Readipop Festival 2016

readipop.co.uk

Caversham, Reading 8, 9, 10 July 2016

SITE INFORMATION FULL MUSIC LINE-UP & STAGE TIMES PERFORMER INFORMATION FAMILY AREA & ARTS WORKSHOPS

WELCOME MUSIC CHANGING LIVES…

Readipop Festival brings a fantastic mix of amazing music with exciting local acts playing alongside established global artists.

Brought to you by Team Readipop…

Readipop bands at Readipop Festival!

Your ticket money will help support Readipop to provide music education and facilities for local people.

Six of our Readipop community bands will be performing at the festival this year over the weekend. All our bands meet at Readipop Studios and are open to new members. Join now and perform at next year’s festival!

Our acappella group VoxPoP play on Friday evening. They meet on Monday nights at 7pm.

Our successful Ukulele group The Small Strings are playing on Saturday evening.

They meet on a Wednesday night at 7pm.

Tankata Drummers are playing on Saturday and Sunday. They also meet on a Wednesday night at 7pm. Beatroots are leading the carnival parade on Sunday afternoon. They meet on Tuesday nights at 8pm and are celebrating their 20th birthday this year! We also have two bands for retired people and those aged 55+ who are performing on Sunday.

Tea & Jam is a Ukulele and singing group who meet at Readipop Studios on Thursdays at 11am. Moving On is a friendly community choir who meet up at Southcote Community Centre on Mondays at midday.

Readipop is a music and arts charity based in Reading with a strong reputation for delivering innovative and engaging arts projects. Readipop makes a positive difference to the lives of people in need and believes creativity is vital for a fulfilled life. Readipop develops and delivers high quality music and arts projects for local people. We work with schools, hospitals, care-homes, Pupil Referral Units and create projects that help to develop talent. We provide positive activities to encourage young offenders away from crime.

We host courses and community bands that encourage beginners to make music and we provide studio facilities for gigging bands and experienced musicians to meet and rehearse.

PLEASE DONATE TO READIPOP We rely on donations and local support. Please support us with a small donation.

Please donate via text giving. Text ‘RPOP01’ and your donation amount £2 / £5 / £10 to 70070 Eg. RPOP01 £5 Find info about all the bands and hear tracks, see video clips and more at www.readipop.co.uk

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To join or find out more email office@readipop.co.uk or call 0118 938 7156.

FAMILY AREA

ARTS, DANCE, PERFORMANCE & MORE…

This year, The Family Area is home to our Acoustic Stage with lots of great local acts and some new talent brought to us by The Coffee House Sessions. The coffee is brought to you by Tamp Culture. You can find out about the festival Arts Awards Trail. The First Aid team, information and NCT baby changing area are all nearby. Look out for hidden art pieces and wacky walkabout performers around the site too!

ARTS AWARDS TRAIL – FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. Over the last few weeks Readipop has worked with over 500 local children through a series of workshops linked to the festival and our community projects including Urban Orchestra and our new Heritage Trails. Young people are earning an Arts Award for taking part. You can earn a ‘Discover’ Arts Award certificate that recognizes your participation in creativity by taking part in our Arts Award trail. Find our Arts Award advisor in the Family Area and join the trail to discover your own creativity and some of the arts and culture on site and on your doorstep…

ANNUAL DAYDREAM HARVEST You may search but you’ll never find the Annual Daydream Harvest who will be ‘Working The Makeshift’ at Readipop Festival… not in a million years!

CARNIVAL PARADE Each year we like to celebrate the festival with a giant, anyone-can-join-in, carnival-style parade, which snakes around the site making as much noise as possible. The parade starts at 5pm on Sunday in the Family Area and sees the return of Beatroots Bateria with Samba,

Bhangra and belly dancers joined by artists from the Daydream Harvest crew and many more weird and wonderful characters. The parade leads up to the Open Air stage for a raucous finale!

DANCE WORKSHOPS FOR ALL AGES Sunday at the Readipop Tent

12.00 Samba Dance with Theah Dix Learn to Samba! Samba Dance is a dance workshop for all ages and abilities presented

by Afro-Brazilian Carnival Dance workshop leader Theah Dix. The workshop will include a warm-up and introduction to the Brazilian dance styles.

1.00 Belly dance workshop with Sonia Matthews Here’s a workshop with a twist! Join Sonia Matthews for this fun and relaxed ‘have a go’ belly dance workshop that will have all of your muscles feeling relaxed and ligaments revitalised! See Sonia and her dance group performing between bands in the Readipop tent on Sunday.

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FRIDAY THE CARNABYS Based in Twickenham since 2011, The Carnabys are an explosive, in your face live band who are going places.

Reading’s own Kamikaze Test Pilots, Haize, and Echoic complete a strong opening night of guitar led action on the open-air stage.

Huw Stephens

Over in the Big Top, be ready for some quality urban beats and lyrics…

PHILLY BLUNT SHOWCASE Our Friday night acts feature great indie, guitars, urban & dance music in a variety of amazing combinations…

Huw Stephens is a presenter, DJ and host.

Huw joined BBC Radio 1 at 17, becoming the youngest ever Radio 1 DJ. He currently broadcasts to millions every week and cohosted the BBC coverage of the Glastonbury Festival. His passion for new music has meant he has been the first to champion countless new artists early on.

THE SHOWHAWK DUO Young British guitarists Mikhail Asanovic and Jake Wright, together known as The Showhawk Duo, have dazzled audiences worldwide with their spectacular approach to playing the guitar. Their playing style has broken down barriers between acoustic and electronic music. Whether playing old-school trance classics or modern funky house, their live show knows no boundaries and will leave you amazed. Together they create a truly unique and impressive sound, and have turned many “acoustic” nights into a thumping rave.

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With a discography spanning over 19 years, Philly Blunt is a name synonymous with the classic sound of drum & bass/jungle. Serum’s mix of vintage jungle and futuristic modern jump-up has shown widespread appeal, with tracks being picked up by many of the scene’s biggest brands and freshest up and coming labels. Bladerunner’s sets showcase many of his original compositions and exclusive remixes with consistently heavy beats and punishing basslines. Recent hits ‘Snake Fist’ and ‘Back to the Jungle’ also topped the BBC Radio 1 drum & bass charts.

SERIAL KILLAZ Serial Killaz first caught the attention of the drum & bass and jungle world when they remixed Tribe Of Issachar’s Junglist back in 2005 for Rebel MC’s Congo Natty label. Not long after they began to establish themselves as one of the most sought after production duos in the industry. Serial Killaz have spent the past decade earning a reputation as the genre’s remix producers of choice, reworking some of the most beloved tracks and giving them that signature Serial Killaz sound!

FRIDAY The Showhawk Duo

OUTDOOR STAGE 6.00

Haize

READIPOP TENT (Indian Marquee) 6.00

Doubledotdash #1

6.45

Kamikaze Test Pilots

6.45

VoxPop acappella choir

7.30

Echoic

7.20

Phil Black

8.00

Huw Stephens DJ set

8.05

The Freudian Session

8.45

The Carnabys

8.50

Mythhs

9.15

Huw Stephens DJ set

9.35

The Pink Diamond Revue

10.00

The Showhawk Duo

10.20

The Clever Hans

PURPLE TURTLE BIG TOP

TUKdnb presents UNDERGROUND KULTURE 6.00

Deadly P

6.30

Ash the Author featuring Rubicon Don

7.00

Pressure

8.00

Nadine

9.00

Serial Killaz

10.00

Philly Blunt Showcase (Serum B2B Bladerunner)

FAMILY AREA ACOUSTIC STAGE 6.00

Ryan O'Donoghue

6.30

Morrison

7.00

Claudia Stark

7.30

Dan Curtis

8.00

Karmilla

8.30

Abi Bowden

9.00

Ocean Ruins

9.30

Selina & The Howling Dog

Hosted by: Hyper – Jdogg – Pursaverance

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SATURDAY Dreadzone

DREADZONE Electro-dub pioneers Dreadzone formed in 1993 when ex-Big Audio Dynamite drummer Greg Roberts teamed up with Tim Bran. The duo were joined by bassist Leo Williams and keyboardist Dan Donovan from Big Audio Dynamite, completing the group’s first line-up.

Dreadzone released The Good, The Bad And The Dread – a compendium of their excellent musical story so far in 2011. The core members Greg Dread, original bassmaster Leo Williams, the unmistakable MC Spee, legendary reggae vocalist Earl 16 alongside Chris Compton on guitar and Bazil on technology make up the current Dreadzone live line up. Hit records, critical acclaim and a huge, devoted fan base are theirs, due in part to their utterly storming live shows. As well as live favourites from their back catalogue the band will be showcasing newer material.

MILES HUNT AND ERICA NOCKALLS Since 2006, Miles Hunt and Erica Nockalls have toured the UK, Europe and the USA. They perform acoustic shows including tracks from their own albums in addition to Wonder Stuff material and the occasional cover version - all interspersed with Miles’ trademark inter-song banter and insight into the background behind some of the tracks being performed.

Area 52 is a rock band from Reading. They will be returning to the Reading and Leeds festival this summer following their storming BBC Introducing debut last year.

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The Skarlets are an energetic 7-piece band from Reading, playing classic ska and 2tone hits from the 1970’s and early 80’s. The main emphasis is on creating a party atmosphere, performing great tunes by artist such as – Jimmy Cliff , The Pioneers, The Specials, Madness , Bad Manners, Desmond Dekker and others.

UNCLE DUGS & SHABBA D To look at him you’d never think MC Shabba D was old enough to have played an influential part in rave’s earliest chapters over 20 years ago. Neither would you think he’s a keen park fisherman or, for that matter, that he spent a year being a pop sensation in Japan. Such is the crazy world of the undisputed Lyrical Dapper… Uncle Dugs is the award winning best Jungle DJ of 2013 who also presents the only legal daytime oldskool/jungle radio show in the whole world every single Friday on London’s Rinse 106.8 FM/www.rinse.fm

BENNY PAGE & MC SYE Benny Page has played a definitive role in shaping the sounds of the UK’s drum and bass movement. His name has become synonymous with tight production, heavyweight dance-floor tracks and clinical mixing skills.

ORIGINAL SIN & HARRY SHOTTA The ridiculously heavy ‘Don’t Be Silly’ and his remix of Shy FX’s classic Ebony Dubsters track ‘Rah’ have gone a long way to stamping Original Sin’s individual mark on the drum & bass scene, and there’s no signs of slowing down. Harry Shotta will be bringing a fast and furious freestyle frenzy.

SATURDAY

OUTDOOR STAGE 12.45 1.30 2.15 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 6.45 7.30 8.15 9.00 10.00

Unorfadox Blindmans Rainbow The Oubliettes Miles Hunt & Erica Nockalls (The Wonder Stuff) BabiLondon The Small Strings Kyko Mellor Area 52 Mindful Eye The Skarlets Dreadzone

PURPLE TURTLE BIG TOP

TUKdnb presents UNDERGROUND KULTURE 12.00 Bravo 12.30 Jacky D 1.00 Clarity Subfactory - Neil Mac – Timeless 1.30 Double Gee - Wong MC 3.00 EQ B2B Rapid 4.00 Simpson 5.00 High Rez 6.00 Bugs Bunner 7.00 Jepsah 8.00 Uncle Dugs & Shabba D 9.00 Benny Page & MC Sye 10.00 Original Sin & Harry Shotta Hosted by: Pursaverance – Krissy G – Inna – Hyper

READIPOP TENT (Indian Marquee) 12.00 12.40 1.20 2.00 2.30 3.15 4.00 4.45 5.30 6.15 7.00 7.45 8.30 9.15 10.00

321 Robert Buttrick Undercurrent Tankata Drummers The Keep Cats Head Of Steam Amelia Big Zero Kill Committee Draw The Shades The Final Clause Of Tacitus Mariah Pariah Pack Of Thieves JC Fenton Nobodies Birthday

FAMILY AREA ACOUSTIC STAGE 12.00

James Parkin

12.20

Justin Harper

12.40

James McGinley

1.00

Fancy

1.20

Tim Balmford

1.40

Mike Bostock

2.00

Greg Mayston

2.20

Paula

2.40

Babi

3.00

Wallace (Singer Song Writer)

3.20

Ben Lawrence (Singer Song Writer)

3.40

Andy Pearce (Singer Song Writer)

4.00

Marcus Pike

4.20

Phil ‘Boff’ Morrison

4.40

Andy Moir

5.00

Adam Froude

5.20

Declan Murray

5.40

Freshly Squeezed

6.00

Preacher John

6.20

Andi & Rob

6.40

Steve Savory

7.00

Hayley Stringfellow

7.20

Dan Zaire

8.00

Jimmy ‘The Dog’ Ferry

8.20

Bright Shadows

8.50

Dolly & The Clothes Pegs

9.30

Rob & The Retros

Plus comedians Rhodders & Lucas Jolson

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SUNDAY

The Blockheads

The Blockheads close the festival this year.

Stiff Records signed Ian Dury & The Blockheads in 1977 and the first single “Sex & Drugs & Rock ‘n’ Roll” became their signature tune at every gig. “New Boots And Panties” the classic album received superlative reviews and spent more than a year in the UK album chart. Ian’s dry wit, sensitivity and brilliant lyrical caricatures were evident in songs such as “Clevor Trever”, “Billericay Dickie”, the beautifully poignant “My Old Man” and the tribute song “Sweet Gene Vincent”. They became front-page tabloid news and briefly crossed over from critical acclaim to worldwide commercial acceptance with the UK number 1 “Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick” in December 1979. Ian was an amazing character and a man of many different talents. The way he dealt with his terminal illness was remarkable, but ultimately he will be remembered for the cockney rhyming slang and humour of the highly original catalogue of songs The Blockheads share with him…

RDF Radical Dance Faction’s music combines punk, dub, and ska and they’re known for being the legends of the UK free festival scene back in the day in the early 1990s. Nowadays RDF can be seen playing at many of the major festivals or at music venues & pub gigs up and down the UK every month of the year.

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Hackney Colliery Band are cult stars in the musical world having totally re-invented the brass band sound for the modern age. The group has great playing chops and a stage presence that makes every one of their shows both visually and musically compelling.

They have a great sense of humour and can take their set from dynamic, to delicate, to powerful and punchy depending on the context. Their line up consists of trumpets, trombones, saxes, drummers and sousaphone, and they play everything from jazz to electronica thanks to their inclusion of drum machines and fantastic musical ear. Audiences of all ages and musical tastes can find something to love with this most celebrated of modern bands.

Don’t Flop is the UK’s biggest battle rap league and youth broadcaster.

Holdin’ Court is a collective of creative individuals who come together to put on independent hip-hop, funk and soul events.

Currently they can be found running events in London & the South East alternately on a monthly rotation.

Jah Lion Movement is a roots & dub sound system and are a collective of 4 members from the Reading area. Jah Lion Movement started off in the early 90’s when Skully Roots formed his own sound system which now also features Dub D, Akuji Warrior & Roots Titus.

Ed West is a DJ, producer and drummer with revered Roots rockers ‘The Drop’. His sound draws on a palette of dub, dancehall, jungle and hip-hop. Ed is at the forefront of a generation of artists applying modern production technology to the classic ethos of Jamaican roots music.

SUNDAY OUTDOOR STAGE

FAMILY AREATENT ACOUSTIC READIPOP (IndianSTAGE Marquee) DANCE WORKSHOPS

12.00

Vocal Networking

12.45

Alex Green

1.30

Sahara Dam

2.15

The Mini Band

3.00

RDF

4.00

Twin Sun

LIVE MUSIC

5.00

Carnival Parade

2.15-2.45

Moving On

Hackney Colliery Band

3.00-3.30

Tea & Jam

The Blockheads

COFFEE HOUSE SESSIONS PRESENTS

5.30 7.00

12.00

Samba dance workshop with Theah Dix

1.00

Belly dance workshop with Sonia Matthews

3.45

Sam Sure

4.30

Joe Dolman

Greg Mayston

5.15

Carys Selvey

Alec Hone

6.00

Richard De Soussa

1.20

Ryewolf

6.45

Ellie Rose

2.00

Tankata Drummers

2.30

Chris Trim

3.15

A Very Deep Hole

4.00

Out By Nine

4.45

Except On Tuesdays

5.30

Running With Fairies

6.15

Minor Mountains

7.00

InAir

READIPOP TENT (Indian Marquee) FAMILY AREA ACOUSTIC STAGE 12.00 12.40

PURPLE TURTLE BIG TOP

TUKdnb presents UNDERGROUND KULTURE 12.00

Holdin Court Takeover featuring: Smellington Piff, Sean Peng, Illinformed, Oracy, Silqe

2.00

Don’t Flop (Rap Battles)

2.45

Titch

3.45

Jah Lion Movement

6.00

Ed West

Hackney Colliery Band

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SITE INFO General Information SMOKING is not allowed inside any marquee.

MEDICS. Experienced medics with an ambulance are on site to offer first aid.

They are located near the Family Area FOOD & DRINK. We have a great selection of food on site including fresh pizzas, gourmet burgers, tasty Indian food, noodles and ice cream. The main bar has a selection of beers, cider and more. No opened drinks or alcohol can be brought into the festival arena. You can leave them with security and collect them later if you wish.

TOILETS. Toilet facilities including disabled toilets and baby changing facilities are available across the site.

WATER. Free drinking water can be found at the festival information stall in the Family Area.

DISABLED ACCESS. Paved level access is available from Gosbrook Road and Wolsey Road. Access is also available via Hills Meadow car park along the river and under the bridge.

DOGS. Christchurch Meadows is open access for everyone throughout the day including dog walkers. Dogs must be kept under control at all times, and dog mess must be cleared up. Dogs are not allowed in the main festival arena.

LITTER. Please help us keep Readipop Festival tidy by disposing of your litter responsibly.

There are plenty of bins on site so please use them, or take your rubbish home.

FOUND CHILDREN. Please report any missing or found children to the Festival information point in the Family Area.

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LOST PROPERTY. Any lost property can be reported to the information point in the Family Area. If you arrive home and find you are missing something, please email office@ readipop.co.uk with your contact details and details of the item.

CRIME PREVENTION. Large gatherings of people at festivals can provide easy pickings for thieves. Be alert; don’t present thieves with easy opportunities by keeping your belongings with you at all times.

FIRE SAFETY. BBQs and fires are not permitted anywhere on site. Fire extinguishers are located throughout the site next to each of the stages and attractions. Please be aware of dry parched ground in hot weather and make sure cigarettes are properly extinguished.

EMERGENCIES. In the event of an emergency please contact a member of security or our stewarding team who can be identified by a Team Readipop t-shirt or Readipop lanyard. If you need to contact Thames Valley Police to report a non-emergency crime (such as having your phone stolen) or to provide information on a crime whilst attending the Festival, please dial 101. In an emergency call 999. It is an emergency if a crime is being committed, if there is a risk of injury, or a risk of serious damage to property.

SITE ADDRESS. Christchurch Meadows, George Street, Reading, RG4 8BY

THANKS

FROM TEAM READIPOP

The hard work, money and support of our sponsors and volunteers have all helped make the Readipop Festival happen. We would like to thank everyone who has helped us.

The Purple Turtle have helped us enormously this year. They bring their vast experience of running bars as well as making a donation to Readipop to help the festival.

Festival Republic donated ÂŁ5000 per year for 5 years from 2012 to enable us to become a sustainable event. This donation really demonstrates their commitment to the local community.

Arts Council of England has supported Readipop and Annual Daydream Harvest.

Reading Borough Council awarded us a community grant of ÂŁ1000. eSource made a helpful donation.

Lucy Daniels from RBC helps by arranging the supply of site radios and fire extinguishers.

Rabbits have supported Readipop Festival by donating vans.

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