Post-Disco to Pre-Techno: An Artist to Artist Talk

​For Movement 2025, we honor the history of techno with a discussion exploring how creative rivalries among young Detroiters served as the catalyst for techno’s evolution from disco, new wave, and progressive music.

​This discussion brings together pioneering figures in Detroit’s club scene, including members of Direct Drive, Norm Talley, Delano Smith, who will share their firsthand experiences from the movement’s early days. Renowned veteran DJ Stacey “Hotwaxx” Hale will also offer her insights from the era. Moderated by Detroit and Atlanta icon Kai Alcé, this event offers a rare opportunity to hear from the artists who helped define techno and those carrying its legacy forward.

​Register on entry for a chance to win a Blast Box, by our sponsor Blast Radio.

​Blast Box lets you connect any audio source and instantly stream it live on Blast Radio, YouTube, and Twitch. Streams disappear after 24 hours so you're free to be creative and not worry about the recording living on forever.