July Listings

Friday 30, 2010 8:00 pm to 2:00 am — 2MANYSKINHEADS

OSC's folically challenged residents return for their monthly showcase of bass. Hip-hop, dubstep, drum & bass, breakbeat and sprinkle of multi-genre classics to ensure you're all dancing like sweaty loons right up until kicking out time...we'd best turn the air con up. 
 ... Free Entry | 8:00pm - 2:00am

Saturday 31, 2010 8:00 pm to 2:00 am — tRICKY dISCO

tRICKY dISCO djs will offer up pop rock, rock funk and funk rap wrapped up in a soul calzone. ... Free Entry | 8:00pm - 2:00am

August Listings

Sunday 1, 2010 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm — ARTMARKET, FILM CLUB, QUIZ

Come down to the Artmarket to browse and buy what Reading’s finest creatives have to offer. Rummage through the jumble sale goods and indulge in a legendary Sunday Roast (2 for £12). Relax with an old school film, have a drink, and get a team together for the quiz and enjoy glam hits from T-Rex through to Lazy Sunday from Steve Marriot & Co. Art Market 12pm - 5pm | Film Club 3pm | Quiz 8pm £1 entry per person | DJ till 1am

Wednesday 4, 2010 8:00 pm to 1:00 pm — BBC INTRODUCING LIVE presents

Wednesday 4th IDRchitecture(live) Jemma Wilard(live) "I just fell in love with it. It's different to everything else around at the moment. It's literate, it's catchy, it's poppy, and it's brilliant." - Huw Stephens, BBC Radio 1 Free Entry | 8:00pm - 1:00am

Thursday 5, 2010 8:00 pm to 2:00 pm — GOING POSTAL

Back to back DJs spin hip hop/electric disco madness. Something to keep y’all dancing. DJ Martial plus guest DJs. Fun fun fun. Free Entry | 8:00pm - 2:00am

Friday 6, 2010 8:00 pm to 2:00 am — Discobedience

DJ Scott Wilson presents a night of contemporary four on-the-floor disco and a dash of bass. Expect to hear records from your future favourite artists such as Mock & Toof, Villa, Silver Columns and Ray Mang as well as a few old favourites. With Special Guest DJs...shhh! Free Entry | 8:00pm - 2:00am

Saturday 7, 2010 8:00 pm to 2:00 am — HEAR WE DANCE!

A night of the best & newest Nu Disco, Indie Remixes, French House, downright dirty electro beats and a smidgen of Dupstep. Human Error (Griff) and Appetite for Electro (Rich Britton) creators have teamed up to form Hear We Dance DJs. Their successful lively electronic parties have rocked crowds at various London venues including Cargo & Catch Club, which has seen them played with some of the best including The Twelves, Mystery Jets, Streetlife DJs, Russ Chimes, Louis La Roche, Futurecop!, Jakwob, Fear of Tigers……the list goes on. Free Entry | 8:00pm - 2:00am

Sunday 8, 2010 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm — ARTMARKET, FILM CLUB, QUIZ

Come down to the Artmarket to browse and buy what Reading’s finest creatives have to offer. Rummage through the jumble sale goods and indulge in a legendary Sunday Roast (2 for £12). Relax with an old school film, have a drink, and get a team together for the quiz and enjoy glam hits from T-Rex through to Lazy Sunday from Steve Marriot & Co. Art Market 12pm - 5pm | Film Club 3pm | Quiz 8pm £1 entry per person | DJ till 1am

Tuesday 10, 2010 8:00 pm to 1:00 pm — Ezra Furman(live)

Ezra Furman(live) Papa Jules(live) Silent Paper Radios(live) A night of acoustic wonder headed up by Ezra Furman from the United States. First seen by Oakford’s bookers for their debut UK show in February for Huw Stephens @ The Social, the climax to their European tour; this show sees Ezra perform solo, showcasing his Springsteen / Young / Dylan-esque sounds, wry sense of humor and wild story telling. Free Entry | 8:00pm - 1:00am

Thursday 12, 2010 8:00 pm to 2:00 am — bang! Bang! Eche!(live)

bang! Bang! Eche!(live) Sister Gracie(live) Liam OB(dj) Bang Bang Eche were never going to let being from New Zealand’s South Island impede their success. Back touring the width of Europe this summer, and taking in festivals including SOLIDAYS in Paris, POHODA in Slovakia (on just before Crystal Castles), and FREQUENCY in Austria (with The Drums and Mariana & The Diamonds). This show sees the dance punks return to Reading as part of their 3rd UK tour, just prior to the headline @ Koko London. Free Entry | 8:00pm - 2:00am

Friday 13, 2010 8:00 pm to 1:00 am — THE BLEEPTEST

West Reading Galaxy & Anglo Franko(djs) + Special Guests Want a party? Yeah? Course you do. The Bleep Test Club is the answer to your disco dreams. Hosted by your resident DJ heroes, the night has previously been graced by the likes of Hadouken, DIOYY, Filthy Dukes amongst many others. All the best Indie, Electro, Rock and anything else that takes their fancy. Come and join the party... Free Entry | 8:00pm - 2:00am

Saturday 14, 2010 8:00 pm to 2:00 am — OUTSIDE:INSIDE FESTIVAL OFFICAL AFTER PARTY

Ronnkie Pop(dj) We All Live & Die DJs Ibetya(dj) Jac Bon Cochon(dj) + specials guest djs Ohh what a celebration we shall be having. As the day closes on the festival, the party moves inside! We invite the schmoozing boozing Ronnkie Pop legend Ronnie Joice, from the Flowerpot and Silver Bullet fame. This dude, knows em all, hi and low, far and wide. He will bring his beautiful fluffy pink cd wallet, filled with the biggest and phattest gay anthems from 80s to the present. You will love it! Festival organisers jump on the ones and zoos, but how drunk will they be by closing? Free Entry | 8:00pm - 2:00am

Wednesday 18, 2010 8:00 pm to 1:00 am — BBC INTRODUCING LIVE presents

All Things Considered(live) Scattered Few(live) All Things Considered are a five piece ‘contemporary roots’ band, with a sold out launch party and 16 date promotional tour. Tracks from the album have been featured on BBC Radio 2, as well as local BBC folk and acoustic shows, and stations in the USA. Free Entry | 8:00pm - 1:00am

Friday 20, 2010 8:00 pm to 2:00 am — Birth Ctrl Z

Birth Ctrl Z Birth Ctrl Z is the ultra trendy new club night from the Oakford's own Chris Bound. Chris has already set up shop with his new night at The 333 Club in Shoreditch, but is bringing the night down to Reading to show he hasn't forgotten his roots. Prance, dance and pose to a rich blend of indie, electro, drum n bass and dubstep that has already left London in a daze Free Entry | 8:00pm - 2:00am

Thursday 26, 2010 8:00 pm to 2:00 am — READING FESTIVAL WARM UP presented by BLACK & WHITE and MONKEYSUIT

Frankie & The Heartstrings(live) Live Guests & Would I Lie to You DJs Adv ticket purchasers (only) receive FREE mp3 tracks, complimentary glass of Pimms & BBQ voucher An all day party at The Oakford with a very special festival warm up set from Frankie & The Heartstrings, an all-day BBQ in the courtyard and hopefully a whole lotta sun! We are very excited to have Frankie and the boys down, who are absolutely unmissable live, as we saw for ourselves at this year's Great Escape Festival in Brighton. One of the most hyped bands of the year, and justifiably so, as before they even had any music up on their myspace they were booked for Radio 1’s Big Weekend, Glastonbury, Latitude, and of course Reading & Leeds. Massive critical acclaim has also been achieved from NME, Sunday Times Culture, Clash Magazine, The Guardian and Huw Stephens Radio 1. BUY IN ADVANCE! Adv tickets from http://www.bwmusic.co.uk or £4/ £3 on the door | 8:00pm - 2:00am

Friday 27, 2010 8:00 pm to 2:00 am — READING FESTIVAL DJ sets

Featuring 2MANYSKINHEADS Local resident DJs continue the festival party atmosphere long after the live sets have finished. Pop in after the festival, or come down early if you are not planning on getting your feet muddy at all! Free Entry | 8:00pm - 2:00am

Saturday 28, 2010 8:00 pm to 2:00 am — READING FESTIVAL DJ sets

Local resident DJs continue the festival party atmosphere long after the live sets have finished. Pop in after the festival, or come down early if you are not planning on getting your feet muddy at all! Free Entry | 8:00pm - 2:00am

Sunday 29, 2010 8:00 pm to 2:00 am — READING FESTIVAL DJ sets

Local resident DJs continue the festival party atmosphere long after the live sets have finished. Pop in after the festival, or come down early if you are not planning on getting your feet muddy at all! Free Entry | 8:00pm - 2:00am

Monday 30, 2010 8:00 pm to 2:00 am — MIDISOUNDSYSTEM

Straight from their performance at Reading & Leeds Festivals this weekend, locals MidiMidis hit The Oakford for their exclusive DJ set MidiSoundSystem. Presenting a bold and innovative collection of old punk/indie/80s/90s vinyl and bootlegs collected over time from childhood, ex-lovers, parents and ex-girlfriends' parents. Free Entry | 8:00pm - 2:00am

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