Strummerville is a registered charity that aims to create new opportunities for aspiring musicians.
Set up by the friends and family of Joe Strummer in the year after his death, the charity seeks to reflect Joe's unique contribution to the music world by offering support, resources and performance opportunities to artists who would not normally have access to them.


Synopsis
Joe Strummer’s untimely death in December 2002 sent shockwaves around the world of music and beyond. Yet friends and family were determined that his spirit would live on.
In this documentary, Grammy award-winning filmmaker Don Letts shows how Joe’s unique contribution to the music world is manifesting itself through a charity set up in his memory - Strummerville.
The film features performance footage and interviews with exciting Strummerville artists such as Riff Raff and Smokey Angle Shades. There are also contributions from supporters and founders of the charity, including Billy Bragg and Damien Hirst, plus wonderful footage of Strummer himself.
Director Bio
An award-winning filmmaker and music-maverick, Don is a cult figure in the world of arts. In 1978 he made The Punk Rock Movie and went on to direct over 300 music videos for the likes of Bob Marley, The Clash and Elvis Costello. Don’s films include the acclaimed Dancehall Queen, PUNK: Attitude and The Clash: Westway to the World, for which he won a Grammy in 2003.
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Feb 18, 2010 | Categories: News | Tags: don letts, filmaker, Smokey Angle Shades, strummerville documentary, SXSW, The Riff Raff, world premiere | 5 Comments »


We are proud to announce our take over of The British Music Embassy on Monday 15th March 2010.
It will be taking place @ Latitude 30, 512 San Jacinto, Austin TX as part of the SXSW music convention and will be hosted by Chris Shiflett (Foo Fighters).
Music will be brought to you by:
* Billy Bragg with [...]
Feb 17, 2010 | Categories: News | Tags: beans on toast, billy bragg, get cape wear cape fly, nat jenkins, Smokey Angle Shades, SXSW, the supernovas | 2 Comments »


Friday 16th April 2010
Fiddlers Elbow
1 Malden Road,
Kentish Town,
London, NW5 3HS
Feb 13, 2010 | Categories: Benefits | 1 Comment »


We wanted to share this with you this post made by a blogger who goes under the name of Shazwellyn.
“Let me introduce you to the charity Strummerville! Set up in honour of the late Joe Strummer of The Clash, the trustee’s consist of family and friends who create opportunities for musicians who lack the necessary [...]
Feb 10, 2010 | Categories: Archives, Press | Tags: future forests, jail guitar doors, janey jones, joe strummer, SAMM, strummerville, the baby shambles | Leave A Comment »