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Thurs 17/08/06 Previews
Event
Club Velocity presents "Reading On Fire"
Where
Water Rats Theatre, 328 Grays Inn Road, Kings Cross, London, WC1X 8BZ
Time
7.30 pm
Price
£7 Door/ £6 advance/flyer
Details

My Luminaries + SixNationState + Heartwear Process + The Vice + DJ Dreadnought (playing nothing but Reading bands old and new). Restrictions:Over 18s only

Contact

www.velocityrecordings.com

  

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Screwball Cabaret @ Plug'n'Play
Where
Plug'n'Play, 35 Milford Road, Reading, RG1 8LG
Time
8.00pm - late
Price
£6 in advance, £7 on the door
Details

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.

Contact

www.screwballcaberet.co.uk

  

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backfootscratch presents Reading Live @ The Fighting Cocks
Where
The Fighting Cocks, 56 Old London Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 6QA. (5 mins from Kingston Station).
Time
Doors open 8.00pm, first band 8.15pm
Price
see website
Details

backfootscratch presents the cream of Reading live in Kingston's premier live music venue. Featuring: Exit Tahiti + Big Wednesday + To The Barricades + Tarnish.

Contact

www.myspace.com/backfootscratch
www.the-fighting-cocks.co.uk

  

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ReadiRockRevolution Workshops
Where
RRR Studio, Oxford Road, Reading
Time
All-day contact for details
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.

Contact

Readirockrevolution: 07740 307 775 www.myspace.com/readirockrevolution

  

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Friday 18/08/06 Day 1
Event
Club Velocity presents "Reading On Fire" @ Plug'n'Play
Where
Plugnplay, 35 Milford Road, Reading, RG1 8LG
Time
8.00pm - 2.00am
Price
£5 door £4 flyer
Details

Pete and the Pirates + Desdemona + Mr Fogg + Ben Marwood + DJ Dreadnought (his great mix of old/new sassy music) Restrictions: Over 18s Only

Contact

www.velocityrecordings.com

  

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White Sunday + Audio Runway + Juno @ RISC
Where
RISC, 35-39 London Street, Reading, RG1 4PS
Time
7.30pm
Price
£3
Details

Indie/rock night at the RISC.

Contact

tbc

  

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Bar Iguana presents C1 Music
Where
Bar Iguana (Upstairs), St Marys Butts, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2LN
Time
8.00pm - Midnight
Price
FREE
Details

The finest fusion of Roots, Reggae, R'n'B, Funk, Soul, 'n' all that!

Contact

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Ecoute + Even After @ 3Bs
Where
3Bs, Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading, RG1 1QH.
Time
8.00pm
Price
FREE
Details

Live music at the 3Bs featuring Ecoute + Even After.

Contact

na

  

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Pirate Pete and Preacher Jon's Open Floor Night
Where
The Rising Sun Arts Centre, 30 Silver St, Reading, RG1 2ST
Time
8.00pm
Price
FREE
Details

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.

Contact

Rising Sun Arts Centre: 0118 986 6788 www.risingsun-artscentre.co.uk

  

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Rock&Roll Riots present Bands Including Local Band The Skies @ The Purple Turtle
Where
Purple Turtle, 9 Gun St, Reading, RG1 2JR
Time
8.00pm
Price
FREE
Details

Rock&Roll Riots present Bands Including Local Band The Skies @ The Purple Turtle Live music at the Purple Turtle.

Contact

www.myspace.com/rocknrollriots

  

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The Soul Divas @ The Arches Jazz Club
Where
The Arches Club, Caversham Rd
Time
8.00pm
Price
Free before 10pm, £8 afterwards
Details

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.

Contact

na

  

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Capoeira Class with Professor Polaco, Union Capoeira Group @ St Luke's Church Hall
Where
St Luke's Church Hall, 14 Erleigh Road, Reading, RG1 5LH
Time
8.00pm-10.00pm
Price
£6
Details

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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Big Jack's Laughter Club @ The Global Cafe
Where
Global Caf, 35 London Street, Reading, RG1 4PS
Time
10.30pm
Price
£4 in advance; £5.50 on the door
Details

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.

Contact

Global Caf: 0118 958 3555 www.risc.org.uk/global

  

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ReadiRockRevolution Workshops
Where
RRR Studio, Oxford Road, Reading
Time
All-day contact for details
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.

Contact

Readirockrevolution: 07740 307 775 www.myspace.com/readirockrevolution

  

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Saturday 19/8/6 Day 2
Event
Popworld Promotes featuring Chairman Of The Bored, Page 44 and much more
Where
South Street Arts Centre, 21 South Street, Reading, RG1 4QU
Time
7.00pm till late
Price
£5 advance, £7 on the door
Details

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.

Contact

Box Office 0118 960 6060 www.readingarts.com www.popworldpromotes.com

  

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Jah Lion @ Bar Iguana
Where
Bar Iguana (Upstairs), St Marys Butts, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2LN
Time
8.00pm - Midnight
Price
FREE
Details

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.

Contact

NA

  

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ReadiRockRevolution Stoner Rock Mini Fest all dayer
Where
The Purple Turtle, Gun Street, Reading, RG1 2JR.
Time
12.00pm
Price
FREE
Details

RRR presents international, national &local talents: Obiat + Mothertruckers + Domes of Silence + Red Sister + This Incident + more tbc. Over 18's only.

Contact

Readirockrevolution: 07740 307 775 www.myspace.com/readirockrevolution
www.purpleturtlebar.com

  

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Ska Night Featuring The Jurassic Ska Bandits + guests @ The Rising Sun Arts Centre
Where
The Rising Sun Arts Centre, 30 Silver Street, Reading, RG1 2ST
Time
8.00pm
Price
TBC
Details

Big ska sound in the intimate atmosphere of the Rising Sun Arts Centre. Fish out your pork pie hat and get the beat.

Contact

Rising Sun Arts Centre: 0118 986 6788

  

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Abie Budgen and The Paper Trumpet Orchestra
Where
Global Caf, 35 London Street, Reading, RG1 4PS
Time
10.00pm - midnight
Price
£2/3
Details

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!

Contact

www.risc.org.uk/global

  

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Norman Jay (Carnival Warm Up, Good Times set)
Where
Reading Fez, 5-6 Gun Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2JR
Time
10pm - 4am
Price
£6 advance (MOTD)
Details

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

Contact

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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Hugh Turner quartet @ The Arches Jazz Club
Where
The Arches Club, Caversham Rd.
Time
7pm - 2am
Price
£7
Details

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.

Contact

NA

  

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Dance and Music in Broad Street
Where
Broad Street, Reading Town Centre
Time
12.00pm - 4.00pm
Price
FREE
Details

A variety of dance and music demonstrations will take place in Broad Street for everyone to enjoy including Capoeira. (Weather permitting)

Contact

www.readingfringefestival.com

  

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Djembi African Drum Workshop by Steve Yimga @ The Rising Sun Arts Centre
Where
The Rising Sun Arts Centre, 30 Silver Street, Reading, RG1 2ST
Time
11.00am - 1.00pm
Price
£7-8
Details

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

Contact

Steve Yimga: 07919 526687 www.risingsun-artscentre.co.uk

  

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Remix Reading @ The Rising Sun Arts Centre
Where
Rising Sun Arts Centre, 30 Silver Street, Reading, RG1 2ST
Time
1.00pm - 4.00pm
Price
FREE
Details

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.

Contact

Rising Sun Arts Centre: 0118 986 6788 www.remixcommons.org
www.risingsun-artscentre.co.uk

  

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ReadiRockRevolution Stoner Rock Mini Fest all dayer
Where
The Purple Turtle, Gun Street, Reading, RG1 2JR.
Time
12.00pm
Price
FREE
Details

RRR presents international, national &local talents: Obiat + Mothertruckers + Domes of Silence + Red Sister + This Incident + more tbc. Over 18's only.

Contact

Readirockrevolution: 07740 307 775 www.myspace.com/readirockrevolution
www.purpleturtlebar.com

  

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ReadiRockRevolution Workshops
Where
RRR Studio, Oxford Road, Reading
Time
All-day contact for details
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.

Contact

Readirockrevolution: 07740 307 775 www.myspace.com/readirockrevolution

  

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Sunday 20/8/6 Day 3
Event
A Song for Reading, Competition Final
Where
Plugnplay, 35 Milford Road, Reading, RG1 8LG
Time
7.30pm - 10.30pm
Price
TBC
Details

The final of the Fringe Festivals Song for Reading competition where the best entrants perform their compositions for the top prizes

Contact

www.readingfringefestival.com

  

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Pavlov's Dog Unplugged
Where
Pavlov's Dog, 21-23 St. Marys Butts, Reading, RG1 2LN
Time
8.00pm
Price
FREE
Details

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.

Contact

na

  

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ReadiRockRevolution Workshops
Where
RRR Studio, Oxford Road, Reading
Time
All-day contact for details
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.

Contact

Readirockrevolution: 07740 307 775 www.myspace.com/readirockrevolution

  

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Monday 21/8/6 Day 4
Event
Graffiti Art Mural
Where
South Street Arts Centre, 21 South Street, Reading, RG1 4QU
Time
11.00am onwards
Price
FREE
Details

An exciting display of graffiti art featuring local artists. Come and watch the mural take shape at the South Street Art Centre.

Contact

www.streetcap.com OR www.myspace.com/streetcap

  

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Latin Night @ Rising Sun Arts Centre
Where
Rising Sun Arts Centre, 30 Silver Street, Reading, RG1 2ST
Time
7.30pm onwards.
Price
Lessons £5, Dancing Free
Details

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.

Contact

Rising Sun Arts Centre: 0118 9866 788 www.risingsun-artscentre.co.uk

  

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SixNationState + support at the Fez Club
Where
Reading Fez, 5-6 Gun Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2JR
Time
7.00pm
Price
£3
Details

SixNationState + Rebus + Popworld presents: Bashphelt. Tickets include entry to the Rock and Indie night afterwards.

Contact

T: 01189 586839 www.readingfez.com

  

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The Limes + Hot Silk Pockets @ 3Bs
Where
BBBs, Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading, RG1 1QH
Time
Time: 8.00pm
Price
FREE
Details

Live music at the 3Bs, featuring The Limes + The Hot Silk Pockets.

Contact

NA

  

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The Real UK Talent Show Session
Where
Face bar, Ambrose Place, Chatham Street, Reading, Berks RG1 7JF
Time
8.00pm - Midnight
Price
£4
Details

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.

Contact

Entry forms and advance tickets from www.myspace.com/prdentertainment

  

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ReadiRockRevolution Workshops
Where
RRR Studio, Oxford Road, Reading
Time
All-day contact for details
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.

Contact

Readirockrevolution: 07740 307 775 www.myspace.com/readirockrevolution

  

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Tuesday 22/8/6 Day 5
Event
Reading St Andrew's Scottish Dancing Society together with Reading Scottish Fiddlers present a Scottish Family Ceilidh
Where
Thameside Primary School, Wolsey Road, Caversham, RG4 8BY
Time
7.30pm finish around 10.30pm
Price
Adults £5, Children in full time education £2.50 Family ticket £10
Details

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!

Contact

Contact Rita Cane on 0118 975 7507 or Stuart Forbes on 0118 969 4135 www.scottishdancingreading.org

  

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Shady Lane Music Club @ Bar Iguana
Where
Bar Iguana, St Mary's Butts, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2LN
Time
8.00pm
Price
FREE
Details

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.

Contact

http://www.shadylanemusicclub.co.uk

  

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Muf + The Mean Season @ 3Bs
Where
BBBs, Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading, RG1 1QH
Time
8.00pm
Price
FREE
Details

Live music at the 3Bs, featuring Muf + The Mean Season.

Contact

NA

  

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The Real UK Talent Show Session taking place over 2 nights @ The Face Bar'
Where
Face Bar, Ambrose Place, Chatham Street, Reading RG1 7JF
Time
8.00pm until Midnight
Price
£4
Details

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.

Contact

Entry forms and advance tickets from www.myspace.com/prdentertainment

  

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Lemon Cake Theatre presents Steven Berkoff's Lunch and The Bow Of Ulysses
Where
21 South Street Arts Centre, Reading, RG1 4QU
Time
8.00pm
Price
£9 Adults £7 Concessions (under 16 years, students, OAP's etc)
Details

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

Contact

0118 960 6060 www.readingarts.com www.lemon-cake.org

  

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ReadiRockRevolution Workshops
Where
RRR Studio, Oxford Road, Reading
Time
All-day contact for details
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.

Contact

Readirockrevolution: 07740 307 775 www.myspace.com/readirockrevolution

  

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Wednesday 23/8/6 Day 6
Event
Reading Homecoming Festival - Morning Runner + Pure Reason Revolution + more!
Where
Reading Fez, 5-6 Gun Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2JR
Time
6.00pm - 4.00am
Price
£7
Details

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

Contact

Fez Club: 01189 586839 www.readingfez.com

  

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One Night of (New) Folk at South Street Arts Centre
Where
21 South Street, Reading, RG1 4QU Tel: 0118 960 6060
Time
7.30pm
Price
£5.00 in advance. £7.00 on the door
Details

A Hawk and A Hacksaw + The Pictish Trail + Elaine Palmer + Sleeps In Oysters. An exclusive line-up of the finest names in the folk underground comes together at South Street Arts Centre for one night only.

Contact

Box Office 0118 960 6060 www.readingarts.com
Bobby Lonergan - 0118 939 0007 http://www.brokenheartfoundation.org.uk/hawk www.fencerecords.com/folks/pictishtrail_intro.htm www.elaine-palmer.co.uk www.myspace.com/sleepsinoysters

  

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Wicked Boy Promotions presents a Reading Fringe Festival Event
Where
The Face Bar, Ambrose Place, Chatham Street, Reading, Berks RG1 7JF
Time
7.30pm
Price
£5 Advance, £6 on the door
Details

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+

Contact

www.wickedboypromotions.com

  

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Club Smug presents Local Band Showcase in association with Blah Blah Magazine
Where
Purple Turtle, 9 Gun Street, Reading, RG1 2JR
Time
8.00pm
Price
FREE
Details

Live music at the Purple Turtle featuring The Sleep Room + Stolz + Aden Pearce.

Contact

www.blahblah.co.uk www.purpleturtlebar.com

  

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The Diablos + The Velcros @ 3Bs
Where
3Bs, Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading, RG1 1QH.
Time
8.00pm
Price
FREE
Details

Live music at the 3Bs, featuring The Diablos + The Velcros. Over 18s only.

Contact

NA

  

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Rob Sharples
Where
Global Cafe, 35 London Street, Reading, RG1 4PS
Time
9.00pm - 11.00pm
Price
FREE
Details

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

Contact

www.risc.org.uk/global www.myspace.com/robsharples

  

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ReadiRockRevolution chilling session
Where
Bar Iguana, St Mary's Butts, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2LN
Time
7.00pm
Price
FREE
Details

Radiate + Lazywall + Graham (No Connection) + My Red Angel + more tbcOver 18s only.

Contact

Readirockrevolution: 07740 307775 www.myspace.com/readirockrevolution

  

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Music @ The Up In Arms
Where
Up In Arms, 132 London Rd, Reading
Time
7.00pm
Price
FREE
Details

Punctured Lung, Red Sister + 3 bands tbc. and Reading Festival Warmup DJ

Contact

NA

  

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Creative Writing Workshop by Harry Mann and Annabelle Butterworth
Where
Rising Sun Arts Centre, 30 Silver St, Reading, RG1 2ST
Time
4.00pm - 6.00pm
Price
£4-5 depending on size of class
Details

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.

Contact

Annabelle Butterworth 07748 103 638 www.risingsun-artscentre.co.uk

  

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Djembe Drumming Workshop
Where
The Rising Sun Arts Centre, 30 Silver Street, Reading, RG1 2ST
Time
7.30pm
Price
£8
Details

Djembe drumming class. Learn traditional techniques and rhythms. Relaxed atmosphere. Bring drums if you have them

Contact

Rising Sun Arts Centre: 0118 9866 788 www.risingsun-artscentre.co.uk ">

  

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ReadiRockRevolution Workshops
Where
RRR Studio, Oxford Road, Reading
Time
All-day contact for details
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.

Contact

Readirockrevolution: 07740 307 775 www.myspace.com/readirockrevolution

  

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Thursday 24/8/6 Day 7
Event
Alan McGee's Death Disco featuring Alan McGee + guests
Where
Reading Fez, 5-6 Gun Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2JR
Time
8.00pm - 3.00am
Price
£7
Details

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

Contact

Fez Club: 01189 586839 www.readingfez.com

  

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Club Velocity presents "Reading Festival Warm-Up Special
Where
Plug'n'Play, 35 Milford Road, Reading, RG1 8LG
Time
8.00pm - 2.00am
Price
£6 door £5 flyer
Details

Heartwear Process + Libor Spacek + The Vice + Bolt Action Five + DJ sets by Pure Reason Revolution and DJ Dreadnought.Restrictions: Over 18s Only

Contact

www.velocityrecordings.com

  

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Eleventh Hour Pictures presents The Reading Short Film Festival
Where
21 South Street, Reading, RG1 4QU
Time
Doors 7.00pm, films start at 8.00pm
Price
FREE
Details

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 +

Contact

Tel: 0118 960 6060 www.readingarts.com/southstreet/whatson

  

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Comedy Night @ Afrobar
Where
Afrobar, Merchant's Place (off Friar Street), Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1DT
Time
8.30pm
Price
Tickets £4 in advance; £5 on the door.
Details

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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Bukandskit presents - Pre Reading Festival Show
Where
The Face Bar, Chatham Street, Reading, RG1 7RB
Time
7.30pm
Price
£5/£4 with Reading camping band
Details

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.

Contact

www2.bukandskit.com

  

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Bohemian Night @ 3Bs
Where
3Bs, Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading, RG1 1QH
Time
8.00pm
Price
FREE
Details

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.

Contact

www.bohemiannight.com

  

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Blunter Brothers @ The Jazz Cafe, Madjeski Stadium
Where
The Jazz Cafe, Madjeski Stadium
Time
7.30pm
Price
£5
Details

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
Where
The Arches Club, Caversham Rd.
Time
7.00pm
Price
Free before 10pm, £8 afterwards
Details

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.

Contact

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ReadiRockRevolution Workshops
Where
RRR Studio, Oxford Road, Reading
Time
All-day contact for details
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.

Contact

Readirockrevolution: 07740 307 775 www.myspace.com/readirockrevolution

  

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Friday 25/8/6 RFF2007-364
Event
Carling Weekender - Reading Festival
Where
Little Johns Farm, Rivermead, Reading
Time
12.00 pm
Price
see website www.readingfestival.com
Details

The Worlds Top Music Event

Contact

www.readingfestival.com

  

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