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Re: Supersonic news

ali — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 10:32:32 -0000

Hello!

The first Supersonic I made it to was in 2010. Some of my friends had gone the year before and the lineup looked ace, but apart from that I expected it to be similar to other festivals I had previously attended (naive, I know, being held in Digbeth in October). What I found and have continued to find from going to every Supersonic since then was completely different. Over the past 5 years Supersonic has almost totally redefined my taste in music, in one conversation I have even described music I listen to as 'you know, like Supersonic-stuff'. You have introduced me to music I would always have been curious to find, but possibly never got around to hearing, without them being on in the gap between Merzbow and Bong (I’m pretty sure that line-up didn’t happen, but you know what I mean).

Because of this, it’s really great to hear you are taking a year off to work everything out and to bring something even better next year. For future Supersonics it would be amazing for you to keep on putting together challenging and diverse lineups, alongside the talks, workshops and screenings which are another big part of the festival for me.

It would also be ace for you to put things on across the city, spreading into different types of spaces and attracting new people to Supersonic, but at the same time still keeping a core part of the festival in Digbeth. One thing I really missed at last years’ Supersonic was having a space to be able to spend time in, talk to people about what we had just seen, and allow my ears to start working again before going on to the next thing (I don’t mean this in a whiney way, just something that I thought!)

Thanks so much for creating Supersonic, I can’t wait for 2017.

Re: Supersonic news

MrUnderwood — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 08:59:55 -0000

Lisa / Team Capsule!

I will miss Supersonic this year but I am all for a bit of downtime to reassess and come back stronger than ever...and if anyone can pull that off I feel it's you!

I have followed your work since becoming aware of you over a decade ago. It was a significant boon having you around when I spent some years living in Birmingham and your events have continued to draw me back to the city ever since. Supersonic (and Capsule programming in general) offer a unique blend of influences that overlap with some of my own but also always stretch me beyond what I already know. A trusted source of quality art/music that is guaranteed to challenge me...and always in a friendly and safe setting. Thank you. Oh and some of the "comebacks" you have helped stage have been nothing short of WTF!!?

I also owe you a debt of gratitude as an artist. When you saw me play as Glatze and then took me under your wing you gave me confidence and support I hadn't experienced elsewhere. I am so pleased this has carried on throughout my artistic development and I know I can call on you at any point, which is such a great help...

One thing I might like to see you test - but I am biased as I would happily put myself forward for this - is to have more of the central programming "guest curated"...or at least drawn from a pool that spans more specialisms, for you to then bring together. I think you do this really well with your series of "guest curated" sub-events but I could see this working with some of the main acts too. Obviously, you do this to some extent by asking for suggestions but I always wonder how successful this actually is in casting the net more widely.

I'll come back to you on what collaborations / developments I'd like to see but I wanted to get some initial thoughts down to show my support for the amazing work you do! Whatever it is you decide to do with it, if you can apply the Capsule/Supersonic ethos I have no doubt it will be great.

Will add some more comments in due course but for now >> BIG UP! X

Re: Supersonic news

Ouchmonkey — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 06:20:12 -0000

I'm sad there's not going to be one this year, Supersonic is about the best festival there is - always enjoyable and challenging stuff in abundance. I quite like the way it moves around but it could possibly do with a more secure home, I'm guessing the recent abrupt closure of Alfie Bird's is to do with spiralling costs that are a problem for Supersonic as well...

Re: Supersonic news

sam — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 10:44:12 -0000

Really sad news.

The music and arts scene was one of the prime motivators for me to recently make the move to Birmingham (after years of jealously looking at Capsule gig lineups from the far flung wastelands of the East Midlands), with Capsule/ Supersonic being the main draw for me.

By the time I managed to save up and make the move (about 9 months ago now) there's a HUGE gap that's been left in the sort of gigs that Capsule (used to?) put on, and that I used to jealously look at Birmingham as hosting. Bands that seem tailor made for that audience have been playing Leicester/ Derby/ Nottingham in the past year, and are skipping Birmingham entirely now. Hopefully you guys come back re-invigorated and that there are some of the amazing Birmingham based Capsule hosted gigs before the next festival.

I'm sure there are a lot of us who would love to offer some sort of assistance and support to help out and restore Birmingham music scene to it's former glory. Any specifics we could help out with would be great to hear!

Re: Xmas Cocktail photos

Louise — Sun, 28 Dec 2014 12:28:06 -0000

Awesome Photos!!!! Are you a Birmingham based photographer? :)

Re: The Song Remains The Same – When will Birmingham’s Music get its due respect

Ian Wollaston — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 11:09:21 -0000

Birmingham suffers from (with the exceptions of Manchester and Liverpool) a very London-centric view of btitish music and youth culture, e.g. look at the coverage of the punk scene in general. In addition the Brum scene is often wrongly characterised as only being about bland and unfashionable bands like Duran Duran and UB40, as well as the relatively niche metal genre. Stuff like Steel Pulse, Au Pairs and The Prefects (and early period UB40) are overlooked too often.

Re: Deliving into the Delia Derbyshire archives

Delia Derbyshire Day — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 08:16:00 -0000

Hello there. Would just like to share a caveat/update on behalf of Delia Darlings. We will not be able to bring audio archive material due to security issues. So therefore I'm afraid the extracts you will hear will be available in the public domain, but with extra insider chat we hope :)

Re: Carousel – slide/tape

Lloyd Adam Cofagen — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 11:15:42 -0000

Really enjoyed the House of Beorma (got my booklet eventually ;) ) , look forward to Cathy's residency...

Re: Shellac / Birmingham / 25th Nov

Janos V — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 11:50:13 -0000

Exciting. Does the Rainbow have any non-shit beer yet?

Re: The Library of Birmingham Discovery season

The Liberated Ape — Fri, 16 Aug 2013 05:25:23 -0000

The Library of Lost Books is a collection of books salvaged from Birmingham Libraries discarded books. They have been re-made into objects of wonder and beauty by over 40 Uk artists including Stephen Livingstone, Les Bicknell, Claire Whistler, Melanie Alexandrou, Lorna Jewitt and Christina Mitrentse. Find out more at http://thelibraryoflostbook...

Re: Supersonic 2013 suggestions

Tim Holloway — Sat, 25 May 2013 08:36:34 -0000

http://www.nme.com/nme-vide...

Re: Supersonic 2013 suggestions

Tim Holloway — Sat, 25 May 2013 08:36:14 -0000

Cosham community players association

Re: New Lexicons of Dark

huz — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:37:13 -0000

Hi, I agree with every statement that you have made in the post and I really appreciate your effort in gathering up the information. Thanks for it.

Re: Supersonic 2013 suggestions

MK — Sat, 18 May 2013 06:00:09 -0000

Boredoms, N.Racker, Diamond Version, Black Bug, Demdike Stare, Aluk Todolo, The Psychic Paramount, the Haxan Cloak, Monster Killed by Laser, Dub Trio, My Disco again, Moon Duo, Wolf eyes, Pissed Jeans, Pig Heart Transplant, 15 Dead Minutes, Whirling Hall of Knives, Shit and Shine again, Rubble, No Balls, Zomes, Kowloon Walled City, Empty Set, Vision Fortune, Robedoor, Dethscalator, Mika Vainio…and of course Melvins

Re: Supersonic 2013 suggestions

Kell Keeling — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:15:36 -0000

Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs

Re: Supersonic 2013 suggestions

Tasha Leanne Trigger — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:01:27 -0000

sunn o))), death grips, cosham community players association,

Re: Supersonic 2013 suggestions

Henry Collins — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 06:01:46 -0000

DJ Bus Replacement Service!!!

Re: Supersonic 2013 suggestions

Henry Collins — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:52:41 -0000

Crash Worship

Re: Supersonic 2013 suggestions

Henry Collins — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:39:28 -0000

acid mothers temple performing 'In C'

Re: Fond farewell to Jenny Moore

AntonioGould — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 08:41:03 -0000

Wow - massive luck on whatever you do next, what you've done has been an inspiration to me and lots of others. You've really added something very significant to the cultural landscape of Birmingham - I know it's been really tough along the way but those who care about this stuff really appreciate it.

Also would you like a freezer as a leaving present? ;)

Antonio x

Re: Fond farewell to Jenny Moore

Trevor Walsh — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 23:47:16 -0000

All the very best Jenny - a pleasure to work with you

Re: Support the Hare & Hounds

reslosound — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 19:52:10 -0000

Done! Show your support for the Hare and Hounds.

Re: Opium Lord added to the Boris bill

CapsuleBrum — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 09:08:34 -0000

test

Re: Supersilent photos

mindtransferral — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 07:54:40 -0000

BLOODY BRILLIANT

If it was recorded, it should be released! (even if just as a free download! :D)

Re: Supersilent interview

mindtransferral — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 06:07:58 -0000

Nice