What started as a college radio class project in 1997 has blossomed into an annual Philly DJ tradition.
Since the event’s inception, the Electronic Music Marathon (EMM) has raised over $30,000 for various Philadelphia area non-profits, partnering with a different organization each year to fundraise and fulfill WKDU’s mission of engaging the local community through non-commercial independent music programming.
For our 17th annual EMM, WKDU is in a fortunate space to be able to donate 100% of this year's marathon proceeds to our charity partners: The Paul Robeson House, The Block Gives Back, and CBTEL.
The 2021 EMM will take place from Friday October 8 at noon eastern, until Monday night October 11th at midnight, broadcasting from a number of off-site locations across Philly.
The last EMM took place in 2019 & broke our EMM fundraising record as we raised over $19,000 !!! Thanks for your support as we spread love across the airwaves & support three awesome local organizations.
Time | Venue | Age | |
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Tropa Magica | 7:30pm | Silk City | 21+ |
Luicidal / Terminally Ill / The Hajj Kung Fu Necktie | 8:00pm | Kung Fu Necktie | 21+ |
Kassa Overall | 8:00pm | Solar Myth | 21+ |
Amble | 8:00pm | Music Hall at World Cafe Live | All Ages |
John Moloney Bill Nace Duo / Walnut Brain | 8:00pm | Jerry's on Front | All Ages |
Stiff Little Fingers / The Attack | 8:00pm | Underground Arts | 21+ |
Time | Venue | Age | |
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Brennan Wedl | 6:00pm | Spruce Street Harbor | All Ages |
Karl Denson's Tiny Universe | 8:00pm | Ardmore Music Hall | 21+ |
Oso Oso / Born Without Bones | 8:00pm | First Unitarian Church: Basement | All Ages |
Swans | 8:00pm | Union Transfer | All Ages |
Dayglo Abortions / The Brothels | 8:00pm | Nikki Lopez | 21+ |
We Are Scientists | 8:00pm | Johnny Brenda's | 21+ |
Mac DeMarco | 8:00pm | Franklin Music Hall | All Ages |
Frankie Cosmos / Fantasy Of A Broken Heart / Moontype | 8:00pm | Underground Arts | 21+ |
Time | Venue | Age | |
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Ivri | 7:30pm | Ukie Club | All Ages |