We’re buzzing with anticipation in the Capsule office for our forthcoming show with sludge legends Harvey Milk on Tuesday 22nd May. After reducing many to tears of overwhelming joy (no exaggeration) at their debut UK show at Supersonic Festival 2008, we’ve got high, high hopes.

There are advance tickets available via theticketsellers and directly from Polar Bear Records in Kings Heath (just a few doors down from the Hare & Hounds, on York Road).

Support comes from kraut/noise rockers Einstellung and heavy doom trio Grimpen Mire, so earplugs recommended.

Thanks to all who came along to what was a really special show last Saturday. The stunning St Paul’s Church was animated with beautiful visuals and gorgeous sounds from Canada’s Esmerine. The multi instrumental collective, featuring members of Godspeed and Silver Mt ZIon created an incredible audio visual experience that matched the venue perfectly.

Support came from Stourbridge’s Adam Beckley, performing drone guitar looped through various effects

The audience in their pews

An incredible setting for the show

Visual artist Clea Minnaker offered unusual projections, using physical objects on a light table

Photos courtesy of Katja Ogrin http://www.katjaogrinphotography.com

A great evening all round, thanks again to audience, artists and our ever lovely volunteers. The next show will have a slightly different feel, with Harvey Milk performing at Hare & Hounds on Tuesday 22nd May – but hey, that’s the diversity you can expect from Capsule!

Image – http://calsidyrose-wedontrentpuppies.blogspot.co.uk

FREELANCE DESIGN & ILLUSTRATION OPPORTUNITY FOR SUPERSONIC FESTIVAL 2012
Fee: £3500 (plus print budget TBC)

Supersonic needs a new look:
At the grand old age of 10 everyone needs a new party outfit, Capsule are seeking an innovative design and illustration team to help develop a new look for this year’s festival. Help us celebrate our birthday in style.

Working with Capsule’s Creative Director you will be responsible for the design and production of the marketing campaign for Supersonic Festival this will include a wide range of design applications from print to online including the Supersonic Festival brochure.

Capsule and Supersonic Festival is renowned for its strong brand and playful aesthetic and the successful candidate must suit this ethos. We are looking for someone that can deliver a unique, illustration led campaign matched with excellent layout skills, to take the Supersonic brand forward. The ability to manage print production is also essential.

To be considered for an invitation to tender, interested candidates should apply by email, please send the following:
• Up to date CV
• URL links to examples of current and previous work
• Covering email stating why you’re interested in the opportunity

Please email to [email protected]
Deadline: Wednesday 30th May 2012

Shortlisted candidates will be sent an invitation to tender by the 6th June, interviews will be held on the Thursday 14th June 2012 (please note it is possible for interviews to take place via skype)

Supersonic Festival takes place 19th-21st October, the design campaign needs to be delivered between June – October therefore the successful candidate will be required to start with immediate effect.

To get a sense of previous catalogues please see –

http://issuu.com/HeavyObject/docs/ss_11_catalogue_web/1
http://www.supersonicfestival.com/archive

A very special show is approaching this

Saturday 12 May – Esmerine (featuring members of Godspeed You! Black Emperor and A Silver Mt Zion) will perform at St Paul’s Church in the Jewellery Quarter. Check out the video below for a sneak preview of the band and the visual artist working the projections. There are a few tickets available at https://www.theticketsellers.co.uk and we’ll be running our own bar, so expect some good ale to accompany your night.

The wonderful James Blackshaw, a 12 string virtuoso will be performing at Hare & Hounds, Kings Heath tonight. The show is being organised by our friends at Polar Bear records and we whole heartedly recommend you make it down and witness not only his incredible playing, but his beautiful arrangements. Doors are 8pm and the damage is a mere £5. More info here

Here’s James performing at Supersonic in 2010:

If you like this poster design by Daniel Margretts for our forthcoming show with Harvey Milk, you can purchase a very limited, screen printed copy at the show on Tuesday 22nd May. See more of Daniel’s work here http://www.behance.net/Margetts

Tickets for the show are available from https://www.theticketsellers.co.uk

In record time, Supersonic Festival early bird tickets have sold out. Thanks to all who got in there fast, its great to see our enthusiasm for this festival shared by so many. Don’t fret you haven’t got a ticket yet, weekend tickets are only £80 for a full weekend of live music, performance, film, art and all the cake you can stuff in your face, they’re available HERE. Watch this space for further line up announcements.

Here’s just one of the many acts you have to look forward to…

For one weekend each year Digbeth’s arches vibrate with strange, wonderful sounds as the Custard Factory becomes the focal point for one of the UK’s most distinctive and respected music festivals…Supersonic Festival.

2012 marks the ten year anniversary of this dynamic, constantly challenging, experimental, multi-disciplinary arts festival, which identifies the otherwise indescribable connections between experimental music, art, performance and film. To commemorate this impressive and very special milestone this year, Capsule propose to work with Supersonic alumni and emerging artists to celebrate the achievements of the festival thus far whilst also focusing firmly on the contemporary. Because as well as giving a warm welcome to many influential, era-defining artists over the years, Supersonic always has an uncanny knack for highlighting new acts before everyone else is talking about them.

Taking place 19-21 October 2012 at Custard Factory, Birmingham. we are very pleased to announce a special appearance from Germany’s Bohren & Der Club of Gore. This will be an exclusive show from the doom ridden jazz outfit and we’re incredibly excited!

This year will also see performances from:

Lichens / Dylan Carlson / Zeni Geva / JK Flesh / Carlton Melton / Tim Hecker / Dope Body / Rangda / Flower-Corsano Duo / Six Organs of Admittance / Sir Richard Bishop / Goat and a Small but Hard label showcase featuring DJ Scotch Bonnet plus many many more to be announced

For tickets, info and up to date line up news go to http://www.supersonicfestival.com/