SOKA FEST: Market House Rooftop, Reading

SOKA Fest brings Reading’s grassroots music community to Market House for a rooftop showcase supporting Reading Pride and celebrating the legacy of Sophie Sheehan.

Key Points

➖ Live music throughout the afternoon and evening
➖ Celebrating Sophie Sheehan’s legacy
➖ Raising money for Reading Pride
➖ Over 50 acts performing in a town-wide music takeover

SOKA Fest at Market House line-up

2:00pm – 2:45pm – Dreamsellers
3:00pm – 3:45pm – Defaults
4:15pm – 5:00pm – The Subtotal
5:30pm – 6:15pm – White Label
6:45pm – 7:30pm – Bowsy Woods
8:00pm – 8:45pm – Swallow
9:15pm – 10:00pm – Nico Band

This special event brings Reading and Berkshire’s music communities together for an afternoon and evening of grassroots live music. Moreover, the varied line-up gives audiences plenty of opportunities to discover local performers.

The festival honours Sophie Sheehan, who performed live and helped organise Reading Pride. She also strongly supported Reading’s LGBTQ+ community. Therefore, the event celebrates both her contribution and the community she helped build.

Performances continue into the evening, creating a full programme for local music fans. Meanwhile, the festival will raise money for Reading Pride, adding an important purpose to the rooftop showcase.

More about the venue

Market House is a lively town-centre venue with a rooftop bar and terrace. As a result, it provides a distinctive setting for an outdoor live music showcase in Reading.

Food options include burgers, stone-baked pizzas, sharers and bites. In addition, its regular entertainment includes DJs, open mic sessions, karaoke and games. The venue therefore offers plenty beyond the live performances themselves.

For anyone keen to support the area’s grassroots scene, this festival combines eight live sets, a rooftop setting and a meaningful community cause. Above all, it offers a chance to enjoy local music while supporting Reading Pride and celebrating Sophie Sheehan’s legacy.

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