DETROIT’S MOVEMENT FESTIVAL REVEALS 2024 LINEUP
Movement returns for Memorial Day weekend May 25–27 at Hart Plaza, Detroit
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January 24, 2024 at 11:06 AM PT
Movement Announces Lineup
Paxahau, the producers of the Movement Music Festival, have shared a sneak peek of the 2024 lineup, featuring a headlining slot from dance music legend Fatboy Slim. Music fans will once again converge upon Detroit, the epicenter of Techno music, and be treated to three days of diverse curation on Memorial Day Weekend (May 25-27, 2024) inside Hart Plaza at downtown Detroit’s iconic riverfront.
The 2024 lineup teaser offers a glimpse of the festival’s expansive programming, showcasing inspired selection of dance music’s top-tier artists, underground legends, and noteworthy debut performers; a dynamic blend that spans seasoned veterans and future generations of electronic music. Notable first-time performers include: award-winning artist and producer James Blake (DJ Set); acclaimed British actor and DJ Idris Elba (performing b2b set with Detroit Techno legend Kevin Saunderson); German-Bosnian superstar DJ and Diynamic label boss Solomun; enigmatic French producer I Hate Models; Austin-based producer and FEMME HOUSE founder LP Giobbi; Spanish Psytrance icon Indira Paganotto; UK Techno maximalist VTSS (performing b2b set with Movement alum Boys Noize); as well as London-based DJ and BBC Radio 1 host Jaguar.
Today’s announcement also features a special live set from Drum & Bass luminary and Metalheadz founder Goldie performing as Goldie (Live Band); Italian hard Techno duo 999999999; revered House music icon Honey Dijon; UK powerhouse duo Gorgon City; acclaimed British composer Floating Points; Palestinian global Techno sensation Sama’ Abdulhadi; Italian Techno maestro and festival favorite Joseph Capriati; UK electronic music pioneer and dubstep legend Skream; Detroit Techno icon and Women on Wax founder DJ Minx; and Warp records mainstays Mount Kimbie. Full lineup teaser can be found below with more names to be announced soon on Movement’s official website and social media channels.
The 20 performances announced today, in alphabetical order, are as follows:
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AVALON EMERSON
BOYS NOIZE B2B VTSS
DJ MINX
FATBOY SLIM
FLOATING POINTS
GOLDIE (LIVE BAND)
GORGON CITY
HONEY DIJON
I HATE MODELS
INDIRA PAGANOTTO
JAGUAR
JAMES BLAKE (DJ SET)
JOSEPH CAPRIATI
KEVIN SAUNDERSON B2B IDRIS ELBA
LP GIOBBI
MOUNT KIMBIE
SAMA' ABDULHADI
SKREAM
SOLOMUN
Movement 2024 3-Day and 1-Day Passes for both GA and VIP
are on sale now at www.movementfestival.com. Payment Plan options are also available.
About Movement
Each year on Memorial Day weekend, thousands of people from across the globe gather in the birthplace of Techno to celebrate the heritage of Detroit and its musical influence over countless generations - new and old. Movement Music Festival is one of the longest-running dance music events in the world, committed to showcasing authentic electronic music and providing an experience unlike any other. The festival takes place in Hart Plaza – Detroit’s legendary riverfront destination.
Awards and accolades received by the festival and producer include:
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Resident Advisor’s “Festival of the Month”
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“16 of Summer’s Best Music Fests” Jetsetter Magazine
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The New York Times “50 Essential Summer Festivals”
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“50 Must-See Music Festivals” Rolling Stone
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#6 on Magnetic Mag’s list of “Most Life-changing EDM Festivals”
About Paxahau
Paxahau specializes in producing music festivals and events incorporating the most innovative sound designs and always placing the highest priority on music. The company first established itself in 1998 as an underground party promoter and online resource to showcase electronic music culture in Detroit. Paxahau, now in its 18th year as producer of the Movement Festival in Detroit, is recognized across the world by artists, community members, and industry executives as a pioneering promoter rooted firmly in the birthplace of Techno.
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