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Listen out for Mozart's The Magic Flute in Henley
A playful new version of Mozart's fairytale opera The Magic Flute, presented by the Merry Opera Company, is coming to the Kenton Theatre, Henley-on-Thames this month.
Published: 09:30 18th Jun
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Salena Jones and Keith Mansfield team up for Powerful
PREPARE for a breathtaking concert when renowned singer Salena Jones and composer Keith Mansfield (best know for his TV sports themes such as Grandstand and Wimbledon Tennis Championships) bring Powerful, an 11-piece band presenting a fusion of Latin, funk and swing grooves, to South Hill Park, in Bracknell.
Published: 06:30 18th Jun
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Reading Minster festival brings music to the Minster
READING Minster Festival begins on Friday, June 28, with an organ recital, 12.15-1pm, a communion service with live jazz band at 6.30pm, and jazz classics from the Julie McKee Duo at 8pm.
Published: 07:30 17th Jun
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Martin Denny, Windsor Festival Director, shares what the Festival has in store
The Festival season is kicking off again soon, and I write this on the day we have completed the programme for September and sign-off on the brochure. It is always an exciting moment as we send the brochure off to the printers and we can sit back after all the hard work of fundraising and programming.
We now start looking at the logistical details of each of the 50 events, and building up the schedule of the whole fortnight, while we wait for the brochures to be delivered to us in a couple of weeks' time.
Published: 07:30 16th Jun
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Comedian Phill Jupitus talks stand up, audience participation and jazz
Phill Jupitus, who after 23 series is the last man standing from the original line-up of BBC2's widely adored pop quiz, Mind The Buzzcocks, is an immensely popular comedian.
Published: 14:30 15th Jun
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Burnt Tomorrow talk Reading music and Hub Fest at Face Bar
On Saturday, June 22, a festival aimed squarely at music-lovers in Reading will take place at Face Bar. With more than 20 bands, including Amys Ghost, Shoals, Talulah Kills and Off The Radar across two rooms, a ticket price of £6, and the added bonus of comedians and street dance performances, Hub Fest is a treat for music fans and a showcase of the healthy local music scene.
Published: 07:30 15th Jun
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Competition calls all Berkshire young composers
SOUTH Berks Concert Band's Young Composer Competition is back for the second year, and entries are now open!
Published: 12:30 14th Jun
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Aspiring artists showcase their creations at South Hill Park
THE work of aspiring artists will go on display at an exhibition showcasing their skills.
Published: 07:30 14th Jun
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Students show off their creative study for Arts Week
NOT only will Reading College students be putting the finishing touches to their masterpieces for their annual degree show this month, but their work will also be displayed at the grande finale of Reading Arts Week.
Published: 06:30 13th Jun
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Free gigs and concerts announced in Slough, Maidenhead and South Bucks
FREE gigs and concerts have been announced across the region as part of a musical celebration for 2013.
Published: 07:30 12th Jun
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Enter Young Composer competition
SOUTH Berks Concert Band's Young Composer Competition is back for the second year, and entries are now open!
Published: 07:30 12th Jun
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Theatre reviewed: Yes, Prime Minister at Theatre Royal Windsor
When Yes Minister first broadcast in 1980 we knew far less about what went on between senior Civil Servants and their elected counterparts and found the scenes between Sir Humphrey Appleby and the hapless MP he allowed to believe was pulling the strings, Jim Hacker, hilariously entertaining.
Published: 06:30 11th Jun
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I am Mark Harrison AKA doubledotdash!? presents
Hopefully it is still summer when you are reading this. I just spent the most glorious day of the year so far updating a suite of webpages with various line-up additions for our DOUBLEDOTBASH event... INSIDE! Bah, it takes so long. This is the future, I should have a hover-robot to update the internet for me - but alas, no.
Published: 06:30 10th Jun
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Explores studios on Whiteknights Studio Trail
Follow the Whiteknights Studio Trail on Saturday and Sunday, June 15-16, and discover the creations of local artists.
Published: 07:30 8th Jun
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Mawkin bring their twist on folk to Nettlebed
FOLK rebels Mawkin will be bringing their bold tunes to Nettlebed Folk Club on Monday.
Published: 14:30 7th Jun
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Nik Kershaw talks Rewind Festival and his top songs
"It's just joyous from start to finish - if you haven't had the Rewind experience, it's something you really need to do. It really is a great festival."
Published: 10:30 7th Jun
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The Halle to play powerful classics at The Hexagon
"The Hallé plays many concerts everywhere, all over the country, we go as far north as Perth and as far south as Bristol, so Reading is one of the most southerly cities we go to. These pieces are ones that the orchestra have in their hearts."
Published: 07:30 7th Jun
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VIDEO: Watch a rope trick at Uncle Sam's Circus
Gary Brophy, from Uncle Sam's Circus, performs a rope trick. Uncle Sam's Circus is at at the Kilnsea Event Field, Readingm every day until this Sunday, June 9.. Book tickets at http://www.americancircus.co.uk
Published: 08:30 6th Jun
