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COLIN STETSON

Tue 14th April 2026
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COLIN STETSON + DAL:UM

TUESDAY 14 APRIL 2026
Bradshaw Hall, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
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Supersonic Festival are thrilled to welcome the extraordinary Colin Stetson to Birmingham for a spellbinding performance at the prestigious Bradshaw Hall in the Birmingham Royal Conservatoire. A renowned saxophonist and composer, Stetson is celebrated for his innovative approach to the instrument and his ability to push the frontiers of contemporary music.

 

Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Stetson grew up surrounded by a rich musical landscape, studying the saxophone from an early age and honing his craft through rigorous classical and jazz training. He attended the University of Michigan, where he studied under esteemed saxophonists Donald Sinta and Christopher Creviston. Stetson’s music is characterised by his pioneering use of extended techniques, including circular breathing, multiphonics, and percussive key sounds, which transform the saxophone into an orchestra of its own. His solo works, such as his newest album The love it took to leave you showcase his ability to create dense, emotive soundscapes without overdubs or loops. 

In addition to his solo career, Stetson has collaborated with an array of artists, including Bon Iver, Tom Waits, and Laurie Anderson. He has also composed for film and television, with notable scores for 2018’s Hereditary, The Menu, and Uzumaki. With a fearless dedication to exploration, Colin Stetson continues to redefine what is possible in modern music, earning his place as a singular voice in the world of contemporary composition and performance. 

 

“With Stetson, his sax is no longer a singular purpose – it is percussive, vocal, melodic and abrasive, all at once. And with the help of a strategically placed microphone, he is able to sing directly from the throat, resulting in a ghostly, choir-like sound. The man is an orchestra.”
The Independent

 

 

Dal:um are a musical duo based in Seoul, who challenges the sonic possibilities of Korea’s most well-known traditional string instruments: the gayageum and geomungo. Ethereal and otherworldly, Dal:um creates a compelling soundworld that treasures subtle dynamics and the space between the notes. Two musicians. Two weighty acoustic stringed instruments. A dialogue between traditional and experimental practices. A melding of both new possibilities and deeply traveled resonances.

SHOW FAQS

Venue: Bradshaw Hall, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, 200 Jennens Rd, Birmingham B4 7XR

Parking: Millennium Point Car Park, Birmingham, B4 7AP

Accessibility: The venue is fully accessible, there is a lift on the ground floor.

Seating: Seating for this show will be unassigned, but there will be enough seats for all attendees.

Timings: TBA