Detroit (Paxahau Promotions) - Just three weeks following their selection by the City of
Detroit to produce Detroit's Electronic
Music Festival in 2006, Paxahau Promotions Group today announced Chrysler Jeep Superstores and Motor City Dodge Dealers as the event's title sponsors, revealed a lineup of artists and confirmed that Hart Plaza will remain home to the international event slated for May 27-29.
'Our entire team has been working tirelessly to create a festival that truly represents and celebrates electronic music, and at the same time is a financially sound and viable event,' said Jason Huvaere, Paxahau's Managing Director.
'We are thrilled to have Chrysler Jeep Superstores and Motor City Dodge Dealers on board as our title sponsors,' said Huvaere. 'They understand that the festival is part of the cultural fabric of Detroit, and they see its significance internationally and within the electronic music community. We look forward to a longstanding relationship with these organizations.'
City of Detroit Chief Administrative Officer Lucius Vassar commended Chrysler Jeep Superstores and Motor City Dodge Dealers for their support of the event, saying 'It's good to see these two business associations that are a part of Detroit's automotive heritage partnering with an event that has emerged from our city's rich music and cultural heritage.'
'I commend Chrysler Jeep Superstores and Motor City Dodge Dealers for recognizing the value an event like Detroit's Electronic Music Festival adds to the cultural and tourism development of a city. With these types of partnerships in place, I expect the event to flourish and continue to draw people from all over the world here to Detroit,' said Vassar.
After carefully examining several festival venue options, Paxahau today announced the 2006 event will remain in Downtown Detroit's Hart Plaza. 'We considered several venue options in order to really determine the best location for the event, for fans, and for the City of Detroit,' said Huvaere. 'When it comes to infrastructure and ambience, it's tough to beat Hart Plaza.'
Fans won't be disappointed by the 2006 Festival's artist lineup, which features legendary ambient producers Orb, Detroit/Windsor/Berlin techno legend Richie Hawtin, Chicago House Music DJ and Producer Derrick Carter, as well as past festival directors Kevin Saunderson, Carl Craig and Derrick May.
Visiting Performers also include:
Photek, leading Jungle DJ from the United Kingdom. Pascal F.E.O.S., pioneering techno DJ from Germany. Derrick Carter, Chicago house music DJ/producer. Rob Acid, German acid techno producer. Ark, minimal techno DJ and first-time visitor to Detroit. Josh Wink, globally recognized techno DJ/producer. Orb, legendary ambient producers. Greenskeeper, rapidly emerging house music band. Tortured Soul, rapidly emerging house music band. Alex Under, German minimal techno artist. Mark Broom, British techno DJ/producer. Pantytec, vastly popular German techno act. Planet of the Drums, America's most popular Jungle DJ/MC ensemble. Krikor, German minimal techno artist. Superpitcher, leading talent from Cologne's Kompakt label. Richie Hawtin, Detroit/Windsor/Berlin techno legend. Collabs: Speedy J/Chris Leibing, European hard techno duo. Dandy Jack, Perlon Records (Berlin) popular live act. Doc Martin, West Coast house music legend. Roy Davis Jr., globally known Chicago acid house pioneer. Markus Guenter, German ambient artist. Klimek, Kompakt Records down-tempo live act. Jay Haze, minimal techno artist.Socks and Sandals, making their Detroit debut. Adam Marshall, international techno DJ/Producer making his Detroit debut. Daniel Bell, Detroit minimal techno legend. Jeremy Caufield, German techno DJ/producer. Donald Glaude, West Coast DJ/producer. Function and Regis, New York hard techno duo. Neil Landstrumm, Veteran Techno producer from Scotland.
More Headliners are soon to be confirmed including many Detroit artists. In Addition, the festival will feature showcases from:
Kompakt
Ghostly International
Most Wanted Agency
J-Dilla Tribute
Souldega / Kolour / 3 Degrees Global
Nefarious
Women on Wax
Detroit Clubscene/Bleu Nightclub
Picture This Detroit
Detroit Underground
Dark Course Productions
Blazaebla
Since 1998 Paxahau has produced Electronic events in Detroit. In that time they have grown to include a record label, booking agency, web-archive and event production company which hosts an average of 20 events a year in the city.
With a network of alliances and resources that span the globe, the Paxahau team has emerged as a premier promotions group within the electronic music industry. They plan on growing the festival into a cultural attraction that celebrates not only the sonic art forms associated with Electronic Music, but also the visual arts culture that has evolved from its influences as well.
Please visit www.demf.com to find the latest news as it develops. Ticket prices and availability will be announced soon.
