History of Readipop - continued.

In 2000, a new approach was adopted as the millennium year saw the launch of the Readipop2000 fringe festival. Readipop organised gigs, workshops and events all over Reading in the 2 weeks leading up to the Reading festival in a bid to establish a stronger link between the city and the festival.

Readipop was invited by the council to contribute to the Taking Part project which was supported by the European Social Fund. In collaboration with Real Time Video Readipop delivered digital music and DJ workshops with young people in Reading.

In 2001, Readipop continued the Taking Part project and embarked on the Firewire project with funding from the National Foundation for Youth Music. In August Readipop established PlugnPlay a brand new rehearsal, recording and showcase studio and the new home of Readipop. PlugnPlay hosted Readipop’s Firewire and Taking Part workshops.

Most recently, 2002-2003 has seen Readipop become firmly established as Reading’s leading provider of high quality youth music projects with the successful completion of 'Taking Part' and 'Firewire.' In addition, Readipop has delivered workshops and projects for young people throughout the summer holidays. In collaboration with Highdown School, Readipop delivered the acclaimed "Silence Please!" site-specific, digital sound and image installation project.

For more information on our most recent work including the Firewire project and "Silence Please!", check out the music and video pages.