DIY Solidarity Project

In 2024, we started a new project called DIY Solidarity. This project came to life thanks to an old punk who decided to put an unexpected inheritance to good use. The application period for DIY Solidarity is open annually from March 1st to March 31st.

DIY Solidarity allows us to allocate annual funding to support DIY initiatives globally. There’s a pretty straightforward application form that keeps bureaucracy to a minimum, while allowing us to identify the cornerstones of the project. Our goal is to distribute the funds among bands and venues, zine makers and distros, festivals and gatherings, social centers and living spaces. While applications over $1,000 may go through, chances are limited. Our aim is to benefit a broad array of projects rather than a select few.

A Note on Copyright & Credits to Photographers

DIY Conspiracy does not intentionally infringe any copyright laws.

In our From The Archives section you’ll find some out-of-print interviews, articles and other publications that we’ve found inspiring and interesting enough to republish with full credit to their original creators. If you think we have published copyrighted material without permission, please contact us and we will remove it as soon as possible.

We try to give credit to the photographers of all the images we use on the site. However, this can sometimes be difficult to track down, especially in the case of old, pre-digital photos. If you see an uncredited photo and you know who the author is, please don’t get wild, but do get in touch.

As punks, we’re all about keeping our content free and accessible to everyone. We’re stoked whenever our stuff is republished in a zine or translated into other languages. However, along with genuine DIY punks from our community, we’ve also seen our content scraped by online scammers. That being said, we do ask for a bit of respect for the work we put into creating it. Please give credit where it’s due, or better yet, reach out to us before you republish anything from our site. We’re more than happy to provide additional information, high-res photos, or whatever else you might need to use our content. Let’s keep the punk spirit alive by supporting each other’s work!

Keep us Conspiring – Your Support Matters!

While we strive to be self-sufficient and independent, without sponsored posts or annoying ads, there are significant costs associated with maintaining our site, and any support for DIY Conspiracy is greatly appreciated.

Join the Ranks – Become a Co-Conspirator!

We’re always looking to expand our team of contributors with passionate punks from around the world who are eager to write for DIY Conspiracy.

If you’re interested in contributing, reach out to us with some background information about yourself, your favorite hardcore punk adjacent subgenres, and a review of a recent album (from the past year). We’re also seeking interview submissions, rants, and fresh scene reports on the bands, zines, DIY venues, and collectives that are keeping local punk scenes and communities alive.