UoR Student Societies

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: Toby Stubbings and Adam Fennell (Instagram – rumsjazzband)

RUMS Choir – Leader: Ethan Willets

String Ensemble – Leader: Jonathan Charmley

Concert Band – Leader: Liv Smith

Brass Ensemble – Leader: Emily Tovey and Jacob Jones

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

Upcoming Events

  • Swingle Bells 16/12/2024 at 19:30 – 22:00 The Dairy, Reading RG1 5AQ, UK
  • Not So Silent Night 19/12/2024 at 19:30 – 21:45 The Great Hall University of Reading, London Rd, Campus, Reading RG1 5AQ, UK
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