It’s that time again to get curious, to get adventurous and to get ready. After taking a year out to re-imagine the festival following our tenth anniversary, Supersonic Festival is now back and going old skool in special two-day “Limited Edition” format this May 30th-31st. Tickets HERE.

The line-up so far includes post-punk legends SWANS, avant garde rockers WOLF EYES, multi-instrumentalist ensemble EX EASTER ISLAND HEAD, straight-talkers SLEAFORD MODS, sonic explorer BASIC HOUSE, Baltimore duo MATMOS, electro-violinist AGATHE MAX, Norwegian songwriter JENNY HVAL and more…. For a taste of what’s to come have a listen to our Supersonic 2014 playlist featuring these artists:

Supersonic Festival’s playground for 2014 will be the iconic Custard Factory, home of Capsule HQ. This ever-evolving industrial arts complex will shapeshift once again this May to play host to Supersonic’s enticing programme of experimental music, film and art. But this is Supersonic “Limited Edition” don’t forget, so expect a few extra special treats… and remember tickets are limited to 400 so do not miss out. Keep your eyes peeled for further line-up announcements over the next few weeks. Tickets are available from HERE.

Courtesy of HFT Media here is a video of Sleaford Mods performing on Friday night at Bring To Light.

Today will see performances from Sarah Angliss who mixes theremin, saw and electronics with an ensemble of strange automata , Delia Darlings pay sonic homage to pioneering composer Delia Derbyshire, Laurence Hunt explores the realm of sound via drums/percussion, Brain Pulse Music created by Japanese artist Masaki Batoh (Ghost), Clipping mix gangster rap, music concrete and harsh noise and we finish off the weekend with a live performance unlike any other by Evil Blizzard, comprising of four bassists, a singing drummer and a baby’s head theramin.
We kick off at 2pm – tickets are still available on the door.

Sunday 27 Oct

Library of Birmingham Studio Theatre doors 2.00
2.00         A celebration of the pioneering composer Delia Derbyshire
4.30         Laurence Hunt
5.30         Sarah Angliss
6.45         Masaki Batoh
8.15         Clipping
9.45         Evil Blizzard