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As the cultural voice of LA, KCRW is the home for sounds, tastes, ideas, and experiences that are new, next, and unexpected. A KCRW membership is an entry into year-round experiences that reflect that. By supporting KCRW, you are joining a community that is original and daring, that finds joy and connection through music, news, and culture, and that believes everyone is welcome to this experiment in public radio we call KCRW. We love our community and member perks are our way of saying thank you!
Mark Speer of Khruangbin plays at the Members-Only Summer Nights with The Huntington. Photo by Larry Hirshowitz.
Member Benefits
*Want benefits that go above and beyond? Check out the KCRW Champion community*- Members-Only Events: Access some of the coolest locations across Southern California with KCRW Hosts and DJs providing immaculate vibes
- Partner Perks (formerly Fringe Benefits): Treat yourself to discounts on dining and cultural experiences across Southern California
- Access intimate artist sessions: Join us irl for intimate Live From KCRW music performances
- Exclusive artist video singles: Can’t attend? Fear not! We send members bonus tracks and video singles in our monthly newsletters.
- Automatic sweepstakes entry exclusive to monthly members*: Have the chance to explore a new country, get VIP access to the hottest music festivals, and more.
- Complimentary access to NPR+exclusive to monthly members**: Enjoy your favorite NPR podcasts (ad-free), special bonus episodes, archival content, early access, and more
- KCRW Member Texts: Opt-in and let us curate the best of KCRW, Los Angeles, and beyond, delivered right to your phone.
- Partner Presales: Immerse yourself in world-class art at Frieze LA, celebrate music at the Hollywood Bowl, and expand your horizons at the Moth Mainstage, all thanks to exclusive presales and discounts
- Special perks at KCRW events and partner film screenings: Members enjoy sweet perks like priority entry, food & drink specials, and more
- Limited-edition merch and exclusive member pricing
*Monthly Members give KCRW’s most dependable base of support. Help us plan for the future and save us banking fees and paper.
**Available to monthly members who contribute $8 or more per month.
Why Support KCRW?
KCRW is a spotlight. A playground. A curator that weaves together the disparate parts of the cultural life of Angelenos. Built upon a 45 year history as an award-winning public media service, music influencer, and flagship NPR member station, KCRW’s format is unique to the NPR network, using music discovery and community gatherings as entry points for essential local news, life-affirming art and original storytelling that link people to each other and to Los Angeles. We do this by feeding a collective cultural curiosity.
We’re your first friend in LA.
Los Angeles is more than just our city, it is our home. LA is ground zero for the best food, the freshest art, the newest culture, and the latest sounds. Not only that, LA is massive. Greater Los Angeles is a mosaic of 88 cities smashed into 500 square miles, each with a unique culture of its own. And KCRW welcomes you with open arms and serves you the most interesting parts of Los Angeles on a silver platter.
Journalists you can trust.
KCRW is driven by a commitment to ethics and integrity, and our producers and journalists have received prestigious honors, including The George Foster Peabody Award, Edward R. Murrow Awards, and Corporation for Public Broadcasting Awards.
Hand-picked music.
KCRW DJs are given one directive: “play what you love.” Our independent music programming encourages true music discovery. KCRW has helped vault many artists into the mainstream — along the way inspiring listeners to explore music’s uncharted waters.
Eclectic.
KCRW produces 100+ hours of original weekly content through the lens of Los Angeles and its diverse perspectives. We’re exploring the worlds of art, technology, architecture, food, entertainment, and storytelling together.
Members make KCRW.
Join forces with 45,000 fellow members who believe in this experiment in public radio we call KCRW. KCRW members are the largest, most reliable source of critical operating funds for KCRW, and those funds go directly to producing the programs you love.
Photo 1: Champion Chef’s Table event at Maude featuring chef Curtis Stone and Evan Kleiman, Host of Good Food. Photo by Gina Clyne.
Photo 2: KCRW @ Home: Margo Price plays for KCRW Champions & KCRW Members at an intimate Live From performance at KCRW HQ. Photo by Dustin Downing.
Photo 3: Bookworm Live featuring author Charles Yu at KCRW HQ. Photo by Gina Clyne.
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Gustavo’s Great Tortilla Tournament.
Photo by Brian Feinzimer
Chinatown Summer Nights with KCRW DJ Jason Bentley.
Photo by Brian Feinzimer
Good Food's Annual Pie Contest at UCLA.
Photo by Brian Feinzimer
LRC Presents: All the President's Lawyers Live at KCRW HQ. Photo by Brian Feinzimer.
Photo by Brian Feinzimer.
Champion event featuring KCRW Program Director of Music Anne Litt in conversation with authors Lauri Kranz and Dean Kuipers about their book, A Garden Can Be Anywhere: Creating Bountiful and Beautiful Edible Gardens.
Photo by Gina Clyne
Chinatown Summer Nights with KCRW DJ Garth Trinidad.
Photo by Brian Feinzimer
KCRW DJ Novena Carmel at KCRW HQ Summer Nights.
Photo by Dustin Downing.
Good Food's Annual Pie Contest at UCLA.
Photo by Brian Feinzimer
Gustavo’s Great Tortilla Tournament.
Photo by Dustin Downing