Movement 2024: What you need to know

Find out which Movement performers some of our WDET hosts say you shouldn’t miss at the festival this weekend. And don’t forget that WDET is your radio home for Movement, including airing select performances from previous festivals during Movement Rewind starting Saturday morning at midnight.

Tickets are still available at movementfestival.com.

WDET Hosts Movement Picks

Waajeed, The Boulevard

• DJ Godfather – DJ Godfather has been a mainstay on my list of top DJ’s here in the D. His production and DJ chops are like no other. Prepare for a mix of turntablism and some booty shaking for his performance on Sunday May.
• Ladymonix – This dynamic producer and amazing DJ from Baltimore is currently a Detroit resident. Expect to hear a great set with fun energy. Her performance will be on Sunday.
• Carl Craig – This Detroit legend will play a rare set for his hometown on Saturday starting at 10:30 p.m. on the Pyramid stage. I have the pleasure of playing an opening set for him on the same stage that night at 7:30 p.m.

Jon Moshier, Modern Music

• Mount Kimbie – London duo-turned-full band with roots in electronic dance music and influences ranging from indie, hip-hop, shoe gaze and minimalist music. See them Sunday at 9:30 p.m. on the Waterfront stage.
• Carl Craig – Detroit legend helping to bring the second wave of techno to the world and always expanding the definition of electronic dance music with a diverse range of collaborators and an always engaging live set. Carl Craig performs Saturday at 10:30 p.m. on the Pyramid stage.
• Floating Points – Innovative British electronic producer with a PhD in neuroscience pulling from a diverse range of influences and known for leading a 16-piece ensemble and collaborating with jazz saxophone legend Pharaoh Sanders. See him Sunday at 8 p.m. on the Waterfront stage.

Rob Reinhart, Essential Music & Acoustic Cafe

• Dames Brown – Why would you ever want to miss Detroit’s Dames Brown, given the chance? See this incredible group on Saturday at 7 p.m. on the Pyramid stage.
• Waajeed – Support Detroit’s own — and WDET’s own — Waajeed as he takes over the Pyramid stage after Dames Brown on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
• Goldie – Okay…so if you have to see one of the many out-of-towners at Movement, you’ll be able to see English producer Goldie doing a DJ set with a live band on Monday to close out the Waterfront stage starting at 10:15 p.m.

Movement Festival Map

Movement After Parties

While there’s plenty to do within the Movement festival itself, there are also a ton of pre-parties and afterparties to check out.

The Official Movement Opening Party is on Friday, May 24, at Spot Lite. The party starts at 8 p.m. featuring performances by Natasha Diggs, Chicago House music pillar Derrick Carter, queer icon Gay Marvine and Detroit favorite Rimarkable on the patio. Tickets are $55 and the event is 21+. For more information, visit spotlitedetroit.com.

After the first full festival day is over, check out Detroit Defected at Spot Lite on Saturday, May 25. This Official Movement Afterparty features Al Ester, Carl Craig b2b DJ Holographic, Inner City, Shermanology, Stacey Hotwaxx Hale and WDET’s own Waajeed b2b King Britt. Doors open at 11 p.m. and the event is 21+. Tickets are $55-$65. For more information, visit spotlitedetroit.com.

Learn more about Movement after parties going on this weekend in the latest The Metro Events Guide.

Getting to Movement

Hart Plaza is located at 1 Hart Plaza in downtown Detroit. Below are directions courtesy of Movement’s official website.

From the North:

I-75 Southbound to I-375. Stay on I-375 and it will turn into Jefferson Avenue, Hart Plaza will be on your left.

From the East:

I-94 Westbound to I-75 South, to I-375. Stay on I-375 and it will turn into Jefferson Avenue, Hart Plaza will be on your left.

From the South:

Take I-75 North to I-375. Stay on I-375 and it will turn into Jefferson Avenue, Hart Plaza will be on your left. Please note that when leaving the festival, I-75 South is closed between Springwells St. and Northline Rd. so you will need to plan accordingly.

From the West:

Take I-94 Eastbound to I-75 South, to I-375. Stay on I-375 and it will turn into Jefferson Avenue, Hart Plaza will be on your left.

From Canada:

Via the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel, turn right onto Jefferson Avenue, then take the first turnaround – Hart Plaza will be on your left.

Via the Ambassador Bridge

Take I-75 North to I-375. Stay on I-375 and it will turn into Jefferson Avenue, Hart Plaza will be on your left.

WDET’s Sophia Jozwiak contributed to this story.