MUSIC & ARTS PROGRAMMEREADIPOPSEPTEMBER – DECEMBER 2014 • WWW.READIPOP.CO.UK

FESTIVAL OF NOISEEvents will include:Make Some Noise! - a weekend of noisy workshops, events and talks for all ages at Readipop Studios and other venues in Reading. Noise Art, Noise Bands, Noise Toys, Noise DJs and Noise Tech.

More information at www.festivalofnoise.co.uk

DISTORTION

DISTORTION is an exciting season of gigs showcasing young bands & DJs.

If you’re under 18 and would like the chance to play your music to a live audience at an award winning venue, contact the studio and tell us all about your band. All genres welcome.

DISTORTION DEALUnder 18s rehearsal studio discount. Get two hours at Readipop Studios for just £10 on Friday evenings.

Email admin@readipop.co.uk or call 0118 938 7156 for details and bookings.DISTORTION gig dates are Saturday 13th September, Saturday 15th November & Saturday 6th December, 7 - 11pm at Readipop StudiosPrice: £3 entry

NIGHT OF 1000 UKES HALLOWEEN SPECIALA special and spooky evening celebrating all the tiny twangers with a Halloween twist! Night of 1000 Ukes is Readipop’s own mini ukulele festival.

Performers will include: The Small Strings RUG The BUGS Tea & Jam plus a Halloween surprise!

Friday 31st October, from 7.30pmReadipop StudiosPrice: £5 (advance) £7 (on the door)Book via www.readipop.co.uk or call 0118 938 7156

N4MEOur Networking for Music Educators programme delivers professional development events, information, advice, guidance and networking support for musicians and educators working with young people in non-formal education settings. N4ME is funded by Youth Music.

Join the Facebook group for events, updates and discussion at www.facebook.com/groups/network4musiceducators

READING CANReading CAN aims to help young people connect to the arts in Reading through a programme of networking activities for local culture & arts organisations and people who work with children and young people. Facilitated by Readipop and Jelly and supported by Artswork.

Join the Facebook group for opportunities, events, updates and discussion at www.facebook.com/groups/readingcan

Readipop is a music and arts charity based in Reading with a strong reputation for delivering innovative and engaging arts projects. Readipop makes a positive difference to the lives of people in need and believes creativity is vital for a fulfilled life. Readipop creates projects and events that bring musicians, artists, performers, participants and audiences together in ways that create engaging, memorable and meaningful experiences for all.

Contact ReadipopEmail: office@readipop.co.ukTelephone: 0118 938 7156Address: 35 Milford Road, Reading, RG1 8LG

Connect to Readipopwww.facebook.com/readipop www.twitter.com/readipop www.youtube.com/readipop Join the Readipop mailing list by visiting www.readipop.co.uk

Donate to ReadipopPlease support our work by making a donation via Text Giving. Text RPOP01 £2 (or another amount in pounds) to 70070

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EVENTSCOMING THIS NOVEMBER - READIPOP PRESENTS THE FIRST

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INFORMATION AND CONTACT DETAILS

VOCAL NETWORKINGJoin the Vocal Networking crew for their first event at Readipop Studios. Vocal Networking is designed to bring together all up and coming talent and to help develop performance, stage presence and networking skills. If you’re an MC, producer, singer, DJ or even a dancer, they’re here to help you take control of your career and discover your destiny.

Saturday 22nd November, 6pm – 12amReadipop StudiosFree entryBookings via www.readipop.co.uk or call 0118 938 7156

READIPOP CHRISTMAS HOOTENANNYIf you’ve been good this year why not treat yourself to an evening stuffed with music, magic and mince pies! The Christmas Hootenanny line up includes Samba beats from Beatroots, a quirky set from Readipop’s uke group The Small Strings, exhilarating rhythms from Readipop’s African Drumming group plus more TBA. New to this year’s programme is a short party set from the Team Readipop super group!

Friday 19th December, 7.30 – 11pmSouth Street Arts CentrePrice: £5 (advance) £6 (on the door)Tickets include 1 x raffle ticketBookings via www.readingarts.com

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Book via www.readingarts.com or www.readipop.co.uk or call 0118 938 7156

UKULELE 101This introductory ukulele workshop has everyone (even beginners) playing fun and quirky cover songs. The workshop ends with a big uke jam led by members of Readipop’s ukulele group The Small Strings.

Tuesday 9th September, 7 - 9pmSouth Street Arts Centre Price: £7 (advance) £8 (on the door)

AFRICAN DRUMMING 101An engaging hands-on introduction to African drums and drumming based around rhythms played on djembes and dun duns.

Wednesday 24th September, 7 - 9pmSouth Street Arts CentrePrice: £7 (advance) £8 (on the door)

SAMBA 101Reading’s samba drumming group Beatroots invites you to join them for an informative and energetic intro to Brazilian percussion.

Tuesday 7th October, 8 - 10pmSouth Street Arts CentrePrice: £7 (advance) £8 (on the door)

STREET BAND 101Street Band 101 is a new opportunity to experience playing in a funky street band. All experienced wind instrument players welcome! Bring something to blow.

Tuesday 14th October, 7 – 9pmSouth Street Arts CentrePrice: £7 (advance) £8 (on the door)

DADDY’S DRUM CLUBDaddy’s Drum Club is a fun 45 min rhythm workshop for children under five and their parents, based around simple, fun games and nursery rhymes. All drums are provided.

Saturday 1st November, 10.30am Readipop StudiosBook via www.readipop.co.uk or call 0118 938 7156Price: £6 adults, £3 children

CONGA CLUBRhythmZone ‘s Andy Fowler leads this weekly group through the world rhythms of ‘Conga Drumming’, the highly praised book by Dworsky & Sansby. Conga Club welcomes beginners.

Every Monday, 7 - 9pm at Readipop StudiosPrice: £5 per session

BEATROOTS BATERIASamba drumming group Beatroots has performed at many major events and festivals including WOMAD, The Thames Festival and the Olympic Rowing during London 2012. Beginners can join the band by taking part in Samba 101. Experienced players can join any time. More info at www.beatroots.co.uk

Every Tuesday, 8 - 10pm at Readipop StudiosPrice: £5 per session

THE SMALL STRINGSThe Small Strings play popular songs on ukuleles and perform at local festivals and events. The weekly sessions include rehearsing existing repertoire and learning new songs. New to the uke? We suggest you try the Beginners Ukulele Course (details below).

Every Wednesday, 7 - 9pm at Readipop StudiosPrice: £5 per session

BEGINNERS UKULELE COURSEA course for beginners; learn technique, expand your chord knowledge and play alongside others. The course is led by The Small Strings and culminates in a performance at Night of 1000 Ukes*. Readipop can provide a limited number of ukuleles - reserve one by emailing office@readipop.co.uk.

Every Tuesday from 16th September – 28st October, 7 – 9pm at Readipop StudiosPrice: £50* Night of 1000 Ukes takes place on Saturday 31st October at Readipop Studios (more info in Events section).

AFRICAN DRUMMING Learn, develop and rehearse African rhythms played on a mix of traditional drums and percussion including djembes and dun duns. This is an informal workshop leading to opportunities to perform at local events. Complete beginners are welcome and drums are provided.

Every Wednesday, 7 - 9pm at Readipop StudiosPrice: £5 per session

STREET BAND Whatever wind instrument you play, from the sax to the French horn, Readipop’s Street Band Project welcomes you to join this exhilarating eight-week project. Taking inspiration from the street bands of New York, the group plays quirky arrangements and mashups of popular songs. To join, you will need to be comfortable playing the full range of notes on your instrument (grade 2+ advised).

Every Tuesday, 7-9pm at Readipop Studios Price: £5 per session

MOVING ONMoving On is a singing group for people aged 60+. The group meets every week to learn and sing vocal arrangements of classic popular songs. New members are always welcome, including absolute beginners.

Every Monday, 11am - 1pm at Southcote Community Centre£2 per session. First session is free!Call 0118 938 7156 to join or just turn up!

TEA & JAM Come and make music in our invigorating music club for adults. Learn, sing and play for fun on a variety of accessible instruments including hand percussion and ukuleles - all with expert guidance. Beginners and rusty players are welcome. All instruments, tea and biscuits are provided. No musical experience is necessary.

Every Thursday, 11am – 1pm at Readipop Studios£2 per session. First session is free! Call 0118 938 7156 or just turn up!

Get Gigging is our ‘grown-ups’ rock band project for bedroom guitarists, hairbrush divas, rusty drummers and lapsed musicians. It’s about making music for fun - bringing together musicians to discover and rediscover the joys of playing in a band. Meet like-minded musicians, form bands, rehearse songs, write original material and play a showcase gig to friends and family.

Please note – you need some experience to join Get Gigging. If in doubt, please ask us!

Every Saturday from 8th November – 13th December, 2 – 5pm at Readipop StudiosIncludes a showcase gig on Saturday 13th December from 6 - 10pmPrice: £135 Book via www.readipop.co.uk or call 0118 938 7156

JOIN A READIPOP COMMUNITY BAND REGULAR WEEKLY MUSIC SESSIONS

JOIN A READIPOP COMMUNITY BAND REGULAR WEEKLY MUSIC SESSIONS

GET GIGGING BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE YOU ROCKED AND ROLLED?

Call 0118 938 7156 or email office@readipop.co.uk to join a band Call 0118 938 7156 or email office@readipop.co.uk to join a band

TASTER WORKSHOPSONE-OFF SESSIONS & INFORMAL INTRODUCTIONS TO OUR ON-GOING PROJECTS

“THE CHANCE I’VE BEEN GIVEN IS AMAZING REALLY. AT MY AGE TO BE ABLE TO SING IN A CHOIR AND BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN LOTS OF MUSIC AND MUSIC TECHNOLOGY, IT’S JUST A GOD SEND.”

ANITA, MOVING ON CHOIR MEMBER