Tim Pratt

Special to the Detroit Free Press

Saturday

Kraftwerk 3D

This is where it all began. Starting in the early 1970s, the German band Kraftwerk laid the foundation for techno, electro, hip-hop — i.e., pretty much most electronic-based music — churning out minimalistic, repetitive rhythms often offset by catchy melodies. Kraftwerk, which translates to “power plant” or “power station" in English, has experienced a renaissance in the last decade after a massive world tour in 2004 and subsequent live album and DVD, “Minimum-Maximum, in 2005. Now the group is taking the world by storm yet again with an astounding 3D performance, integrating sophisticated animated 3D visuals perfectly synced to updated versions of its classic electronic music. Do not miss. 10:30 p.m.-midnight, Movement Main Stage

Seth Troxler

Seth Troxler likes to party. In fact, he’s often at the center of the party. His charismatic personality, devil-may-care attitude and laconic vibe combined with a healthy penchant for eclectic and off-the-wall dance music has made the globetrotting Troxler — a Kalamazoo native — one of the world’s most in-demand DJs. A fan favorite (he was voted Resident Advisor’s No. 1 DJ in a 2012 readers poll, no. 2 in 2011), Troxler has released dozens of singles and EPs on just as many labels, along with a slew of collaborative efforts (Visionquest, the Martinez Brothers, Art Department) and high-profile DJ mixes, including the “DJ-Kicks” series in 2015. Ain’t no party like a Detroit party. 6-7:30 p.m., Movement Main Stage

Four Tet

Although he was originally affiliated with the so-called folktronica scene in the early '00s, the British producer-DJ Four Tet (Kieran Hebden) has had a long and varied career, veering from techno and house to experimental jazz, ambient to post-rock and hip-hop. Known for his eclectic musical style, he has produced remixes for a wide range of artists, including Radiohead, Bonobo, The xx and Madvillain, and collaborated with the likes of Thom Yorke, Burial and Laurie Anderson. His latest album, “Morning/Evening” (2015), features just two extended tracks built around the sampled voice of an Indian singer. His live DJ sets are just as varied as his recordings, a blend of upbeat house and techno amidst samples and other sounds. Expect the unexpected. 9-10:45 p.m., Red Bull Music Academy Stage

Scuba

The British-born producer-DJ Scuba isn’t the type to sit still for long. Born Paul Rose, the Berlin resident keeps a busy schedule, dividing his time between playing his stylish, seamless mixture of techno, house, and bass music; recording singles, remixes and full-length albums as Scuba and SCB, and running his popular record label, Hotflush Recordings featuring artists like Mount Kimbie, Sepalcure, George Fitzgerald and more. Following an extensive tour of South America, Scuba ends his North American tour with the date at the Movement Festival. The Underground Stage will be the perfect place to hear his rollicking, high-octane techno. 8:30-10 p.m., Underground Stage

Sunday

Adam Beyer

The first word that comes to mind when thinking of Adam Beyer? Strong. After two decades in the DJ game, the Stockholm native continues to forge ahead with his style of propulsive, percussive heavy techno. He got his his start in 1995 with the single “Drum Codes 1,” which became the name of his imprint label, Drumcode Records, launched in 1996. Drumcode continues to be an influential techno label guided by the steady hand of the 40-year-old Beyer, who is dedicated to "releasing music always with the DJ in mind.” A consummate DJ first, Beyer’s set is likely to be pounding in your head long after the music stops. 9-10:30 p.m., Movement Main Stage



Honey Soundsystem

There’s no sting here: It’s all about the flowing honey. Honey Soundsystem is a San Francisco DJ collective emphasizing the deepest groove of shake-your-ass house music. Formed in 2006 by Ken Woodard and Jacob Sperber (a.k.a. Jackie House), Honey Soundsystem was crucial in helping to expand the gay underground dance scene in San Francisco. What started off as a weekly Sunday party evolved into a world-renowned event, hosting DJs such as Derek Plaslaiko, Todd Terje, Traxx, Derrick Carter and many others. The collective, now a four-person team (Jackie House, Josh Cheon, Robot Yang and Jason Kendig), hosts massive, party-specific themed events all over the world. Go get your groove on. 4-6 p.m., Red Bull Music Academy Stage



Tiga

The world of Tiga is a theater of the absurd, albeit a sophisticated and stylish theater. Born Tiga Sontag, the 41-year-old Montreal producer and DJ got his start in dance music in the early 1990s by organizing underground parties. He founded the label Turbo Recordings in 1998, with his love for synth-pop at the forefront. He first gained visibility in 2001 with a cover of fellow Canadian Corey Hart’s 1983 hit “Sunglasses at Night,” then upped the ante the following year with a cover of Nelly’s “Hot in Herre.” Since then, he has released five albums and dozens of singles and toured around the world, delighting audiences with his fierce blend of techno, house, synth-pop and electro. Shine those dance floor shoes. Tiga’s gunning his “Bugatti” for you. 8-9:30 p.m., Red Bull Music Academy Stage

Tale of Us

A start-time of 10 p.m. for the sweeping techno sounds of duo Tale of Us seems much too early. But since it’s the final slot on the Beatport stage, it’ll have to do. Although both were born in North America, Matteo Milleri and Carmine (Karm) Conte grew up in Milan, Italy, becoming friends and then forming their musical partnership, Tale of Us. After making a full-length debut in 2011 (released by Seth Troxler’s Visionquest Records), the pair quickly grew a following for its blend of glossy, emotion-driven techno, lively tech-house and house music. Wave your hands in the air and keep them there. There’s dancing to do. 10 p.m.-midnight, Beatport Stage



Monday



Anja Schneider

Many Germans seem to know a thing or two about techno music, and Anja Schneider is no exception. Deftly blending a mixture of four-to-the-floor driving techno with deep, emotive tech-house and a taste for detailed minimalism, Schneider is the type of DJ and producer who never stops moving on and off the dance floor. She got her start as a radio programmer and host in Berlin in the early 2000s, then launched the label Mobilee Records in 2005 just as her DJ and production career started to take off. Now, 11 years later, Schneider divides her time between DJ-ing around the globe and running her well-respected techno label, always with an eye on keeping the dance floor jumping. Energy in motion. 5-6:30 p.m., Movement Main Stage



Get Real: Green Velvet & Claude VonStroke

Two great musical tastes that may not seem like they taste great together are teaming up for a two-hour set. Green Velvet (born Curtis Jones) is considered by many to be a Chicago house legend, having churned out a string of Chicago house and funk-fueled techno classics in the 1990s and ‘00s, including “Coffee Pot (It’s Time for the Percolator)” in 1992 (under the name Cajmere), “Answering Machine” and “La La Land” in 2001. His sets are high-octane and relentless. Contrast that with Claude VonStroke’s upbeat demeanor, his house and tech-house music enriched with a sense of playfulness and the absurd in tracks like “Who’s Afraid of Detroit?," “Beat That Bird” and “The Whistler.” VonStroke (Barclay Crenshaw), 44, grew up in Cleveland and Detroit before moving to San Francisco to launch his label, Dirtybird Records. This match-up promises to be a DJ set to remember. 10 p.m.-midnight, Red Bull Music Academy



Nina Kraviz

Russian DJ-producer Nina Kraviz is the type of DJ who galvanizes some electronic music fans, largely as a result of a 2013 video profile that seemed to emphasize her sexuality and feminism above her musical skills and accomplishments. Controversy aside, Kraviz has worked hard to develop a following in the last decade, improbably leaving behind a career in dentistry (she has a doctorate in dental medicine) to dive headlong into DJ-ing, where she showcases an affinity for Chicago house and Detroit techno. Known for her charisma and high energy when she’s on the decks, Kraviz is never boring. She keeps you guessing. 10 p.m.-midnight, Underground Stage



Richie Hawtin

It’s safe to say that Richie Hawtin needs no introduction to Detroit techno fans. Widely considered an influential force in the world of techno and electronic music — he was part of Detroit techno’s second wave of artists despite growing up across the border in Windsor — Hawtin’s musical career stretches back nearly three decades under the F.U.S.E. and Plastikman monikers. His résumé is a long one and he has often been at the forefront of incorporating new technological advances into his recordings, high-concept intricate DJ sets and labels (Plus 8, M_nus). He's playing a 3½-hour set, so that should keep Hawtin’s fans satisfied. 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Beatport Stage