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Thursday September 25, 2008
Where: Seattle, United States
Venue: Neumos
Website: www.dbfestival.comDescription: Decibel 5
Preliminary Line Up (final line up TBA mid August):
Carl Craig (US) - DJ
Deadmau5 (CA) - Live
Jahcoozi (DE) - 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 (UK) - 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
Promoter /
Decibel Festival
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.
• 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
Volunteer Park (dB in the Park : Sat) : www.seattle.gov/parks/park_detail.asp?ID=399
Havana’s (dB BBQ : Sun) : www.havanasocial.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/editevent.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 rafael@dbfestival.com.
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.