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Every Memorial Day Weekend, the global dance music community flocks to the birthplace of techno for one of the most revered festivals in dance: Movement. Although the festival has gone through a number of incarnations since its inception, the quality and curation has always remained top notch, with the good folks over at Paxahau now running the show and effortlessly maintaining the rich heritage of the festival while also innovating and taking smart risks to push it forward.
While the Movement festival itself is truly not to be missed, the party obviously doesn’t stop once scenic Hart Plaza closes up each day. From old Masonic temples, to DIY art galleries, and all-night warehouse ragers, Movement weekend offers a staggering amount of afterparties that showcase international heavy hitters and homegrown Detroit stars across genres — with, of course, a healthy dose of techno on the menu. As Movement weekend approaches, we’ve broken down the must-see afterparties to keep you dancing into the dawn hours.
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Who: Stacy Pullen vs Hector, Cocodrills, Harvard Bass, & more
Where: Magic Stick
When: Friday, May 26th, 9 pm – 3 am
Why you should care: Ease into the weekend with this official opening party featuring label heads Hector and Stacy Pullen of Vatos Locos Recordings and Black Flag Records. With Hector’s Vatos Locos parties regularly touching down in Miami and New York, there’s no doubt that this team up with second-wave Detroit techno lynchpin Stacy Pullen and an all-star supporting cast will start your weekend off right.
Tickets: RA
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Who: Matthew Dear, Adult., Mike Servito, & more
Where: Marble Bar
When: Friday, May 26th, 9 pm – 3 am
Why you should care: Few artists have represented the modern Detroit sound quite like Ghostly International boss Matthew Dear. Joining Dear is a jam-packed lineup at the diverse and always fun Marble Bar, including hometown heroes like Shigeto and everyone’s favorite acid enthusiast and prolific Tweeter, Mike Servito.
Tickets: RA
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Who: Volvox, Umfang, Patricia, & more
Where: Tangent Gallery
When: Friday, May 26th, 9 – 4 am
Why you should care: Discwoman represents heavily at the acclaimed Tangent Gallery for what will undoubtedly be a no-holds-bar party to start off your weekend. Riding high off her forthcoming album announcement on Ninja Tune, expect plenty of exclusives from Umfang, and definitely don’t sleep on Swedish duo Shxcxchcxsh, either (no, we don’t know how their name is pronounced).
Tickets: RA
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Who: Carl Craig, Moodymann, Andres, & more
Where: Magic Stick
When: Saturday, May 27th, 9 pm – 4 am
Why you should care: Headed by Planet E boss Carl Craig, Detroit Love is a concept that preserves the rich heritage of Detroit’s sound and culture by throwing parties and spreading that unmistakable “Detroit love” around the world. Joining Craig for this special hometown party are two of the finest purveyors of Detroit’s soulful house sound: the enigmatic Moodymann and La Vida boss / former Slum Village associate Andres. Simply put, Detroit Love cannot, nor should not, ever be missed.
Tickets: Ticketweb
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Who: Terrence Dixon, Ron Morelli, Marcellus Pittman, & more
Where: Tangent Gallery
When: Saturday, May 27th, 10 pm – 7 am
Why you should care: Few cities and institutions represent techno on the level as Berlin and Tresor. For the second year in a row, Tresor has teamed up with Interdimensional Transmissions to curate an absolutely insane and diverse line up, featuring performances such as the world premiere collaboration between Detroit’s Terrence Dixon and Berlin’s Flowing and a rare U.S. appearance from L.I.E.S. boss Ron Morelli. Detroit and Berlin united!
Tickets: RA
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Who: Louie Vega, Josh Wink, Roy Davis Jr., & more
Where: TV Lounge
When: Saturday, May 27th, 11 pm – noon
Why you should care: The Crew Love vibes are always in fine form during Soul Clap’s annual Efunk party at the infamous TV Lounge, where they truly master the outdoor / indoor transition for an endless fun-filled boogie down. With a dizzying lineup of over a dozen artists on the bill, most definitely bring your dancing shoes for this funky affair.
Tickets: RA
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Who: John Tejada, Honey Dijon, Danny Daze, & more
Where: TV Lounge
When: Sunday, May 28th, 9 pm – noon
Why you should care: With plenty of Movement weekend exclusive performances at this special 5th year anniversary party, this will be your only chance to catch sets from the likes of Danny Daze, John Tejada, Doc Martin, and soulful Detroit house master Rick Wade. Ditching the bottle service and velvet ropes, OK COOL always creates a special vibe for fans, artists, and industry members alike to smile and dance to top-notch production and talent. Magician Steve the Amazing makes his 5th straight appearance at the party to razzle-dazzle you as well!
Tickets: RA
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Who: Dixon and Seth Troxler, all night long
Where: Leland City Club
When: Sunday, May 28th, 10 pm – 6 am
Why you should care: This is one that everyone’s been buzzing about, and with due reason. Sold out for quite some time now, two of the world’s top DJs have decided to unite for an epic b2b session at this official Movement afterparty. For those who planned ahead and bought advance tickets, enjoy! Everyone else: good luck getting tickets.
Tickets: Ticketfly
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Who: Adam Beyer, Nicole Moudaber, Keith Kemp
Where: Detroit Masonic Temple
When: Sunday, May 28th, 11pm – 4 am
Why you should care: It’ll be all techno at the famed Masonic Temple when Drumcode boss Adam Beyer leads the charge with the queen of techno Nicole Moudaber and Keith Kemp in tow. Always representing hard in Detroit, the Swedish DJ and producer consistently delivers epic parties and festival sets, becoming a Movement staple and favorite over the years.
Tickets: See Tickets
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Who: Omar-S, DJ Stingray, Bookworms, & more
Where: El Club
When: Sunday, May 28th, 11:59 pm – 2 pm
Why you should care: Head to Southwest Detroit and party from dawn until lunchtime for this choice lineup featuring Detroit Don Omar-S and many many others. Technically starting on Monday at 2 am, this party carries on through the day with a rousing finish at 2 pm.
Tickets: RA
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Who: Carl Cox, Joseph Capriati, & Stone Owl
Where: Detroit Masonic Temple
When: Monday, May 29th, 11 pm – 4 am
Why you should care: Fresh off a historic run at Space Ibiza which truly is the end of an era, Carl Cox has joined forces with Italian techno superstar Joseph Capriati to close out an epic weekend in Detroit. Joining the two heavyweights for this 18+ plus show is hometown Detroit favorite Stone Owl – oh yes oh yes!
RSVP: See Tickets
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Who: Hot Mix, Antenes, Eris Drew
Where: Tangent Gallery
When: Monday, May 29th, 10 pm – 6 am
Why you should care: The Bunker is a New York party institution and label that is simply unstoppable. For this closing party, the always exciting triple-headed monster that is Hot Mix, featuring Mike Servito, Justin Cudmore, and Gunnar Haslam, has re-united for what will be no doubt be another unforgettable set. Rising star Antenes and many others join the lineup as Interdimensional Transmissions closes out an amazingly curated weekend lineup of parties in the D.
Tickets: RA
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Who: Loefah, Hops, & Monty Luke
Where: El Club
When: Monday, May 29th, 9 pm – 4 am
Why you should care: After a weekend chock-full of driving four-four kick drums, this one eases back a little bit and lets the low end rumble. Featuring London’s Loefah, Berlin’s Hops, and Detroit’s own Monty Luke, soak in some dancehall and dub served with plenty of bass to close out your weekend with a little bit of a wobble.
Tickets: Ticketfly
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