Boston Decompression

Dear Community,

After 2018’s incredible event, we were looking forward to building an even better event for 2019. However due to unforeseen circumstances, we do not feel that this year we can produce the caliber of event that we would like, and that our community deserves. As a result, we have decided not to move forward with Decom 2019. We are already in talks with the Steel Yard to return in 2020, hopefully with an October date that will not conflict with NECTR.

Thank you to all the people who have recently expressed an interest in helping, and everyone who has been involved in coming to this decision. We will be reaching out to all interested parties after the New Year.

Warmly,
The Decom Team

*** Boston Decompression 2018: Aye, Robot ***
~* Tickets, Fire Art & $5 Beers from Trinity! *~

Boston Decompression 2018: Aye, Robot is almost here! Tickets are currently on sale for $30 plus fees! Get your ticket now before the price increases to $40 plus fees. Lower-priced tickets are still available to volunteers, artists and contributors. Read the full ticketing policy and buy tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boston-decompression-2018-aye-robot-tickets-50471192696

Share a ride or get a ride to Providence and back. Sign-up to carpool to and from Aye, Robot: http://www.groupcarpool.com/t/pwc80j

We are still in need of just a few more volunteers for breakdown! Bonus: breakdown volunteers can get a free ticket to the after party at the Reliquiarum, see details below. Volunteer signup sheet is here: https://goo.gl/Yaa6xH

:: BAR BY TRINITY BREWHOUSE ::

We're thrilled to announce our bar vendor for this year is Trinity Brewhouse! This Providence based craft brewery has been serving the community for more than 20 years. They'll be slinging their own craft beers on draught for $5 in addition to cider, and batched cocktails for $7 - that’s not a lot of doubloons! Check out Trinity here: https://www.facebook.com/TrinityBrewhouse/

:: FEATURED FIRE ART ::

Several months of effort have made fire art possible at Boston Decompression, and we are so excited to highlight just a couple of pieces that will be featured at Aye Robot, including Critter Barbecue which received art grant funding!

WORD OF THE BURNING BRAMBLE ::
A 12-foot tall fire sculpture / generative poetry engine / problem-solving prophet. The installation, by Boston artist Michael Dewberry, was part of the Charnival at Burning Man 2015 and is making its second-ever East Coast appearance, last seen at NECTR 2015. (see photo by Duncan Rawlinson)

CRITTER BARBECUE ::
By Kosta - Witness the metal bones of strange and wondrous creatures. These specimens have been collected from across the globe for your viewing pleasure. Please though dear patron, do not fear, while ferocious in life, they are long dead, even though they are illuminated with the fire of their former lives. Be wary though, the fire may bring them back to life, and if you get too close, they may just take a bite out of you.

These sculptures are made of welded scrap and found metal and then lined with low pressure flame effects. Stabby the Safety Dragon and Doggo the Spring Dog. (see photo)

:: AFTER PARTY TICKETS ::

21+, midnight - 4 AM, @ the Reliquarium - Space and tickets are limited to a fraction of the capacity of our main event, so if you are interested, we recommend you buy a ticket now. Tickets are $13 plus fees, no refunds. Respect the space and be correct. Buy your after party ticket here: https://decomafterparty.eventbrite.com

FB Decom 2018 event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/243568579816242/

0100 1011 1001,
Boston Decompression Planning Committee
www.blackrockeast.com/decompression

We had a glitch! Early bird tickets are on back on sale till tonight at 11:59pm

*** Boston Decompression Ticket Price Increase Saturday ***
~* Buy Now! Also, FIRE! *~

Last call! Tomorrow, Saturday October 20 at 11:59 PM regular ticket prices will increase to $30 plus fees - buy your ticket right now for $24 plus fees. Save yourself the bucks! As always lower priced tickets are available to contributors and volunteers who need one. For more, please review the full ticket policy and buy tickets here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boston-decompression-2018-aye-robot-tickets-50471192696

We need more volunteers, particularly with breakdown and knowledgeable, friendly people to help greet. We are an all-volunteer event, and we really need your help. Please sign up for a shift by putting your name & email on the volunteer sign-up sheet: https://goo.gl/Yaa6xH

:: FEATURED FIRE PERFORMERS ::

Great news! All of the flaming hoops have been jumped through and we have finally been given a permit for fire art and fire performance at Boston Decompression! To celebrate and hopefully ignite your excitement, here are some details and a photo of just a couple of the amazing flow fire artists that will be performing at Aye, Robot!

STERLING FIRE ::
Sterling is a fire and LED performer with six years of experience within the flow arts community, and have been performing professionally for the last two years. They are the most recognized in their knowledge and performance with rope dart, and in 2015, they have received a ICMAC Boston Gold Metal in Open Weapons. (Instagram: sterling_fire)

KATASTROPHI ::
Katastrophi is a multi-prop insured and licensed performer in New York City and New Hampshire. She is well-known in the spinning community for her mastery in tech fan, and has been touring the country this year to share her practice with the masses. (Instagram: Katfirearts)

Stay tuned for more spotlight features including fire art, and more updates including transportation details all in the works.

Yo ho ho,
Boston Decompression 2018 Planning Committee
www.blackrockeast.com

FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/243568579816242/

*** Boston Decompression 2018: Aye, Robot - Here, there be Music! ***

Greetings Pirates and Robots,

We are very excited to announce the music lineup for Boston Decompression 2018: Aye, Robot! We have motley crew of musical technicians, but be they man or machine? Find out on November 3rd! Buy your tickets to Aye, Robot now, ticket prices increase in just 10 days! Ticket link is below music.

:: Aye, Robot MUSIC schedule ::

Stage 1 ::
11-close :: Fox
10-11 :: Jeff Mission
9-10 :: DJ 841
8-9 :: Gougey
7-8 :: DJ Tara-Ma

Stage 2 ::
11-close :: Keith Mattar
10-11 :: Progressions
9-10 :: Madrone
8-9 :: Citron
7-8 :: DJ Dekichan
6-7 :: Single White Female
5-6 :: Urbanowski

:: TICKETS ::

Tickets to Aye, Robot are currently $24 plus fees and are available now! Ticket price increases to $30 plus fees on October 20th. “Booty” tickets are $40 plus fees for those who have a few extra dollars to support Boston Decompression. As always, there are a limited number of lower-priced tickets available for contributors, performers, planners, and volunteers who need a discounted ticket. See the full ticketing policy at the Eventbrite link for information. Tickets are refundable until 7 days before the event.

Review full ticket policy and buy tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boston-decompression-2018-aye-robot-tickets-50471192696

Yarr!,
2018 Boston Decompression Planning Committee
www.blackrockeast.com

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