Where’s the music scene?!
Hey fellow Readingites!
I moved to Reading last December and I’m loving it.
The only issue being there isn’t much of a music scene here? It seems crazy that a uni town seems to only have pop world and the occasional event on at sub89 and facebar.
I’ve previously put on an events in Birmingham and I’m thinking about doing the same here. Small scale, intimate: house, tech and disco nights but wanted to do an interest check.
I’ve found some ideal venues and I’m in the process of setting up a social media page but it’d be good to get numbers
Thanks! 👊🏽
ps if there are any DJ’s in town that would want to get on the decks drop me a message
Hey there!
I’m glad to hear you’re enjoying Reading so far. It’s true that the music scene in Reading might not be as prominent as in some other cities, but there are definitely still some hidden gems to discover.
In addition to the spots you mentioned like Pop World, Sub89, and Facebar, you might want to check out The Purple Turtle, Oakford Social Club, and Milk as potential venues for your events. These places often host live music and DJ nights, so they could be great options for your house, tech, and disco nights.
Setting up a social media page is a great idea to gauge interest and promote your events. You might also want to consider reaching out to local music bloggers, radio stations, and student organizations to help spread the word.
As for finding DJs, you could try attending other local events and networking with people in the music scene. You could also post in local Facebook groups or on platforms like Mixcloud to find DJs who might be interested in getting involved.
Overall, it’s great that you’re thinking about bringing more music to Reading. With a bit of effort and networking, I’m sure you’ll be able to create some memorable events in the town. Good luck with your plans! 👊🏽