Congratulations to Decibel Festival Founder, Curator and President Sean Horton aka Nordic Soul for landing the #43 spot on Rolling Stone‘s 50 Most Important People In EDM. HERE is a link to the article. Tier 2 passes for the 11th Annual Decibel International Festival of Electronic Music Performance, Visual Art and New Media are on sale now at http://dbfestival.strangertickets.com (Sept. 24-28, 2014).

Today we are proud to announce that the 11th Annual Decibel International Festival of Electronic Music Performance, Visual Art and New Media will be taking place September 24th through the 28th across Seattle. This year we’ll be breaking the artist announcements up into two unique installments, the first coming in May. As lead up to […]

For a limited time only, discounted Tier 1 Decibel Festival Passes can purchased through our ticket page – http://dbfestival.strangertickets.com.

Chance to win a full pass to Decibel Festival 2014! To our wonderful Decibel Festival community, we love you and hope you’re enjoying 2014. As you may know, last year was our 10th birthday and we’re looking ahead to our second decade with a fresh perspective and big ideas. We’re reaching out in hopes that […]

In celebration of it’s 15th anniversary, Red Bull Music Academy will release full-length feature film What Difference Does It Make? A Film About Making Music. Directed by award-winning director Ralf Schmerberg and shot at the 2013 Red Bull Music Academy in New York, the film will premiere on February 17 through limited engagement screenings in […]

Nov. 17th at Barboza : Thundercat w/ Kingdom Crumbs & J Justice Nov. 20th at Showbox Sodo : James Blake w/ Nosaj Thing Nov. 22nd at Nectar : RBMA Club Tour w/ Lunice, Rockie Fresh, B. Bravo & WD4D Nov. 26th at The Crocodile : Jon Hopkins, Clark & Nathan Fake Dec. 17th at Neumos […]

Keep #dBx at your fingertips with the new Decibel Festival mobile app, available on iOS and Android. Explore the program, create your custom schedule, post photos and updates to social media, find a bite to eat and more! Search for “Decibel Festival” or visit the following URLs: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/decibel-festival/id706319010?ls=1&mt=8 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.decibel.decibelfest

Decibel Festival, in partnership with Panopto and Dubspot, will be bringing you live streaming of the 2013 dB Conference from Wednesday through Friday, Sept 25-27 12pm – 6pm. At any point during the week, visit http://pancast.it/db13 to view all workshops, demos, panel discussions, and RA exchanges streaming live as well as recorded for viewing at […]

DUE TO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS AND A SERIES OF FLIGHT DELAYS, THE OREN AMBARCHI SET HAD TO BE POSTPONED UNTIL TONIGHT AT THE GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER. THIS IS A MAKE UP SHOW AND ALL TICKETS FROM THE TRIPLE DOOR SHOW WILL BE HONORED. DOORS ARE AT 6PM AND THE SHOW BEGINS AT 7PM SHARP. FOR THOSE […]

Dear Passholders, we love you so much that we went out and got some great deals for you! Show up at any of these places during Decibel Festival, show your dB pass wrist band, and get discounts and free stuff! There will be secret $20 Gift Certificates from skillet street food “hidden” at venues during the festival for […]

With the festival rapidly approaching, we’re proud to release our schedule page with customizable views, the ability to output to various mediums, and (best of all) the ability to create a profile and connect with your friends so that you all know where you’re going to be. Huge thanks to our friends over at Sched.org! Dive […]

As a part of Decibel’s effort to keep its participants healthy and vital, we have partnered with Yoga UniQue offering two separate 60-minute yoga classes – enhanced with rejuvenating and re-energizing beats, to get you flowing and ready for the dance floor. All levels welcome! Thursday, Sept. 26th 4:30-5:30PM Venue: Q Night Club Saturday, Sept. […]

Wednesday, September 25th at the Chihuly Garden and Glass Decibel Festival is honored to host Mileece, a sonic artist whose interactive “ecoscapes” are generated from the electromagnetic emissions of plants and by handmade, sensor-based musical instruments for an evening of Botanical Bio-Electricity at Chihuly Garden and Glass’s prestigious Glasshouse. Hors d’oeuvres, juice, coffee, dessert and […]

We’re proud to announced the 10th Annual Decibel Festival dB in the Park event, which will be taking place September 28th at the Broadway Performance Hall (home of dB Will Call/Ticketing and the dB Conference). This year’s dB in the Park event will feature deejay performances from two of the West Coast’s most respected house, […]

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR PROGRAM AND SCHEDULE DETAILS The 2013 dB Conference will be taking place at the Broadway Performance Hall, which will also be the home of dB Will Call/Ticketing and the beloved dB in the Park event. Happening September 25th through the 27th (noon until 6PM), this year’s conference will be increasing its […]

W SEATTLE: OFFICIAL HOTEL PARTNER OF THE 2013 DECIBEL FESTIVAL W Seattle returns as the official hotel partner of the 2013 Decibel Festival. Situated in the heart of downtown Seattle, the hip and contemporary, 26-floor W Seattle offers 415 deluxe guestrooms, including 9 suites, and is crowned by an illuminated steel and mesh pyramid visible […]

One of our favorite things about Decibel Festival is presenting and introducing new artists. We understand that can be a bit overwhelming, so we’ve made it easier than ever this year for you to discover new artists through a partnership with  CratePlayer. CratePlayer is a web application that lets you organize music and video from […]

This year Decibel Festival will be partnering with Resident Advisor, Mixmag and High & Tight to present our 2013 boat party series. These feel-good afternoon cruises on scenic Lake Washington and Lake Union are the perfect compliment to the Decibel Festival experience. If you’re looking for an intimate, aquatic setting in which to socialize, dance and soak […]

Check out this preview feature on Decibel Festival past, present, and future from OnlyTheBeat.com

2012 marked Decibel’s largest edition to date, bringing in over 26,000 attendees across 50 unique events. As curator and founder, I am proud to report that though the magnitude of Decibel has changed over the years, the integrity and creative vision of the festival has not. After 10 years, Decibel remains a grassroots, volunteer-run festival […]

As part of the 10th Annual Decibel Festival, we will be hosting four OPTICAL A/V showcases featuring a wide selection of international ambient, neo-classical and experimental music, accompanied by some of the world’s leading visual artists. Taking place at the prestigious Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall and Triple Door dinner theater, these OPTICAL showcases are included […]

Decibel Festival runs on the energy, enthusiasm, and boundless brilliance of our volunteer crew. We are infinitely grateful for our past volunteers and are excited to make 2013 the best year yet. Applications are currently being considered for reliable, hard working and collaborative volunteers. More info on the WORK WITH US page.

The first of several 2013 Decibel Festival DJ mixes has gone live (30 songs, 90 minute mixed by festival curator Sean Horton aka Nordic Soul). https://soundcloud.com/decibelfestival/2013-decibel-festival-mix-1st

The Techno Tourist is dedicated to sending both industry professionals and festival lovers to electronic music-based events with bespoke travel itinerary and luxury accommodation. TT cater each trip to fit the wants and needs of every group thus supporting a relaxed state-of-mind, ready to experience Decibel Festival in style. Check out their Decibel Festival 2013 Techno […]