Press Release May 27, 2004
Movement 04, Supported by Michigan and the Dutch Over the past years the Movement Festival has gained worldwide attention and attracted more than one million people from all over the world each year. The coming fifth edition of the festival has attracted an unusual sponsor, the Dutch government, who will be sponsoring one of the four stages. Two major Dutch funds, the Mondriaan Foundation and the Dutch Pop Institute together with the city of The Hague, and the Consulate General of the Kingdom of The Netherlands in Chicago helped to realize this unique international collaboration. On this, so called, +31/313 Underground Generator stage will feature both Dutch musicians and visual artists with a huge dedication to Detroit music. Several Dutch government officials will be flying into Detroit. The purpose of their visit is to explore the cultural influence of Detroit music and the impact an event like the Movement Festival has on a city like Detroit and the entire state. The officials are investigating the possibility of hosting another Movement Festival in the Netherlands so that a relationship can be developed between the two international cities, Detroit and The Hague. The Movement Festival has also gained the approval from the State of Michigan. The State is fully aware of the millions of dollars Movement will generate for the economy but it is also inline with achieving the objectives of the Cool Cities initiative. This initiative strives to attract and encourage young people to live, work, and shop in cool cities like Detroit. The globally recognized Movement Festival serves as a vehicle to help promote the State of Michigan to festival participants in the United States and the entire world. Detroit, Michigan, has been the host city of the most important electronic music event in the world: a fre three-day festival, integrating musical and visual artistry, creativity, diversity and state-of-the-arttechnology. The Movement Festival continues its dedication to disseminating some of the world's most important music and promoting cutting-edge talent while maintaining allegiance to the heritage of true urban music. The Movement Festival features over 70 acts, from the United States and abroad. Performers cover almost the entire range of electronic sounds and genres. Some featured artists include: Amp Fiddler Live, Danny Krivit, Derek Plasaiko, Duplex Live, Fat Freddys Drop, Francois K, Groove Junkies, Jaylib, Kai Alce, Kevin Saunderson, Kenny Larkin, Language, Marques Wyatt, Mike Grant, Osunlade Live, Stacey Pullen, Traxx and more. Full lineup and DJ set times can be viewed at www.movementfestival.com This message was sent through MyMail http://www.mymail.com.au
