1. Rockers band together to Thrash Cancer

Eardrums took a pounding as rockers thrashed their way to £600 at an all-day charity gig.

2. Q&A with Hearts Under Fire

ALL-GIRL pop-punk group Hearts Under Fire, who hail from Woking, have just finished recording their new EP, due for release in the New Year.

3. Auditions open for Has Reading Got Talent?

Singers, dancers, rappers, jugglers, actors and more will be queuing up to show off their skills as the search for the hottest talent in the town returns.

4. 6,500 extra Reading Festival tickets over next two years

The number of revellers rocking the August Bank Holiday weekend away in Reading could increase by 6,500 over the next two years.

5. Raspo appearing at Womad

Exciting home-grown steel orchestra Raspo will give Reading folk a preview of their performance for this weekend’s Womad festival.

6. Elvis is at The Hexagon once again

Reading’s favourite tribute star Paul Rouse will be taking to the stage at The Hexagon again in September.

7. Reading Festival tickets set aside for locals

Fans of Reading Festival living in the RG postcode will have priority over 5,000 tickets for next year’s event.

8. Review - Hello Jerry!

It takes courage and talent to abandon microphones and PA to perform show tunes.

9. Can you help the Reading Fringe Festival?

The Reading Fringe Festival is looking for gig nights and other arts events to be part of its series of events to showcase the multiple talents of our town.

10. More acts added to Reading Festival line-up