The multidisciplinary creative studio We Three Club celebrates 15 years of gigging and screenprinting with their new book, ‘2 or 3 Colours’.
“Two ink colours and a screenprint rack.” Beck has never sung that, but perhaps he might if he ever hooks up with Christopher and Alex White of We Three Club. The Cambridgeshire-based creative studio has just launched ‘2 or 3 Colours’ – a retrospective drawn from their 15 years working with bands and festivals, creating powerful, graphical posters and printing them by hand.
Inside, you’ll find the We Three Club’s 2010-2025 gig poster archive, featuring over 130 artworks printed across more than 140 pages at A4 size. It includes acts such as Metallica, Arctic Monkeys, Amyl and the Sniffers, Metz, Sampha, Florence and the Machine, Smashing Pumpkins, and many more.
“We wanted to celebrate 15 years of designing posters together as We Three Club,” says Christopher White. “Between us, we’ve actually been doing this even longer – starting out in bands, putting on our own shows, and making posters out of necessity. What began as a DIY effort evolved into something much bigger, and this book serves as a way to document that journey. It’s a collection of the work we’re most proud of – posters, prints, and a look at the process behind them.”
The title ‘2 or 3 Colours’ originates directly from the screen-printing process. It allows you to use as many colours as you want, but We Three Club always sets a limit of two or three, challenging themselves to design creating stunning artwork every time, within those parameters. The handmade process yields work that’s tactile and authentic, offering something original for fans to take home with them.
Then there’s the excitement of working with artists who are household names. “A big moment was creating a poster for Johnny Marr,” says Chris. “Meeting him was surreal. The Smiths have always been one of my favourite bands. I used to dream of working with Morrissey, but I think it’s safe to say we’re not really on the same wavelength these days!”
He continues: “And Les Savy Fav at Green Man Festival is always a highlight. Each year, we collaborate with a select group of artists, including the UK Poster Association, to curate a poster booth and produce prints for some of the line-ups. We’ve seen LSF live loads of times, and having our kids there to meet the band made it extra special.”
When We Three Club began this endeavour, it was rare to see printed posters on the merchandise stand at a concert. They’d have to explain what they were and why they had value to attendees. Today, a bespoke gig poster is almost expected. This has fostered a community of like-minded poster artists in the UK.
Today, Chris and Alex have other creative pursuits as well, but We Three Club remains part of who they are and what they do. “We’ll continue working with some of our favourite bands and clients, though these days we’re a bit more selective about what we take on,” says Chris. ‘2 or 3 Colours’ feels like a metaphorical full-stop, but also a way to mark a new chapter.”
Christopher and Alex White (c) Kellye Spike.