After two years of isolation and broken hearts, Movement Detroit is finally upon us again. Over the last two decades, the festival has become a pilgrimage for dance music fans from all over the US and beyond who come to pay homage to the birthplace of techno as well as its future.

Returning to the waterfront at Hart Plaza, Movement 2022 will bring Detroit to life, as hundreds of thousands of revellers decked out in all black and neon-rave kandi dance to a mix of foundational DJs (Jeff Mills, Carl Craig), newer names (Ash Lauryn, Ladymonix, Uun) and rap megastars like 2 Chainz. For the duration of the festival, Resident Advisor and Detroit Techno Foundation will present an exhibition at the former Underground Stage exploring some of the Detroit electronic music community's most impactful and unsung heroes, curated by Underground Music Academy.

Outside of Hart Plaza, Movement is also a chance to explore one of America's most historic and underrated cities, home to famous restaurants and dive bars, plus the many afterparties that pop up and sprawl around the city like a constellation. Though they're not part of the official festival, events at places like TV Lounge, Marble Bar and Spot Lite come with one-of-a-kind lineups. Below is a guide to the city's best eats, hangouts and music from Detroit born-and-bred artists Ryan Elliott, DJ Minx, Uun and DJ Stingray.

Ryan Elliott's Local Favourites

Slows BBQ
This great bbq spot in Corktown has amazing views of the old train station. A Detroit staple.

Faygo Cola and Vernors Soda
Two Detroit original sodas. I make sure to get both every time I'm home. They are wonderful and very different from any soda I've had in the past. Detroit originals!

Corndogs and elephant ears
These are must try foods at Movement. Both very delicious and unique to American festival food.

The Detroit Institute of Arts
A beautiful museum in the heart of midtown with amazing murals inside. A very singular experience all around.

Melodies & Memories
This awesome record store is full of old memorabilia and Detroit music. One of the first record stores I started shopping at 20 years ago.

DJ Minx's Picks for Movement and Its Afterparties

Body & Soul Official Opening Party @ Spot Lite
Joe Claussell, Danny Krivit and Francois K have been lighting up New York with their Body & Soul parties for a long time. Who knew they'd bring that vibe to Detroit? This is gonna be one hell of an opening for Movement weekend.

Juan Atkins at Stargate Stage
My love for electronic music started with some of Juan's Cybotron tracks and they still rock a dance floor today. When I found out he was performing 40 years of techno, I dropped everything and added it to my list of "oh hell yeahs" for the weekend. I can't WAIT to see this pioneer of techno live again. It's happening on Sunday, May 29th, and it's not to be missed!

DJ Minx at The Pyramid Stage
I will have my own stage on Monday the 30th, starting at 2 PM. Come groove with yours truly, along with Honcho, DJ Tennis, Jeffrey Sfire and The Blessed Madonna. And closing out the stage will be The Martinez Brothers. Yes, yes y'all! I am SO excited to see you there!

Jeff Mills's closing set at Movement Stage
Back in the day, Jeff Mills AKA "The Wizard" ripped the radio waves to shreds. It was at the beginning of the time I fell in love with techno music. He has always been an amazing performer, but you may already know that. In case you don't know—here's an opportunity for you to find out. Catch him on Monday night at 8:30 PM until the festival shuts down. If you don't make it there early (because you'll be at my stage lol), then grab some binoculars...it's going to be packed!

Minx & Friends Afterparty
My hosting duties continue into the night with an amazing lineup of some of my besties. Joining me for my first Movement afterparty will be Rimarkable, Eli Soul Clap, Octo Octa, Kyle Hall, Justin Martin and DJ Tennis. The place to be is Spot Lite on Beaufait in the D!

House of E-Funk at TV Lounge
You absolutely cannot...I said cannot experience Movement without going to Soul Clap's House of E-Funk party. Sunup to sundown, it's lit...the whole damn time. After being away for a couple years, they're coming back with an explosive lineup that you don't want to miss. Ladymonix back-to-back Ash Lauryn?! The flavour in that set alone is satisfying! Byron The Aquarius, Shaun J Wright, Hotwaxx, Derrick Carter, Beige, Lauryn Flax and so many more beat bangers to hold it down. I will see you there!

Uun's Tips for Exploring the City

Oudolf Garden Detroit on Belle Isle
Located on the historic Belle Isle a few minutes from downtown Detroit, this natural garden was designed by the legendary Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf. There are also great views of downtown Detroit on the southwest tip of Belle Isle. Bike rentals are available on the riverfront and are a great way to experience Belle Isle.

Loui's Pizza
A few miles north of downtown Detroit, this is hands down the best Detroit style pizza and is well worth the trip.

The Guardian Building and the Fisher Building
Two amazing examples of the art deco movement immortalized in these historic downtown Detroit skyscrapers.

Checker Bar Detroit
Low key dive bar that has a very large arcade upstairs with an entire wall of classic pinball machines as well as a great selection of vintage arcade games from the '80s and '90s.

Heidelberg Project
A very unique outdoor art installation that covers an entire city block. It is constantly evolving and has gone through many forms over the years.

Mudgie's Deli and Wine Shop
Classic Detroit sandwich shop with an incredible beer and wine selection. There might be a wait but they have a nice outdoor area with a park nearby as well.

DJ Stingray's Detroit Playlist

Brandon Calloway - Jit Beat 2
I still play this today and the results are always spectacular. An unsung masterpiece.

Drexciya - Aquabahn
Expert drum processing, arrangement and melody.

Mr De - Throw
The title tells the story of this track. The swing of this track, the bassline, string stabs...wonderful!

Erik Travis - Rollin' Through Time
This one of a few 90s Jit anthems from Detroit. It was was big and for me still works today!

DJ Assault - Shake It Baby
Pure Detroit seriousness reflected in the bassline, strings, robot vocals. Nothing friendly about this.

Sole Tech - Techno Sole
You should research this group that came from nowhere and is still a mystery today. They made several tracks that blasted from clubs and car speakers in the city.

Underground Resistance - The Final Frontier
This will be playing in your great great grandkids audio implants during their summer break trip to the moon.

Aaron Carl - Down
A groundbreaking record that was a staple in most DJ sets across the city and radio .

Psyche - From Beyond
Another unsung monster song and jit classic!

Fade To Black - In Sync
Incredible that this broke through the wall and could be heard on TV, radio and of course in clubs.

Listen to the full playlist.