Live music promoters
People who organise both regular and occasional gigs in Berkshire spanning a number of genres.
Al Heslop
Local band nights at the Cellar Bar, South Hill Park, Bracknell - Tuesday and Sunday night, once a month at Jagz in Ascot and occasional gigs at The Wilde Theatre, Bracknell.
Website: www.the-cellar-bar.co.uk
Email: alheslop@hotmail.com
updated 03/01/10
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
Club Velocity
Club Velocity nights, run by Sid Siddle, regular nights at The Rising Sun Arts Centre and Play, both in Reading. Occasional other venues as well.
Website: www.velocityrecordings.com
updated 02/01/10
Dancing Stick Productions
Showcasing homegrown talent, Dancing Stick currently promote:
Monday night at Muse Bar (Reading)
Tuesday night at Mannokoo Lounge (Reading)
Thursday night at The Walkabout (Reading)
Friday night at 3bs (Reading)
Saturday night at The Crown Inn (Theale)
Bands looking for venues or venues looking for bands should contact Bev or Tony via the website.
Wensite: www.dancingstickproductions.com
Updated: 02/01/10
gRhyme
Live hip hop in Reading
Website: www.grhyme.co.uk
Email: PhloMC@aol.com
updated 24/05/04
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 Hundred Percent Music
Promotes various one off events in Reading and Basingstoke and regular nights at The Purple Turtle. Contact Lozza via the website.
www.onehundredpercentmusic.com
Added: 03/01/10
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
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
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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