker & Royce Whodat Zack Fox Jalen Williams is a trending reporter at the Detroit Free Press. Contact him at jawilliams1@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Movement festival 2025 in Detroit: Your complete guide
Axios
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Detroit's storied techno festival returns
A quarter-century after the now-iconic techno festival debuted, Movement is still thrumming, ushering in summer in Detroit. Why it matters: The Memorial Day weekend-long party hearkens back to techno's roots with Black artists here in Detroit, while expanding its reach to global audiences across genres and new, experimental sounds. Between the lines: Headliners include Belgian DJ Charlotte de Witte and John Summit, an American whom Rolling Stone recently called"one of the most in-demand DJs around." Local performers will dominate the stages, too — hometown techno legends like Kevin Saunderson, Carl Craig, Mike Banks and Stacey Hotwaxx Hale. And it's not just about music. This year's artist in residence is graffiti artist Goldie, who will be creating a mural installation during the festival called "Love: Detroit." What they're saying:"We're super excited to have the (Detroit-based) Underground Music Academy showcase. That's something new this year," Morin Yousif of organizer Paxahau tells Axios. "It's a collaboration that we have done with the school that's headed by artist and producer Waajeed, who's also playing the festival. It's awesome because we're getting to showcase some of the young and fresh talent in the city." Catch up quick: Movement started in 2000 as the Detroit Electronic Music Festival, a revolutionary gambit when this kind of music was still underground. Amid financing troubles and naysayers, it almost didn't happen, but it found great success. It's gone through several producers and iterations since then. It currently sees around 30,000 attendees a day. If you go: The six-stage festival is at Hart Plaza downtown, Saturday and Sunday 2pm-midnight and Monday 2-11pm. General admission three-day passes are $365 and VIP tickets with fast entry and relaxation areas are $449, though they're selling fast. General admission day passes are $206. You can rent a locker so you can store that bag and free your hands up for some intricate dance moves. Download the app for schedules, afterparties and a map. Food includes the iconic chicken on a stick, falafel, ice cream and much more.
Scottish Sun
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Techno's rising star AKKI reveals top music picks ahead of his debut release
ONE of techno's fastest-rising stars, AKKI has been tearing up global dance floors with his blend of raw, emotive melodies and thunderous basslines. Hailing from Munich, he's already clocked millions of streams, dropping tracks on leading labels such as Terminal M, 1605, Filth On Acid and Alaula and he's earned heavyweight support from techno queens. Charlotte de Witte and Amelie Lens. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 1 AKKI has already clocked millions of streams Credit: Supplied AKKI – Lost In Time Now, he's taking things to the next level with his debut release on Amelie Lens' EXHALE imprint. The single, Lost In Time is a peak-time weapon that's already caused serious damage at Lens and de Witte's huge B2B at Flanders Expo in Belgium in February and it's out now. To mark the occasion, AKKI has curated a killer playlist packed with the tracks that inspire his sound and light up his DJ sets. Strap in for a journey across the cutting edge of techno and beyond. Alignment - Let The Music Leave Your Soul This track is a real journey! It's the perfect combination of trance and hard techno. Alignment is by far my favorite producer at the moment and I love his balance between emotions and hard drops. DJ Isaac - I Want You This track is more of a hardstyle track, but I think it also fits perfectly in a harder techno set nowadays and I always love playing it and seeing the reactions to it. Joey Risdon - Acid Kicks In This track is rather minimalistic, but it's always a highlight in my sets because of its insane groove and tension building build-up. Joey is a great producer who knows how to keep the listener engaged even though he doesn't use that many elements - this is very impressive. Luciid - Era of Us Luciid has created a unique melody on this track and combined with the warm and driving bassline, it's a track that gives you a happy feeling but also a lot of energy that makes you want to dance. Alignment - When The Bass Is Too Loud Again we have Alignment and although the track isn't that old yet, I think it's already a cult track. With the crazy melodies and storytelling, it's like watching a movie that takes you on a journey. Sailo – Nobody This track is more of a bouncy track and the simple melody gets stuck in your head. Even when you hear it for the first time, you feel like you've known the track for a long time. It's great to be on the same EXHALE VA with artists like this. Alex Farrell - Move Your Body Alex is also one of my favorite producers at the moment. I love his style and production skills and he knows exactly how to build tension in his tracks that leads to massive drops. Although he's a very young producer, he's already shown the world his skills and I think he's going to become one of the big names in the scene. Junkie Kid - Outside Remix This track is very special because it's not your typical techno track. It's a combination of a radio song with hard techno and a heartwarming melody in the main break that leads to a huge drop. Always nice to play this song! Maddix - Open Sesame I've been playing this track for a long time and it's always great to see how people react to it. I play it in all my sets and I'm a big fan of Maddix and the big hit he had with this track. Onlynumbers - Euphoric Night This is usually my closing track because it gives you so much energy and pushes you even more at the end. But it also has that iconic melody and the beautiful piano part at the end. In my opinion, it's the perfect track to end your set.
The Irish Sun
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Techno's rising star AKKI reveals top music picks ahead of his debut release
ONE of techno's fastest-rising stars, AKKI has been tearing up global dance floors with his blend of raw, emotive melodies and thunderous basslines. Hailing from Munich, he's already clocked millions of streams, dropping tracks on leading labels such as Terminal M, 1605, Filth On Acid and Alaula and he's earned heavyweight support from techno queens. Charlotte de Witte and Amelie Lens. Advertisement 1 AKKI has already clocked millions of streams Credit: Supplied AKKI – Lost In Time Now, he's taking things to the next level with his debut release on Amelie Lens' EXHALE imprint. The single, Lost In Time is a peak-time weapon that's already caused serious damage at Lens and de Witte's huge B2B at Flanders Expo in Belgium in February and it's out now. To mark the occasion, AKKI has curated a killer playlist packed with the tracks that inspire his sound and light up his DJ sets. Strap in for a journey across the cutting edge of techno and beyond. Alignment - Let The Music Leave Your Soul Advertisement This track is a real journey! It's the perfect combination of trance and hard techno. Alignment is by far my favorite producer at the moment and I love his balance between emotions and hard drops. DJ Isaac - I Want You This track is more of a hardstyle track, but I think it also fits perfectly in a harder techno set nowadays and I always love playing it and seeing the reactions to it. Joey Risdon - Acid Kicks In Advertisement Most read in Music This track is rather minimalistic, but it's always a highlight in my sets because of its insane groove and tension building build-up. Joey is a great producer who knows how to keep the listener engaged even though he doesn't use that many elements - this is very impressive. Luciid - Era of Us Luciid has created a unique melody on this track and combined with the warm and driving bassline, it's a track that gives you a happy feeling but also a lot of energy that makes you want to dance. Alignment - When The Bass Is Too Loud Advertisement Again we have Alignment and although the track isn't that old yet, I think it's already a cult track. With the crazy melodies and storytelling, it's like watching a movie that takes you on a journey. Sailo – Nobody This track is more of a bouncy track and the simple melody gets stuck in your head. Even when you hear it for the first time, you feel like you've known the track for a long time. It's great to be on the same EXHALE VA with artists like this. Alex Farrell - Move Your Body Advertisement Alex is also one of my favorite producers at the moment. I love his style and production skills and he knows exactly how to build tension in his tracks that leads to massive drops. Although he's a very young producer, he's already shown the world his skills and I think he's going to become one of the big names in the scene. Junkie Kid - Outside Remix This track is very special because it's not your typical techno track. It's a combination of a radio song with hard techno and a heartwarming melody in the main break that leads to a huge drop. Always nice to play this song! Maddix - Open Sesame Advertisement I've been playing this track for a long time and it's always great to see how people react to it. I play it in all my sets and I'm a big fan of Maddix and the big hit he had with this track. Read more on the Irish Sun Onlynumbers - Euphoric Night This is usually my closing track because it gives you so much energy and pushes you even more at the end. But it also has that iconic melody and the beautiful piano part at the end. In my opinion , it's the perfect track to end your set.
Hans India
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Verknipt set to ignite India with hard techno music
5 things to know before the hard techno giant hits Hyderabad The world's best hard techno brand, Verknipt, is about to shake Hyderabad with its electrifying India debut this weekend. As the Dutch powerhouse makes its long-awaited entry into the country, here's everything you need to know about this global rave revolution. 1. From underground dutch rave to worldwide techno titan What began in 2012 as a rebellious underground experiment in the Netherlands has grown into a full-blown global movement. Born out of a desire to create the wildest techno experiences imaginable, Verknipt quickly captured the attention of Europe's electronic music scene. By 2022, it was a dominant force, leading the hard techno surge and drawing over 300,000 fans a year. Now, the brand is poised to conquer new territory with its Indian debut—a major step in its global expansion. 2. Sound that pushes limits Verknipt doesn't do mild. Their sound is intense, fast, and unrelenting—a mix of hard techno, industrial beats, and hard dance that pounds through your chest and doesn't let go. Known for tearing through tempo boundaries, Verknipt events are pure, controlled chaos—a sensory barrage that leaves no room for restraint. When the beat drops in Hyderabad, it won't be for the faint of heart. 3. A lineup that means business Verknipt is renowned for featuring the fiercest names in the scene—think Charlotte de Witte, Dax J, Amelie Lens and more. For the India tour, they're not holding back. Hyderabad will witness a powerhouse roster including 6EJOU, Fatima Hajji, Stan Christ, Shlømo, Ana Lilia, and Kollision. Each artist is primed to deliver sets designed to set dancefloors ablaze—with Mumbai and Bengaluru up next in the tour. 4. More than music: A full-scale visual warzone A Verknipt event is an audiovisual assault—in the best way possible. Expect thundering lasers, disorienting visuals, stagecraft that borders on surreal, and production levels that transform venues into alternate realities. It's not just about hearing the music—it's about feeling it in your bones and seeing it explode in front of your eyes. 5. A new chapter for India's techno scene Having already electrified audiences in Amsterdam, Spain, France, Brazil, Colombia, and beyond, Verknipt's expansion into India isn't just another gig—it's a cultural crossover. For Indian fans of the harder edges of EDM, this event could be a tipping point, elevating the local scene to match the world's biggest techno stages.
