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Wednesday 23rd August
The following events are taking place on Wednesday 23rd August. Click the title of the genre of event to expand the section.> Music
Reading Homecoming Festival - Morning Runner + Pure Reason Revolution + more!
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)Location: Reading Fez, 5-6 Gun Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2JR
Time: 6.00pm - 4.00am
Restrictions: Over 18s Only
Cost: £7
Tickets: www.readingfez.com
Contact: Fez Club: 01189 586839 info@readingfez.com
Links: www.readingfez.com
One Night of (New) Folk at South Street Arts Centre
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.Location: 21 South Street, Reading, RG1 4QU Tel: 0118 960 6060
Time: 7.30pm
Cost: £5.00 in advance. £7.00 on the door
Tickets: Box Office 0118 960 6060 www.readingarts.com
Contact: Bobby Lonergan - 0118 939 0007
Links: http://www.brokenheartfoundation.org.uk/hawk, www.fencerecords.com/folks/pictishtrail_intro.htm, www.elaine-palmer.co.uk, www.myspace.com/sleepsinoysters.
Wicked Boy Promotions presents a Reading Fringe Festival Event
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.Location: The Face Bar, Ambrose Place, Chatham Street, Reading, Berks RG1 7JF
Time: 7.30pm
Restrictions:16+
Cost: £5 Advance, £6 on the door
Tickets: available from all bands playing and from Wicked Boy Promotions website
Links: www.wickedboypromotions.com
Club Smug presents Local Band Showcase in association with Blah Blah Magazine
Live music at the Purple Turtle featuring The Sleep Room + Stolz + Aden Pearce.Location: Purple Turtle, 9 Gun Street, Reading, RG1 2JR
Time: 8.00pm
Restrictions: Over 18s only
Cost: Free
Contact: Purple Turtle 0118 959 7196
Links: www.blahblah.co.uk, www.purpleturtlebar.com
The Diablos + The Velcros @ 3Bs
Live music at the 3Bs, featuring The Diablos + The Velcros.Location: 3Bs, Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading, RG1 1QH.
Time: 8.00pm
Restrictions: Over 18s only.
Cost: Free
Rob Sharples
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.Location: Global Cafe, 35 London Street, Reading, RG1 4PS
Time: 9.00pm - 11.00pm
Cost: Free but money for the band would be appreciated on the night
Links: www.risc.org.uk/global, www.myspace.com/robsharples
ReadiRockRevolution chilling session
Radiate + Lazywall + Graham (No Connection) + My Red Angel + more tbc.Location: Bar Iguana, St Mary's Butts, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2LN
Time: 7.00pm
Restrictions: Over 18s only.
Cost: Free
Contact: Readirockrevolution: 07740 307775, readirockrevolution@yahoo.co.uk
Links: www.myspace.com/readirockrevolution
Music @ The Up In Arms
Punctured Lung, Red Sister + 3 bands tbc. and Reading Festival Warmup DJLocation: Up In Arms, 132 London Rd, Reading
Time: 7.00pm
Restrictions: Over 18s only.
Cost: Free
> Workshops
Creative Writing Workshop by Harry Mann and Annabelle Butterworth
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.Location: Rising Sun Arts Centre, 30 Silver St, Reading, RG1 2ST
Time: 4.00pm - 6.00pm
Cost: £4-5 depending on size of class
Contact: Annabelle Butterworth 07748 103 638
Links: www.risingsun-artscentre.co.uk
Djembe Drumming Workshop
Djembe drumming class. Learn traditional techniques and rhythms. Relaxed atmosphere. Bring drums if you have them.Location: The Rising Sun Arts Centre, 30 Silver Street, Reading, RG1 2ST
Time: 7.30pm
Cost: £8
Contact: Rising Sun Arts Centre: 0118 9866 788
Links: www.risingsun-artscentre.co.uk
ReadiRockRevolution Workshops
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.Location: RRR Studio, Oxford Road, Reading
Time: All-day contact for details
Cost: Contact for details
Contact: Readirockrevolution: 07740 307775, readirockrevolution@yahoo.co.uk
Links: www.myspace.com/readirockrevolution