Music
14 hours of fun! Readipop reveals another 19 names for its one-day wonder
Nineteen more acts have been announced for Readipop Fiesta 2025, including former Shamen frontman Mr C.
The all-day fundraiser at the University of Reading Students’ Union will be headlined by...
Music
REVIEW: mssv showcases the vibrancy, strength and depth of Reading’s music scene
If you’re the kind of easily pleased stand-up comedy fan that never misses Live at the Apollo, has every Peter Kay DVD ever released...
Theatre
Elkie Brooks adds terrific Reading date to her 2026 Long Farewell Tour
Elkie Brooks has been top of the hit parade for an incredible 65 years.Â
While many artists of her age (21 again, thank you very...
Music
The Great British Songbook will celebrate the very best of 70 years of pop music
The Great British Songbook will celebrate some of the best pop music ever created, and it’s coming to Maidenhead this July.
The musicians putting on...
Music
Wilswood Buoys: the young, new and exciting duo on a 3-act bill wonder coming to The Rising Sun
A duo described as young, new and exciting, the Wilswood Buoys will be making their Reading debut when they come to The Face Bar...
Music - pop and rock
Jon Boden and The Remnant Kings to celebrate Parlour Ballads at Nettlebed Folk Club
Nettlebed Folk Club returns to the village early next month with a performance from Jon Boden and The Remnant Kings.
Organisers say that Jon Boden,...
Music
Are You Listening? 2025: A pleasing mixture of music that is really special
One of the organisers of Are You Listening? Music festival is delighted with how the two-day event went ... and how it has taken...
Music - pop and rock
Connolly Hayes to delight blues fans with Newbury gig this Friday
The UK Blues Awards 2025 UK Band of The Year nominee Connolly Hayes is to perform a set at Arlington Arts Centre in Newbury...
Events
7 venues rock as Are You Listening? returns to Reading for a brilliant day of music
Wristbands were spotted in Reading town centre on Saturday as the annual Are You Listening? festival saw music lovers travel between seven venues for...
Events
Are You Listening? day 1 – top sets from Sprints, Mandrake Handshake and Yaang
The first day of Are You Listening? 2025 saw crowds flock to a Reading town centre church for an evening of music and fun.
Sprints...
Music
Punk legend Mike Watt to bring mssv to Reading’s Face Bar on June 13
Punk-rock musical legend Mike Watt is to perform in Reading this June as mssv come to The Face Bar.
Club Velocity is organising the gig...
