The 9^th edition of DEMF/Movement is the 4^th paying edition, but with that price, it brings bigger names from the electronic music world to Detroit. Headlining Saturday night at the festival will be Moby, which perhaps could be the biggest name in the history of DEMF. The New York DJ will be putting together a rare DJ’ing set; which will probably be better because his live non-DJ’ing sets are often goofy and shaky at best. Hip-hop occasionally makes small appearances at DEMF and the first night brings old-school rhymers Newcleus and Pete Rock joining the masses downtown.

Night two features regulars Richie Hawtin and Carl Craig, with New York indie underground rappers the Cool Kids getting a lot of exposure for the possible breakout group of the festival. The final night of the festival brings electronic stalwart Josh Wink and local favorite Kevin Saunderson to the mix as well.

Movement '08 marks the third year that local Paxahau Promotions has handled the event and after numerous public squabbles about the festival from people like Carl Craig and original founder Derrick May, Paxahau has resurrected the festival from certain financial ruin. Who could forget a few years back when the founders were at the gates of the festival, asking for donations for the next year’s event? With Paxahau’s savvy planning involved, Movement is still a low-priced, much bang for your buck electronic event that rivals festivals in Europe.

Pre-parties begin Friday night, with the last after-party going through Monday night. Even though techno fans have moved beyond glowsticks and pacifiers, get out and learn what the kids are into these days as Movement keeps going strong and moves towards its second decade.

Single day tickets are $25 at the door, Weekend Passes are $40, and are available at www.wanttickets.com. Tickets are also available at Record Time in Roseville. For more information on the festival, check out www.myspace.com/detroitmusicfest.