disk-ofreak Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 w00t..im def going..:Taken from Detroit Free PressTechno festival will go onWednesday, February 23, 2005 BY BRIAN McCOLLUMFREE PRESS POP MUSIC WRITERDetroit artist Kevin Saunderson has signed a three-year contract with the City of Detroit to produce Hart Plaza's annual techno party. With the new contract comes a new name to adorn the marquee in downtown Detroit: "Fuse-In Detroit: Electronic-Soul Movement." The signing, which came late Tuesday after two days of negotiations, means the groundwork is in place for a festival this Memorial Day Weekend, though hurdles remain for Saunderson and his team, who have indicated that a scaled-down event may be necessary to clear the way for 2006. Saunderson is expected to name Fuse-In's top staff later today, include Ade Mainor of Submerge Records as festival director and Los Angeles events veteran Scott McIntyre as marketing director. This marks Saunderson's first year as sole producer of the event. Last year, he coproduced the Movement festival with fellow techno star Derrick May. May, who owns the Movement name, decided last fall to step down from the festival business, citing heavy financial losses and the stresses of producing an event that has come to be regarded as a Detroit cultural showcase. Saunderson submitted his own proposal to the city in September, and began discussions with officials in January. The late start puts Saunderson into a scramble for sponsors, vendors and artists. Publicity director Barbara Deyo said several options remain in play, including the possibility that this year's Fuse-In will be a ticketed event, with admission passes in the $5-to-$10 range. Such a move would require approval of the Detroit City Council. Lucius Vassar, director of cultural affairs for Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, would head up any political pitch to the council on the festival's behalf. Saunderson broke onto the dance-music scene in the mid-1980s, scoring several international hits that combined Detroit's fledgling techno sound with classic R&B elements. He's aiming for a Fuse-In lineup that will feature an equal number of live groups and dance DJs. "He wants more live acts, a wider variety of music," Deyo said Wednesday. "Kevin really wants to show the crossover between genres, and broaden the festival's horizons." In previous interviews, Saunderson has indicated that he will rely heavily on the Detroit-area techno community for financial and logistical support. A series of fund-raising events is in the works - including parties in Detroit (Fifth Avenue Downtown, March 13) and Ann Arbor (April 3) - with details to come. Steven Tebor, a Livonia electronic music supporter, said he's confident area fans will come through to ensure the festival doesn't die. "If it's a matter of money - and I know that's what it always comes down to - then let's get it started," he said. "I think people will pull through to get this done." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disk-ofreak Posted February 24 Author Report Share Posted February 24 wtf.. are tiesto and crobar all you jackasses care about?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 wtf.. are tiesto and crobar all you jackasses care about??quiet you... no we also obsess over jp and his recent weight gain thankyouverymuch.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detroitbri Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 Glad to see your making the trek out.I'll post about after parties as soon as info is available.If you have any questions.. just send me an email.-Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luztidara Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 quiet you... no we also obsess over jp and his recent weight gain thankyouverymuch.. Yeah I wonder if he's shaved his fcuking back yet. Guy got more hair than bob ross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibrandon Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 Saunderson and Pullen were A-M-A-Z-I-N-G when i heard them at ikon, i would have to say the best nights of 04 for me MUSIC wise... the place was DEEEAD though.. a shame.I loved it so much i might just fucking fly out if hes going to fuck shit up again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynstam21 Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 quiet you... no we also obsess over jp and his recent weight gain thankyouverymuch..LMFAO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disk-ofreak Posted February 25 Author Report Share Posted February 25 Saunderson and Pullen were A-M-A-Z-I-N-G when i heard them at ikon, i would have to say the best nights of 04 for me MUSIC wise... the place was DEEEAD though.. a shame.I loved it so much i might just fucking fly out if hes going to fuck shit up again150 northwest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elevatedflow Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 150 northwest What are the days of flight for 150, when is the festival. From research its usually memorial day weekend. How much are hotels? What is the best area to check out while down there? yes i have a million questions and more, but im tryin to hit up DEMF and WEMF !!! hahaah alot of EMF in my future. The NYC scene is the best for offering a huge variety of superstar talent and amazing venues. But it seems like we lack the ability to have a full force electronic music festival. florida, detriot, the desert parties in the west coast and even the nukers up north got one. This is why i would never win the lotto. Cuase i would rent out flushing meadows park and create a party that would cause families to move out the damn state! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disk-ofreak Posted February 25 Author Report Share Posted February 25 What are the days of flight for 150, when is the festival. From research its usually memorial day weekend. How much are hotels? What is the best area to check out while down there? yes i have a million questions and more, but im tryin to hit up DEMF and WEMF !!! hahaah alot of EMF in my future. The NYC scene is the best for offering a huge variety of superstar talent and amazing venues. But it seems like we lack the ability to have a full force electronic music festival. florida, detriot, the desert parties in the west coast and even the nukers up north got one. This is why i would never win the lotto. Cuase i would rent out flushing meadows park and create a party that would cause families to move out the damn state!the best i could find was 187 from jet blue and priceline,but my freind kim is originally from detroit, i haven't looked into,but she said she flys northwest for 150 all the time...its memorial day weekend, and iv never been to detroit, so i can't answer your questions, but you can ask kim, she is super super sweet,go on ---->raveclick and post your questions.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCR Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 .....This is why i would never win the lotto. Cuase i would rent out flushing meadows park and create a party that would cause families to move out the damn state!I hope you win the lotto one day!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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