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As per usual, the lineup for the midsummer landmark La Fête de Marquette may give music fans with wide-ranging interests some existential FOMO in choosing where to settle in among the varied stage schedules. The Musique Electronique stage headliners are legendary figures in the house/techno scene: English electronic musician/DJ Luke Slater on Friday and Chicago DJ/producer Derrick Carter on Saturday (both also play late-night sets at High Noon Saloon; tickets here). The fest’s French theme (Bastille Day is July 14) is represented by Cajun and zydeco music by Cedric Watson et Bijou Creole, CJ Chenier, Mo Mojo and Cajun Strangers. There’s jazz plus other genres explorers (Mr. Chair, Lovely Socialite), folk-punk (Hurray for the Riff Raff), Latin (Rebulú), danceable rock (The Claudettes)…plan your own adventure by perusing the schedule below. Updates at fetedemarquette.org.

Schedule:

Thursday, July 11:

Sun Stage: The Periodicals 4:30 p.m., Soul Express Brass Band 6:30 p.m., Cimafunk 8:30 p.m.

Cabaret: Robin Pluer & Mrs. Fun 4:30 p.m., Mad City Story Slam 6:30 & 8:15 p.m.

Family Stage: Kids' karaoke 4:30-9 p.m.

Friday July 12

Musique Électronique stage: 5:00pm - JADALAREIGN, 7:00pm - Rene Wise, 9:30pm - Luke Slater. (also: Musique After Dark w/ Luke Slater and support by Lonefront (live) follows at High Noon, 10pm doors, 11pm show, 21+)

Sun Stage: Hour After Happy Hour with Andy Moore 4:45 p.m., La Famille LeBlanc 5 p.m., Low Down Brass Band 7:15 p.m., Hurray for the Riff Raff 9:15 p.m.

Cabaret: Tony Castañeda 4:30 p.m., Antoine McNeail 6:15 p.m., Jose Torres-Tama 8 p.m.

Family Stage: Kids' karaoke 4:30-9 p.m.

Lafayette Stage: Cajun Strangers 6:30 p.m., New Riverside Ramblers 8 p.m., Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole 9:30 p.m.

Lagniappe Stage: Kat and the Hurricane 5 p.m., DJ 6:30 p.m., Bumday Productions queer variety show 8 p.m.

Saturday July 13

Moon Stage: David Hecht & the Who Dat noon & 1:15 p.m., Grouvin Brothers 2:30 p.m./Musique Électronique stage: 4:00pm - Father Dukes, 5:45pm - Ayesha, 7:30pm - Waajeed, 9:30pm - Derrick Carter (also: Musique After Dark w/ Derrick Carter and support Geoff K follows at High Noon, 10pm doors, 10:30pm show, 21+)

Sun Stage: Lo Marie 2:30 p.m., Eric Johanson 4:45 p.m., The Reminders 7 p.m., Pimps of Joytime 9:15 p.m.

Cabaret: Campbell Brothers, Fountain of Life Church & others noon, Jose Torres-Tama 4 p.m., Tania Tandias Flamenco & Spanish Dance 6 p.m., Handphibians with Otimo Dance 7:30 & 9 p.m.; also: launch party for Behind Creative (new Dane Arts video profile series), noon-5 pm

Family Stage: Kids' karaoke 4:30-9 p.m.

Lafayette Stage: Brandon Broussard dance lesson noon, Cajun Strangers 1 p.m., Mama Digdown's Brass Band 2:30 p.m., Mo Mojo 4:45 p.m., La Famille LeBlanc 7 p.m., CJ Chenier 9 p.m.

Lagniappe Stage: DJ 1 p.m., Sirena ensemble 3:30 p.m., Mr. Chair 5 p.m., Lovely Socialite 6:30 p.m., Elemental Aerial Arts 8 p.m.

Sunday, July 14

Sun Stage: Mo Mojo noon, Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole 1:30 p.m., karaoke winners 3 p.m., The Burroughs 4:30 p.m., The Jimmys with Marcia Ball 6:30 p.m.

Cabaret: WORT DJs noon-7 p.m. "Fete Memories" theme featuring WORT DJs spinning music highlighting artists who have previously appeared at La Fete, with a gallery of photos from previous years. Helena White (On the Horizon and Global Revolutions) noon, Ms Niki (from Soul Sessions and Her Infinite Variety) 1 pm, DJ Axolotl (Global Revolutions) 2 pm, Nufone Rick (XLII90 Live Music Radio Hour) 3 pm, DJ Kayla Kush (Saturday Night Style) 4 pm, DJ Chellichill (On the Horizon, Saturday Night Style) 5 pm, DJ Alfredo (La Junta) 6 pm

Moon Stage: Johnny Chimes noon, Soul Express Brass Band 2:15 p.m., The Claudettes 4:30 p.m., CJ Chenier 6:30 p.m.

Family Stage: karaoke 4-7:30 p.m.

Lagniappe Stage: DJ 1 p.m., The Stop & Listen 2:30 p.m., Rebulú 4 p.m., The Earthlings 6 p.m.

media release: Also at the Cabaret Stage on Saturday, noon-5 pm:

Dane County Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission (aka Dane Arts) is excited to present to you a new series highlighting local artists. Dane Arts rests in the heart of county government and the office reports directly to the county executive. Dane Arts continues to prove the economic, cultural, creative and community the arts impact Dane County. The Behind Creative series is just another example of the brilliance of the arts and artists in Dane County.  Join us at La Fete Saturday, July 13th to learn more.

Saturday, July 13, marks the launch of a new Dane Arts video profile series produced with award-winning documentary filmmaker/musician Wendy Schneider. The series will be a gateway to the growing landscape of creative expression that enriches lives in Dane County.

Artists featured in the series launch:

Cris Plata - singer / songwriter, recording artist

Rob Dz - hip-hop artist, community arts organizer

Monica Cliff  - puppeteer, art teacher, theater costume designer, and founder of Inventiva Works

Babette Wainwright - sculptor and painter 

DJ Pain 1 - beat maker, music entrepreneur

Sasha Debevec-McKenney - literary artist, poet

The launch of Behind Creative Series is supported by a grant from Evjue Foundation and Dane Arts. Over the past year, the videos have been included in local film-series programming by MMOCA and Arts & Literature Laboratory. They are also available on the Dane Arts website and to recipients of the monthly newsletter. For more information, contact Dane Arts.

The 12th edition of Musique Électronique is here! A true community focused event celebrating underground techno and house music alongside the renowned ‘La Fête de Marquette’ festival right in the heart of Madison.

Join us for two days in McPike Park for a free family friendly event that includes some of the world’s best house and techno, immersive decor, curated vendors, live art, food & drink, beautiful summer vibes, and oh so much more!

We also have official after-parties both Friday and Saturday night starting immediately after the festival ends, just a couple short blocks away at the High Noon Saloon. Grab a very limited 2-day pass for just $50; these won't last long! At these after parties you’ll get the chance to dance to extended sets by Luke Slater on Friday night and Derrick Carter on Saturday night on a proper VOID soundsystem.

This year's festival lineup includes some major pillars of underground dance music from all around the globe with headlining performances by Luke Slater & Derrick Carter. We’re also incredibly honored to have Rene Wise, Waajeed, Ayesha, JADALAREIGN, & Father Dukes grace the festival stage. Special after party opening sets by Lonefront (live) and Geoff K. Full artist biographies and links with additional info are located below the schedule.

La Fete De Marquette is produced by the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center. All funds raised from Musique Électronique at La Fete de Marquette benefit the vital services, resources, and community opportunities offered by the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center.

A giant heartfelt thank you to our local sponsors at the Willy Street Co-op & MadCat Pet Supplies.

Curated and created by Remain in Night

2-Day Pass: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0700606893DA19DF

Friday only: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0700606890F91893

Saturday only: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/07006068921B194C