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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.
CBS News
04-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
AfroFuture cultural showcase to make U.S. debut in Detroit
(CBS DETROIT) - AfroFuture, an international celebration of African and African diaspora music and culture, has scheduled a 2025 showcase in Detroit. The event, Aug 16 and 17 at Bedrock's Douglass Site, corner of Alfred Street and Beaubien Boulevard, will be the festival's debut in the United States. Previous events include those in Ghana. "AfroFuture Detroit isn't just about music (though, trust us, the beats will be fire). It's a full immersive experience. A fusion of music, food, fashion and art," the announcement said. "It's where Afrobeats, Amapiano, Motown and Techno collide to create a one-of-a-kind experience that'll keep you vibing long after it's over." Plans include a marketplace showcasing African and diasporic talent; and an artist lineup to be announced. The Detroit event is presented by Bedrock and produced by Paxahau. Ticket selections will start at $99.
