Movement Is Our House And Techno Haven
Paxahau, the producers of the Movement Music Festival, have shared an early glimpse of the 2025 lineup led by Techno titan Carl Cox!!! And we know we’re in for something special because he will be performing his acclaimed Hybrid Live Set and dance music superstar John Summit will close out the festival weekend. Music fans from across the globe will once again descend upon Detroit, the epicenter of Techno music, and be treated to three days of diverse curation on Memorial Day Weekend (May 24-26, 2025) inside Hart Plaza at downtown Detroit’s iconic riverfront.
“Movement is a techno institution in Detroit so for me, it’s like reuniting with an old friend,” said Carl Cox. “I’m going to make up for the years I’ve missed with a show that’s going to send Detroit to another dimension!”
“I’m stoked to be playing Movement for the third time and now, closing out the festival,” said John Summit. “I’ve attended as a fan for years and the energy and support this city and crowd bring is always special. It’s an honor to be a part of such a legendary event.”
The 2025 lineup teaser offers a glimpse of the festival’s expansive programming. Let me tell you, if you’re into house and techno, this is the one for you! It’s the best of the best! The festival is showcasing inspired selection of dance music’s renowned artists, underground icons, and buzzworthy debut performers; a dynamic curation that bridges the gap between seasoned legends and the rising stars who represent the future of electronic music.
Notable first-time performers include: award-winning artist and producer Jamie xx (coming off his highly acclaimed sophomore album In Waves); breakout UK producer and DJ Sammy Virji; Naples-based Techno star Anfisa Letyago; Drum & Bass trailblazers Chase & Status; as well as Berlin’s rising star DJ Gigola.
The announcement also features the return of festival favorite Klanguestler; Columbian-born, Brooklyn-based live musician Ela Minus; rising Detroit ghettotech trio HiTech; British producer and DJ Patrick Topping; Palestinian global sensation Sama’ Abdulhadi; plus, Detroit Techno pioneers Carl Craig and DJ Minx. Full lineup teaser can be found below with more names to be announced soon on Movement’s official website and social media channels.
The 16 performances announced today, in alphabetical order, are as follows:
Anfisa Letyago
Carl Cox (Hybrid Live Set)
Carl Craig
Chase & Status
DJ Gigola
DJ Minx
DJ Nobu
Ela Minus
HiTech
Jamie xx
John Summit
Klangkuenstler
Marcel Dettmann
Patrick Topping
Sama’ Abdulhadi
Sammy Virji
Movement 2025 3-Day and 1-Day Passes for both GA and VIP are on sale now at www.movementfestival.com. Payment Plan options are also available.