Are You Listening? Festival

Est. 2013. Reading's celebrated new music festival returns on Sat 10th May '25 💛
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Most of the Are You Listening 2025 venues have now closed. 🎉 Thank you all for attending, and we can’t wait to see you again in 2026! 🙌 #AYL25 #SeeYouNextYear #FestivalVibes

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🎶 A reminder that the Milk Bar DJs will be playing until 2am! 🕑 Big thanks to Milk Bar for being an AYL25 venue, hope to see you next year! 🙌 #AYL25 #MilkBar #FestivalVibes

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The @FaceBarReading stage has now closed. Thanks for being an AYL25 venue, hope to see you next year!
#AYL25 #ReadingMusicFestival
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The @southstreetarts stage has now closed. Thanks for being an AYL25 venue, hope to see you next year!
#AYL25 #ReadingMusicFestival
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Milk is now at capacity!
If you’re still looking for a spot to catch a set or grab a drink, head to South Street Arts Centre while there’s still space!
#AYL25 #Reading #VenueUpdate
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The @ReadingSub89 stage has now closed, thanks for being an AYL25 venue, hope to see you next year! 🎉🎶 #AYL25 #Sub89 #Reading #ThanksForTheVibes

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Face Bar is filling up fast! 🚶‍♂️ Plenty of space and great vibes at Milk 🐄. Head down for a great atmosphere and awesome acts! 🎶 #AYL25 #ReadingVibes #MilkVenue

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St Laurence Church and The Purple Turtle stages have now closed. Thanks for being an AYL25 venue, hope to see you next year!
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Sub89 has space again – but not for long! Big Special are up next and it’s gonna fill fast. Get down here while you can!
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Head down to The Church for Master Peace at 8pm!
The bar’s open, the vibes are immaculate, and we’ve got loads of beer to get through before doors close at 9! Let’s make it count!
#AYL2025 #Reading #LiveMusic #TheChurch #MasterPeace
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🚨 Sub89 is at full capacity! 🚨 If you're planning to head over, you might need to wait a bit! Plenty of other awesome venues nearby, though – don’t miss out on the action! 🙌🎶 #AYL2025 #Sub89 #ReadingFestival #livemusic

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Quick venue update:
Some spaces are shifting fast, so if one spot feels packed, try another — there's still plenty to catch across town!
Keep the energy flowing!
#AYLFest #ReadingMusic

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South Street Arts Centre is officially open!

Nostromo are on now to kick things off

Plenty of space if you're nearby!
#AYLFest #LiveMusic #ReadingEvents

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That’s a wrap at The Hub for today! No more acts on the Market Place stage, but the night’s still young across our indoor venues!
#AYLFest #ReadingMusicFest
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Reminder, Makeshift Art Bar are no longer joining us @PurpleTurtleRdg, so you can enjoy Tukan beforehand and then CTL DRP @ 8:30.
@wearecoachparty Paige Kennedy are other good 7pm ish options 💛

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Update! Makeshift Art Bar can no longer perform, so TUKAN will be stepping in with a 45-minute set at 6:30pm at Purple Turtle. Get down early!
⏰🎸⚡#AreYouListening #AYLFest #ReadingMusicScene #PurpleTurtle

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The doors are open at Milk! 🎶

First up: Will McCrea Trio, setting the tone for a night of amazing music.

Get down early and don't miss a beat! 🎸✨

#AYLFest #LiveMusic #Reading

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Sub 89 is open and ready to get going!
Doops are warming up the stage — still space to join the party!
#AYLFest #ReadingGigs #LiveMusic

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Capacity update!

⛪ Church is sounding lush & has space
👥 Face Bar buzzing but room to join
🍇 Purple Turtle quiet — next act soon, grab a front spot!

#AYLFest #AreYouListening #ReadingGigs

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Face Bar is open!
We’re kicking off with Skunkworm — and there’s plenty of space to get in on the action! Come on down!
#AYLFest #ReadingGigs #AreYouListening2025