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DECIBEL

International Festival of Electronic Music Performance, Arts and New Media

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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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My Interests

Electronic music, music technology, laptop performance, DJing, education, graphic design, digital video, dancing, promotion, film, on-line communities

I'd like to meet:

Electronic music producers, performers, fanatics, promoters, buyers, etc. Anyone interested in quality electronic music in all its forms. ..!

Music:

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

Heroes:

Brian Eno, Richard D. James, Bob Moog, Jeff Mills, David Lynch

My Blog

Radio Slave & Quiet Village @ Nectar : June 4

Wednesday June 4th @ the Nectar Lounge Decibel & Nectar proudly present, the Silent Movie Tour featuring, Seattle debut performances by.... RADIO SLAVE : UK / Berlin Rekids / Poker Flat / ...
Posted by DECIBEL on Wed, 07 May 2008 04:37:00 PST

Apparat w/ band : May 23rd @ Neumos

APPARAT : Performing live with 3 piece band Bpitch Control / Shitkatapult - Berlinhttp://www.apparat.nethttp://www.myspace.com/apparat w/ special guests TRUCKASAURAS : Live Fourthcityhttp:...
Posted by DECIBEL on Wed, 07 May 2008 04:34:00 PST

Stars Of The Lid w/ Christopher Willits & Lusine : April 18

..On Friday April 18th Decibel will be hosting our first solo event at the Triple Door Theater in downtown Seattle. It’s a show nearly 5 years in the making and one that I can guarantee will com...
Posted by DECIBEL on Wed, 02 Apr 2008 03:46:00 PST

DECIBEL FESTIVAL 2008 : SEPT 25-28

[ ATTENTION ARTISTS, AGENTS AND PROMOTERS ]I’m in the process of booking the line up for the 2008 Decibel Festival in Seattle, September 25-28 (5th Year Anniversary). It’s the weekend afte...
Posted by DECIBEL on Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:55:00 PST

SPRING 2008 CALANDER FOR DECIBEL

- SPRING CALENDER FOR DECIBEL ------------------------------------------------------------ -----BOYS NOIZE @ Chop Suey : 3/14-------------------------------------------------------- --------KINETIC 3 - ...
Posted by DECIBEL on Thu, 06 Mar 2008 02:08:00 PST

Boys Noize : March 14 @ Chop Suey

March 14 @ Chop SueyDecibel, Fourthcity, Sensory Effect and Shameless proudly present:BROKEN DISCO XII featuring...BOYS NOIZE : Berlin[IDOL STAGE]BOYS NOIZE[Turbo / Boys Noize Records : Berlin]http://...
Posted by DECIBEL on Tue, 04 Mar 2008 01:49:00 PST

RICHARD DEVINE : Saturday Feb 16th @ the VIP Room

Saturday Feb 16th @ the VIP Room (i.e. Neumos basement)RICHARD DEVINE - live [Atlanta- Schematic / Warp / Sublight / Detroit Underground Records]w/ special guestsLOGIC PROBE - live 214 - dj VIP Roo...
Posted by DECIBEL on Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:54:00 PST

COBBLESTONE JAZZ : Feb 23 @ Nectar Lounge

Friday February 23rd @ Nectar LoungeDecibel proudly presents, the Seattle Debut of....COBBLESTONE JAZZ : Featuring Mathew JonsonWagon Repair, Itiswhatitis, K7! : Cananda / Germanyhttp://www.cobbleston...
Posted by DECIBEL on Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:34:00 PST

GUI BORATTO w/ Lusine & Jerry Abstract : Jan 23 @ Nectar

January 23rd @ Nectar, Decibel proudly presentsThe Seattle debut of....GUI BORATTO (Brazil) : Live PAKompakt / K2 / Plastic City / Audiomatiquehttp://www.myspace.com/guiborattohttp://www.guib oratto.co...
Posted by DECIBEL on Tue, 15 Jan 2008 02:43:00 PST

NYE @ Youngstown : SCIENCE FRICTION

Decibel, Flight to Mars, Youngstown, Shameless, SunTzu Sound, Fourthcity, and EMC are proud to present...SCIENCE FRICTIONA New Year's Celebration @ YoungstownFEATURING:25+ performers // 4 music roo...
Posted by DECIBEL on Mon, 03 Dec 2007 05:42:00 PST