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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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