Alternative School

Alternative School Alternative School is a Detroit based event series rooted in the belief that there's no single path to creativity.

Inspired by the spirit of alternative education, we create unforgettable experiences that bring music lovers and curious minds together.

DJ, producer, illustrator, and label head, Alan Oldham has spent decades leaving his mark on Detroit techno from multipl...
06/05/2026

DJ, producer, illustrator, and label head, Alan Oldham has spent decades leaving his mark on Detroit techno from multiple angles. Best known to many as DJ T-1000, his work stretches from classic releases on Tresor and his own Pure Sonik imprint to graphic design, comics, and visual art. Recently, he’s added another chapter with The Black Warhols, a project that explores a different side of his creative world while continuing a career defined by curiosity and constant evolution.



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Saturday, JUN 6


9PM - LATE

Setting the pace for the indoor stage, Augustus Williams brings a deep connection to Detroit’s techno tradition. A DJ, p...
06/05/2026

Setting the pace for the indoor stage, Augustus Williams brings a deep connection to Detroit’s techno tradition. A DJ, producer, and live hardware performer with more than two decades in the city’s underground, his work is rooted in drum machines, sequencers, and floor focused rhythms. A Metroplex recording artist and participant in the Detroit Berlin Connection residency program, Williams has developed a machine driven sound that reflects both Detroit’s history and his own approach to modern techno.



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Saturday, JUN 6


9PM - LATE

DJ, producer, illustrator, and label head, Alan Oldham has spent decades leaving his mark on Detroit techno from multipl...
06/05/2026

DJ, producer, illustrator, and label head, Alan Oldham has spent decades leaving his mark on Detroit techno from multiple angles. Best known to many as DJ T-1000, his work stretches from classic releases on Tresor and his own Pure Sonik imprint to graphic design, comics, and visual art. Recently, he’s added another chapter with The Black Warhols, a project that explores a different side of his creative world while continuing a career defined by curiosity and constant evolution.



Open Index
Saturday, JUN 6

9PM - LATE

DJ and producer DJ I.V. is a fixture in Detroit’s underground, known for his focused approach behind the decks. His sets...
06/05/2026

DJ and producer DJ I.V. is a fixture in Detroit’s underground, known for his focused approach behind the decks. His sets draw from driving techno, dark machine rhythms, and classic electro, with an emphasis on tension, repetition, and forward motion. Rather than relying on big moments, he builds pressure gradually, creating a hypnotic atmosphere that keeps dancers engaged and the floor locked in from start to finish.



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Saturday, JUN 6

9PM - LATE

Tammy Lakkis is a versatile producer and selector who has become a key voice in Detroit’s underground. As a DJ, she take...
06/05/2026

Tammy Lakkis is a versatile producer and selector who has become a key voice in Detroit’s underground. As a DJ, she takes an open-minded approach to her selections, moving comfortably between deep house, electro, techno, and bass-driven sounds without feeling tied to any one lane. Her sets focus on groove, pacing, and thoughtful track selection, creating a natural flow that keeps dancers locked in while allowing the music room to breathe. Whether playing warm and hypnotic or pushing into heavier territory, Tammy brings a steady hand and a deep understanding of the dance floor.



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Saturday, JUN 6

9PM - LATE

Max Watts is a dedicated crate-digger whose presence in the local underground is defined by a deep respect for vinyl cul...
06/05/2026

Max Watts is a dedicated crate-digger whose presence in the local underground is defined by a deep respect for vinyl culture. His sets are anchored entirely by raw house grooves, classic percussive arrangements, and stripped-back regional textures. He keeps his focus strictly on deep track selection and clean transitions to build a continuous, rolling rhythm.



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Saturday, JUN 6

9PM-LATE

Sugar is an intuitive selector and a flexible presence across Detroit’s local club line-ups. Her style moves naturally b...
06/05/2026

Sugar is an intuitive selector and a flexible presence across Detroit’s local club line-ups. Her style moves naturally between classic, soulful house music and deeper, late-night rhythms, adapting smoothly to the environment around her. Focusing on steady track momentum and reading the crowd, she delivers a direct, dancefloor-focused groove for the patio.



Open Index
Saturday, JUN 6

9PM - LATE

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