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MUSIC CHANGING LIVES…
Create work that inspires people and improves lives.
Nurture creativity as a vital part of a fulfilled life.
Connect people through a shared love of music.
Established in 1998, Readipop uses music and arts to enrich lives, communities and the cultural landscape of Reading and the Thames Valley, working with everyone from vulnerable young people and older folk, to aspiring artists and musicians.
Registered Charity 1123962
YOUTH PROJECTS
Readipop supports young people to make music.
Our ACCESS ALL AREAS project provides opportunities for all.
COMMUNITY MUSIC PROJECTS
COMMUNITY BANDS / MUSIC MEET-UPS / MUSIC HERITAGE / WORKSHOPS / TRAINING / SUPPORT FOR MUSICIANS & MORE…
READIPOP FESTIVAL
RISER MUSIC LABEL
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MUSIC CHANGING LIVES
OUR IMPACT:
From 1-2-1 music mentoring sessions supporting referred and vulnerable young people, to our annual Readipop Festival platforming local artists alongside world-renowned acts, Readipop reaches thousands of people of different ages and backgrounds across Reading and the Thames Valley. Find our more in our annual report below.
READIPOP PROJECTS
Readipop’s projects form the core of our community work. They are normally targeted at specific groups of people or parts of the community that may be facing some sort of disadvantage or complex need. Our projects inspire people to do more, be better and want to share their new work and interests with people.Â
We also support schools and other partners to add more music, imagination and creativity to their work. Readipop is an ARTS AWARD supporter and an accreditation centre. We support ARTSMARK and are a founder member of Reading’s CULTURAL EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP.Â
Meet the team
![Gavin Lombos](https://www.readipop.co.uk/new/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Gavin.jpg)
Gavin Lombos
CEO/Artistic Director
![Louise Godfrey](https://www.readipop.co.uk/new/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Louise-1.jpg)
Louise Godfrey
Executive Director (Youth & Community)
![Harrison Screen](https://www.readipop.co.uk/new/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Harrison.jpeg)
Harrison Screen
Music Leader/Media Creator
Claudine Adams
Executive Director (Business Operations)
![Molly Banbury](https://www.readipop.co.uk/new/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/molly-sq-300x300.jpg)
Molly Banbury
Festival Producer
![Eva Rowlatt](https://www.readipop.co.uk/new/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Eva.jpeg)
Eva Rowlatt
Music Supervisor
![Abbie Hill](https://www.readipop.co.uk/new/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Abbie.jpeg)
Abbie Hill
Studios Coordinator
Readipop Trustees
![Chris Bloomfield](https://www.readipop.co.uk/new/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/chris.jpg)
Chris Bloomfield
Chair
![Cheryl Harper-Duffin](https://www.readipop.co.uk/new/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Cheryl.jpg)
Cheryl Harper-Duffin
Trustee
![Tim Greaves](https://www.readipop.co.uk/new/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Tim.jpg)
Tim Greaves
Trustee
![Bex Richardson](https://www.readipop.co.uk/new/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Bex.jpg)
Bex Richardson
Trustee
![Mike Jacob](https://www.readipop.co.uk/new/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mike-Jacob-headshot-scaled-1-251x300.jpg)
Mike Jacob
Trustee
![Anna Codling](https://www.readipop.co.uk/new/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Anna-240x300.jpg)
Anna Codling
Treasurer
![Aundre Goddard](https://www.readipop.co.uk/new/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Aundre-300x300.jpg)
Aundre Goddard
Trustee
Sophia Plowright
Trustee
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Andy Screen
Trustee (awaiting image)
Kasana Cadogan
Trustee
THANKS TO OUR FUNDERS & PARTNERS
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