It’s coming up to the one year anniversary of Crack Magazine Supporters – a subscription plan which helped us survive last year and is shaping the future of what we do as a publication.

As well as monthly access to our digital magazine, limited edition prints from amazing artists, all kinds of discounts and regular mailers, we want our Supporters community to be a place for new ideas and stories curated by, and for, music obsessives.

We’re proud to share the line-up for the debut Supporters Week – a week-long programme of conversations and screenings exclusive to Crack Magazine Supporters.

British punk firebrands, Turner-prize winning artists, mind-expanding video game soundtracks and conversations with the people building the industry of the future. It’s all here, and you can sign up for a 30 day trial and access the lot for free.

Check out the full programme below and Support Crack Magazine today to get your pass.

Poly Styrene
01

Screening: Poly Styrene: I am a Cliché

(UK only)

Poly Styrene: I am a Cliché traces the story of feminist punk hero and X-Ray Spex front woman Poly Styrene through the eyes of her daughter, Celeste Bell. Co-directed with British-Singaporean filmmaker Paul Sng, Bell dives deep into her mother’s archives to uncover a tale of hidden struggles, but also liberation – from capitalism, misogyny and racism. Her untimely death in 2011 is still one deeply felt in the global punk community – reinforced by interviews with Neneh Cherry, Bikini Kill’s Kathleen Hanna and designer Vivianne Westwood – but her rebellious wails and defiant spirit continue to live through these frames. A moving portrait of an artist who refused to be anyone but herself.

Redeem from 22 March, 48 hours to watch. Sign up to watch.

Mark Leckey
02

A Conversation with Mark Leckey

Mark Leckey is a Turner prize winning artist from The Wirral who through immersive, multidisciplinary art pieces, a monthly NTS radio slot and a lifelong obsession with pop culture has explored nostalgia loops and the ancient, timeless search for euphoria through rave and beyond. Leckey will join us via Zoom for a rare interview on Supporters Week.

22 March, 17:00. Sign up to attend.

White Riot
03

Screening: White Riot

(UK only)

Sparked by the troubling rise of fascism in late 70s Britain, photographer and activist Red Saunders founded Rock Against Racism – a series of demonstrations and free concerts to stand up against the far right extremism propelled by the National Front. By joining the powerful cultural forces of punk, new wave and reggae, the documentary, directed by British-Australian filmmaker Rubika Shah, features The Clash’s Mick Jones and Joe Strummer, Sham69, the Tom Robinson Band and more. White Riot, in all its energising rebellion, captures a compelling snapshot of a grassroots political movement whose potency is still felt today.

Redeem from 23 March, 48 hours to watch. Sign up to watch.

Yaya Bey
04

Discussion: Meet Big Dada

Earlier this year, Big Dada – the influential, independent label distributed by Ninja Tune – announced that it would be relaunching as an imprint dedicated to Black, POC and minority ethnic artists. In a mission statement, the imprint said that it would deepen its cultural heritage, provide resources to artists and shift the narrative around music made by artists of colour. Founded in 1997 by hip-hop journalist Will Ashon, who later left the label in 2014, Big Dada is responsible for pushing landmark releases by Run the Jewels, Roots Manuva and more. Meet the team behind the label, and listen in as they talk the future of Big Dada.

23 March, 18:00. Sign up to attend.

05

Screening: Keyboard Fantasies: The Story of Beverly Glenn Copeland

(UK only)

A time-travelling story centred around musician, singer and former Crack Magazine cover star Beverly Glenn-Copeland. This Posy Dixon-directed documentary, first released in 2019, follows Glenn-Copeland as he embarks on his first global tour following the rediscovery (and subsequent reissue) of the genre-defying artist’s meditative 1986 album Keyboard Fantasies. Featuring an interview with Glenn-Copeland, archival footage and more, it’s a poignant exploration of an artist and their life, covering topics like identity struggles, social change and generation-spanning musical connection.

Redeem from 24 March, 48 hours to watch. Sign up to watch.

World and traditional music
06

Discussion: Archiving Music with British Library, Black Music Library and Death is Not The End

The question of archiving culture – what should be archived and who is doing it – has become a pressing one in recent times. This discussion featuring Jenzia Burgos, founder of the Black Music Library, Luke Owens, founder of label Death Is Not the End and Andy Lineham, curator of The Popular Music Collections at The British Library, will examine the role of music archives, the changing approach to curation and, ultimately, the stories they tell about us.

24 March, 19:00. Sign up to attend.

A Beautiful Song
07

Lecture: An Introduction to Video Game Music

From Yellow Magic Orchestra sampling chiptune music in the late 70s to grime artists making beats with gaming sounds, the influence of video games on music can’t be understated. Video game music in itself traverses across a broad spectrum of genres, and the field has been permeating popular culture for decades. Delve into this immersive world with video game music expert Dr Jennifer Smith.

25 March, 17:00. Sign up to attend.

MikeQ
08

A Conversation with MikeQ

MikeQ is a ballroom scene hall-of-famer. The New Jersey born-and-raised DJ, producer and Qween Beat label boss has been heavily involved with the East Coast ballroom and vogue-house community ever since his teenage years. Over time, he’s become a prominent figure within ballroom and taken on a stewardly role to help share its music and culture with audiences around the world. As part of Supporter’s Week, we catch up with MikeQ and reflect on his story so far.

25 March, 18:00. Sign up to attend.

Bandcamp Friday
09

Discussion: A Conversation with Bandcamp

When reflecting on the last 12 months in music, Bandcamp’s revolutionary artist initiative provides one of the few rays of light. To learn more about how they are reshaping the framework for independent artists and labels, and how best to use their platform, head of Artist and Label Relations Andrew Jervis and UK/EU label representative Aly Gillani will sit down for a special Supporters Week discussion.

25 March, 19:30. Sign up to attend.

Warren Ellis Nick Cave
10

Lecture: Five Essential Classical Composers with Warren Ellis

Australian multi-instrumentalist, composer and serial collaborator Warren Ellis is perhaps best known for his work with The Bad Seeds and Grinderman. But parallel to his illustrious career in rock, Ellis has cultivated a reputation as an award-winning composer for film, both in partnership with long-term creative partner Nick Cave (Wind River, The Road) and solo (Mustang, Django). In a year that will see Ellis release albums with Nick Cave and Marianne Faithfull, this special lecture will offer an opportunity to receive a classical music education sure to be unlike any other.

26 March, 17:00. Sign up to watch.

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