30 Silver Street, Reading, RG1 2ST

Everybody's talkin' 'bout the Rising Sun

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We've been lucky enough to get a mention in both the printed and online arts press this week.

First up, performer and music writer Alan Clayson – no stranger to the centre thanks to his Clayson Sings Chanson evenings, and more besides – has written about us in the latest issue of R2 (Rock'n'Reel) magazine in a short piece about is in their “Venues We Love” column. There he waxes lyrically about our “...intangible something else...” and praises our “...something-for-everybody...” approach to the arts.

The full article can be found in the magazine, on sale now in WH Smith (and other good newsagents).

The other big headlines we've grabbed are the two nominations we received in the first annual Alt Reading awards. We're nominated for both Venue of the Year and Here Comes the Sun is up for Event of the Year, with the hard work of our volunteers praised in both nominations. Please do take a minute to cast your vote in support of the centre before voting ends on Sunday 4th April at midnight.

Latest news

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We are hiring...!

We are hiring a part-time Community Arts Producer role for our Billboards Project in partnership with Adfree Cities (Bristol).

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Here Comes the Sun... 2026!!!!

The sun shone bright on Silver Street for another year of Here Comes the Sun Festival. Here is a note from the organisers... Alex and Rob:

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AGM 2026

All volunteers are invited to the Rising Sun AGM to be held on Sunday 23rd August 2026, 11am - 1pm. This will be followed by a free lunch for all those who would like to stay and attend.

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