Movement Music Festival has announced that Techno icon and hometown hero Juan Atkins has been added as a special guest to the lineup and will be performing 40 Years of Detroit Techno DJ set for the festival’s highly anticipated 2022 return, taking place Memorial Day Weekend (May 28-30) inside Hart Plaza at Detroit’s downtown riverfront. Widely known as the “Originator” and the “Godfather of Techno”, Juan has been instrumental in shaping the foundations of electronic music through his work as Cybotron (“Clear”, “Cosmic Cars”, “Alleys of Your Mind”), Model 500 (“No UFOs”, “Night Drive”), and the founder of one of the acclaimed Techno label Metroplex Records. He joins over 110 previously announced acts, including headliners Jeff Mills, Richie Hawtin, and Adam Beyer, as well as Flying Lotus, Skrillex, Kevin Saunderson as E-Dancer, Carl Craig b2b James Murphy, Goldie b2b LTJ Bukem, 2 Chainz, ANNA, Jon Hopkins, The Blessed Madonna, Eris Drew b2b Octo Octa, Chris Lake and many more.

For the first time since 2019 music fans will once again be able to make the pilgrimage to Detroit, the mecca of Techno music, for three days of diverse curation and programming. Since its inception, Movement has been dedicated to bringing music fans a completely original experience to Detroit, with a focus on showcasing authentic and diverse lineups that are purely about the music and culture. The 2022 lineup continues to showcase the breadth of the festival’s programming, featuring an inspired selection of dance music’s most in-demand artists, underground mainstays, and notable first-time performers; a potent cross section of seasoned vets and future generations of electronic music.

The full lineup, in alphabetical order by day, is as follows:

Saturday, May 28.
2 Chainz
Acidpimp
Admn
Andrea Ghita
Anfisa Letyago
Ardalan
Audion B2B Ryan Elliott
Augustus Williams (Live)
Blaaqgold
Carl Craig
Claude Vonstroke
Delano Smith
Derrick Carter
Dj Godfather
Dj Holographic
Dj Stingray 313
Erika
Eris Drew B2B Octo Octa
Flying Lotus
Henry Brooks
Hiroko Yamamura
Icewear Vezzo
Jazmin Re’nae
Jerk X Jollof
Jhouse
Joe Kay
Jon Hopkins
Jorissen B3B Loren B3B Mathias
Ladymonix
Masquenada
Maya Jane Coles
Nastia
Neisha Neshae
Partiboi69
Rebecca Goldberg (Live)
Richie Hawtin
Rick Wilhite B2B Andrés
Sama’ Abdulhadi
Sard (Live)
Seth Troxler
Stacey Pullen

Sunday, May 29.
2manydjs – (Dj Set)
999999999 (Live)
Adam Beyer
Adam X
Anna
Ash Lauryn
Beige
Blawan
Carl Craig B2B James Murphy (Dj Set)
Chuck Daniels
Dj Seoul
Drummer B
E-dancer (Live)
Francois Dillinger (Live)
Isaac Prieto
Juan Atkins – 40 Years Of Detroit Techno Dj Set
Juan Maclean
Justin Martin
Ke Thu
Lady Starlight
Loco Dice
Louie Vega
Maceo Plex
Marcel Dettmann
Mk
Nancy Whang & Pat Mahoney
Natasha Diggs
Neil V.
Norm Talley
Paula Temple
Peter Croce
Ryan Spencer
Soul Clap W/ Amp Fiddler (Live)
Specter
Stacey Hotwaxx Hale
T.linder
Uun (Live)
Will Clarke

Monday, May 30.
Ataxia
The Blessed Madonna
Chris Lake
Damarii Saunderson
Dantiez
Dax J
Deon Jamar
Diamondstein
Dj Minx
Dj Tennis
Dom Dolla
Drama
Duck Sauce
Ellen Allien
Goldie B2B Ltj Bukem Ft. Armanni Reign
Gorgon City
Haai
Hazmat (Live)
Honcho
Huey Mnemonic
Jeff Mills
Jeffrey Sfire
John Summit
King Saaidi
Kobosil
The Martinez Brothers
Meftah
Miane
Nina Kraviz
Overmono (Live)
Skrillex
Tammy Lakkis
Vincent Patricola B2B Jesse Cory
Waajeed

About Movement.
Traditionally, 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:
Resident Advisor’s “Festival of the Month”
“16 of Summer’s Best Music Fests” Jetsetter Magazine
The New York Times “50 Essential Summer Festivals”
“50 Must-See Music Festivals” Rolling Stone
#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 the 1990s as an underground party promoter and online resource to showcase electronic music culture in Detroit. Paxahau, 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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