SOKA FEST: The Butler, Reading
SOKA Fest at The Butler brings Reading’s live music community together for an upcoming all-day showcase, with a packed programme of local performers supporting Reading Pride.
Key Points
➖ Nine live acts scheduled at The Butler
➖ Music running from early afternoon until late evening
➖ Part of SOKA Fest, celebrating Sophie Sheehan’s legacy
➖ The wider event raises money for Reading Pride
➖ A community-focused showcase of Berkshire artists
SOKA Fest at The Butler line-up
13:00 – 13:45 – Matt Keddie
Loop station extraordinaire performing various from Ed Sheeran and many others.
14:15 – 15:00 – Rice & Beans
15:30 – 16:15 – One Eyed Man
Classic covers and originals performed in unique indie-folk style, on guitar, percussion and vocals.
16:45 – 17:30 – DayDream Collective
17:30 – 18:15 – Cure Band Simon Windish
18:30 – 19:15 – Neil Packman
Bluesy guitar, vocals and harmonica.
19:45 – 20:30 – Make it Disco
Funky disco remixes of RnB classics, with live slap bass.
21:00 – 21:45 – Flint Band
22:15 – 23:00 – Nicole Allan
Country powerhouse and singer songwriter, performing a mix of covers and original material.
SOKA Fest celebrates Sophie Sheehan, where the community is hosting a town-wide celebration of grassroots live music raising funds for Reading Pride.
More about the venue
The Butler is one of Reading’s established grassroots music pubs. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, drinks selection and active music programme, it regularly gives both local musicians and touring performers a stage. Its well-known open mic also attracts artists from across Berkshire.
With nine performances scheduled, SOKA Fest at The Butler offers audiences a full afternoon and evening of live music while supporting a community-led cause.
For more live music check out Berkshireartistree.co.uk/live-music-events/
