Movement Official Pre-Party: Delano Smith

Saturday, April 27, 2024 Doors 10PM Advance Tickets on sale now. Of the original crop of Detroit DJs, Delano Smith is one of the few still dedicated to the craft. Reflecting on house and techno without his influence would reveal a very different musical landscape today. Coming up when the world was just discovering the impact a DJ could have, Delano traversed his way to the top in a tough scene full of talent. Delano’s story is long and intriguing, first taking to the decks in friends’ basements, these weekend sessions turned into the dance hall parties that paved the way for Delano’s residencies at clubs across Detroit. Championing permutations of the post-Disco era, a sound described by the D’s luminaries as “progressive” before house and techno were officially coined, Delano began to receive bookings beyond his home state, eventually touring what would become a familiar axis between the US and Europe. Comparatively late to production, Delano started releasing his own music in earnest from 2002 onwards, finding homes on esteemed underground labels and of course on his own Mixmode imprint. In 2009 Delano formed a pivotal relationship with the Berlin based Sushitech Records, following a chance meeting with label head Yossi Amoyal, the setting Panorama Bar, a club that would later help define Delano’s musical direction. Each year on Memorial Day weekend, thousands of people from across the globe gather in the birthplace of Techno to celebrate the heritage of Detroit and its musical influence over countless generations, new and old. Movement Music Festival is one of the longest-running dance music events in the world, committed to showcasing authentic music and providing an experience unlike any other. The festival takes place in Hart Plaza – Detroit’s legendary riverfront destination. Movement 2024 dates: Saturday, May 25 - Monday, May 27th. For lineup and tickets, visit https://www.movement.us/ ● RSVP to Movement 2024 on Facebook - Facebook Event Page ● For more info & Movement tickets - http://movement.us/ // Club Level // Delano Smith (Parabellum, Mixmode, Sushitech | Detroit) soundcloud.com/delano_smith Charles Martin soundcloud.com/charles_martin // Green Room // Phenomenal Handclap Band (Razor-N-Tape, Toy Tonics | NYC) soundcloud.com/phenomenal-handclap-band Rose Corps soundcloud.com/rosecorps // Flash Bar: Circuit DC // Kike Mayor soundcloud.com/kike-mayor Jessie Calistri soundcloud.com/jessiecalistri VINY soundcloud.com/vinygruv _________________________________ ⠶⠶⠶⠶⠶ Flash Safe Space Policy ⠶⠶⠶⠶⠶ Flash stands firmly against non-consensual behavior, discrimination, harassment or harm of any kind. If you or a friend feels uncomfortable, please let a Flash team member know ~ our staff is trained to take action and assist. And always remember, no photos/videos on the dance floors for the sake of the vibe! ❤️