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BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & BerkshireRose Rey + The Amazons + Readipop FiestaThis week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast... Alex West sits in for Dave - he's joined by Rose Rey for a chat and live session! Watch her play Wasted on You (midnight version) live in session here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0l52lfsPlus, we catch up with Matt from The Amazons, Pete Wheeler from Readipop Fiesta, hear how Record Store Day went in Reading, and there's all the latest new music from Oxfordshire and Berkshire.Here's this week's tracklist: • FIVER - Close To The Sun Big Fear...2025-04-181h 59

Readipop - Music Changing LivesXOX Project Presents: Tony Nwachukwu SP-12 Showcase [Part 2] | Live at Readipop's SP-12 MasterclassBack in February, Readipop's XOX Project celebrated the Emu SP-12's role in the creation of Hip Hop and Trip Hop.Guest speaker Tony Nwachukwu (music producer, DJ, lecturer and Music Technology consultant) came to talk about the history of the sampler, demonstrate how to use it and help us discover why it's such an important machine.Tony Nwachukwu is a founding member of UK trip hop band Attica Project. Formed in 1994, they have released many albums and singles, one of which is 1995's Mo'Wax release "Blueprint", which features the Emu SP-12 on the cover!2024-12-171h 27

Readipop - Music Changing LivesXOX Project Presents: Tony Nwachukwu SP-12 Interview [Part 1] | Live at Readipop's SP-12 MasterclassBack in February, Readipop's XOX Project celebrated the Emu SP-12's role in the creation of Hip Hop and Trip Hop.Guest speaker Tony Nwachukwu (music producer, DJ, lecturer and Music Technology consultant) came to talk about the history of the sampler, demonstrate how to use it and help us discover why it's such an important machine.Tony Nwachukwu is a founding member of UK trip hop band Attica Project. Formed in 1994, they have released many albums and singles, one of which is 1995's Mo'Wax release "Blueprint", which features the Emu SP-12 on the cover!2024-12-1624 min

Readipop - Music Changing LivesAbbie Hill: The Logic Masterclass | Live at Readipop’s Music Meet-UpsCaptured live at our August Music Meet-up, Abbie Hill breaks down the production techniques she used for AMELIAH JAYNE's 'Mother Earth' and gives us insight on how she uses Logic.*This is a live recording, so inconsistent noise throughout*2024-11-0444 min

Readipop - Music Changing LivesMarketing & Building a Local Fanbase | Live at Readipop’s Music Meet-UpsThanks to the brilliant responses from our survey on what you wanted to hear about in our Music Meet-Ups and Music Changing Lives Podcast, Harrison brings you a discussion on Marketing & Building a Local Fanbase!Joined by a wide range of knowledgable panelists: Trevor Absolom, Chris Bound & Eva Rowlatt.Captured live at our bi-monthly Music Meet-up, hear all about building a strong local fanbase, as well as the ins and outs of marketing music.*This is a live recording, so inconsistent noise throughout*2024-09-2643 min

Readipop - Music Changing LivesAbbie Hill: The Readipop JourneyIn conversation with Abbie Hill, Harrison discusses her journey at Readipop from teenage work experience, to post lockdown music leading, all the way to her final few months working with us!2024-08-0735 min

Berkshire UnpluggedBerkshire Unplugged - 4th August 2024 - HATS™ Artist TakeoverCharlie and Vicky are joined for this month’s Berkshire Unplugged takeover by Berkshire’s unique and talented emerging future superstar HATS ™. They chat about their current solo projects, coping with the challenges of securing gigs, the realities of rising to fame, discussing hand me downs, moving on, and mourning. Plus they play three tracks from HATS ™ and discuss their recent performance on the main stage at this year’s Readipop Festival.2024-08-0434 min

Readipop - Music Changing LivesSpecial Guests: LAKE ACACIALast month Harrison caught up with Tim & Joe of Banbury 2-piece LAKE ACACIA. Chatting about their journey into music, where they are now, and where they want to be - it's a half hour episode you don't want to miss!We also got a sneak peak into their upcoming single 'We Don't Want You Now', out Friday 26th July 2024.Find their links here:https://linktr.ee/lakeacaciahttps://open.spotify.com/artist/1t9nWjXELKNqeahunfgl0a?si=mXDVLa9fQkKygg0cfcHCIQ 2024-07-2428 min

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & BerkshireJulia-Sophie + Emily Fields + ReadipopThis week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast, Dave catches up with electro-pop artist Julia-Sophie to hear about her new solo album 'Forgive Too Slow'.Plus, Alex has all the action from Readipop fesitval with Adomania and Elucidate.And, Hannah catches up with soul pop singer Emily Fields.Here's this week's tracklist: • The Hot Damn! - Automatic Aidan Reid - Never Got Away Bird - What The Night Knows Matilda Pratt - Sunday Girl GA5 - Toxic Just Kids - loner Jamezy X Scrufizzer - Killamanjaro Freddie Bailey - Paris BEEF...2024-07-192h 00

Berkshire UnpluggedBerkshire Unplugged - 14th July 2024 - Readipop Festival 2024Charlie and Vicky take up residence on the banks of the River Thames in Reading to bring you coverage of this year’s Readipop Festival. There is music from Rila’s Edge, Paul Collins from Wallingford Radio join us for a chat alongside The Wisebloods who opened up the main stage of the festival for the weekend. Readipop Festival veteran Daryl Molloy gives us an overview of Readipop’s AAA Takeover, and you can also enjoy festival set highlights from the Dub Pistols, Fabio & Grooverider, and the excellent and humorous legendary DJ set and performance from Goldie Lookin Chain. And we go...2024-07-1430 min

BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & BerkshireEmerson + LAKE ACACIA + Readipop Festival previewThis week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast, Dave introduces you to melodic indie band Emerson, as we play their tunes for the first time! Plus, Alex previews Readipop festival with Marble Sun, Martha and the Fairy and Leopard Boy. And, Hannah catches up with Lake Acacia to hear about their new single 'We Don't Want You Now'.Here's this week's tracklist: • Rose Rey - Dreaming Lilypads - Too Young To Be Falling Apart Rosie Shaw - Save You For Later Sofie - If You Don't Stop (shvne Remix - feat. Ess Thee Legend and Ju...2024-07-121h 59

Berkshire UnpluggedBerkshire Unplugged - 23rd June 2024Join Charlie and Vicky as they bring you music for the first edition of Berkshire Unplugged Summer 2024 with the brand new single from Reading University’s finest musical export, The Stretch. And music from Lee Robert who is an accomplished singer/songwriter from Newbury. And one of the acts who will be performing at this year’s Readipop Festival, K Kanye.2024-06-2316 min

Readipop - Music Changing LivesBehind Festivals & Events | Live at Readipop’s Music Meet-UpsThis episode Harrison is finding out what goes on behind festivals and events! Joined by a wide range of knowledgable panelists: Molly Banbury, Pete Wheeler, Sarah Stuffins and Suzanne Stallard.Captured live at our bi-monthly Music Meet-up, they discuss their journey into organising different festivals and events, giving us an insight into what goes on, as well as sharing some tips & tricks on how you could get involved in similar roles.*This is a live recording, so inconsistent noise throughout*2024-06-1052 min

Readipop - Music Changing LivesXOX: The Project So Far & Looking to the FutureIn this Music Changing Lives podcast Abbie, Gavin and Harrison sit down to reflect on the last couple of years of XOX and look at the future of the project.Watch this on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/RaTUYN6Lqb0 2024-04-2950 min $Splash Stories -The 90\'s Music Scene. Legendary London Venue. Telling Tales. New story every 1st of the Month$ Splash Stories -The 90's Music Scene. Legendary London Venue. Telling Tales. New story every 1st of the MonthSplash Stories with Republica's Saffron SpracklingSend us a textRepublica are back ! Ben Steadman & Diamond Dave caught up with Saffron on Splash Stories to talk past present and future. Saffron's a real gem and her love for life so infectious. Catch Republica on live dates and festivals in the coming months and Saffron on the Britpop Classical tour live with orchestrahttps://republicaofficial.bandcamp.com/album/new-yorkhttps://www.facebook.com/officialrepublica/?locale=en_GB https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/britpop-classical-tickets/artist/5434605 https://www.instagram.com/republicaofficial/?hl=en-gb https://www.facebook.com/ReadipopFestival/?locale=en_GB https://www.allgigs.co.uk/view/artist/89770/Readipop.html Support the showGet in touch with Splash Stories : splashclubtv@gmail.comwww.facebook.com/thesplashclubJoin Spla...2024-02-2954 min

Readipop - Music Changing LivesThe World of Radio | Live at Readipop’s Music Meet-upsThis episode Harrison is talking about the world of radio with experienced guests: Charlie Charles (B Radio), Paul Collins (Wallingford Radio), Tomson Chauke (B Radio/Gold Dust Radio) and Vicky Thompson (B Radio).Captured live at our bi-monthly Music Meet-up, they discuss their journey into radio, as well as sharing some tips & tricks!*This is a live recording, so inconsistent noise throughout*2024-02-261h 03

Readipop - Music Changing LivesSpecial Guests: K.Kayne and Abbie Hill | Making 'Hold Me Close'In this Music Changing Lives podcast we're back with K.Kayne and Abbie Hill!Part 2 of our conversation, this time Abbie and K.Kayne breakdown the track 'Hold Me Close'. The birth of the song, the production of it, and the process as a whole. 2024-01-0822 min

Readipop - Music Changing LivesSpecial Guests: K.Kayne and Abbie Hill | K.Kayne's Journey From Participant to Riser ArtistIn this Music Changing Lives podcast Harrison is joined by K.Kayne and Abbie Hill. K.Kayne is a Riser artist, working alongside Abbie Hill on all his releases, but he started out as a Readipop Participant. This is a discussion about his journey with us!2023-12-1839 min

Readipop - Music Changing LivesXOX Project Presents: Saytek TR-909 Interview | Live at Readipop's 909 EventLive from the XOX Project's 909 event, Readipop presents the afternoons conversation and live demonstration from Saytek Live!Harrison and Saytek discuss the Roland TR-909's legacy, before Saytek shows how he builds a beat on the machine.*This is a live recording, so inconsistent noise throughout*2023-10-1617 min

Readipop - Music Changing LivesSound & Music For Screen | Live at Readipop’s Music Meet-upsThis episode Harrison is talking about sound & music for screen with experienced guests: Jocelyn Chandler-Hawkins (Through A Different Lens), Matt Hulse (Artist & Filmmaker) and Simon Stolland (Cinematographer). Captured live at our bi-monthly Music Meet-up.*This is a live recording, so inconsistent noise throughout*2023-08-2146 min

Readipop - Music Changing LivesSpecial Guests: The Local Acts of Readipop Festival 2023With Readipop Festival now only one week away, we thought it would be a great time to get to know a bunch of our local acts before you get to see them live!Find out about them, learn the music that has changed their lives, and get a snippet of what they sound like. You may even discover your next favourite artist!Visit www.readipop.co.uk/festival for more information and to buy tickets!2023-07-0718 min $What\'s on Reading Podcast$ What's on Reading PodcastWhat's on Reading July 23What’s On in July 2023This month we head to Readipop Studios to talk with Molly and Eva about their big event of the summer, Readipop Festival! We talk about the line-up of big names, the opportunities for local and young talent, and *that* astonishing first day of ticket sales! Plus what else Readipop have lined-up for the summer, and what else is happening in Reading this month!The What's on Reading podcast is produced by Atlantic Garden Media - if you'd be interested in a podcast for your business or...2023-07-0420 min

Readipop - Music Changing LivesXOX Project Presents: Saytek TB-303 Interview | Live at Readipop's 303 EventLive from the XOX Project's 303 event, Readipop presents Saytek live and guests! With performances from Standard Model, Electrohed and Saytek. Gavin Lombos asks Saytek a few questions prior to his live performance using the TB-303.2023-06-0105 min

Readipop - Music Changing LivesTouring: Tips, Tricks and Insights | Live at Readipop’s Music Meet-upsThis episode Harrison is talking about touring with experienced guests: Gavin Lombos (also known as Electrohed), Jack Shepherd (Ed Sheeran Experience), Sabrina Findlay (Music Made Fearless) and Tim Greaves (Artist Liaison and Tour Manager). Captured live at our bi-monthly Music Meet-up.*This is a live recording, so inconsistent noise throughout*2023-04-1739 min

Readipop - Music Changing LivesSpecial Guests : OSPOSP joined Harrison in the studio for this month's podcast!Esa, J Blackz, and Subject walk us through the breakdown of their track 'Call Me'. The birth of the song, the production of it, and the process of lyric writing. About OSP:First formed in 2014, the Reading-based brotherhood OSP - comprised of Esa Kwame (rapper, beat maker), J Blackz (rapper, singer-songwriter, beat maker), Silqe (rapper, beat maker), and Subject (producer, engineer) - has always strived to become a positive force within the UK’s hip-hop community. Originally standing for Only Speak Positive, the four-piece ear...2023-03-1349 min

Readipop - Music Changing LivesReadipop's Charity Work | Live at Readipop's Music Meet-upsA recorded version of our bi-monthly Music Meet-up. With an in-depth introduction to some of the team behind Readipop; our day to day work, what we do within the music industry in and around Reading, and all the other work we do in the community too!2023-02-1345 min

Readipop - Music Changing LivesSpecial Guests: Readipop's Young PeopleWe invited our young people to share their experiences within Readipop's AAA programme.Over the course of a week we interviewed young people who come for 1:1 sessions with our music leaders as well as those who join us for our AAA Friday sessions to see what they had to say about Readipop and what we do!2023-01-0315 min

Readipop - Music Changing LivesLGBTQ+ In The Music Industry | Live at Readipop's Music Meet-upsReadipop’s recorded meet up’s are back, this time the podcast is focused on the LGBTQ+ community in the music business.We're joined by Sophie Sheehan (Colours and Fires/Reading Pride), Abbie Hill (Readipop) and Elucidate's Theo Bostock & Caleb Paice. They will be discussing their story, work and achievements - reflecting on their experience as part of the LGBTQ+ community.2022-11-1038 min

Readipop - Music Changing LivesSpecial Guests: Hannah Williams and Colours&FiresIn this month's Music Changing Lives podcast, we're joined by Hannah Williams and Sophie from Colours&Fires, as they discuss identity, loss and empowerment through music. Hannah WilliamsHannah Williams, and her band 'The Affirmations', have toured the world, with Hannah sampled by rap royalty Jay-Z and Tyler the Creator. Hannah's powerful and soul voice also taken her to the final of 'The Voice', where she dueted with Sir Tom Jones.Listen to Hannah Williams and The Affirmations here. Hannah's music was used with permission from Record Kicks....2022-07-291h 02

Readipop - Music Changing LivesTeam Readipop Discuss the Education ProgrammeIn this Music Changing Lives podcast you get a chance to meet the Readipop team. Amy, Louise, Yusef, Abbie and Harrison, talking about their individual roles at Readipop, alongside what we do as a charity in and around Reading.This is also our first video podcast, so check it out here on YouTube https://youtu.be/qSJJR9HHTjA.2022-06-2428 min

Readipop - Music Changing LivesGetting Your Tracks Out There | Live at Reading's Music Meet UpListen back to Team Readipop at our live 'Music Meet Up' masterclasses, where industry experts give inside knowledge on how the Music community can best progress their music and careers.In our first live recorded meet-up, we're joined by Chris Bound (Mystic Sons / 1985 PR) who gives the low down on the best ways to promote your recorded music.2022-05-1954 min

Readipop - Music Changing LivesAfrobeats with Danny Lampo & John CollinsThis month we're bringing you a special episode of the 'Music Changing Lives' Podcast.Local Afrobeats star Danny Lampo is joined by highlife legend Prof. John Collins - reporting in from Accra - to discuss the changing sound of West-African music, the growth of African genres on a global scale, and the ever present legacy of Fela Kuti (who John knew personally and played with at the New Afrika Shrine). You can find out more on John Collins here.You can find out more on Danny Lampo here.2022-04-2147 min

Readipop - Music Changing LivesSpecial Guests: Hatty Taylor and FrancesThe Readipop 'Music Changing Lives' podcast is back once again! This time we're joined by singer-songwriter Frances, who has written for the likes of Elton John, Rudimental, Katy Perry and Dua Lipa, as well as producing her own solo work, and Hatty Taylor, who is starting a new solo recording journey of her own after playing as one half of local legends Vienna Ditto.This month the group discusses music as a tool for communication, the craft of songwriting, and keeping your cool in front of music legends.Find out more on Hatty...2022-03-2339 min

The NewMusic ShowThe New Music Show Season 4 Episode 4 March 2022 Readipop Festival Special with Pete WheelerIn this episode we have an exclusive interview with Pete Wheeler, Booker for Readipop Festival and success DJ. Pete Wheeler talks about his life as a DJ in Reading, England and how he became the booker for Reading's Charity Festival called Readipop Festival. Hear some music from this year's line up including tracks from The Keep Cats and OSP. To submit your tracks for our show please visit www.thenewmusic.show and submit your track online today. Presenter, Pete Doyle (C) The New Music Show 2022 ...2022-03-1946 min

Readipop - Music Changing LivesXOX: Chatting Vintage Synths + Classic Drum MachinesReadipop founder, Gavin Lombos introduces XOX Project - a new Readipop project supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund in conversation with Richard Bentley, Matt Foster and Readipop's Abbie Hill. XOX Project:The sound of modern music can be defined by a few numbers: 303, 808 and 909. The numbers refer to the instruments that created the signature sounds of hip hop, house, techno, garage, acid and dance music culture. Once they were only known by creators but now they are celebrated in culture eg 'Kanye West's 808s and Heartbreaks'. Whilst the sounds and influence are ubiquitous within modern m...2022-01-0159 min

Readipop - Music Changing LivesSpecial Guests: Don Chandler & Ma BessieWe're back! After a little while away, the Readipop podcast is back. Join Abbie, Pete and Yusef from the team as we get to know more about Reading's This month we're joined by Grammy winning producer Don Chandler and Julia and Matt from local blues royalty Ma Bessie, discussing growing up in Reading (and being schoolmates), playing with your heroes and hiding from your bosses to fit in extra guitar practices. ________________________________Learn more about Don Chandler here, or join almost 30k other subscribers learning reggae bass via his YouTube channel here.2021-12-1247 min

Readipop - Music Changing LivesSpecial Guests: John-B and ValerasTeam Readipop are back with a brand new #MusicChangingLives podcast. Joined by Valeras - the Reading Festival favourites and local indie icons - and John B - once described by Mixmag as 'One of D&B’s few genuine global super-producers' - the team and this month's guests talk about the growing job spec and skills base needed by modern popular musicians and how they have kept fans up to date and engaged throughout the COVID-19 crisis. Valeras - ListenLearn more...2021-07-1839 min $What\'s on Reading Podcast$ What's on Reading PodcastEp.20 'Opening New Doors' June 21June 2021: Unlocking new doors This month we were lucky enough to be some of the first people to visit Reading Rep (www.readingrep.com) at their new theatre where Nick was more than happy to talk about their shiny new digs. And we were joined by Amy from Readipop (www.readipop.co.uk), who’ve also just moved into a brand new home, and Kevin from the Retreat (www.theretreat.pub), who’ve just undergone a massive refurbishment, to talk about new spaces, new events, new opportunities – and the smell of new pai...2021-06-1031 min

Readipop - Music Changing LivesAmya-Ray and Sami SwitchAfter a little break, Team Readipop are back - this time joined by singer-songwriter Amya-Ray and rapper and spoken-word artist Sami Switch. Recorded during #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we touch on the positive power of music and creating music on mental health, latest releases and how Boney M's success led to a growing rap career!Learn more about Sami Switch here, and purchase/stream 'Victoria' here.Learn more about Amya-Ray here, and stream 'Stella' here.Amya-Ray:"AMYA-RAY IS A BERKSHIRE BASED SINGER/SONGWRITER WHOSE UNIQUE BRAND OF ETHEREAL-POP SOUL FUSION IS...2021-05-2531 min

Readipop - Music Changing LivesSpecial Guests - Tom Hollings (Billen Ted) & Steven Collazo (Odyssey)This week we're graced with the presence of two UK No.1 spot holders who've hit the charts in different decades, but both continue to create music to get up and dance to. Tom Hollings of current UK No.1 act Billen Ted talks surfing the Sea Shanty wave to No.1, and balancing that success with both his serious dance music and production work, as well as his love for hard rock and metal.He is joined by Steven Collazo of Disco/Soul legends Odyssey, who discusses growing up i...2021-03-3033 min