FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TECHNO PIONEER KEVIN SAUNDERSON NOW OFFICIAL CO-PRODUCER IN MOVEMENT, DETROIT'S ELECTRONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL '04"
DETROIT, MI: May 11, 2004. At a press conference held today, Kevin Saunderson announced that he is now officially involved in this year's Movement, Detroit's Electronic Music Festival '04, to be held Memorial Day weekend at Hart Plaza. Saunderson's past participation and endorsement in the festival's success has been essential. He is a respected leader in the industry, and has been a headlining festival performer, DJ'ing in 2000 and 2003, and performing live with his group, Inner City in 2001. As Co-producer, along with current festival organizer Derrick May, forming the new organization, "Movement 2004 L.L.C.," Saunderson promises to do everything in his power to ensure the success of this year's festival. Contracts were signed last night, and as of today, plans move forward. Additionally, the official line-up was announced and can be found at www.movementfestival.com. The following is an official statement from Saunderson: "I have only gotten involved with the production of this year's festival as of TODAY. Prior to today, I have not had an any role, official or otherwise. I have decided to join the team to help ensure the festival happens, with the greater good of the city, the event, and the music in mind. Why I have not been involved up to this point doesn't matter. What does matter is, I am here now, and I am here to help. All those involved with my camp are here to help. We all have the same goal, the same objective - to move forward, work as a TEAM, and see that the festival is the best it can be. Detroit, historically, has been looked upon as leaders and innovators in the music industry. Not only in Techno and dance music, but jazz, blues, the Motown sound, hip hop...All of which has put Detroit in the spotlight, as well as under scrutiny, globally. People expect excellence from this city and will accept nothing less. I will do everything I can to uphold that image, and if my stepping in can help do that, then that is what I will do. If my name and reputation can help make the process run smoother, then I will put it on the line for it. The festival, the music, and Detroit mean that much to me. My goal, as always, is to preserve the integrity of the history of the music, and give it a platform upon which to grow. The festival was, and is, a commemorated event. It not only honors the creators of the music, but highlights current talent in the industry, as well as introduces and educates up and coming artists, not only locally, but world-wide. The fact that Movement is free speaks volumes. The festival is a vehicle to educate and inspire our youth, to show them that this music came from regular people just like them, and they too can make a difference. It is an opportunity for the community as a whole to come together to produce something positive for the city."
