Live music promoters
People who organise both regular and occasional gigs in Berkshire spanning a number of genres.
Al Heslop
Local bands night at the Cellar Bar, South Hill Park, Bracknell - Tuesday and Sunday nights. Occasional gigs at The Wilde Theatre, Bracknell.
Website: www.the-cellar-bar.co.uk
Email: alheslop@hotmail.com
updated 12/04/06
Black and White Promotions
Started at the beginning of 2007 B&W currently manage White Sunday and theColours. They also promote gigs in Reading, Oxford, Guildford and Gillingham.
Information about demo submission on the B&W MySpace page.
Updated 23/04/08
Boogaloo Promotions
Established c1989, Boogaloo specialises in blues & boogie.
Boogaloo House, Forest Glade, Rowledge, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 4DG.
Telephone: 01252 793430
Website: www.boogaloopromotions.com
Email: info@boogaloopromotions.com
updated 29/01/05
Bukandskit Promotions
Phatz Bar, Maidenhead, Berkshire as well as the occasional Reading venue. They also promote the Bukandskit Fest at Abbey Rugby Club every year...a very well run day with great acts.
Website: www.bukandskit.com
Email: bukandskit@yahoo.co.uk
updated 19/03/06
Buskers Express
Organise and promote buskers nights, open mic nights, local musicians in the Surrey, West Sussex and Hampshire areas.
Websitte: www.buskersexpress.com
updated 04/01/05
Catchy Monkey Promotions
Alternative music promoter in Berkshire and Buckinghamshire.
PO Box 3289, Maidenhead, SL6 5WW
Website: www.Catchy-Monkey.co.uk
updated 18/04/06
Club Velocity
Club Velocity nights, run by Sid Siddle, usually held on the last Friday of every month at The Rising Sun Arts Centre, Reading. Occasional other venues as well.
Website: www.velocityrecordings.com
updated 30/01/04
Delicatessen
Monthly acoustic night at 21 South Street Arts Centre, Reading. Featuring "unusually good acoustic music."
Website: www.delicatessen-reading.org.uk
Email: contact@delicatessen-reading.org.uk
updated 06/01/04
gRhyme
Live hip hop in Reading
Website: www.grhyme.co.uk
Email: PhloMC@aol.com
updated 24/05/04
Killing April Records
Monthly nights at the Cellar Bar, Bracknell. Main contact Mazz Gambardella.
Website: www.killing-april-records.tk
Email: mazz_187@hotmail.com
updated 30/06/04
K M Promotions
Runs weekly gigs at The Face Bar, Reading.
Website: www.myspace.com/kmpromotions
Email: kmpromotions@googlemail.com
updated 08/03/06
Mr Blind Pig
A Reading promoter that runs:
i think everybody should like everybody at the Pitcher & Piano, free entry, mix of everything, described as a 'Glasto in a P&P box' on Radio 2. Every Thursday.
Shout About Music at Bar Four, free entry, up and coming talent from local acts and around the UK. Every Wednesday.
Lets Get Drunk & Try & Play Jazz at Oakford Social Club, free entry, jazz/funk jam session with The Hugh Turner House Band. Every first Sunday.
Lemon sole, Flip Flop & Monk at the Slug and Lettuce, free entry, Live Hip Hop, Soul, Funk and Ska acts, for this payday party. Every last Friday.
Cat Without A Hat at Sahara Bar, free entry, Intimate and acoustic Jazz, Blues and Swing, from acts you wouldn't expect! Every first Wednesday.
Dogma Monday Live at Dogma Bar, various prices, the very best in Indie/Rock and Electro around. Every Monday.
Demos always welcome contact jack@mrblindpig.com further information on www.mrblindpig.com.
updated 24/04/08
One Night Stand Acoustic
Organisers of unplugged/acoustic events. Regular venue Jagz in Ascot and The Tweseldown in Church Crookham.
Website: www.onenightstandacoustic.co.uk
checked 04/01/05
PopToys
Usually monthly events at 21 South Street Arts Centre, Reading. Main contact Rob Sowden.
Email: robsowden@supanet.com
updated 30/01/04
ReadiRockRevolution
Main contact Laz. Puts on nights at:
Purple Turtle - Tuesdays
Rising Sun pub - Saturdays (rock metal only)
Global Cafe - every 2nd Wednesday (acoustic)
Iguana - 1st Thursday of every month
Rising Sun Arts Centre - every 4th Saturday bi-monthly
Email: readirockrevolutionrecords@yahoo.co.uk
updated 26/07/04
Rock Indie Promotions
Main contact Sophie Fraser. A non-profit promotion organisation dedicated to helping young bands in the area.
Website: www.rockindiepromotion.com
Email: sophie@rockindiepromotion.com
updated 22/03/08
SpyGlass Music
Weekly music events at Bar 51, Windsor on Wednesdays and at Marrakesh Bar in Ascot on Thursdays. Check website for listings.
Website: www.spyglassmusic.co.uk
Email: spyglassmusic@msn.com
updated 27/03/06
Wicked Boy Promotions
Regular promoter in Reading and north Hampshire. Current venues include The Point, The Face Bar and Harlington Centre
Website: www.wickedboypromotions.com
Email: info@wickedboypromotions.com
updated 31/05/06
wokeupthismornin' promotions
wokeupthismornin' promotions are behind Third Thursday blues at 21 South Street, putting on at least one unknown and one 'famous' band every month - no genre of blues is left out. Local musicians sought.
Telephone: 0118 933 3148
Email: Andy Wilkin wilkinandy@yahoo.co.uk
updated 15/03/06
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