MUSIC & ARTS PROGRAMMEREADIPOPJANUARY – APRIL 2015 • WWW.READIPOP.CO.UK

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BOOKING AND INFORMATION

ABOUT READIPOPReadipop is a music and arts charity based in Reading with a strong reputation for delivering innovative and engaging arts projects. Readipop makes a positive di� erence to the lives of people in need and believes creativity is vital for a fulfi lled life.

Readipop develops and delivers high quality projects that bring diverse musicians, artists, performers, participants and audiences together to create engaging, memorable and meaningful experiences for all.

Readipop works to support artists and organisations who work with young people through networking and professional development events. We lead N4ME (Networking for Music Educators) supported by Youth Music and Reading CAN (Culture and Arts Networking) supported by Artswork.

Readipop runs a range of music, arts and heritage projects for young people - see our website for the latest news.

BOOKING INFORMATIONReadipop Book online: visit the What’s On section at www.readipop.co.ukBook by phone: 0118 938 7156Readipop Studios, 35 Milford road, Reading, RG1 8LG

South Street Art CentreBook online: visit www.readingarts.com Book by phone: 0118 937 3456South Street Arts Centre, 21 South Street, Reading, RG1 4QU

CONNECTwww.readipop.co.ukFacebook/readipop@readipop

We also run Readipop Studios, a rehearsal and recording complex www.readipop.co.uk/studios

JOIN A READIPOP COMMUNITY BAND REGULAR WEEKLY MUSIC SESSIONS

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.

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

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

TEA & JAM Come and make music in an 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.

Every Thursday, 11am – 1pm at Readipop Studios£2 per sessionCall 0118 938 7156 to join or just turn up!

JOIN A READIPOP COMMUNITY BAND REGULAR WEEKLY MUSIC SESSIONS

DADDY’S DRUM CLUBDaddy’s Drum Club is a fun 45-minute rhythm workshop for children under fi ve and their parents, based around simple, fun games and nursery rhymes. All drums are provided and older siblings are welcome.

Saturday 21st February from 11am Readipop StudiosBook via www.readipop.co.uk or call 0118 938 7156Price: £6 adults, £3 children

SAMBA 101Reading’s samba drumming group Beatroots invites beginners to join them for a fun, informative and energetic intro to Brazilian percussion. The workshop ends with a performance and a big drum jam with the full samba bateria.

Tuesday 27th January, 8 - 10pmSouth Street Arts CentrePrice: £8.20 (advance) £9.20 (on the door)

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 3rd February, 7 - 9pmSouth Street Arts Centre Price: £8.20 (advance) £9.20 (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 18th February, 7 - 9pmSouth Street Arts CentrePrice: £8.20 (advance) £9.20 (on the door)

CONTEMPORARY POETRY COURSEFROM PAGE TO PERFORMANCEThis course will explore the relationship between form and content in both page and performance poetry. It is suitable for beginners and intermediate poets who want to strengthen their writing and performing skills through readings and discussions, games and writing exercises, as well as critique of work in progress. You will engage with fresh approaches to generating poems with a close look at new processes and old forms revisited by contemporary poets and performers, in view of developing a body of work to be published in a Course Collection and performed at a live event.

Every Thursday, 7-9PM, from 22nd January–26th February at Readipop StudiosPrice: £95

BEGINNERS UKULELE COURSEA fun 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 Festival of 1000 Ukes*. Readipop can provide a limited number of ukuleles – reserve one by emailing o� ce@readipop.co.uk.

Every Tuesday from 17th February–31st March, 7–9pm at Readipop StudiosPrice: £50 Sign up via www.readipop.co.uk*Festival of 1000 Ukes takes place on Saturday 11th April at South Street Arts Centre.

FESTIVAL OF 1000 UKESFestival of 1000 ukes is Readipop’s celebration of all the tiny twangers; a mini festival across two stages. In the evening there will be a host of ukulele groups and acts, throughout the day there will be workshops for all ages. Keep an eye on the website for full details and tickets.

Saturday 11th April at South Street Arts Centre

VOCAL NETWORKING: NETWORKING JAM Join the Vocal Networking crew for their Networking Jam, a progressive platform for upcoming artists to network and perform in real time. 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 28th February and Saturday 18th April from 7.30pm at Readipop StudiosFree entry

TASTER WORKSHOPSONE-OFF SESSIONS AND INFORMAL INTRODUCTIONS TO OUR COMMUNITY BANDS

COURSES AND EVENTS

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, 12 - 2pm at Southcote Community Centre, 85 Coronation Square, Reading, RG30 3PQ£2 per sessionCall 0118 938 7156 to join or just turn up!

CONGA CLUBRhythmZone’s Andy Fowler leads this fun weekly group. Come along and learn to play funky Latin and Afro Cuban rhythms with us! All levels catered for, and drums are provided. One-to-one taster sessions are also available earlier on the evening.

Every Monday, 7 - 9pm at Readipop StudiosPrice: £8 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