Just arrived today ... short blurb in the April URB on Movement ...
"MOVEMENT MAINTAINS
Detroit electronic music festival hits the half-decade mark
The always gigantic and usually dramatic Movement [formerly DEMF]
electronic music festival held in Detroit will reach a milestone as it
celebrates its fifth anniversary this Memorial Day. After four years of
money issues, management changes and artistic infighting, the festival
remains one of the most vibrant weekends on the American dance music
calendar.
Producer Derrick May, who personally helped bankroll last year's event
after taking over from the controversial Pop Culture Media [who produced
the first three outings], can finally fun the festival free from
doubters. He has already secured a multi-year contract from the city and
full sponsorship for 2004 and is looking forward to taking the Movement
Festival to new heights.
"We're trying to get some next-level acts this year," May told URB.
"We're not just trying to do the DJ thing. The DJ is the backbone of the
event. It's still going to be the backbone, but we need to really be one
step ahead and not be predictable."
At press time, May was unable to reveal any of the scheduled acts,
although he made clear that one of the most heavily rumored bookings was
still a work in progress. Further information on the event can be
obtained at www.movementfestival.com
Joshua Glazer"
