Movement Music Festival has revealed the stages, and showcases for its 2023 edition, featuring over 115 acts across six stages and three days. The lineup includes headline performances by electronic music legends Underworld, Basement Jaxx (DJ Set), along with Techno star Charlotte de Witte, as well as dance music titan Skrillex; Techno pioneer Cybotron; enigmatic House legend and Detroit favorite Moodymann; acclaimed electronic music producer Bonobo (DJ Set); legendary Memphis hip-hop group Three 6 Mafia; plus Caribou, Carl Craig ft. Jon Dixon (live),Zeds Dead (Altered States), Kaskade Redux, Dom Dolla b2b John Summit, Masters At Work, Robert Hood (live), Ida Engberg, Special Request, Stephan Bodzin (live), DJ Seinfeld, Adam Port, Ricardo Villalobos, Green Velvet, TSHA, Ela Minus, LSDXOXO, SPFDJ and many more.

Iconic dance music record label Defected Records will make its Detroit debut and host its first-ever showcase at Movement in collaboration with Kevin Saunderson’s KMS Records on Day 2 at the Stargate Stage, featuring sets from Kevin Saunderson b2b Dantiez, Adam Port, KiNK (live), Ash Lauryn, Sam Divine and more.

“Movement Detroit represents the beating heart of the house and techno music scene, with a rich legacy of pioneering artists and innovators who have pushed the boundaries of electronic music. It’s a celebration of the culture, creativity, and community, and Defected is honoured to be a part of the incredible event alongside Kevin Saunderson’s KMS Records. We cannot wait to showcase the power of house music on such a legendary stage, and we are truly grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this iconic festival.” – George Pritchard, Director of Events & Talent at Defected.

The festival’s stages for 2023 are as follows: Movement Stage, Waterfront Stage presented by JARS, Pyramid Stage, Stargate Stage, Underground Stage, Detroit Stage, as well as pop-up sets in the VIP Area from Soul Clap, Mija & Friends, and Detroit Techno Militia. Complete lineup by day and stage can be found below.

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.

In keeping with the festival’s tradition of celebrating Detroit’s music culture, the Detroit Stage will feature an all-Detroit lineup of veterans, rising talent, and newcomers, including electro pioneers Aux88 (live); Detroit Techno pioneer James Pennington as Suburban Knight; mysterious underground collective Scan 7 (live); Ghostly International artist Todd Osborn performing under his Drum ‘n Bass alias Soundmurder; as well as newcomers 2Lanes, AK, Audia, Fusegrade and many more.

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 2023 lineup continues to showcase 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.

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

DAY 1 (Saturday, May 27).

Movement Stage.
Basement Jaxx (DJ Set)
Ida Engberg
Maceo Plex
Stacey Hotwaxx Hale
Stacey Pullen

Waterfront Stage presented by JARS
DJ Godfather
J House & Másquenada (Houseparty)
Kash Doll
MJ Nebreda
Shigeto ft. Dez Andrés (Live)
Three 6 Mafia
Uniiqu3
Zeds Dead (Altered States)

Stargate Stage.
Detroit Love Showcase
Carl Craig ft. Jon Dixon (Live)
DJ Holographic
Kyle Hall b2b Byron the Aquarius
Moodyman
NIKS
Octave One (Live)

Pyramid Stage.
DJ Minx presents House Your Life
Al Ester
Derrick Carter b2b Mark Farina
DJ Minx
Magda b2b Mike Servito
Masters At Work
Shaun J. Wright
TSHA

Underground Stage.
Akua
BMG
Erika
Mark Broom
Onyvaa
Surgeon

Detroit Stage.
2Lanes
AK
Aux88 (Live)
Fusegrade
Ladylike
Milan Ariel
Sheefy McFly
SILLYGIRLCARMEN

VIP Area Pop-Up Stage
Soul Clap presents House of EFUNK

DAY 2 (Sunday, May 28)

Movement Stage.
Ben Klock
Charlotte de Witte
Cybotron
Eddie Fowlkes
Huey Mnemonic
Robert Hood (Live)

Waterfront Stage presented by JARS
Caribou
Cassy
Ela Minus
Kevin Reynolds (Live)
Mister Joshooa
Paranoid London (Live)
Special Request

Stargate Stage.
KMS Records presented Defected Showcase
Adam Port
Ash Lauryn
Kevin Saunderson b2b Dantiez
KiNK (Live)
Melé
Rimarkable
Sam Divine

Pyramid Stage.
Green Velvet
Mathew Jonson (Live)
Ricardo Villalobos
Ryan Crosson b2b Shaun Reeves
Seth Troxler
Zip

Underground Stage.
AMX
Ben Sims
Chris Liebing
Decoder b2b Jay York
DJ Nobu
Lindsey Herbert

Detroit Stage.
Asher Perkins
Buzz Goree
Craig Gonzalez
Dru Ruiz
Rebecca Goldberg (313 Acid Queen)
Santonio Echols
Scan 7 (Live)
Suburban Knight

VIP Area Pop-Up Stage.
Detroit Techno Militia
DJ Cent
DJ Seoul
Joe Hix
T.Linder

DAY 3 (Monday, May 29)

Movement Stage.
Audion (Live)
Bonobo (DJ Set)
Logic1000
Skrillex
Underworld

Waterfront Stage presented by JARS.
Brian Kage
DJ Seinfeld
FJAAK
Lauren Flax
Luke Hess
Multiples (Surgeon & Speedy J) Hardware (Live)

Stargate Stage.
Beige
Dom Dolla b2b John Summit
Georgia Angiuli (Live)
Kaskade Redux
Lee Foss

Pyramid Stage.
Father Dukes
Fisher
Heidi
Ladymonix
Rebüke
Stephan Bodzin (Live)

Underground Stage.
Henry Brooks
Klangkuestler
LSDXOXO
Sara Landry
SPFDJ

Detroit Stage.
Audia
Beatnok
Ben Scott
Javonntte & Isaac Prieto (Hybrid Set)
Sinistarr
Soundmurderer
Whodat

VIP Area Pop-Up Stage
Mija & Friends

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.

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