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{{Short description|Former US music festival}}
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{{infobox music festival
{{infobox music festival
| music_festival_name = Decibel International Festival of Electronic Music Performance, Visual Art + New Media
| music_festival_name = Decibel International Festival of Electronic Music Performance, Visual Art + New Media
| image = [[File:Db logo.jpg]]
| image = [[File:Db logo.jpg]]
| location = USA
| location = USA
* [[Seattle, Washington]]
* [[Seattle, Washington]]
| years_active = 2004 - 2015
| years_active = 2003 - 2015
| founder = Sean Horton
| founders = Sean Horton
| dates =
| dates =
| genre = [[Electronic music|Electronic Music]]
| genre = [[Electronic music|Electronic Music]]
| website = [http://www.dbfestival.com]
| website = http://www.dbfestival.com|
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}}
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'''The Decibel Festival''' was an annual music and digital arts festival in [[Seattle]], [[Washington (state)|Washington]], which featured live [[electronic music]] performances, [[visual arts]], and new media.<ref name="homeist">{{cite web |title=Home |url=http://www.dbfestival.com/ |website=dbfestival.com}}</ref>
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'''Decibel Festival''' was an annual music and digital arts festival started in 2004 in [[Seattle]] by Sean Horton and pulled into existence by the talent, sweat, and loyalty of an entire volunteer staff. Decibel was dedicated to live [[electronic music]] performance, visual art and new media.<ref name="homeist">http://www.dbfestival.com</ref>


==History==
==History==
The core of the festival consisted of concerts, performances, commissioned work, film screenings and exhibitions. The programming was presented in a variety of locations throughout Seattle including the [[Capitol Hill, Seattle|Capitol Hill]] neighborhood and [[Downtown Seattle|Downtown]]. In addition to these performance programs, Decibel included a professional section featuring panels, lectures and workshops, which served as a meeting ground for leading-edge artists, labels and music gear manufacturers.<ref name="homeist"/>
The festival was launched in 2003 by Sean Horton<ref>{{Cite web |title=2012 Decibel Festival - Lineup additions |url=https://www.emeraldcityedm.com/2012-decibel-festival-lineup-additions/ |access-date=2024-01-19 |website=EmeraldCityEDM |language=en-US}}</ref> and a team of volunteer staff. The festival consisted of concerts, performances, film screenings, exhibitions, panels, lectures, workshops, and commissioned works across locations throughout Seattle, including the [[Capitol Hill, Seattle|Capitol Hill]] neighborhood and [[Downtown Seattle]].<ref name="homeist"/>


Audiences grew from 2,500 to 25,000 over the festival's 12 years.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-07-11 |title=No Decibel Festival this year |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/music/no-decibel-festival-this-year/ |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=The Seattle Times |language=en-US}}</ref>
In fall 2011, Decibel celebrated its largest edition to date, pulling in over 23,000 attendees. The 2011 edition sold both record numbers of festival passes (up 18% from 2010) and individual showcase tickets (up 45% from 2010). That was the peak.


Following years of unsuccessful efforts to become a [[Nonprofit organization|non-profit organization]], and Horton's move to LA to work for [[Red Bull]], The Decibel Festival ended in 2015. The founder described this as an "extended break."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-07-11 |title=Decibel Festival Officially on ‘Extended Break’ |url=https://www.seattleweekly.com/music/decibel-on-extended-break-after-founder-sean-horton-moves-to-los-angeles/ |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=Seattle Weekly |language=en-US}}</ref>
Despite years of stated intent to publications, attendees, supporters, artists, and volunteer staff to become a nonprofit organization, it never materialized.


Since 2015, Decibel has continued to host and promote smaller events, describing itself as "a Los Angeles-based event/production company."<ref name="homeist" /> These events are chronicled on the organization's social media.
After that festival high in 2011, Decibel would come to an end in 2015. Horton moved to Los Angeles. He has hinted and teased that the festival would return again. Currently Horton does continue to use the Decibel name to promote smaller events mainly in Los Angeles. It is highly doubtful that the festival will ever happen again.

Decibel organized a weekend of events in 2023 to celebrate 20-years of Decibel. The event title was stylized as DecibelXX.<ref>{{Cite web |title=20 Years of dB w/ Rebolledo, Maurice Fulton, Rival Consoles, Hagop Tchaparian, 214 & more! |url=https://us8.campaign-archive.com/?u=a5d38ae3ed253183e978741b2&id=c881c28d01&fbclid=IwAR19klAgnE84YQiiwCkNjQIaSRyBmzOYfbumY-X9E9CujSVdEMrt4T_Xh_0 |access-date=2024-02-19 |website=us8.campaign-archive.com |type=Archived email newsletter}}</ref>


== Artists ==
== Artists ==
[[File:Andreas Tilliander (Seattle 2006).jpg|thumb|left|300px|Andreas Tilliander (Seattle 2006)]]
[[File:Andreas Tilliander (Seattle 2006).jpg|thumb|Andreas Tilliander (Seattle 2006)]]
Since its inception, Decibel has hosted over 1,100 acts ranging from underground dance and experimental electronic music to transmedial art. Some of these past performers include:
The Decibel Festival hosted over 1,100 acts, ranging from underground dance and experimental electronic music to transmedial art.<ref name="homeist" />

Selected festival lineups:

* [https://dbfestival.com/dB2015/lineup 2015 lineup]
* [https://www.emeraldcityedm.com/decibel-festival-2014/ 2014 lineup]
* [https://www.emeraldcityedm.com/decibel-festival-2013-final-lineup-announcement/ 2013 lineup]
* [https://www.emeraldcityedm.com/2012-decibel-festival-lineup-additions/ 2012 lineup]

Performers included:


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*[[Dabrye]]
*[[Dabrye]]
*[[Daedelus (musician)|Daedelus]]
*[[Daedelus (musician)|Daedelus]]
*[[Dan Bell]]
*Dan Bell
*[[DARKSIDE]]
*[[DARKSIDE]]
*[[Scott Montieth|Deadbeat]]
*[[Scott Montieth|Deadbeat]]
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*Jeff Samuel
*Jeff Samuel
*[[John Tejada]]
*[[John Tejada]]
*[[Joker (musician)|Joker]]
*[[Joker (British musician)|Joker]]
*[[Justice (band)|Justice]]
*[[Justice (band)|Justice]]
*Kangding Ray
*Kangding Ray
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== Venues ==
== Venues ==
[[File:Decibel Fest at Volunteer Park 01 (6204616290).jpg|thumb|Unidentified deejay at a free show at Seattle's [[Volunteer Park (Seattle)|Volunteer Park]] during Decibel Fest 2011]]
[[File:Decibel Fest at Volunteer Park 01 (6204616290).jpg|thumb|Unidentified DJ at a free show at Seattle's [[Volunteer Park (Seattle)|Volunteer Park]] during Decibel Fest 2011]]
Over the years, Decibel Festival has been hosted at various venues across the Seattle area including: [[The Showbox]], [[The Showbox#Showbox SoDo|The Showbox SoDo]], [http://qnightclub.com/ Q Nightclub], [http://neumos.com/ Neumos], [[Crocodile Cafe|The Crocodile]], Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall, [[The Triple Door]], Islander Cruise Ship, [[EMP Museum]], and Re-Bar.
Throughout its duration, The Decibel Festival was hosted at various venues across the Seattle area, including [[The Showbox]], [[The Showbox#Showbox SoDo|The Showbox SoDo]], Q Nightclub, Neumos, [[Crocodile Cafe|The Crocodile]], Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall, [[The Triple Door]], Islander Cruise Ship, [[EMP Museum]], and Re-Bar. {{Citation needed|date=February 2024}}


Decibel Festival was a member of ICAS (International Cities of Advanced Sound).
The Decibel Festival was a member of ICAS (International Cities of Advanced Sound).<ref>{{cite web |title=ICAS Members |url=https://todaysart.org/networks/icas/#:~:text=International%20Cities%20of%20Advanced%20Sound,cultures%2C%20music%20and%20related%20arts. |website=todaysart.org}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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* [https://twitter.com/dbfestival Decibel Twitter Page]
* [https://twitter.com/dbfestival Decibel Twitter Page]
* [https://www.youtube.com/decibelfestival Decibel YouTube Page]
* [https://www.youtube.com/decibelfestival Decibel YouTube Page]
* [https://www.instagram.com/dBFestival?fbclid=IwAR3x8P-eUxeMedJuNILjriCHAdhQqajgu9crCj-xAEj1FFaBZ8Q_zWLRA5E Decibel Instagram Page]


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[[Category:Music festivals established in 2004]]
[[Category:Music festivals established in 2004]]
[[Category:Music festivals established in 2015]]
[[Category:2004 establishments in Washington (state)]]
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[[Category:Music of Seattle]]
[[Category:Music of Seattle]]
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[[Category:Festivals in Seattle]]

Latest revision as of 15:35, 9 October 2024

Decibel Festival
GenreElectronic Music
Location(s)USA
Years active2003 - 2015
FoundersSean Horton
Websitehttp://www.dbfestival.com

The Decibel Festival was an annual music and digital arts festival in Seattle, Washington, which featured live electronic music performances, visual arts, and new media.[1]

History

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The festival was launched in 2003 by Sean Horton[2] and a team of volunteer staff. The festival consisted of concerts, performances, film screenings, exhibitions, panels, lectures, workshops, and commissioned works across locations throughout Seattle, including the Capitol Hill neighborhood and Downtown Seattle.[1]

Audiences grew from 2,500 to 25,000 over the festival's 12 years.[3]

Following years of unsuccessful efforts to become a non-profit organization, and Horton's move to LA to work for Red Bull, The Decibel Festival ended in 2015. The founder described this as an "extended break."[4]

Since 2015, Decibel has continued to host and promote smaller events, describing itself as "a Los Angeles-based event/production company."[1] These events are chronicled on the organization's social media.

Decibel organized a weekend of events in 2023 to celebrate 20-years of Decibel. The event title was stylized as DecibelXX.[5]

Artists

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Andreas Tilliander (Seattle 2006)

The Decibel Festival hosted over 1,100 acts, ranging from underground dance and experimental electronic music to transmedial art.[1]

Selected festival lineups:

Performers included:

Venues

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Unidentified DJ at a free show at Seattle's Volunteer Park during Decibel Fest 2011

Throughout its duration, The Decibel Festival was hosted at various venues across the Seattle area, including The Showbox, The Showbox SoDo, Q Nightclub, Neumos, The Crocodile, Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall, The Triple Door, Islander Cruise Ship, EMP Museum, and Re-Bar. [citation needed]

The Decibel Festival was a member of ICAS (International Cities of Advanced Sound).[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Home". dbfestival.com.
  2. ^ "2012 Decibel Festival - Lineup additions". EmeraldCityEDM. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
  3. ^ "No Decibel Festival this year". The Seattle Times. 2016-07-11. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  4. ^ "Decibel Festival Officially on 'Extended Break'". Seattle Weekly. 2016-07-11. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  5. ^ "20 Years of dB w/ Rebolledo, Maurice Fulton, Rival Consoles, Hagop Tchaparian, 214 & more!". us8.campaign-archive.com (Archived email newsletter). Retrieved 2024-02-19.
  6. ^ "ICAS Members". todaysart.org.
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