By Emily Shea ’15 | Staff Writer

The pounding music and the blazing sun did not stop anyone from dancing at Detroit’s Movement Electronic Music Festival at Hart Plaza, Memorial Day weekend.

Movement Electronic Music Festival existed as the first time I had ever been to a music festival; I had heard so many great things about it, so I had high expectations.

I listen to electronic dance music (EDM) on occasion, but I am not what one might call a true “raver”, so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect.

My first day was interesting to say the least.

I walked in to find people dressed in extreme outfits and vibrant colors, but despite their intimidating fashion decisions, everyone was so lovely.

I tried to step it up with my fashion choices each day but there was no way I could compete with the zany clothing these festival-goers came up with.

Movement lasted from noon until midnight each day. On the first day, my friends and I had the opportunity to explore the venue. Inside the festival were numerous stages offering an array of artists.

Due to the tiring first day, my friends and I cut the day short. Leaving early was a poor decision because little did we know, when the sun sets the festival begins to come alive. The most popular artists performed late into the night, such as Baauer and Riff Raff.

The great music had everyone on their feet and having an incredible time the entire weekend.

Because the festival was uniquely electronic music, each stage and artist had the chance to come up with new music on the spot. The crowds at each individual stage roared at the new mixes and unheard beats.

My favorite stages included one along the Detroit River and one underground. Rising smoke and flashing lights oozed from the underground stage.

Although I was tired from the first day, the second day proved to be better. We arrived earlier and stayed until the very last song.

The weather gods were most certainly working in our favor that weekend. The second day blazed at a high 80 degrees, but the warm weather was fantastic for such an event.

My feet ached from days walking, but the great music and better times made it worth the pain.

I was completely worn out by day three, but determined to get the most out of my experience there.

My high expectations were definitely met, but in order to make the experience more enjoyable I would recommend staying hydrated and keeping close with a group of friends.

It might be cliché to say that music brings people together, but I believe that because everyone was having such an incredible time, it did provoke unity among us.

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