Committee

DAMIEN is still new to Portland, having moved there from Dallas, Texas last July. He is best known as someone who knows how to throw a great party. As the face of The Sin Factory, Damien produced many live shows and events, from Front 242 to Clan of Xymox, Faith and the Muse to VNV Nation, not to mention the spontaneous Dallas loft parties held under the banner of 2nd SiN. Since arriving in Portland, Damien has been working quietly in the scene, helping other local promoters with their activities, and co-producing the Attrition 25th Anniversary Tour. He likes vanilla white russians and dancing the Tango in his mind.

TAINTED has been DJ'ing events up and down the west coast for over 5 years and promoting bands and other club events. He has also written music reviews and helped do PR work for many different bands and labels in the Goth and Industrial community. Most recently, Tainted has been throwing shows and events under his newly formed Production company, Industrial Fallout Productions.

TIARA has been producing and promoting events for over 10 years. She has worked for many clubs in the D/FW metroplex, and has helped with event planning & promotions for many bands, production companies & artists. She has also worked with numerous Ballroom dance studios, coordinating Interstate Competitons and Showcases, fashion shows & elaborate theme parties. She moved to Portland from Dallas Texas July '06 with her family and significant other, Damien. Tiara's favorite things are dancing, her camera, her family, and friends.

ALGERNON is a Goth Performer/Writer and Owner of "Digital Victorian Productions", who has been for many years, involved with the Goth Community on different levels including helping run the website, "Corporate Goth". Algernon has Produced or Performed at events from San Diego to Toronto, including Conventions such as "Fantasm" and "GothCon". Currently Residing in Baltimore, Maryland, Algernon has a reputation of being a Intense and Electric Master of Ceremonies whose main objective is to make sure everyone has an memorable time.

ANNABEL escaped from the small towns of Kansas when she started clubbing in Kansas City in the 90's. In 2001 she became a part of the promotional team Graveland, then onto Industrial Area Productions. Djing and promoting for the next few years, she made her way up through Cleveland and now resides in New Haven CT. She has recently become involved with promotions in NYC for The Church and Crash Mansion. Annabel is now a co-promoter for the Endless Night Festival, staff member/DJ Manager for the Blacksun Festival , and is currently involved with the next Bat's Day Fun in the Park. She likes candy, traveling, and enjoys a good zombie movie! :D

MISERY TREE is best known as a chrome toaster fanatic. He is a leader in the local Portland-area Goth scene, where he has been actively involved for the last four years. Currently, Mr. Tree labors to promote dark artists on the Happy Death Show on 88.7 FM KBVR in Corvallis, including a recent interview with Information Society to promote their upcoming album. Misery Tree also now leads the annual Portland Industrial-Goth event "Das Beach". In previous years he assisted with operation of downtown Studio 111, a live venue featuring artists like Voltaire and Faith & Disease; he now books dark artists for live shows at a variety of local venues. In his spare time, Mr. Tree develops environmental technologies as Director of Process Development for an Oregon-based engineering company. He is currently involved with treatment projects in both India and the Dominican Republic.