Get involved in arts, culture and heritage in Reading
There are lots of ways to get involved with arts, culture and heritage here in Reading. And we'll do our best to gether all the opportunities for that in one place!
Whether you want to join a choir, audition for a play, volunteer at an event or venue or find some other way to be part of Reading's arts and cultural scene, you'll find it here on this page.
Auditions
Ever wanted to take to the stage here in Reading? We'll gather up all the open audition info we can from local theatres and performing troupes in Reading and share them on this page. And maybe you'll get your shot in the spotlight!
Join a choir
Reading is home to a multitude of choirs, all filling their own unique niche in the choral community - and they're always on the lookout for new voices to join them.
Volunteering
Current volunteering opportunities, from one-off projects to those organisations that are always happy to sign-up new volunteers. Supported by our friends at Reading Voluntary Action.
Paid roles
Our list of current paid vacancies in the arts, culture and heritage sector in and around the Reading area.
Open Mic nights
Looking for a chance to get up on stage? There are plenty of open mic nights in Reading where performers of all kinds - and abilities - can get to sing a song, read a poem, tell a joke... Or two!
Young acts wanted for The Purple Turtle!
Calling all young bands and singers aged 16-19!
Do you want to play at The Purple Turtle? Reading's long-running venue is on the hunt for new acts to play The Sunday Sessions.
These monthly Sunday afternoon gigs are aimed at giving young bands, singer-songwriters and solo artists the chance to play on stage with a full PA in a proper venue - one that's been supporting music in Reading for over 30 years!
If that sounds like you or someone you know, get in touch via neilg@purpleturtlebar.com