By Emily Shea ’15 | Staff Writer

It isn’t just a concert, it’s an experience. Music blaring, lights flashing, hearts pounding: these are the sights and sounds of music festival season.

Movement Electronic Music Festival is an annual three-day event held during Memorial Day weekend celebrating Detroit’s electronic music legacy, according to the festival’s website.

“I went to Movement a day last year and all three days this year,” said Izzy Yenchick ’15. “I really enjoy the music they perform, and it is a great way to take a break from school over the long weekend.”

Beginning the festivities on May 24 and ending May 26, people from around the world gather to enjoy all Detroit has to offer during Movement.

“Movement is a great way to relax during the long weekend, but also have fun,” said Griffin Sharp ’15. “I love festivals like these because I always have a good time, and Movement itself brings in a lot of people, which is good for the city.”

Detroit offers more than stereotypical electronic music, Sharp said. They host festivals for every kind of music, like the Downtown Hoedown.

“The Hoedown last year was so fun,” said Lanie Fitzpatrick ’17. “I really liked how festivals are set up, they have different stages and artists to choose from so I can go from artist to artist.”

Not in Detroit, but in Rothbury, is Electric Forest. Taking place from June 26 to June 29, this electronic music festival is similar to Movement. Expectations for Electric Forest are high, Eric Addy ’14 said.

“I expect the festival to be very crazy, unique and fun,” said Addy.

Music festivals are attractive to people of all ages but it seems to be very popular among South students, and the summer hosts many festivals for every music genre.
[info] To read about Shea’s experience at Movement, check out this article.[/info]