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Club Velocity presents "Reading On Fire"
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Where
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Water Rats Theatre, 328 Grays Inn Road, Kings Cross, London, WC1X 8BZ
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Time
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7.30 pm
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Price
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£7 Door/ £6 advance/flyer
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My Luminaries + SixNationState + Heartwear Process + The Vice + DJ Dreadnought (playing nothing but Reading bands old and new). Restrictions:Over 18s only
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Contact
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www.velocityrecordings.com
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Screwball Cabaret @ Plug'n'Play
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Where
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Plug'n'Play, 35 Milford Road, Reading, RG1 8LG
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Time
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8.00pm - late
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Price
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£6 in advance, £7 on the door
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Continuous music from five top-notch live acts, on two stages with a guest compere, DJs and music of all genres. Featuring Shorty + Somebody's Mind + The Palestinians + Through Snowy Static + special guest tbc.
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Contact
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www.screwballcaberet.co.uk
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backfootscratch presents Reading Live @ The Fighting Cocks
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Where
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The Fighting Cocks, 56 Old London Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 6QA. (5 mins from Kingston Station).
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Doors open 8.00pm, first band 8.15pm
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Price
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see website
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Details
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backfootscratch presents the cream of Reading live in Kingston's premier live music venue. Featuring: Exit Tahiti + Big Wednesday + To The Barricades + Tarnish.
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Contact
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www.myspace.com/backfootscratch
www.the-fighting-cocks.co.uk
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ReadiRockRevolution Workshops
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Where
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RRR Studio, Oxford Road, Reading
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Time
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All-day contact for details
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Price
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see website
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Details
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Everyday during 17-24 August ReadiRockRevolution are running music workshops with well known tutors including Drums, Guitar, Bass, Vocals, Keys + more tbc.. Please contact for more details.
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Contact
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Readirockrevolution: 07740 307 775
www.myspace.com/readirockrevolution
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Event
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Club Velocity presents "Reading On Fire" @ Plug'n'Play
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Where
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Plugnplay, 35 Milford Road, Reading, RG1 8LG
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Time
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8.00pm - 2.00am
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Price
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£5 door £4 flyer
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Details
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Pete and the Pirates + Desdemona + Mr Fogg + Ben Marwood + DJ Dreadnought (his great mix of old/new sassy music) Restrictions: Over 18s Only
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Contact
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www.velocityrecordings.com
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Event
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White Sunday + Audio Runway + Juno @ RISC
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Where
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RISC, 35-39 London Street, Reading, RG1 4PS
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Time
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7.30pm
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Price
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£3
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Details
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Indie/rock night at the RISC.
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Contact
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tbc
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Bar Iguana presents C1 Music
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Where
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Bar Iguana (Upstairs), St Marys Butts, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2LN
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Time
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8.00pm - Midnight
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Price
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FREE
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Details
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The finest fusion of Roots, Reggae, R'n'B, Funk, Soul, 'n' all that!
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Contact
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Ecoute + Even After @ 3Bs
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Where
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3Bs, Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading, RG1 1QH.
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Time
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8.00pm
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Price
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FREE
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Details
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Live music at the 3Bs featuring Ecoute + Even After.
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Contact
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na
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Event
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Pirate Pete and Preacher Jon's Open Floor Night
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Where
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The Rising Sun Arts Centre, 30 Silver St, Reading, RG1 2ST
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Time
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8.00pm
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Price
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FREE
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Details
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Open Mic evening for performers who want to be heard and an audience who wish to listen. Intimate atmosphere lit by candles and totally unplugged. Songs, poetry and more.
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Contact
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Rising Sun Arts Centre: 0118 986 6788 www.risingsun-artscentre.co.uk
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Event
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Rock&Roll Riots present Bands Including Local Band The Skies @ The Purple Turtle
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Where
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Purple Turtle, 9 Gun St, Reading, RG1 2JR
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Time
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8.00pm
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Price
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FREE
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Details
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Rock&Roll Riots present Bands Including Local Band The Skies @ The Purple Turtle
Live music at the Purple Turtle.
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Contact
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www.myspace.com/rocknrollriots
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Event
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The Soul Divas @ The Arches Jazz Club
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Where
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The Arches Club, Caversham Rd
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Time
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8.00pm
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Price
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Free before 10pm, £8 afterwards
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Details
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A selection of female soul singers that appear at the club to belt their hearts out, the best of the uk's female singers play on this night. One female singer per night to entertain you. Restrictions:Over 18's, dress code: smart casual (smart jeans permitted). No trainers. Gentlemen must wear a collared shirt. Management reserve right to refuse admission.
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Contact
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na
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Capoeira Class with Professor Polaco, Union Capoeira Group @ St Luke's Church Hall
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Where
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St Luke's Church Hall, 14 Erleigh Road, Reading, RG1 5LH
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Time
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8.00pm-10.00pm
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Price
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£6
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Details
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Capoeira is an Afro-Brazillian martial art form that involves dance, music, acrobatics, and philosophy, and is an integral part traditional Brazillian culture. All are welcome, whether you wish to get fit or just see what it's all about. Please bring clothes that you are able to move freely in. The class will be followed by a street roda or demonstration on Saturday the 19th Broad Street. Call 07915 218039 for details or just come along. Open to all. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Event
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Big Jack's Laughter Club @ The Global Cafe
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Where
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Global Caf, 35 London Street, Reading, RG1 4PS
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Time
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10.30pm
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Price
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£4 in advance; £5.50 on the door
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Details
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Featuring India's funniest stand-up Papa CJ (in between Edinburgh dates) plus support and MC Jack Lin.
Location: Global Caf, 35 London Street, Reading, RG1 4PS. Over 18s Only.
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Contact
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Global Caf: 0118 958 3555
www.risc.org.uk/global
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Event
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ReadiRockRevolution Workshops
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Where
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RRR Studio, Oxford Road, Reading
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Time
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All-day contact for details
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Price
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see website
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Details
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Everyday during 17-24 August ReadiRockRevolution are running music workshops with well known tutors including Drums, Guitar, Bass, Vocals, Keys + more tbc.. Please contact for more details.
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Contact
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Readirockrevolution: 07740 307 775
www.myspace.com/readirockrevolution
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Event
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Popworld Promotes featuring Chairman Of The Bored, Page 44 and much more
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Where
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South Street Arts Centre, 21 South Street, Reading, RG1 4QU
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Time
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7.00pm till late
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Price
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£5 advance, £7 on the door
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Details
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Popworld, the iconic TV show, presents The Popworld Promotes Elite at 21 South Street on Saturday 19th August. This night will feature the first three winning unsigned artists to come out of www.popworldpromotes.com Playing on the night will be Page 44, Chairmen Of The Bored (including ex-Hollyoaks star Ben Gerrard), funk-rock band Bashphelt and guest DJs. In addition to some great prize give-aways this event is being filmed for future broadcast.
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Contact
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Box Office 0118 960 6060
www.readingarts.com
www.popworldpromotes.com
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Event
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Jah Lion @ Bar Iguana
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Where
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Bar Iguana (Upstairs), St Marys Butts, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2LN
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Time
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8.00pm - Midnight
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Price
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FREE
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Details
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The Jah Lion soundsystem presents a heavy mix of dub and reggae with live vocals. Come and enjoy the friendly atmosphere and the killer cocktails! Over 18s.
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Contact
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NA
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Event
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ReadiRockRevolution Stoner Rock Mini Fest all dayer
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Where
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The Purple Turtle, Gun Street, Reading, RG1 2JR.
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Time
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12.00pm
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Price
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FREE
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Details
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RRR presents international, national &local talents: Obiat + Mothertruckers + Domes of Silence + Red Sister + This Incident + more tbc.
Over 18's only.
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Contact
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Readirockrevolution: 07740 307 775
www.myspace.com/readirockrevolution
www.purpleturtlebar.com
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Event
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Ska Night Featuring The Jurassic Ska Bandits + guests @ The Rising Sun Arts Centre
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Where
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The Rising Sun Arts Centre, 30 Silver Street, Reading, RG1 2ST
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Time
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8.00pm
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Price
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TBC
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Details
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Big ska sound in the intimate atmosphere of the Rising Sun Arts Centre. Fish out your pork pie hat and get the beat.
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Contact
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Rising Sun Arts Centre: 0118 986 6788
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Event
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Abie Budgen and The Paper Trumpet Orchestra
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Where
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Global Caf, 35 London Street, Reading, RG1 4PS
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Time
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10.00pm - midnight
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Price
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£2/3
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Details
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Abie and the orchestra will play for you, sing you some songs, tell stories, make lots of beautiful crazy noises from far away places with rambling dusty guitar, magic kora spirits, squeaky recorder, cartwheeling, berimbau, kazoo tabla................ and paper trumpet of course!
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Contact
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www.risc.org.uk/global
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Event
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Norman Jay (Carnival Warm Up, Good Times set)
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Where
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Reading Fez, 5-6 Gun Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2JR
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Time
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10pm - 4am
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Price
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£6 advance (MOTD)
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Details
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In room two, only a few days before taking centre stage at the world famous Notting Hill Carnival, Norman Jay brings his "Good Times" set to the Reading Fez. Support comes in the form of resident DJ - Alfresco. In room one, there's no better way to celebrate a night out with the hot weather upon us than with the BTM a night of Ibiza anthems and club classics from 1992 2006 with DJs: TNT, Andantino, DJ Neon, Tim Weymouth and more. Over 18s Only
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Contact
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www.readingfez.com Win 2xVIP tickets to see Norman Jay: Either text "Jay" to 07786 20 20 15
Contact: T: 01189 586839 www.normanjay.com
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Event
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Hugh Turner quartet @ The Arches Jazz Club
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Where
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The Arches Club, Caversham Rd.
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Time
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7pm - 2am
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Price
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£7
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Details
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Undoubtedly one of the South East's finest jazz guitarists, Hugh Turner continues his Thursday night residency with a cool mix of modern jazz and jazz-funk with his regular quartet featuring Stuart Henderson on Trumpet, Jerry Soffe on Bass, and Simon Price on Drums. The line-up is flexible so you are likely to see some stars.Restrictions:Over 18's, dress code: smart casual (smart jeans permitted). No trainers. Gentlemen must wear a collared shirt. Management reserve right to refuse admission.
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Contact
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NA
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Event
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Dance and Music in Broad Street
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Where
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Broad Street, Reading Town Centre
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Time
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12.00pm - 4.00pm
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Price
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FREE
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Details
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A variety of dance and music demonstrations will take place in Broad Street for everyone to enjoy including Capoeira. (Weather permitting)
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Contact
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www.readingfringefestival.com
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Event
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Djembi African Drum Workshop by Steve Yimga @ The Rising Sun Arts Centre
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Where
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The Rising Sun Arts Centre, 30 Silver Street, Reading, RG1 2ST
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Time
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11.00am - 1.00pm
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Price
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£7-8
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Details
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A workshop teaching basic Djembi rhythms that originate from specific parts of Africa. Drums can be provided but you are welcome to bring your own. Steve is a very experienced musician. If you do not have your own drum ring first to check for availability. Drums will also be available to buy at the venue. Restrictions:Those under 16 required to bring a guardian
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Contact
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Steve Yimga: 07919 526687
www.risingsun-artscentre.co.uk
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Event
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Remix Reading @ The Rising Sun Arts Centre
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Where
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Rising Sun Arts Centre, 30 Silver Street, Reading, RG1 2ST
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Time
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1.00pm - 4.00pm
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Price
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FREE
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Details
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Open media workshop. Use computers loaded with free arty software to remix and create artwork in a variety of forms. Remix Reading promotes free culture, share and modify artwork, text, music, images etc. Part of the creative commons movement encouraging creative collaboration rather than restriction.
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Contact
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Rising Sun Arts Centre: 0118 986 6788
www.remixcommons.org
www.risingsun-artscentre.co.uk
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Event
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ReadiRockRevolution Stoner Rock Mini Fest all dayer
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Where
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The Purple Turtle, Gun Street, Reading, RG1 2JR.
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Time
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12.00pm
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Price
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FREE
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Details
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RRR presents international, national &local talents: Obiat + Mothertruckers + Domes of Silence + Red Sister + This Incident + more tbc.
Over 18's only.
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Contact
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Readirockrevolution: 07740 307 775
www.myspace.com/readirockrevolution
www.purpleturtlebar.com
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Event
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ReadiRockRevolution Workshops
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Where
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RRR Studio, Oxford Road, Reading
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Time
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All-day contact for details
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Price
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see website
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Details
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Everyday during 17-24 August ReadiRockRevolution are running music workshops with well known tutors including Drums, Guitar, Bass, Vocals, Keys + more tbc.. Please contact for more details.
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Contact
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Readirockrevolution: 07740 307 775
www.myspace.com/readirockrevolution
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Event
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A Song for Reading, Competition Final
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Where
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Plugnplay, 35 Milford Road, Reading, RG1 8LG
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Time
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7.30pm - 10.30pm
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Price
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TBC
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Details
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The final of the Fringe Festivals Song for Reading competition where the best entrants perform their compositions for the top prizes
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Contact
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www.readingfringefestival.com
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Event
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Pavlov's Dog Unplugged
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Where
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Pavlov's Dog, 21-23 St. Marys Butts, Reading, RG1 2LN
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Time
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8.00pm
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Price
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FREE
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Details
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Pavlov's Dog Unplugged is a weekly acoustic night, this week featuring Damien A Passmore, who is also playing at Reading Festival, and a special acoustic set from Audio Runway.Over 18s only.
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Contact
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na
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Event
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ReadiRockRevolution Workshops
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Where
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RRR Studio, Oxford Road, Reading
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Time
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All-day contact for details
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Price
|
see website
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Details
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Everyday during 17-24 August ReadiRockRevolution are running music workshops with well known tutors including Drums, Guitar, Bass, Vocals, Keys + more tbc.. Please contact for more details.
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Contact
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Readirockrevolution: 07740 307 775
www.myspace.com/readirockrevolution
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Event
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Graffiti Art Mural
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Where
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South Street Arts Centre, 21 South Street, Reading, RG1 4QU
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Time
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11.00am onwards
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Price
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FREE
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Details
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An exciting display of graffiti art featuring local artists. Come and watch the mural take shape at the South Street Art Centre.
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Contact
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www.streetcap.com OR www.myspace.com/streetcap
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Event
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Latin Night @ Rising Sun Arts Centre
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Where
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Rising Sun Arts Centre, 30 Silver Street, Reading, RG1 2ST
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Time
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7.30pm onwards.
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Price
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Lessons £5, Dancing Free
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Details
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Latin Dance classes (Salsa) followed by dance evening. Beginners and improvers classes at 7.30pm. Intermediate and advanced 8.45pm. Bar and dancing from 10.00pm. Relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
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Contact
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Rising Sun Arts Centre: 0118 9866 788
www.risingsun-artscentre.co.uk
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Event
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SixNationState + support at the Fez Club
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Where
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Reading Fez, 5-6 Gun Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2JR
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Time
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7.00pm
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Price
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£3
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Details
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SixNationState + Rebus + Popworld presents: Bashphelt. Tickets include entry to the Rock and Indie night afterwards.
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Contact
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T: 01189 586839
www.readingfez.com
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Event
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The Limes + Hot Silk Pockets @ 3Bs
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Where
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BBBs, Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading, RG1 1QH
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Time
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Time: 8.00pm
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Price
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FREE
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Details
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Live music at the 3Bs, featuring The Limes + The Hot Silk Pockets.
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Contact
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NA
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Event
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The Real UK Talent Show Session
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Where
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Face bar, Ambrose Place, Chatham Street, Reading, Berks RG1 7JF
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Time
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8.00pm - Midnight
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Price
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£4
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Details
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Night One of a talent contest looking for dancers, singers, rappers and MCs, taking place over two nights. Channel U on channel 360 on Sky TV will be featuring this event. With featured live acts and DJs.
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Contact
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Entry forms and advance tickets from
www.myspace.com/prdentertainment
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Event
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ReadiRockRevolution Workshops
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Where
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RRR Studio, Oxford Road, Reading
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Time
|
All-day contact for details
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Price
|
see website
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Details
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Everyday during 17-24 August ReadiRockRevolution are running music workshops with well known tutors including Drums, Guitar, Bass, Vocals, Keys + more tbc.. Please contact for more details.
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Contact
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Readirockrevolution: 07740 307 775
www.myspace.com/readirockrevolution
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Event
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Reading St Andrew's Scottish Dancing Society together with Reading Scottish Fiddlers present a Scottish Family Ceilidh
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Where
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Thameside Primary School, Wolsey Road, Caversham, RG4 8BY
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Time
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7.30pm finish around 10.30pm
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Price
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Adults £5, Children in full time education £2.50 Family ticket £10
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Details
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This is a family Ceilidh for charity. There will be dancing for everyone to live music with a caller, solo instrumentalists and a singer. This is for everyone - bring the family!
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Contact
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Contact Rita Cane on 0118 975 7507 or Stuart Forbes on 0118 969 4135
www.scottishdancingreading.org
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Event
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Shady Lane Music Club @ Bar Iguana
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Where
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Bar Iguana, St Mary's Butts, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2LN
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Time
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8.00pm
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Price
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FREE
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Details
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A chilled out night of music, comedy and performances in an intimate setting. Featuring music from Naama Hillman, described by Time Out London as having "striking melodies and strong lyrical content", a performance of "Jim Bowes: Quiz Shows, Rap Offs and Blind Confidence" direct from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, as well as several other musical performances.
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Contact
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http://www.shadylanemusicclub.co.uk
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Event
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Muf + The Mean Season @ 3Bs
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Where
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BBBs, Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading, RG1 1QH
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Time
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8.00pm
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Price
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FREE
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Details
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Live music at the 3Bs, featuring Muf + The Mean Season.
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Contact
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NA
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Event
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The Real UK Talent Show Session taking place over 2 nights @ The Face Bar'
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Where
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Face Bar, Ambrose Place, Chatham Street, Reading RG1 7JF
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Time
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8.00pm until Midnight
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Price
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£4
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Details
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Night Two of a talent contest looking for dancers, singers, rappers and MCs, taking place over two nights. Channel U on channel 360 on Sky TV will be featuring this event. With featured live acts and DJs.
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Contact
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Entry forms and advance tickets from www.myspace.com/prdentertainment
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Event
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Lemon Cake Theatre presents Steven Berkoff's Lunch and The Bow Of Ulysses
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Where
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21 South Street Arts Centre, Reading, RG1 4QU
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Time
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8.00pm
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Price
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£9 Adults £7 Concessions (under 16 years, students, OAP's etc)
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Details
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Lemon Cake Theatre presents a Steven Berkoff double bill of Lunch and The Bow of Ulysses. The double bill is a touching and reflective journey of vanity, hope, hopelessness, sexual exploitation and longevity spanning half a lifetime. This is the debut performance from Lemon Cake Theatre, who are committed to creating new and accessible theatre for all audiences. This treatment of Berkoff's work is emotionally charged, energetic and arresting, combining a strong visual impact with unique physicality and intelligent text.Restrictions: Age 14+ recommended
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Contact
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0118 960 6060 www.readingarts.com www.lemon-cake.org
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Event
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ReadiRockRevolution Workshops
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Where
|
RRR Studio, Oxford Road, Reading
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Time
|
All-day contact for details
|
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Price
|
see website
|
|
Details
|
Everyday during 17-24 August ReadiRockRevolution are running music workshops with well known tutors including Drums, Guitar, Bass, Vocals, Keys + more tbc.. Please contact for more details.
|
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Contact
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Readirockrevolution: 07740 307 775
www.myspace.com/readirockrevolution
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Event
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Reading Homecoming Festival - Morning Runner + Pure Reason Revolution + more!
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Where
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Reading Fez, 5-6 Gun Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2JR
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Time
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6.00pm - 4.00am
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Price
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£7
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Details
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The finest collection of Reading's musical talent: 9 hours - 7 bands - 4 DJs - 3 rooms - 1 Reading Homecoming Festival Room 1:Morning Runner + Pure Reason Revolution + The Race + My Luminaries + Broken Jack (6.00pm - 12.00 midnight) Acoustic Room: Pure Reason Revolution + The Colours + The Sand Creek Massacre + Rebus DJ set + special guest DJs (7.00pm - 3.00am) Over 18s Only
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Contact
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Fez Club: 01189 586839
www.readingfez.com
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Wicked Boy Promotions presents a Reading Fringe Festival Event
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Where
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The Face Bar, Ambrose Place, Chatham Street, Reading, Berks RG1 7JF
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Time
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7.30pm
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Price
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£5 Advance, £6 on the door
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The Very live bands that have played at The Face Bar over the last year, which will appeal to all lovers of passionate, energetic live music.Restrictions:16+
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Contact
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www.wickedboypromotions.com
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Club Smug presents Local Band Showcase in association with Blah Blah Magazine
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Where
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Purple Turtle, 9 Gun Street, Reading, RG1 2JR
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Time
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8.00pm
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Price
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FREE
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Live music at the Purple Turtle featuring The Sleep Room + Stolz + Aden Pearce.
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Contact
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www.blahblah.co.uk
www.purpleturtlebar.com
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The Diablos + The Velcros @ 3Bs
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Where
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3Bs, Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading, RG1 1QH.
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Time
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8.00pm
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Price
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FREE
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Live music at the 3Bs, featuring The Diablos + The Velcros. Over 18s only.
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Contact
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Rob Sharples
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Where
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Global Cafe, 35 London Street, Reading, RG1 4PS
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Time
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9.00pm - 11.00pm
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Price
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FREE
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Rob Sharples is an acoustic singer/songwriter who is causing quite a stir on the music circuit at the moment, not to mention behind the scenes with the industry big-shots. He has been likened to Nick Drake and John Martyn; however, unlike others who have gained this praise unjustly, Rob, although only 23, already has a phenomenal guitar technique that is delighting both fellow musicians and music lovers alike. His songs are beautifully crafted, and at his best he seems able to create haunting tunes that give real promise he could one day write songs as timeless as that of his influences. Rob has just been signed and should not be missed
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Contact
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www.risc.org.uk/global
www.myspace.com/robsharples
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ReadiRockRevolution chilling session
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Where
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Bar Iguana, St Mary's Butts, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2LN
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Time
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7.00pm
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Price
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FREE
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Details
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Radiate + Lazywall + Graham (No Connection) + My Red Angel + more tbcOver 18s only.
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Contact
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Readirockrevolution: 07740 307775
www.myspace.com/readirockrevolution
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Music @ The Up In Arms
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Where
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Up In Arms, 132 London Rd, Reading
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Time
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7.00pm
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Price
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FREE
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Details
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Punctured Lung, Red Sister + 3 bands tbc. and Reading Festival Warmup DJ
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Contact
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NA
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Creative Writing Workshop by Harry Mann and Annabelle Butterworth
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Where
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Rising Sun Arts Centre, 30 Silver St, Reading, RG1 2ST
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Time
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4.00pm - 6.00pm
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Price
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£4-5 depending on size of class
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A practical and insightful introduction to creative writing, suitable for beginners. The workshop provides an inspiring base for anyone interested in developing their writing skills and knowledge of the craft, whether it be prose, poetry, script writing or simply writing for personal enjoyment. Participants are invited to bring along their own work if they wish for assistance and feedback from MA graduates and fellow writers.
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Contact
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Annabelle Butterworth 07748 103 638
www.risingsun-artscentre.co.uk
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Djembe Drumming Workshop
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Where
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The Rising Sun Arts Centre, 30 Silver Street, Reading, RG1 2ST
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Time
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7.30pm
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Price
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£8
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Details
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Djembe drumming class. Learn traditional techniques and rhythms. Relaxed atmosphere. Bring drums if you have them
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Contact
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Rising Sun Arts Centre: 0118 9866 788
www.risingsun-artscentre.co.uk
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ReadiRockRevolution Workshops
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Where
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RRR Studio, Oxford Road, Reading
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Time
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All-day contact for details
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Price
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see website
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Details
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Everyday during 17-24 August ReadiRockRevolution are running music workshops with well known tutors including Drums, Guitar, Bass, Vocals, Keys + more tbc.. Please contact for more details.
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Contact
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Readirockrevolution: 07740 307 775
www.myspace.com/readirockrevolution
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Alan McGee's Death Disco featuring Alan McGee + guests
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Where
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Reading Fez, 5-6 Gun Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2JR
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Time
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8.00pm - 3.00am
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Price
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£7
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Alan McGee's Death Disco Featuring DJs Alan McGee (creation / Poptones) + guests and live music by Client (mute) + Olympus Mons (Winner Of 2006 Student Music Awards).
Alan McGee's Death Disco is a highly acclaimed club night that has attracted previous guest DJs from artists and groups such as Dirty Pretty Things, Courtney Love, Tim Burgess, Mick Jones, Shane MacGowan, the Hives and Primal Scream. Described by The Guardian as "...a haven for indie celebs and punk veterans", the night is a regular event in London and New York and will play a one-off night in Reading as part of the Reading Fringe Festival.
Live music will be provided by Client whose recent releases have included collaborations with Pete Doherty, Carl Barat and Martin Gore. Supporting Client is the superb Olympus Mons, winners of this year's 3 National Student Music Awards. Music will be played on two floors with guest DJs playing a mix of quality music from The Velvet Underground and The Stooges to The Clash, The Smiths, The Strokes, Primal Scream, The Pixies, The Libertines etc. Alan McGee and the bands will play the main room.Over 18s Only
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Contact
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Fez Club: 01189 586839
www.readingfez.com
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Event
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Club Velocity presents "Reading Festival Warm-Up Special
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Where
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Plug'n'Play, 35 Milford Road, Reading, RG1 8LG
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Time
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8.00pm - 2.00am
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Price
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£6 door £5 flyer
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Details
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Heartwear Process + Libor Spacek + The Vice + Bolt Action Five + DJ sets by Pure Reason Revolution and DJ Dreadnought.Restrictions: Over 18s Only
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Contact
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www.velocityrecordings.com
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Event
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Eleventh Hour Pictures presents The Reading Short Film Festival
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Where
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21 South Street, Reading, RG1 4QU
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Time
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Doors 7.00pm, films start at 8.00pm
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Price
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FREE
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From the sublime to the subversive, a diverse showcase of short films featuring filmmakers from Reading and across the UK. To add to your enjoyment the bar will be open all evening. 18 +
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Contact
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Tel: 0118 960 6060
www.readingarts.com/southstreet/whatson
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Event
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Comedy Night @ Afrobar
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Where
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Afrobar, Merchant's Place (off Friar Street), Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1DT
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Time
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8.30pm
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Price
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Tickets £4 in advance; £5 on the door.
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Featuring Irish award winning comic Mary J Bourke, and young rising stars John Robins, Simon Douglass and James Mason. Plus MC Jack Lin. Restrictions: Over 18s Only
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Contact
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Bukandskit presents - Pre Reading Festival Show
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Where
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The Face Bar, Chatham Street, Reading, RG1 7RB
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Time
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7.30pm
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Price
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£5/£4 with Reading camping band
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With nothing to do on the Thursday night of Reading Festival, Bukandskit will be holding an exclusive gig giving those who decide to camp at Reading Festival something "affordable" to do. A brilliant night of live music mayhem featuring Malefice + Mia Hope + Divine Chaos + Subdue.
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Contact
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www2.bukandskit.com
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Event
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Bohemian Night @ 3Bs
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Where
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3Bs, Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading, RG1 1QH
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Time
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8.00pm
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Price
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FREE
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Details
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Open Mic night. Turn up and have a go, whether it be singing, playing, juggling, poetry or stand-up. Anything goes! The atmosphere is laid back. We don't judge people's abilities. Just bring an instrument (if you use one!) or if you only want to listen and watch there is plenty to enjoy. Over 18's only.
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Contact
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www.bohemiannight.com
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Event
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Blunter Brothers @ The Jazz Cafe, Madjeski Stadium
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Where
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The Jazz Cafe, Madjeski Stadium
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Time
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7.30pm
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Price
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£5
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Details
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12 piece Funk/soul/jazz covers band: every time they play the house has been packed! Mr James Brown, The Average White Band, Kool and the Gang, The Commodores, Curtis Mayfield, Maceo Parker...and then moves on to Jocelyn Brown, Incognito, Shola Ama, Brand New Heavies. Over 25s Only
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The Soul Divas @ The Arches Jazz Club
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Where
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The Arches Club, Caversham Rd.
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Time
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7.00pm
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Price
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Free before 10pm, £8 afterwards
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Details
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A selection of female soul singers that appear at the club to belt their hearts out, the best of the uk's female singers play on this night. One female singer per night to entertain you. Restrictions:Over 18's, dress code: smart casual (smart jeans permitted). No trainers. Gentlemen must wear a collared shirt. Management reserve right to refuse admission.
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Contact
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NA
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Event
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ReadiRockRevolution Workshops
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Where
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RRR Studio, Oxford Road, Reading
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Time
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All-day contact for details
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Price
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see website
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Details
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Everyday during 17-24 August ReadiRockRevolution are running music workshops with well known tutors including Drums, Guitar, Bass, Vocals, Keys + more tbc.. Please contact for more details.
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Contact
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Readirockrevolution: 07740 307 775
www.myspace.com/readirockrevolution
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Friday 25/8/6 RFF2007-364
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