Published
Tue, Apr 5, 2005, 09:00
- In advance of FUSE-IN Detroit, this year's incarnation of Detroit's Electronic Movement Festival organised by techno pioneer Kevin Sauderson, RA brings you news of the Motor City Music Con
In advance of FUSE-IN Detroit, this year's incarnation of Detroit's Electronic Movement Festival organised by techno pioneer Kevin Sauderson, RA brings you news of the Motor City Music Conference (also known as MC2) with dates now confirmed as April 20-24 in downtown Detroit. MC2 will bring music industry professionals, musicians, and music fans together for showcasing, networking, career development, media exposure and promotional opportunities.
Over 450 acts from around the world will be showcasing in 50 Detroit venues over four nights. Artists will be performing from an array of genres including rock, electronic/techno, hip hop, world beat, R&B/soul, indie and blues. Confirmed headliners include Moby, The Black Keys, Trail of the Dead, Derrick May, Paul Westerberg, Proof (D12), Blanche, The Detroit Cobras, The Dirt Bombs, The Paybacks, Paradime, Social Code and Dirty Americans. The full line up will be available from the MC2 web site on March 31.
Cobo Center will house the music and lifestyle tradeshow including over 100 exhibits from indie labels to retailers. Detroit News and Axis Music will host their "School of Rock" to give free guitar, drum and DJ lessons. MC2 will also feature the Verizon Wireless demo listening lounge, songwriting and production workshops for artists, as well as industry panel discussions led by well-known artists, label reps, managers, producers, booking agents and radio programmers. Grammy award winning producer Don Was is MC2's keynote speaker.
MC2 Platinum badge and wristband purchasing information can be found on the MC2 web site or via Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com.