MOVEMENT 2008 Detroit Electronic Music Festival Announces Beatport Stage Lineup

MOVEMENT 2008 Detroit Electronic Music Festival Announces Beatport Stage Lineup

DETROIT, April 9, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Paxahau, producers of MOVEMENT 2008 announce the line-up of artists set to appear on the Beatport Stage. This year's diverse and eclectic Beatport Stage roster showcases established electronic acts and vanguard artists who exemplify the event's global fan appeal, confirming the Detroit festival as a destination for the international techno circuit.

"The Beatport Stage hosts the premier artists that give the festival its global appeal," stated Jason Huvaere, festival director, "We are excited that Beatport has partnered with us for a third year -- this year, the line-up and the stage's new sound technology will further intensify the festival experience."

Beatport is a US-based online music store recognized as the internet's leading source for electronic music downloads. Beatport features more that 6500 labels and the site adds thousands of new tracks weekly and offers new releases, classic and exclusive tracks all categorized by genres such as house, trance and techno.

"MOVEMENT is one of only four electronic music events in which Beatport chooses to participate," Shawn Sabo, Beatport director of public relations and marketing explained. "The Beatport Stage at Movement allows us to do what we do best -- cater to the tastes of the global electronic music scene by hosting top artists in genres both recognized and emerging."

Providing the audience with the best listening and dancing experience, a new vinyl roof and metal structures replace old tents insuring a strong foundation which allows enough support to hold the sound and lighting systems. The new structures give more space, better sight lines, and hold for all weather conditions.

Some of the performances will include: Beatport's number one selling artist, Deadmau5; a highly anticipated tenth anniversary set with Richie Hawtin and Minus; Dubfire, half of the 2001 Grammy award winning group, Deep Dish, nominated for best remixed recording, non-classical track preformed by Dido. Also joining the Beatport stage are Tycho and Par Grindvik, two up and coming artists from Ghostly International. Full schedule is provided below.

Since 1998 Paxahau has promoted electronic music and has grown to include a web archive, booking agency, record label and an event production company which produces an average of 20 events a year. With a network of alliances and resources that span the globe, Paxahau has emerged as a premier promotions group within the electronic music industry. Please visit myspace.com/detroitmusicfest to find the latest news as it develops.

   Stage Lineup   Saturday May 24th   12:00 pm Tycho (live)   2:00 pm Eric Johnston (live)   3:00 pm [To be confirmed]   4:30 pm Justin Long   6:00 pm Alex Smoke (live)   7:00 pm Par Grindvik (live)   8:00 pm Deadmau5 (live)   9:00 pm [To be confirmed]   10:30 pm Alex Under (live)    Sunday May 25th   12:00 pm Matthew Hawtin   3:00 pm Konrad Black   5:00 pm Heartthrob (live)   6:00 pm Marco Carola   8:00 pm Magda   10:00 pm Richie Hawtin    Monday May 26th   12:00 pm Jerry Abstract   2:30 pm Guillaume & the Coutu Dumonts   3:30 pm Mathias Kaden (live)   4:30 pm Davide Squillace   6:00 pm Lee Burridge   7:30 pm [To be confirmed]   8:30 pm Josh Wink   10:00 pm Dubfire  

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Source: Paxahau

CONTACT: Jim Miller of Publicity Works, Inc., +1-248-691-4466,
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Web site: http://www.paxahau.com/
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NOTE TO EDITORS: On April 15 to keep fans, media, sponsors and electronic music junkies around the world apprised of all MOVEMENT 08 schedules, artist information and event happenings, Paxahau will launch a web station with live programming featuring festival news, music reviews and live DJ's. Details to emerge on Paxahau.com, click on "tune in" link. Tentative run schedule will be Tuesdays 6-9 pm.

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