Don't know if I'm too early for this, but I might as well start a thread pertaining to it now.
You know what to do.

Also, for those Facebook nerds on here (I know you're on here) I have just created a DEMF 2009 group.

I'll start off by asking: What DJ's would you like to see perform there? I'll say Ricardo for a start. Boy owes us one, methinks.

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I went to the past DEMF and it was incredible. I'd really like to see Ricardo Villalobos there too, I've never seen him live.

What are the dates please?

MAY 23-25, 2009!

I'm not sure ricardo is allowed in the country...might have to talk to Obama about that one.

OK I FIND THIS REDICULOUS, THAT THERE IS NO INFORMATION ABOUT DEMF 2009 BESIDES A CONTEST FOR A DESIGNER WHICH I COULD CARELESS ABOUT, WHAT HAPPENED TO THE MUSIC? LINE UP? LOCATION? I NEED INFO, IM FROM CALI, AND WANT TO MAKE IT OUT AND HAVE A FAMILY, I NEED TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS. IF ANYONE KNOWS DETAILS OF A COOL HOTEL AND LOCATION LINEUP, PLEASE EMAIL @
INFO@NEVERGREWUP.COM

Last year first info started going up in March sometime so you'll have to wait for a bit...Honestly had the time of my life last year and will do my best to make it over again!
Ditto on Ricardo...not sure if it can happen though?

a bit more focus on Detroit past and present and less moby

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Agreed.

Usually Detroit DJs and acts are not on mainstage, they are put on a sidestage while a head-liner will be spinning on mainstage.

For me, I am quite surprised that the organizers run a contest five months before the festival for artwork/design.

The Butcher
www.detroitfightclub313.com
The Truth Must Be Told......

THIS IS SO REDICULOUS. LETS HAVE A THEME AND WHY NOT FOAM AND EVERYBODY BE MORE INTO BS THEN THE MUSIC? WHAT HAPPENED HERE? DERRICK MAY OR KEVIN SAUNDERSON SHOULD CHECK THIS CRAP. 4 MONTHS OUT, AND NO INFO WHAT SO EVER FOR THE BIGGEST MUSIC FESTIVAL IN THE US? COME ON GUY. HERES THE THEME, NO MINIMAL COMMERCIAL BEATPORT SHIT. AND BAN HAWTIN WITH HIS WHITE PANTS AND CREW. ONLY PEOPLE WHO ARE MIXING SHOULD BE ALLOWED, NO PRESSING SYNC IN TRAKTOR FOOO.

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OK I FIND THIS REDICULOUS, THAT THERE IS NO INFORMATION ABOUT DEMF 2009 BESIDES A CONTEST FOR A DESIGNER WHICH I COULD CARELESS ABOUT, WHAT HAPPENED TO THE MUSIC? LINE UP? LOCATION? I NEED INFO, IM FROM CALI, AND WANT TO MAKE IT OUT AND HAVE A FAMILY, I NEED TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS. IF ANYONE KNOWS DETAILS OF A COOL HOTEL AND LOCATION LINEUP, PLEASE EMAIL @
INFO@NEVERGREWUP.COM

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I just booked the Marriott at the Renaissance center for a good price. I am going regardless of who's coming b/c I always have a good time.

Lineup won't be out until March I would imagine.

Thank u Survey, whats the address of DEMF this year and this marriott? Is the Mariott known for many partiers for DEMF? I appreciate all the info and help, survey rocks.

Renaissance Marriott is a bit of a walk down to Hart Plaza.
It can be a horrible walk if the sun is blazing or if it is rain showers.

For strategic purposes, the Hotel Pontchartrain and DoubleTree are tad closer than Renaissance Marriott and more people hit up these two (2).

No issues as to parking as well for those two (2).

Drunk festival attendees are not that welcome in the Renaissance Marriott as well.

Be forewarned, Detroit will be mad jam-packed that weekend. Festival in downtown and usually a hip-hop concerts each day of the Memorial Weekend as well.

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THIS IS SO REDICULOUS. LETS HAVE A THEME AND WHY NOT FOAM AND EVERYBODY BE MORE INTO BS THEN THE MUSIC? WHAT HAPPENED HERE? DERRICK MAY OR KEVIN SAUNDERSON SHOULD CHECK THIS CRAP. 4 MONTHS OUT, AND NO INFO WHAT SO EVER FOR THE BIGGEST MUSIC FESTIVAL IN THE US? COME ON GUY. HERES THE THEME, NO MINIMAL COMMERCIAL BEATPORT SHIT. AND BAN HAWTIN WITH HIS WHITE PANTS AND CREW. ONLY PEOPLE WHO ARE MIXING SHOULD BE ALLOWED, NO PRESSING SYNC IN TRAKTOR FOOO.

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Agreed.

"When will the sets from DEMF 2008 be posted?", I keep asking. And I NEVER get an answer...lawdy...

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Renaissance Marriott is a bit of a walk down to Hart Plaza.
It can be a horrible walk if the sun is blazing or if it is rain showers.

For strategic purposes, the Hotel Pontchartrain and DoubleTree are tad closer than Renaissance Marriott and more people hit up these two (2).

No issues as to parking as well for those two (2).

Drunk festival attendees are not that welcome in the Renaissance Marriott as well.

Be forewarned, Detroit will be mad jam-packed that weekend. Festival in downtown and usually a hip-hop concerts each day of the Memorial Weekend as well.

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Shoot, I stayed at the Milner last year. Definitely a decent affordable spot, but so far away and very small. Seeing that the Renaissance price was at least somewhat competitive this year, I had to jump on it. And the walk isn't that far to the festival.

I plan on drinking all day and night, but I've never been at the point where it's completely obvious that I'm a drunken retard to others. I expect everything to be cool with the folks at the Marriott.

Now who's getting VIP tix? I got them last year and thought it was a cool. The free alcohol I got definitely paid for the price. Plus the security at the gate didn't care what you brought in.

Admin, I don't know the actual address. Just go to http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dtwdt-detroit-marriott-at-the-renaissance-center/

Nice, nice...Last year I stayed at the Motor City Hotel and Casino which was awesome. It was a bit far away to Hart Plaza but really only like a 7 dollar cab ride. Plus, the room and rate we got was UNREAL. Massive room, jacuzzi and great service for very cheap. Also, techno + 24 hour gambling was highly entertaining.

Is there any way around the redirect on their myspace page. I'm trying to access the older sets from the 2006 and 2007 festivals

Thanks for the info on places to stay for demf. Looking into booking a room soon.

Couldn't agree more about the focus on detroit and less moby. One of the main resons I decided not to go last year.

And um, ya, you guys can wish for villalobos all you want but I'm pretty confident in saying he will never play the US. Not sure about legal stuff but hes said in interviews that he has no interest in playing here.

My wish is for a loco vs luciano set.

Lets also get some new(er) detroit sounds like echospace and omar-s there.

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Thanks for the info on places to stay for demf. Looking into booking a room soon.

Couldn't agree more about the focus on detroit and less moby. One of the main resons I decided not to go last year.

And um, ya, you guys can wish for villalobos all you want but I'm pretty confident in saying he will never play the US. Not sure about legal stuff but hes said in interviews that he has no interest in playing here.

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I dunno man....

In order for this event to be a money maker I believe they'll have to bring acts like Moby to attract the general fan. And it's the general fan who will make or break DEMF, so they'll have to "sell out". I mean I remember being in the underground during Terrence Parker's set and coming to the main stage when Moby was playing and the entire bowl was filled body to body and they were loving that shit. His sound I'm indifferent to, but the energy of his set was impressive. I can't hate on that.

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I dunno man....

In order for this event to be a money maker I believe they'll have to bring acts like Moby to attract the general fan. And it's the general fan who will make or break DEMF, so they'll have to "sell out". I mean I remember being in the underground during Terrence Parker's set and coming to the main stage when Moby was playing and the entire bowl was filled body to body and they were loving that shit. His sound I'm indifferent to, but the energy of his set was impressive. I can't hate on that.

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I might still "hate" on the fact that moby headlined demf and the fact that artists such as him will headline in the future but I have a hard time arguing your point about selling demf out. Its a shame that anyone would come to demf for moby or that moby would be the dealbreaker for the casual techno/edm fan.

really hoping DeadMau5 plays again this year, one of my favorite at the festival last year.

Can't wait for the lineup. What a weekend.

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really hoping DeadMau5 plays again this year, one of my favorite at the festival last year.

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Traditionally, artists aren't booked two yeas in a row. This has been true even for the Belmont 3. I think the only exception is Hawtin for some reason. Paxahau just can't imagine a DEMF without Richie. Hopefully, he will take this year off and focus on a good afterparty. The first Contakt was a farce.

hell yes, never early enough...

Would love to see Villalobos, Stimming, Guillame and the Coutu Dumonts again, Seth troxler, Reboot, Michal Ho.

The minus crew will probably be there agian this year, I would love to see Barem and Gaiser.

Audion and Mathew Johnson would be nice too.

Adam Beyer would be sweet on the main stage.

And oh so many many more.

let's not forget Luciano.

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hell yes, never early enough...

Would love to see Villalobos, Stimming, Guillame and the Coutu Dumonts again, Seth troxler, Reboot, Michal Ho.

The minus crew will probably be there agian this year, I would love to see Barem and Gaiser.

Audion and Mathew Johnson would be nice too.

Adam Beyer would be sweet on the main stage.

And oh so many many more.

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Audion is going to be there, according to the m_nus website.
And another vote for Beyer from this guy, along with one for Efdemin.

I'll be making my first trip to DEMF this year, looking forward to it immensely. Be cool to see Shake Shakir and Omar S

Can't wait til' Detroit again this year!!

I wonder how the economy and all the news coming out of Detroit about the auto industry is impacting the planning of this event. Wasn't Chrysler a sponsor the last couple of years?

http://www.greektowncasino.com/

^^ The new Greektown casino hotel has rooms for $99 a night. I don't know how long the deal will be going. (Walk-able to Hart Plaza, & People Mover accessible)

...just saying

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^^ The new Greektown casino hotel has rooms for $99 a night. I don't know how long the deal will be going. (Walk-able to Hart Plaza, & People Mover accessible)

...just saying

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Yeah I know some people that will be staying here. ^^^

We always do a Suite at the Atheneum Hotel I can not wait!!!

when can i buy weekend passes?!?!?! i want to buy them before i spend all my money an cant get em anymore haha

anyone know how much the weekend passes will be? information is scanty at the present but i'm sure we'll get lots more info in a couple weeks...

Audion & Adam Beyer are scheduled for 5/23/09.

more info today at 7pm - 9pm at www.paxahau.com. Look for the Movement Webcast Radio Show (or whatever it's called).

Well they did the $25 presale last week. I would assume probably $50.

I still think they should leak a significant name or two just to get the buzz going. I jump around a couple of messageboards and there isn't as much talk about this year's event as there was last year. And with Bonnaroo, Mutek, and DEMF being so close (and Bonnaroo already releasing their lineup) they need to stand out from the other two in some way.

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Well they did the $25 presale last week. I would assume probably $50.

I still think they should leak a significant name or two just to get the buzz going. I jump around a couple of messageboards and there isn't as much talk about this year's event as there was last year. And with Bonnaroo, Mutek, and DEMF being so close (and Bonnaroo already releasing their lineup) they need to stand out from the other two in some way.

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You are absolutely right. The catch is that if people can see their favorite artists at Bonnaroo or Mutek, at a cheaper price, then DEMF is going to lose out. Everyone knows that most artists and DJs are going to do ALL THREE (3) if possible.

Thus, the question is now......will I have a good time in Detroit or the best time of my life in Montreal or Manchester, Tennesse (700 acres....damn).

If Bonnaroo gets more electronic dance music DJs and artists mixed with the hip-hop, rap, rock-n-roll and alternative rock on the bill for next year, then the DEMF will have SERIOUS problems.

Wait....that is the same damn formula that Carl Craig and Carol Marvin had with the first DEMF.....gee whiz....go figure that out Pax!!!!

For any newbs heading to detroit, here is a quick summary:

- Festival takes place at Hart Plaza, Downtown Detroit

- Weekend passes have been running in the $45 range, expect a little bump this year which is typical of anything as of late

- Most downtown hotels are relatively close to the festival. Quality can vary drastically - Leland is like a zero star hotel, while the Atheneum is pretty decent. Definitely look on mbs like these for recommendations. (I'm at the Atheneum myself.)

- Keep an eye on the local mb - detroitluv.com for the first word on afterparties and local goings on. (Be forewarned, their community is snarky and viscious so post at your own risk. It is like the Omar S of mb forums, and they don't take too kindly to the joe schmoe tourists.) Very informational though.

- Speaking of after parties, keep your eyes open for pre-sales to some of the more popular ones. The m_nus event always tends to sell out, although from what I heard from last year's event, quality has been dropping in comparison to past parties. If you want in, get tix early.

As for the debate of "Real Detroit" vs "Sellout" - To me this is a non-issue. For the festival to continue and thrive, there will always be a need for the mainstream audience to find a reason to go (last year moby, hopefully this year AFX?) The underground American electronic dance scene is still very much a niche thing. I have participated in detroit festivals in the past that were more underground than over, and musically they were great, but financially it was always the beginning of the end for the festival it seemed. With a balance of mainstream and underground, the show can go on. This is the most important thing. The heads and true fans will have 3-4 stages of excellent underground acts to choose from at any time during the festival - most artists making rare us appearances. The mainstream crowd tends to gravitate towards the moby's, but this is fine as the crowds at the music you want to hear are more educated and allow for more dancing room (Alex Under opposite Moby last year - PLENTY of dancing space to one of the highlight sets for me.) One other positive, is the hope that the ravers who came for Moby, get educated and find the true underground - thus creating a new generation of fans so this music can continue in some form in the US.

This sounds like pretty standard PR from the paxa camp, but I believe this has been working for the benefit of a bigger and better festival just in the past few years.

Keep hating if you must, but as a music fan, I am completely content with this setup as long as the true underground continues to get served.

(If paxahau foolishly changes course on their current booking policy, then I guess its off to Mutek every year instead, but I have faith this format will continue.)

www.wantickets.com

Weekend $35
VIP $150

as of now.



........just saying

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Well they did the $25 presale last week. I would assume probably $50.

I still think they should leak a significant name or two just to get the buzz going. I jump around a couple of messageboards and there isn't as much talk about this year's event as there was last year. And with Bonnaroo, Mutek, and DEMF being so close (and Bonnaroo already releasing their lineup) they need to stand out from the other two in some way.

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You are absolutely right. The catch is that if people can see their favorite artists at Bonnaroo or Mutek, at a cheaper price, then DEMF is going to lose out. Everyone knows that most artists and DJs are going to do ALL THREE (3) if possible.

Thus, the question is now......will I have a good time in Detroit or the best time of my life in Montreal or Manchester, Tennesse (700 acres....damn).

If Bonnaroo gets more electronic dance music DJs and artists mixed with the hip-hop, rap, rock-n-roll and alternative rock on the bill for next year, then the DEMF will have SERIOUS problems.

Wait....that is the same damn formula that Carl Craig and Carol Marvin had with the first DEMF.....gee whiz....go figure that out Pax!!!!

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One way to accomplish this.....

E****M
Monday Night. Main Stage. 10PM-12AM

I'll let you figure out the rest

The timing would be perfect and the would bring mad buzz to DEMF and Tha D