UoR Music regularly collaborates with the following Reading University Music societies:
- UoR Band Society
- UoR Rock Society
- RUMS – Reading University Music Society
- Reading Singer-Songwriter Society
In conjunction, with these thriving music societies, we will be hosting multiple events throughout the academic year. To find out more about these societies please read on!
Band Society
Band Soc is the go-to society for all contemporary music enthusiasts. Whether you want to join or start a band, they’ve got you covered. Band Soc members perform at the popular monthly Jam Factory Gigs at the Dairy and play a key role in the UoR LIVE programme, bringing live music to campus. If you’re passionate about music and want to connect with like-minded people, Band Soc is the place to be!
Follow Band Soc on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rubandsoc
President: Lucia Frith
Rock Society
Rock Soc is a social society with a vibrant membership both on campus and in town. Members enjoy a wide range of alternative music, including classic rock, metal, goth, punk, industrial/EBM, grunge, pop punk, indie and lots more. They host a range of socials throughout the year. Venues include Purple Turtle, Sub89, Facebar, and many more. We also collaborate with UoR Music to get our rock society members displaying their talents in Live Music shows.
Follow Rock Soc on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/readingrocksociety
President: Leo Haslett
Vice President: Maddy Chelmis
RUMS
RUMS offer a wide range of musical ensembles led by students, suitable for players and singers of all standards.
Jazz Band – Leaders: Emily Griffen and Will McCrea (Instagram – rumsjazzband)
RUMS Choir – Leader: Ethan Willets
String Ensemble – Leader: Sasha Hill
Concert Band – Leader: Joseph Young
Brass Ensemble – Leader
President: Ethan Willets
Follow RUMS on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rumstagrams
Singer-Songwriters Society
RUSS create opportunities to share your love for music and train your creative side, anything from open mics to jam sessions and more! They will be offering in-person socials as well as song-writing sessions for everyone to enjoy – it doesn’t matter if you don’t play any instruments or haven’t written a song before, we’re all here to have fun.
If you are interested in joining this society, email russ.reading.uni@outlook.com
Follow RUSS on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/readingsingersongwriter