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[SEA] Fifth Annual Decibel Festival, September 25th-28th
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Initial Lineup Announced – Carl Craig to Headline!
The fifth annual Decibel Festival will again submerse Seattle in the broad spectrum of electronic music and its surrounding cultural elements. Since its inception in 2003, Decibel has booked over 400 acts, culminating in the biggest edition yet this fall. Following the success and critical acclaim of previous editions, the festival is once again assembling a diverse selection of international talent designed to stimulate its audience on multiple levels. The lineup features artists at the forefront of electronic music production, alongside exciting visual art performances, multimedia installations, workshops and panel discussions. With this landmark anniversary, Decibel will showcase several debut performances as well as some return favorites.
The four-day annual Decibel International Festival of Electronic Music Performance, Visual Art and New Media takes place this September 25 - 28.
The preliminary lineup thus far includes: Carl Craig, Deadmau5, Jahcoozi, Burnt Friedman, Audion, Luca Bacchetti, The Bug, Dixon, Barbara Morgenstern, Tujiko Noriko, Jeff Samuel, William Basinski, Deaf Center, Tycho, Santiago & Bushido, Akira Rabelais, Mike Monday, Eluvium, Library Tapes, Noah Pred, Kilowatts, Jeff Greinke, Derek Plaslaiko, Welder, Alland Byallo, Eskmo, Jacob London, Deru, Lusine, Craig Kuna, Balún, Nikola Baytala, Sammy D, Let's Go Outside, Les Freres Courvoisier, Alala.One, M. Quiet, Attentat and Nalepa. Additional artists are going to be announced in August. Visit www.dbfestival.com for travel info, tickets and additional info about the 2008 Decibel Festival.
Sustainability in the Arts
Seattle is one of the top green cities in North America, reflecting the increasing global need for positive environmental impact. In 2008 Decibel has made a commitment to work in creating a zero carbon footprint event. This will reflect throughout Decibel's programming, partners, sponsors, educational outreach and other components.
This year's Decibel Festival will feature recycling stations and eco-friendly hotel rooms through our sponsor, the Best Western Executive Inn in Seattle. Decibel will be announcing more sustainability efforts in the weeks leading up to the festival.
Preliminary Lineup:
Carl Craig (US) - DJ
Deadmau5 (CA) - Live
Jahcoozi (DE) - Live
Flying Lotus (US) - Live
The Bug featuring Warrior Queen (UK) - Live
Dixon (DE) - Live
Audion (US) - Live
Burnt Friedman (DE) - Live
Luca Bacchetti (IT) - DJ
Tujiko Noriko (JP) - Live
Santiago & Bushido (US) - Live
Barbara Morgenstern (DE) - Live
Deaf Center (NO) - Live
William Basinski (US) - Live
Jeff Samuel (US/DE) - DJ
Library Tapes (SE) - Live
Akira Rabelais (US) - Live
Mike Monday (US) - DJ
Eluvium (US) - Live
Tycho (US) - Live
Noah Pred (CA) - Live
Derek Plaslaiko (US) - Live
Eskmo (US) - Live
Kilowatts (US) - Live
Alland Byallo (US) - DJ
Jeff Greinke (US) - Live
Welder (US) - Live
Jacob London (US) - Live
Deru (US) - Live
Lusine (US) - Live
Craig Kuna (US) - DJ
Nalepa (US) - Live
Nikola Baytala (US) - DJ
Sammy D (US) - DJ
Truckasauras (US) - Live
Balún (US) - Live
M. Quiet (US) - DJ
Let's Go Outside (US) - Live
Alala.One (US) - DJ
Attentat (US) - DJ
Les Freres Courvoisier (US) - Live
Glitch Mob (US) - Live
Fax (MX) - Live
Cubenx (MX) - Live
Jerry Abstract (US) - DJ
Carole Kim (US) - Visual
Phidelity (US) - Live
offthesky (US) - Visual
Taimur Agha (US) - DJ
novaTRON (US) - Live
Michael Manahan (US) - DJ
m.0 (US) - Live
The Sight Below (US) - Live
SunTzu Sound (US) - DJ
Struggle (US) - DJ
Tracer Visuals (US) - Visual
Nordic Soul (US) - DJ
Kadeejah Streets (US) - DJ
J-Sun (US) - DJ
Drift Signal (US) - Live
Ctrl_Alt_Dlt (US) - DJ
Crazy Larry (US) - DJ
Panty Control (US) - DJ
Skoi Sirius (US) - DJ
Rob Noble (US) - DJ
Punch Drunk Productions (US) - Visual
Kris Moon (US) - Live
KillingFrenzy (US) - Visual
Ava (US) - DJ
Camino Acid (US) - Live
ndCV (US) - Live
Lucy Bland (US) - Live
Epiphanous (US) - Visual
LA Riots (US) - DJ
33Hz (US) - Live
[a]pendics.shuffle (US) - Live
Stewart Walker (DE) - Live
Venues / Schedule
- Neumos / Moe Bar (International Showcases : Thurs - Sun) : www.neumos.com
- The Triple Door (Ambient Showcase : Sun) : www.thetripledoor.net
- Chop Suey (Electro Pop Showcase : Sat) : www.chopsuey.com
- Sole Repair (DJ Showcases : Thurs - Sun) : www.solerepairshop.com
- The Baltic Room (Live / Label Showcases : Thurs - Sun) : www.thebalticroom.net
- Northwest Film Forum (OPTICAL 1 & 2 and Db Conference : Fri - Sat) : www.nwfilmforum.org
- Grey (Will Call and Local DJ Showcases : Thurs - Sun) : www.greygalleryandlounge.com
- Church of Bass (dB afterhours) : www.churchofbass.org
- Volunteer Park (dB in the Park : Sat) : www.seattle.gov/parks/park_detail.asp?ID=399
- Havana’s (dB BBQ : Sun) : www.havanasocial.com
- Hengst Studios www.littleredstudioseattle.com
DB Passes / Tickets
This year Decibel will be offering three types of festival passes:
All Access Pass = $175 : Access to all venues, all four days and nights (very limited).
Deluxe Pass = $125 : Access to all club events, including “Db in the Park” and the “Db BBQ”.
Weekend Club Pass = $100 : Access to evening club events, Friday through Sunday.
All passes can be purchased online at: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/e...html?e_id=38530
We’ll be offering a limited number of discounted Deluxe Passes ($100) from July 15th through August 15th. We’ll be sending out a password code and instructions via the Decibel Email List. To subscribe to Decibel Email List visit www.dbfestival.com and fill out the subscription box (left of the page).
Individual Showcase Tickets will be going on sale beginning August 1st (20 Showcases ranging from $10 to $25).
Media Partners
Decibel is very excited to announce that URB Magazine is the official media sponsor for 2008. Additional media partners onboard include XLR8R, Resident Advisor, The Stranger and KEXP 90.3 FM. Be on the lookout for blogs from the Decibel staff, contests, podcasts, and more fun from our sponsors!
Hotel Partners
All transportation and lodging partners this year feature ways to reduce visitors’ carbon footprints and ease their stay while in Seattle. They each offer eco-friendly rooms while also providing comfort and a good night (or morning) rest. These hotels are offering discounts to Decibel attendants:
Best Western Executive Inn: 206.448.9444
Best Western Loyal Inn: 206.682.0200
The Eight Avenue Inn: 206.233.0185
Sponsors
Decibel Festival would like to warmly thank all of our sponsors so far this year. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please email [email protected].
2008 Sponsors & Partners:
Ableton, Beatport, Bleep Labs, City of Seattle Mayor's Film & Music Office, Clise Properties (Best Western Hotels), Dynacord, Easy Street Records, Ghostly International, Grey Gallery & Lounge, KEXP 90.3 FM, Left Coast Marketing, Nonsequitur, Northwest Film Forum, Peloton Musique, PlayNetwork, Quinn’s Pub, Resident Advisor, Sole Repair, Starbourne, The Stranger, URB Magazine, and XLR8R.
About Decibel Festival
Founded in 2003, Seattle's Decibel Festival (www.dbfestival.com) bridges the gap between technology and creativity through visual art, workshops, panel discussions and cutting-edge electronic music performances. By assembling a diverse selection of international talent, Decibel Festival provides a forum for musicians, industry professionals and educators alike.
The 5th Annual Decibel International Festival of Electronic Music, Visual Art and New Media is scheduled for September 25 through September 28, 2008.
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| idoru |
| I know that this is the weekend before Love Fest, but if you can make it up for this, then DO SO. This is not to be missed. |
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5th ANNUAL DECIBEL FESTIVAL DATES ANNOUNCED: SEPT 25 – 28, 2008
The fifth annual Decibel Festival will again submerse Seattle in the broad spectrum of electronic music and its surrounding cultural elements. Since its inception in 2003, Decibel has booked over 400 acts, culminating in the biggest edition yet this fall. Following the success and critical acclaim of previous editions, the festival will once again assemble a diverse selection of international talent designed to stimulate its audience on multiple levels. The lineup will feature artists at the forefront of electronic music production, alongside exciting visual art performances and installations. With this landmark anniversary, Decibel will feature surprises and return favorites. Previous Decibel highlights over the years include: Richie Hawtin, Trentemoller, Diplo, Boys Noize, Green Velvet, Switch, Monolake, Autechre, Justice, Derrick May, Modeselektor, Gui Boratto, Matmos, Simian Mobile Disco, Robin Guthrie, Ellen Allien, Fennesz, Harold Budd, Murcof, Apparat, The Field, Isolee, Cobblestone Jazz, John Tejada, Speedy J, Michael Mayer, Chris DeLuca vs. Phon.o, Bruno Pronsato, Stars Of The Lid, Matthew Dear, Nortec Collective, Akufen, 3 Channels, Tim Hecker, Claude VonStroke, Funkstorung, Bender, Italoboyz, Subtle, Machine Drum, Sascha Funke, Styrofoam, Lusine, Jeff Samuel, AAM, The Dead Texan, Smash TV, Marcus Nikolai, Dabrye, Vladislav Delay, Tipper, Jacob London, T.Raumschmiere, Frivolous, Loscil, Robert Babicz, Christopher Willits, Strategy, Kangding Ray and Deadbeat
SUSTAINABILITY IN THE ARTS
Seattle is one of the top green cities in the U.S., reflecting the increasing global need for positive environmental impact. Decibel will reflect this sustainability focus throughout its programming, hotel and transportation partners, sponsors, educational outreach and other components.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Seattle’s Decibel Festival returns in 2008 with an edition that will be more extensive and stimulating than ever. We are currently seeking film, video and animated works to present during OPTICAL 2008. Our theme this year is sustainability in the arts. We encourage artists worldwide to submit their works for consideration. OPTICAL covers multimedia performances, short films, animation, and other cutting-edge visual work by some of today's most provocative artists.
Past highlights include audio/video performances by Ryoichi Kurokawa, Speedy J w/Scott Pagano, Richard Chartier and Randy Jones.
Please visit our website for more information on how to submit your works.
HOTEL PARTNERS
All transportation and lodging partners this year feature ways to reduce visitors’ carbon footprints and ease their stay while in Seattle. They each offer eco-friendly rooms while also providing comfort and a good night (or morning) rest. These hotels are offering discounts to Decibel attendants:
Best Western Executive Inn: 206.448.9444
Best Western Loyal Inn: 206.682.0200
The Eight Avenue Inn: 206.233.0185
ABOUT DECIBEL FESTIVAL
Founded in 2003, Seattle's Decibel Festival (www.dbfestival.com) bridges the gap between technology and creativity through visual art, workshops, panel discussions and cutting-edge electronic music performances. By assembling a diverse selection of international talent, Decibel Festival provides a forum for musicians, industry professionals and educators alike.
The 5th Annual Decibel International Festival of Electronic Music, Visual Art and New Media is scheduled for September 25 through September 28, 2008. |
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Photos from Decibel Festival '07
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| Jeffree |
| Think I'm comin up for this. And I think I'm dragging Montie along too! :) |
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| idoru |
| Sweet! Will be good to finally meet ya'. :) |
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The first part of the lineup has been announced, with the rest to follow in mid-August.
Carl Craig, Audion, Tycho, Plaslaiko, Dixon, The Bug, Luca Bacchetti, Deru, Let's Go Outside, Jacob London and Truckasaurus all make my panties wet. |
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| Jeffree |
| Oooh very nice very nice! Yeah dude it'd be awesome to meet you too! I'm gonna work on this :) |
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| idoru |
More artists have been added, full list updated in the first post.
Glitch Mob (US) - Live
Fax (MX) - Live
Cubenx (MX) - Live
Jerry Abstract (US) - DJ
Carole Kim (US) - Visual
Phidelity (US) - Live
offthesky (US) - Visual
Taimur Agha (US) - DJ
novaTRON (US) - Live
Michael Manahan (US) - DJ
m.0 (US) - Live
The Sight Below (US) - Live
SunTzu Sound (US) - DJ
Struggle (US) - DJ
Tracer Visuals (US) - Visual
Nordic Soul (US) - DJ
Kadeejah Streets (US) - DJ
J-Sun (US) - DJ
Drift Signal (US) - Live
Ctrl_Alt_Dlt (US) - DJ
Crazy Larry (US) - DJ
Panty Control (US) - DJ
Skoi Sirius (US) - DJ
Rob Noble (US) - DJ
Punch Drunk Productions (US) - Visual
Kris Moon (US) - Live
KillingFrenzy (US) - Visual
Ava (US) - DJ
Camino Acid (US) - Live
ndCV (US) - Live
Lucy Bland (US) - Live
Epiphanous (US) - Visual |
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| Jeffree |
| Dis gun be fuuuunnn! :D |
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