Paxahau, the producers of the Movement Music Festival, have shared a sneak peek of the 2023 lineup, including the highly anticipated festival debut and headline slot from electronic music legends Underworld. Since its inception, Movement has been deeply dedicated to bringing a completely original experience to Detroit, with a focus on showcasing authentic and diverse lineups that provide an experience that is purely about the music and culture.

Music fans will once again descend upon Detroit, the mecca of Techno music, and be treated to three days of diverse curation on Memorial Day Weekend (May 27-29, 2023) inside Hart Plaza at downtown Detroit’s riverfront. Today’s lineup teaser offers a taste of the festival’s wide-range in 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.

This year’s lineup teaser features two of three Movement Stage headliners, including Belgian Techno star Charlotte de Witte; and legendary British electronic music duo Underworld.

Notable first-time performers include: Swedish-born producer DJ Seinfeld; UK’s breakout dance music producer TSHA; Brooklyn-based electronic music producer and vocalist Ela Minus; Italian Techno live artist Giorgia Angiuli; Philadelphia-born, Berlin-based producer LSDXOXO; as well as Berlin-based Techno producer and DJ SPFDJ.

Today’s announcement also features the enigmatic House legend and Detroit favorite Moodymann returning for his first performance at the festival in 10 years (last performance was in 2013); acclaimed Canadian electronic music producer and writer Caribou; New York House music icons Louie Vega and Kenny Dope as Masters At Work; Detroit Techno pioneers Robert Hood (live) and Carl Craig; Chicago House luminary Green Velvet; Detroit’s ‘first lady of wax’ DJ Minx; renowned UK Techno producer Surgeon; and a House-heavy b2b set from Australian producer Dom Dolla and breakout Chicago House star John Summit. Full lineup teaser can be found below with more names to be announced soon on Movement’s official website and social media channels.

The 21 performances announced today, in alphabetical order, are as follows:

Caribou
Carl Craig
Charlotte De Witte
Chris Liebing
Derrick Carter B2b Mark Farina
Dj Minx
Dj Seinfeld
Dom Dolla B2b John Summit
Ela Minus
Fjaak
Giorgia Angiuli – Live
Green Velvet
Klangkuenstler
Lsdxoxo
Masters At Work
Moodymann
Robert Hood – Live
Spfdj
Surgeon
Tsha
Underworld

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:

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, now celebrating its 25th anniversary as dance music promoters and producers, 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 17th 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.

Movement 2023 3-Day and 1-Day Passes for both GA and VIP are on sale now at movementfestival.com. Payment Plan options are also available.

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