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Readipop - Music Changing LivesXOX Presents: RG EMOM October 2025We’re back with another fantastic RG EMOM Podcast!Recorded live at the October 2025 EMOM for those that couldn’t make the event, or who just want to re-live an incredible night of performances!We had a great line-up for this night, including Corporation Tramways & Fine Arts Committee, Neurish, Harmonic Motion, AM Frequencies, Technomadic and Electrohed.The final RG EMOM of 2025 is this Thursday, November 20th, so come on down to South Street Arts Centre for the last party of the year!
2025-11-172h 13Readipop - Music Changing LivesXOX Presents: RG EMOM September 2025An introduction to an exciting project of ours… The Reading EMOMS!Recorded live at each EMOM so if you couldn't make it in person, you won’t miss a thing. With performances from Christopher J Marshall, i4M2, Spryt Electra, Anduna J, Obrasendub, Steve Norris and Bovine Boy. This episode of the Music Changing Lives podcast was recorded at our September EMOM, and if you like what you hear, you can join on on Thursday the 23rd of October for the next edition of the Autumn EMOMS.
2025-10-202h 24
Berkshire UnpluggedBerkshire Unplugged - 5th October 2025 - 4Fingaz TakeoverThis week sees the return of the Artist Takeover on Berkshire Unplugged, and Charlie and Bray are joined by the excellent, talented hip-hop, afro beats and gospel artist 4Fingaz. He discusses his time at university in Berkshire and Oxfordshire, his influences, his recent performance at the Readipop Fiesta, and a huge gospel event taking place in Reading next month.
Plus Bray will give you his live music and entertainment recommendations of events to check out in Berkshire over the coming week including comedy at Sub89, and gigs with Berkshire bands Launch Control and White Label.
2025-10-0334 min
Berkshire UnpluggedBerkshire Unplugged - 14th September 2025 - Readipop FiestaOn this week’s show Charlie and Bray from Bone Idle catch up on all the festivities from the Readipop Fiesta where headline acts The Amazons and Roni Size performed to a packed house at Reading Student Union. There’s also music from 4Fingaz, and Matthew Hemmaty from Saturday afternoons on B Radio caught up with one of the event organisers Pete Wheeler for a chat.
Plus Bray gives us an overview on his performance with his band, and his live gig and entertainment recommendations of events to check out in Berkshire over the coming week in his What’s On Gig...
2025-09-1425 min
Berkshire UnpluggedBerkshire Unplugged - 6th July 2025 - Killjoy Artist TakeoverKilljoy discusses his influences, what he looks for in musical collaborations, and his honest opinions about the Berkshire music scene. Plus his associations with the local music charity Readipop, and the unique weekly ‘Artist Link Up’ open mic night at The Rising Sun Arts Centre in Reading.
2025-07-0332 min
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:
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FIVER - Close To The Sun
Big Fear...
2025-04-181h 59Readipop - 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 27Readipop - 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 minReadipop - 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 minReadipop - 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 minReadipop - 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 minReadipop - 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:
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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
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:
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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 59Readipop - 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 minReadipop - 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 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 minReadipop - 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 03Readipop - 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 minReadipop - 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 minReadipop - 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 minReadipop - 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 minReadipop - 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 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 minReadipop - 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 minReadipop - 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 minReadipop - 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 minReadipop - 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 minReadipop - 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 minReadipop - 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
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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 minWhat'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
Readipop - Music Changing LivesSpecial guests: Sabrina Findlay and Tabi GazeleTwo extraordinary vocalists in one episode, as artists Tabi Gazele and Sabrina Findlay join Gavin and Yusef from Team Readipop to discuss standing out, live vs video calls, international touring and the Home Office checking if you're making music or not! Listen to Sabrina here.Listen to Tabi here.Tabi Gazele:With over 2 million combined streams, Sofar Sounds sessions, collaborations with Bliss N Eso, Lee Fields and Rufus Du Sol, and a grand-final place on BBC 1's 'All Together Now', Tabi Gazele has cut here own solo career with soulful...
2021-03-0832 min
Readipop - Music Changing LivesSpecial guests - The Keep Cats and Smiley SmugglerGavin, Pete and Yusef of Team Readipop join Jo from local indie mainstays and live legends The Keep Cats and Reading's go to producer of grime, hip-hop, rap and R'n'B, Smiley Smuggler, to talk creating music at home, identity influencing music and time capsules.
2021-02-1242 min
Readipop - Music Changing LivesSpecial guests - Deva St John and SaytekThis episode starts a new series of conversations with musicians, producers and interesting people where we explore how music has changed their lives and how life has changed their music. Team Readipop members Gavin, Yusef and Pete chat with two solo artists from very different genres - Deva St John and Saytek. Deva writes and performs anthemic rock music. Saytek makes 'Berlin basement' house and techno music which he performs live. We talk and then play some of their new music.More Deva St John:https://lnk.to/devastjohn-recklesshttps://soundcloud.com/devastjohn M...
2021-01-2741 min
Readipop - Music Changing LivesReadipop Christmas SpecialTeam Readipop review a strange year with some of the music from the summer's Virtual Readipop Festival, music from our community bands and a brand new Christmas Song from Searchlight Sun.Features music from:Searchlight SunSion SollisAmya-RayTabi GazeleBeatroots BateriaThe Small StringsMoving OnTea & JamTankata Percussion
2020-12-1731 min
Real Reading PodcastDoughnuts nice and fresh: Virtual Readipop FestivalEpisode 98 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning discuss the big stories in Reading this week and chat with Readipop Festivals Pete Wheeler about the weekends virtual event. Let prattle commence! Like our intro music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk.
2020-07-171h 03Readipop - Music Changing LivesMaking music in a community bandReadipop hosts a few open-access, community bands including 'Beatroots' a samba drumming group and 'The Small Strings' ukulele group. Members and leaders of these bands discuss how and why they ended up joining, what its like playing in their bands and how lockdown has changed things...
2020-06-1330 minReadipop - Music Changing LivesMusic Festivals coping with Covid-19A conversation amongst the promoters of 4 music festivals local to Reading (not Reading Festival) about the impact of Coronavirus and the lockdown on our festivals and our hopes for the future. This episode is hosted by Gavin Lombos (Readipop) with Pete Wheeler (Readipop Festival), Dave Maul (Are You Listening? and Down at the Abbey) and Jez Felwick (Around The Boundary).
2020-04-2930 minReadipop - Music Changing LivesMusicians in lockdownTeam Readipop's musicians chat during lockdown about what instrument they're turning to and the music they're making and listening to. We share our thoughts on software, plug-ins, neighbours complaining about the noise and trying to keep musical in social isolation...
2020-04-2228 min
Real Reading PodcastPete Wheeler and Readipop Festival 2020Episode 91 in which Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning welcome Pete Wheeler of Readipop Festival as a guest co-host. Pete talks us through preparations for the 2020 event while Rach takes a look back at the much missed WOMAD festival that was a regular feature on the festival scene, the team also discuss the podcast awards with a special London travelogue. Let prattle commence! If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to hello@realreadingpodcast.co.uk...
2020-03-0648 min
What's on Reading PodcastEp.04 'Hidden Gems' Feb 20This month, we’re talking about Reading’s “Hidden Gems” – the people and places doing great things in the arts, culture and heritage community that more people need to know about. And we’re joined by three shining examples - Katie from the university’s Music at Reading (www.reading.ac.uk/music), Rosie from the Berkshire Record Office (www.berkshirerecordoffice.org.uk) and Stephen from Sunday Assembly Reading (www.sundayassemblyreading.uk) – who each shine a light on just what makes each organisation worth seeking out. We also have a bonus catch-up with Pete from Readipop Festival...
2020-02-0530 min
Real Reading PodcastInstitutionalised SwansEpisode 64 of the Real Reading Podcast in which Hugh Fort, Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning discuss the usual regular topics with Rachie's Fact of the Week and Fort Explains It All, as well as guest interviewee John Crocker, otherwise known as @dinghour on twitter. It's a busy week as usual with a bit more Readipop, Swan Upping and a lovely fact of the week that we really think GWR should pay heed to. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and join our Facebook group. If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun...
2019-07-1949 min
Real Reading PodcastA bottle of Cocks’s Reading Sauce on the tableEpisode 63 in which our team of Hugh Fort, Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning introduce Reading Road of the Week, reintroduce Cock's Sauce and interview Pete Wheeler from Readipop Festival and Jonny Blake from Zoot Woman who play on day two of the festival. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and join our Facebook group. If you like our new intro music, it's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun. More on them here.Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.ukJoin the facebook group:Further reading: Last chance...
2019-07-1254 min
Real Reading PodcastBonus: The Readipop InterviewsA bonus before the weekends podcast episode. It's Readipop Weekend and thanks to friend of the pod Pete Wheeler over the last year or so we've had two fantastic guests in Steve Collazo from Odyssey and Fullee Love aka Soup from Jurassic 5. Steve and his band played Readipop 2018 and the interview was conducted in May of that year and the Fullee Love Collective will perform on Friday night at Readipop 2019. The interviews have previously been published as part of our podcast but we thought we'd have another listen ahead of a big musical weekend.Tickets for Readipop...
2019-07-1135 min
Real Reading PodcastBayeuoncé, can you handle this?The FIFTY-FIRST episode of the Real Reading Podcast is here with the the latest waffle concerning the best town in the Royal County from the last seven days with guest presenter, Pete Wheeler from Readipop Festival. Joining Hugh Fort, Rachel Nemeth and Hugh Fort, Pete talks us through the 2019 festival line up while Hugh talks through the news there will be more money to battle homelessness in town and the team discuss the visit of comedian Frank Skinner to Reading Museum. Listen on to find out more. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and join us on Facebook. If...
2019-03-2134 min
Real Reading PodcastRowetta and Readipop's 20th anniversaryA very special edition of the Real Reading Podcast see's Rowetta from the Happy Monday's in conversation with Tom Canning about performing at the 20th Anniversary gig for Reading music charity Readipop. Tickets for the event at South Street Arts Centre are available here. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.comIf you enjoy the Real Reading Podcast, please remember to subscribe on your app and leave us a lovely review! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
2018-10-2519 min
Real Reading PodcastReadipop and Ernie Morris - the fastest ticket man in the WestThe perils of the pre record, we boldy chat about England and Readipop with returning guest Pete Wheeler who is a few hours away from flinging the gates open to guests at Christchurch Meadow. Aside from that there is plenty more including the possibility of Congestion Charging in Reading, a tribute to retiring Tilehurst station manager Ernie Morris and our brand new Real Reading Podcast index. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.comShow notes:Readipop Festival: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news...
2018-07-1300 min
Real Reading PodcastSteven Colazzo, Readipop and Hosier Street masterplansMake sure you hit subscribe as Odyssey front man Steven Colazzo is the guest on this weeks Real Reading Podcast ahead of the opening night of the Readipop Festival that the 80s soul band will headline. Tom asks about how Steven ended up in Reading, how he became involved with the festival how he's hoping to catch Reading Elvis' set. Also on the pod this week, Hugh discusses the Hosier Street masterplan and Padworth Recycling Centre while Jennie offers a big thumbs up to the University of Reading. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook...
2018-07-0644 min
Real Reading PodcastPete Wheeler, Readipop and the After DarkEpisode 15 of the Real Reading Podcast features Pete Wheeler talking about the forthcoming Readipop Festival, Goldie Lookin' Chain and Reading Elvis. Join Jennie, Hugh and Tom as they discuss the latest at the After Dark, #footballshirtfriday and a trip down memory lane to Utopia. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.comNOTES:After Dark planning: www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/live-updates-as-tilehurst-mosque-and-after-dark-flats-plan-discussed-by-council/Jackson's Corner Syndrome: whitleypump.wordpress.com/2017/11/07/sweeney-pies-use-or-lose-our-business-heritage/Corn Stores reopening: www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/plans-to-reopen-victorian-pub-in-reading-town-centre-with-a-modern-makeover/Readipop Festival: www...
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