XOX Project - Readipop

08/10/2026

Don't forget!! This Sunday at Readipop studios, we're hosting the very first XOX Cafe, featuring live performances, an XOX Studio Tour, a Roland 909 Demo & Discussion, and more!

Open Mic slots will be available on the day and beginners are welcomed!

Book your free tickets now using the link below: https://www.citizenticket.com/events/readipop-3/xox-cafe-at-readipop-studios/

27/09/2026

Great night for XOX LIVE on Thursday...pics and highlights below. Next up: XOX Cafe on Sunday 11th October with Roland 909 demo, XOX Studio tour and EMOM performance slots available on the day. Free tickets and full info > https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/xox-cafe-at-readipop-studios-tickets-2002221066107

23/09/2026

Set times for XOX LIVE tomorrow (Thursday) at Oakford Social Club are here 🎹🎛️💃🕺🙌

Free tickets (walk ups also welcomed) > https://www.citizenticket.com/events/readipop-3/xox-live/

17/09/2026

09/09/2026

Happy 909 Day everyone! Massive thanks to DJ Mag for their news feature about today's XOX Studio Launch.

Full article here: https://djmag.com/news/rare-synth-studio-opens-public-celebrate-909-day

07/09/2026

We’re thrilled to have XOX Project included in “Ultimate Guide: 909 Day 2026” from the manufacturer of these iconic synths and drum machines Roland, ahead of our XOX Studio launch this Wednesday (9th September).

“Based in Reading, UK, the XOX Project from Readipop gives musicians, producers, and students the opportunity to experience some of the most influential electronic music instruments ever made. Through a complete collection of original Roland instruments, BOSS effects, and studio technology, Readipop has created an accessible, hands-on environment where visitors can play, perform, program, and record with rare vintage equipment.

“Alongside inspiring creativity and learning, the project helps build a more inclusive electronic music community through initiatives such as EMOM (Electronic Music Open Mic), which encourages experimentation, collaboration, and creative discovery for people of all ages and experience levels.”

A huge thank you goes to Roland for their fine words about Readipop and XOX Project - Readipop, a lovely taster for the full in-depth article they have put together for our XOX Studio launch 🎹🎛️😍🙏

https://articles.roland.com/ultimate-guide-909-day-2026/

06/09/2026

This Wednesday (9th September) is 909 Day for vintage synth and drum machine enthusiasts, which is the day Readipop, in collaboration with Roland, officially launch our XOX Studio!

Here's a great feature from Reading Today talking about our the XOX Studio and how it is helping us to keep electronic music heritage alive through our work with young people.

The studio will also be available to hire and for the public to play these classic synths at our upcoming introduction XOX 101 sessions. More info available here: https://linktr.ee/xoxproject

Photo shows DJ BINGE of Dutty Moonshine Big Band & UWOT having a play in our XOX Studio, highlights reel from his visit (just days after raising the roof at Boomtown) coming soon!

Reading charity opens studio where visitors can play the machines that shaped dance music : https://rdg.today/reading-charity-opens-studio-where-visitors-can-play-the-machines-that-shaped-dance-music/

02/09/2026

After the huge success of XOX 2026 at Oakford Social Club in June, we're thrilled to be returning on Thursday 24th September for XOX LIVE with a stacked line-up of talented Electronic Music artists performing with live visuals.

Headlining will be ZAR, an artist who has been tipped by DJ Mag as an "exciting prospect in the sphere of electronic composition" and featured across Bandcamp’s Best Electronic lists for releases like Unfurl and Light Stain At Dawn. His exploratory sound blends starry, South Asian-influenced sonics with heavy dance floor beats across his DJ and live sets.

Zar has performed at Glastonbury, Warehouse Project and Wide Awake Festival plus this summer, he played live at Secretsundaze presents Multi Multi festival in Hackney Wick. It’s safe to say we are seriously excited to have him join us for a full live set on 24th September.

Also performing, we have excellent READING EMOM alumni in the form of SEBASTIAN REYNOLDS, OBRASENDUB & ANDUNA J plus MINDSPIKES who plays her debut XOX indoor set for us after joining us outdoors at the Readipop XOX Showcase at Down At The Abbey on Friday 11th September!

The night kicks off at 7pm and the five live acts perform between 7.30-11pm. After that we’ll have Readipop Live's Pete Wheeler (Pulse/Cubed/Twin Sun) delving into his favourite electronic tracks with a DJ set until 1am…expect Aphex Twin, Orbital, Bicep and many more!

Full info on all the artists will be popping up on our socials ahead of the event so follow us at on Instagram and this page on Facebook.

Tickets are free with any donations warmly received to help Readipop with our core work making music accessible to young people locally from all walks of life.

Tickets > https://www.citizenticket.com/events/readipop-3/xox-live/
Facebook EventL https://www.facebook.com/events/1479406363965607

We cannot wait to return to Oakford Social for XOX LIVE…see you there!

24/06/2026

16/06/2026

What an amazing night it was! Thank you for all the donations to Readipop, if you want to help us reach £500 from the night, head here: https://localgiving.org/charity/readipop? 🙏🙌😍