2008 DECIBEL FESTIVAL : FULL LINEUP & PROGRAM ANNOUNCED!
2008 marks the 5th anniversary of the Decibel Festival, an annual event held in Seattle that has now become one of North America’s preeminent electronic music events. To coincide with this landmark year, Decibel has planned its most ambitious festival to date; featuring more than 100 acts from 12 different countries, organized within 24 showcases at 11 different venues over four days. The lineup is not only massive but also the most diverse yet, increasing the international stature and range of artists, representing everything from underground dance to experimental audio / visual performance. Adding to the traditional club events, this year’s program will feature a two day dB Conference, Optical Multimedia showcases, a BBQ, an outdoor park event, an ambient dinner theater and an overall theme of sustainability in the arts.
The four-day Decibel International Festival of Electronic Music Performance, Visual Art and New Media will take place September 25th - 28th.
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Decibel Festival 2008 for travel info, tickets and additional info about the 2008 Decibel Festival.
2008 DECIBEL LINE UP
Carl Craig, Deadmau5, Jahcoozi, Flying Lotus, Dixon, The Bug feat. Warrior Queen, Audion, Glitch Mob, Luca Bacchetti, Tycho, Tujiko Noriko, Jeff Samuel, Deaf Center, LA Riots, William Basinski, 33Hz, Santiago & Bushido, Mike Monday, Barbara Morgenstern, Fax, Helios, Stewart Walker, KiloWatts, Library Tapes, Eskmo, [a]pendics.shuffle, Jeff Greinke, Balún. Akira Rabelais, Cubenx, Alland Byallo, Eluvium, Welder, Lusine, Noah Pred, Deru, Derek Plaslaiko, Nalepa, Truckasauras, Jacob London, Careen Ajar, Dave Pezzner, Let's Go Outside, Jerry Abstract, Attentat, Bryan Zentz, Scott Pagano, Kid Hops, Mister Leisure, Craig Kuna, Shen, ndCV, novaTRON, Carole Kim, Taimur Agha, Sammy D, The Sight Below, Kadeejah Streets, Phidelity, Nikola Baytala, Michael Manahan, Nordic Soul aka INCITE!, Chuck Flask, J-Sun, Crazy Larry, Eddie, Ctrl_Alt_Dlt, Les Freres Courvoisier, Lucy Bland, Rob Noble, sarah h.dot, Kris Moon, Scott Sunn, SunTzu Sound, m.0, Alala.One, Noisemaker, KillingFrenzy, Dr. Mr. M, Panty Control, 31avas, Struggle, Camino Acid, Jeronimo, m. quiet, Skoi Sirius, Aron Schoppert, Travis Baron, Vance Galloway, Shane Silkey, Limefeather, Punch Drunk Productions, Skyler, Epiphanous + more tba
*For a list of counties of origin, types of sets the artists will be playing, website links and affiliations, please visit
Decibel Festival 2008 TICKETS / PASSES
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, Thursday - Sunday, and also “Db in the Park”. (This includes everything except DB Conference, Optical 1 & 2, the Ambient showcase, and DB Afferhours).
Weekend Club Pass = $100 : Access to weekend evening club events, Friday through Sunday.
* All passes can be purchased online at:
Brown Paper Tickets - The first and only fair-trade ticketing service!
We’ll be offering a limited number of discounted Deluxe Passes ($100) from July 15th through August 15th. We’ll be sending out a weekly password code and instructions via the Decibel Email List. To subscribe to Decibel Email List visit
Decibel Festival 2008 and fill out the subscription box (left side of the home page). Please note the All Access pass is the only one that provides guaranteed passes into every event, and the only pass that provides afterhours admission.
Individual Showcase Tickets (see showcase ticket links above) will be going on sale beginning August 5th (23 Showcases ranging from $7 to $25).
*For a complete list of tickets and passes, please visit
Decibel Festival 2008 VENUES
Neumos / Moe Bar (Main Stage Showcases : Thurs - Sun) : 925. E Pike St
The Triple Door (Ambient Showcase : Sun) : 216 Union St
Chop Suey (Sat) : 1325 E. Madision St
Sole Repair (DJ / Label Showcases : Thurs - Sun) : 1001 E. Pike St
The Baltic Room (Live / Label Showcases : Thurs - Sat) : 1207 Pine St
Northwest Film Forum (OPTICAL 1 & 2 and dB Conference : Fri - Sat) : 1515 12th Ave
Grey (Will Call and Decibel DJ Lounge : Thurs - Sun) : 1512 11th Ave
CoB (dB Afterhours : Fri - Sat) : 920 Elliott Ave. W
Volunteer Park (dB in the Park : Sat) : 1247 15th Ave E
Havana’s (dB BBQ : Sun) : 1010 E. Pike Street
Hengst Studios (Fri) : 1506 Franklin Ave E
*For a complete list of venues, including links, please visit
Decibel Festival 2008 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 through the following initiatives:
• Implementation of a recycling program at all Decibel venues
• Bicycle rental offered as alternative transportation option to cars in-city
• Mass Transit or train usage encouraged if biking is not viable option
• Bio-diesel generators in use for specific event(s)
• Main festival hotel, Best Western Executive, one of the few Green Hotels in Seattle is hosting all dB artists in eco-rooms
• Further themes to be announced
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 / PARTNERS
Ableton, Beatport, Bleep Labs, City of Seattle Mayor's Film & Music Office, Café Walter Audio, 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, Oseao, PAN Communications, Peloton Musique, PlayNetwork, Quinn’s Pub, Resident Advisor, Sole Repair, Starborne, The Stranger and URB Magazine.
ABOUT DECIBEL FESTIVAL
Founded in 2003, Seattle's Decibel Festival (
Decibel Festival 2008) 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 will be taking place September 25 through September 28, 2008 in Seattle Washington.
