SPONSORSHIP PACKET

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ELECTRONIC MUSIC PERFORMANCE, VISUAL ART AND NEW MEDIA
METRICS
Over 23,000 attendees
22 of 28 showcases sold out
170 artists from 18 different countries
72 educational speakers
43% of Pass holders from the greater
Seattle area
49% of Pass holders from the United
States and Canada (outside of Seattle)
8% of Pass holders from outside of
United States and Canada
MISSION STATEMENT
Decibel Festival presents leading edge electronic music and visual art through immersive
experiences that intentionally create international community. Founded in 2003 in Seattle,
Decibel continues to distinguish itself as one of the premier events of its kind in North America.
Festival attendees are exposed to a variety of live, DJ and visual performances, technical
exhibitions and educational sessions
In fall 2011, Decibel celebrated its largest and most critically acclaimed 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). For more info visit: www.
dbfestival.com
FESTIVAL DIRECTION 2012
In 2012, Decibel is focused on broadening its audience through larger venues and increasing
all-ages shows, while continuing to push the boundaries of innovative technology through
video mapping, video projections, and progressive audio installations.
dB CONFERENCE
The dB Conference promotes the exchange of information through educational and informal
conversations by bringing musicians, DJs, fans, and companies together under one roof.
These intimate talks have been a launch pad for startups, thought provoking panels, and
primers for music production through direct and personal communication with artists. The dB
Conference is a unique combination of aspiring and successful artists, aspiring and successful
businesses, as well as fans of all kinds.
WHY SUPPORT DECIBEL?
The City of Seattle is home to several Fortune 500 Companies and thousands of talented
professionals and Decibel is an industry leading showcase that demonstrates what the city
has to offer. Seattles various museums, restaurants, and parks provide Decibel attendees
countless opportunities to enjoy the rich urban landscape. Decibels continuing commitment
to provide state-of-the-art sound and video technology, all ages/free workshops, and industry
showcase and networking opportunities have been just a few of Decibels key differentiators.
Fitting these pieces together allows Decibel to be recognized beyond the Pacic Northwest as
one of the premier music events and promotional organizations in the world.
ARTISTS
SINCE 2003, DECIBEL HAS HOSTED OVER 750 UNIQUE PERFORMERS FROM 24 COUNTRIES INCLUDING:
Decibel has proven itself to be a launching pad for live debuts of emerging as well as
established artists. Below is just a sample:
WORLD DEBUTS:
Tim Hecker (CA) + Lillevan (DE) - 2010
Pezzner (US) live debut - 2009
Lusine (US) + Tracer Visuals - 2009
NORTH AMERICAN DEBUTS:
Moderat (DE) - 2010
The Field (SE) - 2007
Martyn (US) live - 2011
US DEBUTS:
Amon Tobin (CA) ISAM LIVE - 2011
Modeselektor (DE) - 2006
Monolake (DE) + Tarik Barri (NL) - 2010
WEST COAST DEBUTS:
Boys Noize (DE) 2008
Matthew Dear (US) - 2004
Pantha Du Prince (DE) - 2010
PACIFIC NW DEBUTS:
Deadmau5 (CA) - 2007
James Blake (UK) - 2011
Simian Mobile Disco (UK) - 2007
RICHIE HAWTIN,
MOBY, AMON
TOBIN ISAM LIVE,
SIMIAN MOBILE
DISCO, AUTECHRE,
DIPLO, JUSTICE,
JAMES BLAKE,
DEADMAU5, BOYS
NOIZE, LADYTRON,
CARL CRAIG,
FLYING LOTUS,
TRENTEMOLLER,
MODESELEKTOR,
GREEN VELVET,
GUI BORATTO,
FENNESZ, DJ
KRUSH, FOUR TET,
DERRICK MAY,
BONOBO, CLAUDE
VONSTROKE,
APPARAT, MARTYN,
PANTHA DU PRINCE,
SPEEDY J, MATMOS,
GOLD PANDA,
BENGA, DAEDELUS,
MODERAT, SCUBA,
STAR SLINGER,
COBBLESTONE
JAZZ, MT EDEN,
MONOLAKE,
THE NORTEC
COLLECTIVE,
SOUL CLAP,
ISOLEE, JOKER,
GLITCH MOB,
RAMADANMAN,
THE WIGHNOMY
BROTHERS,
BREAKAGE,
MARTIN BUTTRICH,
MARY ANNE
HOBBS, THOMAS
FEHLMANN,
MURCOF, ROBERT
HOOD, WOLF +
LAMB, CASPA, MAD
PROFESSOR, THEO
PARRISH, ZOMBY,
JOHN TEJADA,
HAROLD BUDD,
MOUNT KIMBIE,
ATOM, BEN FROST,
ROBIN GUTHRIE,
GASLAMP KILLER,
ADDISON GROOVE,
DAN BELL, ALTER
EGO, 12TH PLANET,
SOUL CLAP, MOVE
D, MICHAEL MAYER,
MALA, TIGER AND
WOODS, DOP,
TYCHO, BRUNO
PRONSATO,
ALEXI DELANO,
STARKEY, MATTHEW
DEAR, KEVIN
SAUNDERSON,
ARAABMUZIK,
THE FIELD, DINKY,
CATZ N DOGZ, MAX
COOPER, FRANK
BRETSCHNEIDER,
3 CHANNELS,
PEPE BRADOCK,
TIM HECKER,
NOSAJ THING,
CHATEAU FLIGHT,
SUPERMAYER,
I:CUBE,
BOXCUTTER,
FUNKSTORUNG, TIM
EXILE, BENDER, THE
ALBUM LEAF, DJ
PINCH, ITALOBOYZ,
MEGASOID,
SHACKLETON, ITAK
TEK, SANTIAGO &
BUSHIDO, QUANTIC,
MOVE D, SPACETIME
CONTINUUM,
VLADISLAV DELAY,
GIRL UNIT, STAR
OF THE LID,
LUSINE, SHLOHMO,
ONEOHTRIX
POINT NEVER,
JEFF SAMUEL,
MATIAS AGUAYO,
EGYPTRIXX,
FALTYDL, VOODEUX,
VIBESQUAD,
AKUFEN, BOK
BOK, THE MARTIN
BROTHERS, LUKE
HESS, GROUPER,
MIKE SLOTT,
J.PHLIP, DABRYE,
HOLGER ZILSKE,
KINGDOM, 2562,
TIPPER, CLP,
AN-TEN-NAE,
SUB SWARA,
EPROM, AAM,
TRUSME, ANA SIA,
KLUTE, THE DEAD
TEXAN, MARCUS
NIKOLAI, KYLE
HALL, WILLIAM
BASINSKI, SMASH
TV, MOUNTAINS,
OPIUO, SEPALCURE,
TIGER AND WOODS,
DEEPCHORD
PRESENTS:
ECHOSPACE,
VLADISLAV DELAY,
JAGUAR SKILLS,
JOHNNY FIASCO,
ROBERT HENKE,
STEWART WALKER,
PFADFINDEREI,
RAC, ALEX B, DENIZ
KURTEL, TUJIKO
NORIKO, NOVELLER,
JACOB LONDON,
LAWRENCE
ENGLISH,
T.RAUMSCHMIERE,
NASTYNASTY,
KIM CASCONE,
SAMIYAM,
APPLEBLIM,
MICHNA, DAVE
AJU, FRIVOLOUS,
EMANICPATOR, TIM
GREEN, CLUBROOT,
LOSCIL, LORN,
HELIOS, PEZZNER,
BENOIT POILARD,
ROBERT BABICZ,
DILO, MIMOSA,
SIMON SCOTT,
STRATEGY, ILL-
ESHA, TANNER
ROSS, KANGDING
RAY, SHIGETO,
CPU, BARBARA
MORGENSTERN,
MARK VAN
HOEN, MIKAEL
STAVOSTRAND,
JON MCMILLION,
THE SIGHT BELOW,
LAWNCHAIR
GENERALS, DEAF
CENTER, TAKE,
DEADBEAT AND
MANY MORE.
PARTNER TESTIMONIALS
Red Bull is a proud supporter of The Decibel Festival going back
to 2005. Decibel aligns well with the Red Bull Music Academy
in its mission to support top emerging artists that are charting
the course for the future of music as well as music education
programs. We look forward to continuing this creatively driven
partnership, that we hope extends well into the future.
- Monica Glass, Red Bull Culture Marketing Manager - West
We are delighted to be partnering with the Decibel Festival. This
alliance is beneficial to KEXP in that it enables us to expose our
listeners to a wealth of exciting new music. The Decibel Festival
is an asset to our vibrant Seattle music community and KEXP is
proud to be a sponsor again this year.
- Kevin Cole, 90.3 KEXP Program Director
dB 2012 CHART OF OFFERINGS
Please note that special consideration for Decibels 10th Anniversary will be given to multi year partnerships.
Sponsor Patron
Supporting
Partner
Presenting
Partner
Title
Partner
Cash 2500 5000 15000 50000 100000
In kind 5000 10000 30000 80000 150000
Special presence at Decibel Opening Gala x
Category exclusivity x
On stage presence x x
Block of individual showcase tickets to be shared with clients or key staff x x x
Logo on gift bag/selected merchandise x x x
Logos at main festival event x x x x
Special mention of partner at the Decibel press conference x x x
Presenting workshop (Workshop Presented By) x x x x
Workshops and collaborations with Decibel artists and staff x x x
Showcase Presented by status x x
Stage Presented By x x x
Product displayed at selected event x x x x x
Right to distribute promotional gifts x x x x x
Staff access to selected Decibel events x x x x
10 VIP Passes x
7 VIP Passes x
5 VIP Passes x
3 VIP Passes x
2 VIP Passes x
PRINT
Full page ad in the Decibel Festival program x x
Banner on Decibel mobile application x x
Half page ad in the Decibel Festival program x
Logo on mobile applications x
Quarter page ad in the Decibel Festival program or mobile applications x x
Full page ad in the Decibel Festival program or moblie applications x
Half page ad in the Decibel Festival program or mobile applications x
Logo on full page ad in Aug/Sep issue of The Wire magazine (circ. 125,000) x x
Logo on full page ad in Aug/Sep issue of XLR8R magazine (circ. 110,000) x x
Special mention on Resident Advisor promotional materials and podcasts x x
Logo on giant posters 36 x 54 x x x x
Logo on regular sized posters 16 x 24 (300) x x x x x
Logo on postcards 4 x 6 (10,000) x x x x x
Presentation of the Decibel Reception (Opening Cocktail Party/Mixer) x x
ONLINE/ON AIR VISIBILITY
Special mention in podcast with link back to partners site x x
Product Launches during festival - viral - other x x x
Logos on web banners on featured media sites x x x
Web banner on Decibel site with link back to partner site x x x
Interview of a partner on our blog or social media broadcast x x x x
Logo featured on Decibel sponsorship web page x x x x x
Special mention in online newsletter x x x x x
WWW.DBFESTIVAL.COM
CODY MORRISON
SPONSORSHIP DIRECTOR
cody@dbfestival.com
206 255 3378