MUSIC & ARTS PROGRAMMEREADIPOPJANUARY–JULY 2014 • WWW.READIPOP.CO.UK

N4MEOur Networking for Music Educators programme delivers professional development events, information, advice, guidance and networking support for music leaders 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

URBAN ORCHESTRA REFLECTIONSWhen tradition meets technology…Presented in partnership with The Stables, Milton Keynes. A day of discussion, reflection and practice-sharing for music leaders who have taken part in orchestral/technology fusion projects

Monday 17th February from 10amThe Stables, Milton KeynesFREEBook via www.stables.org

REFLECTIONS 2014festival of music, arts & learning Reflections 2014 is an inspirational festival that celebrates and explores creative work with young people. The day features a mix of talkshops, workshops and swapshops combined with networking and music making opportunities, festival food, movies, master-classes, live music and more.

Thursday 27th MarchSupported by Youth Music, Artswork and Reading UniversityReading University, London Road Book via www.readipop.co.uk or call 0118 938 7156

READING CANA programme of Culture & Arts Networking activities for people working with children and young people in Reading. Facilitated by Readipop and Jelly, and supported by Artswork.

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

GLOBAL BEATSResidents - DJ GLobal and DJ Uncle Cosmic plus special guests.

Global Beats is a club night for drumheads, electro beatniks and world music lovers. Each night features energetic performances from world drummers and dancers alongside our resident DJ’s mixing the best dance beats from all around the world.

Saturday 1st February, Saturday 1st March, Saturday 5th April, Saturday 31st May and Saturday 7th June, from 8.30pm at Readipop StudiosPrice: £4 (advance), £8 (on the door)

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

NIGHT OF 1000 UKESAn evening celebrating all the tiny twangers! Night of 1000 Ukes is Readipop’s own mini ukulele festival. The evening will feature performances from a range of local ukulele bands and groups, followed by an en-masse performance to finish the evening in style!

Featuring: The Small Strings RUG (Reading Uke Group) Uke Academy More acts TBC

Saturday 26th March, from 7.30pmReadipop StudiosPrice: £5 (advance) £7 (on the door)Book via www.readipop.co.uk or call 0118 938 7156

CONNECT TO READIPOPwww.readipop.co.uk Email: office@reaidpop.co.uk Telephone: 0118 938 7156 Address 35 Milord Road, Reading RG1 8LG

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CAVERSHAM FESTIVAL 2014Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July TBCChristchurch Meadows, Readingwww.cavershamfestival.co.ukFree family friendly music & arts festival beside the river Thames.

CAVERSHAM FESTIVAL 2014 BATTLE OF THE BANDSWe’re asking local music acts to take to the stage and compete for the chance to perform at Caversham Festival. The finalists will also win a free rehearsal session at Readipop Studios to polish their performance for the big gig.

Saturday 3rd May, from 7pm at Readipop StudiosBands can apply by emailing office@readipop.co.uk or by calling 0118 938 7156

CAVERSHAM FESTIVAL 2014 UNDER 18S BATTLE OF THE BANDSCalling all bands aged under 18! Do you want to rock a stage at Caversham Festival? Sign up for our under 18s Battle of the Bands and compete for a chance to play at Caversham Festival and win a free rehearsal.

Saturday 31st May, from 7pm at Readipop StudiosBands can apply by emailing office@readipop.co.uk or by calling 0118 938 7156

NETWORKING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Calling all 11 – 16 year olds! Would you like to spend a week learning the guitar, or drums, or maybe even fronting your own rock band? Join Summer Band Academy and Readipop’s world-class musicians will help you form bands, write songs and prepare you for your first gig at Readipop Studios.

Summer Band Academy is a fun week of music-making suitable for wannabe rock stars as well as young musicians looking to develop their skills. Join Summer Band Academy and play a range of instruments, write songs, record in a professional studio and play a showcase gig - all in one week!

Activities during the week include song writing, singing, percussion, drums, bass, guitar and recording.

Monday 27th July - Friday 1st AugustMonday - Thursday, 10am – 4pmFriday, 10.00am - 7pm (gig at 6pm - friends and family welcome)Price: £95 per personBook via www.readipop.co.uk or call 0118 938 7156

DISTORTIONDISTORTION 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.

Young bands can also take advantage of our under 18s rehearsal DISTORTION DEAL. 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 22nd February, Saturday 29th March & Saturday 19th April. 7 - 11pm at Readipop StudiosPrice: £3 entry Book via www.readipop.co.uk

The Small Strings. Photos: Mike Taylor catchlight.co.uk

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

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

Tuesday 4th February, 8 - 10pmSouth Street Arts CentrePrice: £7 (advance) £8 (on the door)

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

Wednesday 26th February, 7 - 9pmSouth Street Arts CentrePrice: £7 (advance) £8 (on the door)

UKULELE 101This popular introductory ukulele workshop has everyone (even beginners) playing fun and quirky cover songs. The workshop ends with a big ‘uke’ jam with members of our ukulele group The Small Strings for a night to remember!

Tuesday 11th February, 7 - 9pmSouth Street Arts Centre Price: £7 (advance) £8 (on the door)

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

Saturday 22nd February & Saturday 31st May, 10.30am & 11.45am Readipop StudiosPrice: £6 adults, £3 children

CONGA CLUBAndy Fowler (RhythmZone) leads this weekly group through the exercises and world rhythms presented in ‘Conga Drumming’, the highly praised book by Alan Dworsky and Betsy Sansby. Conga Club runs during term time and welcomes beginners.

Every Monday, 7 - 9pmPrice: £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 Samba101. Experienced players can join any time. www.beatroots.co.uk

Every Tuesday, 8 - 10pmPrice: £5 per session

THE SMALL STRINGSReadipop’s ukulele group The Small Strings play popular songs and perform at local festivals and events. The fun and relaxed weekly sessions normally include rehearsing existing repertoire, some technical development on the ukulele and learning new songs. New to the uke? We suggest you try the Beginners Ukulele Course (details below).

Every Wednesday, 7 - 9pmPrice: £5 per session

BEGINNERS UKULELE COURSEA ten-week course for those starting out on the ukulele. Learn technique, expand your chord knowledge and play alongside others to learn and rehearse a repertoire of popular songs. The course is led by The Small Strings ukulele group and culminates in a performance at Night of 1000 Ukes. Readipop are able to provide a limited number of ukuleles - reserve one by emailing office@readipop.co.uk.

Every Tuesday from 18th February – 22nd April, 7 – 9pm Night of 1000 Ukes takes place on Saturday 26th AprilPrice: £50

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 but structured workshop leading to opportunities to perform at local events such as Reading Half Marathon and Caversham Festival. Complete beginners are welcome and drums are provided.

Every Wednesday, 7 - 9pmPrice: £5 per session

You’re never too old to rock’n’roll!MAKING MUSIC KEEPS YOU FEELING YOUNG AT HEART, MAKES YOU SMARTER AND MORE ATTRACTIVE!

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£1 per sessionCall 0118 938 7156 to join

TEA & JAM Come and make music in a new, invigorating music club aimed at rusty players and beginners. Learn and play for fun on a variety of accessible instruments, including drums, simple hand percussion and ukuleles - all with expert guidance. All instruments, tea & biscuits are provided. No experience is necessary.

Thursdays from 6th February – 13th March, 11am – 1pmReadipop StudiosFREE Book via www.readipop.co.uk or call 0118 938 7156

LIVE SOUND 1212Do you know your EQs from your FX or when to use a DI with a PA? Spend a day with an experienced sound engineer learning the basic principles of live sound and get hands on experience with a live band. Boost your mixing skills and get practical tips on using mics, mixers, amplifiers, speakers, gates, compressors and more.

Sunday 16th February, 10.30am - 4pmReadipop StudiosPrice: £60

ABLETON & CONTROLLERISM WEEKENDSaturday: Using Ableton as a Digital DJ tool, recording, sequencing, triggering and live performance.

Sunday: Exploring controllers, creating your own sounds, remixes, performance and experimentation.

Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd March, 10.30am - 4pm Readipop StudiosPrice: £60 (one day), £95 (both days)

LOGIC PRO X WEEKENDSaturday: Introduction to Logic Pro X as a composition and production tool.

Sunday: Recording audio, mixing tips, mastering and bouncing.

Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th January, 10.30am – 4pm Readipop StudiosPrice: £60 (one day), £95 (both days)

GLITCH JAM MKCreative experimentation with music technology.

Sunday 16th February and Sunday 16th MarchThe Stables, Milton KeynesPrice: £50Book via www.stables.org

TASTER WORKSHOPS

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY COURSES AFFORDABLE & PRACTICAL COURSES THAT EXPLORE MUSIC & AUDIO TECHNOLOGY

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BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE YOU ROCKED & ROLLED?

Get Gigging is our adults’ rock bands 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 being 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 1st February – 8th March, 2 – 5pm Readipop StudiosIncludes a showcase gig on Saturday 8th March from 6 – 10pmPrice: £135 Book via www.readipop.co.uk or call 0118 938 7156

GET GIGGING

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