Corbijn Sessions x Strage 01

Overview

First up: an on-stage conversation with photographer Lars Sundestrand, followed by a screening of Corbijn's acclaimed feature film Control.

How did a post-punk band from Manchester become one of the most iconic cultural expressions of our time? And what does Anton Corbijn’s camera lens have to do with it? Welcome to an evening that explores the music, imagery, and myth of Joy Division – the band that defined a generation and shaped Corbijn’s raw, monochrome aesthetic.

Image credits: Control © NonStop Entertainment, Fredrik Strage © Magnus Talib
 

Onstage Conversation: Fredrik Strage & Lars Sundestrand

Music journalist Fredrik Strage leads a deep dive into the legacy of Joy Division, joined by photographer Lars Sundestrand – who travelled to England in 1980 to meet the band. Lars shares stories of that encounter, the music, and the images that have stayed with him ever since. With a career spanning everyone from Ebba Grön to David Bowie, he offers rare insights into how a photograph can shape a musical legacy.

FILM SCREENING: CONTROL BY ANTON CORBIJN

Following the talk, we screen Control – Anton Corbijn’s critically acclaimed feature film debut. This visually powerful portrait of lead singer Ian Curtis is based on the memoir Touching from a Distance by his widow, Deborah Curtis. A haunting story of talent, anxiety, and unforgettable music – told in the grainy black-and-white light that became Corbijn’s signature style.
 

Schedule

• 17:30 Doors open – to venue Annie, next to Anton Corbijn’s Fotografiska exhibition.
• 18:00 On-stage conversation – Fredrik Strage on Joy Division and Corbijn’s imagery.
• 18:45 Film screening – Control by Anton Corbijn (182 min)
• 20:45–22:45 DJ set & bar – Fredrik Strage spins dark gems and contemporary classics.

Tickets

• Members: Complimentary (limited seats)
• Adult: 265 SEK
• Senior: 225 SEK
• Student: 225 SEK
• Youth: 0 SEK

This is the first night of Corbijn Sessions x Strage – the series continues on 25 September and 9 October.