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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Blaster The Rocketman / The Rectors / Gringo Motel | 7:30pm | Kung Fu Necktie | 21+ |
Time | Venue | Age | |
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PRISM Saxophone Quartet (w/ Special Guests Leyla McCalla, Rez Abbasi, and Steven Mackey) | 8:00pm | Solar Myth | 21+ |
Lights / KiNG MALA | 8:00pm | Music Hall at World Cafe Live | All Ages |
American Aquarium / Justin Wells | 8:00pm | The Lounge at World Cafe Live | All Ages |
Time | Venue | Age | |
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Scott Churchman / Flanafi / Cold Court | 6:00pm | Spruce Street Harbor | All Ages |
Lily Seabird / Mary St.Mary / Shannen Moser | 7:00pm | Ortlieb's | 21+ |
Sloptart / Total Whine / Septic Bath | 7:00pm | Nikki Lopez | 21+ |
ZG Smith | 8:30pm | The Lounge at World Cafe Live | All Ages |
Time | Venue | Age | |
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Nympho (tape release show) / Positronix / Cult Objects | 7:00pm | Nikki Lopez | 21+ |
Haunt Me / Stare Away / Twin Princess | 7:00pm | Silk City | 21+ |
J Roddy Walston / Patton Magee | 7:15pm | Kung Fu Necktie | 21+ |
Courting / Slow Ficition / Friend / Monstera | 7:30pm | Foto Club | All Ages |
Ghostlike / Creek / Farewell Days / Skeever | 7:30pm | Ortlieb's | 21+ |
The Dissidents / Vitriolic Response / Kartel / Noogy / Nightfall | 8:00pm | Cousin Danny's | All Ages |
Pop Baby / Antique / Scuemi | 8:00pm | PhilaMOCA | All Ages |