READIPOP XOX EVENTS 2026

Performer Expression Of Interest

Readipop music charity runs a number of community based music projects including the XOX project which celebrates vintage synths and music technology.

Readipop XOX hosts events in the Reading area which feature EMOM (Electronic Music Open Mic) performance slots. Fill in this form if you are interested in performing at one of these events. Absolute beginners are welcome alongside experience performers.

We aim to have a diverse mix of experience and genres at these events and are keen to support newbies. We will also be running workshops for those keen to learn about music tech and maybe get a set together...

In Autumn 2026, we have six events planned split over three different venues: South Street Arts Centre, Oakford Social Club and Readipop Studios.

Each event/venue will have its own flavour:

•⁠ ⁠RG EMOM (South Street) will follow our tried and trusted format from the previous 17 EMOMs - all artists/genres welcome

•⁠ ⁠XOX LIVE (Oakford Social Club) follows on from the super successful Fiesta and XOX 2026 events and is aimed at more experienced artists offering longer sets and material more suited to a lively music venue crowd

•⁠ ⁠XOX CAFE (Readipop Studios) is a music technology meet-up featuring gear demos/talks, short EMOM performance slots (perfect for first-timers or anyone with new/experimental material), jam sessions and a chance to get hands-on with the XOX vintage synths, beatboxes and FX - a great opportunity to chat with like-minded synth-heads over a cuppa

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1. Real Name (Required.)

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2. Artist/Act Name (Required.)

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3. Email (Required.)

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4. Mobile/Contact Phone Number (Required.)

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5. How many times have you performed live in last 12 months?

0 (Never Performed)

0 (Not Performed Recently)

1 - 2 (Occasional)

3 - 5 (Regular)

6+ (Frequent)

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6. Which upcoming EMOM Events are you interested in performing at?

THURSDAY 24TH SEPT - XOX LIVE - OAKFORD SOCIAL

SUNDAY 11TH OCT - XOX CAFE - READIPOP STUDIOS

THURSDAY 29TH OCT - RG EMOM - SOUTH STREET

THURSDAY 26TH NOV - XOX LIVE - OAKFORD SOCIAL

THURSDAY 10TH DEC - RG EMOM - SOUTH STREET

Future Dates

I'm not ready yet.

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7. Where in the country are you based?

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8. Where can we hear your music (e.g. link to YouTube, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, etc)?

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9. Please share your social media accounts if you have them:

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10. We aim to feature a few performers at each event and need to keep the technology manageable so we can do quick changeovers etc. We'll contact you to find out more about your set-up but some basic info will help us plan.

I can mix my audio to a stereo pair

I use a laptop and sound card

My gear will fit on a table

My set up is a bit more complicated

Band/duo - need extra set-up time and space

Not sure yet/Don't know

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11. Any Comments or Special Requests

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12. Your performance may be recorded and released for promotion of future EMOMs. Check the box below to opt out

Opt out

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13. Readipop is committed to a zero-tolerance policy towards harassment or discrimination of any kind. In order to perform at this event you must read and confirm the following statement:

I respect and celebrate difference and do not discriminate against anyone on the basis of age, colour, disability, employment status, income level, gender, housing status, marital or relationship status, race, religion, sexuality, or any other aspect of a person’s social status or identity.

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14. Data Usage Statement. By completing this form you agree to Readipop collecting your data for the purposes of organising participation in electronic music events and keeping you notified of future relevant events. (Required.)

I agree

READIPOP XOX EVENTS 2026

Performer Expression Of Interest

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* 1. Real Name (Required.)

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* 2. Artist/Act Name (Required.)

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* 3. Email (Required.)

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* 4. Mobile/Contact Phone Number (Required.)

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* 5. How many times have you performed live in last 12 months?

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* 6. Which upcoming EMOM Events are you interested in performing at?

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* 7. Where in the country are you based?

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* 8. Where can we hear your music (e.g. link to YouTube, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, etc)?

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* 9. Please share your social media accounts if you have them:

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* 10. We aim to feature a few performers at each event and need to keep the technology manageable so we can do quick changeovers etc. We'll contact you to find out more about your set-up but some basic info will help us plan.

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* 11. Any Comments or Special Requests

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* 12. Your performance may be recorded and released for promotion of future EMOMs. Check the box below to opt out

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* 13. Readipop is committed to a zero-tolerance policy towards harassment or discrimination of any kind. In order to perform at this event you must read and confirm the following statement:

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* 14. Data Usage Statement. By completing this form you agree to Readipop collecting your data for the purposes of organising participation in electronic music events and keeping you notified of future relevant events. (Required.)

1. Real Name (Required.)

2. Artist/Act Name (Required.)

3. Email (Required.)

4. Mobile/Contact Phone Number (Required.)

5. How many times have you performed live in last 12 months?

6. Which upcoming EMOM Events are you interested in performing at?

7. Where in the country are you based?

8. Where can we hear your music (e.g. link to YouTube, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, etc)?

9. Please share your social media accounts if you have them:

10. We aim to feature a few performers at each event and need to keep the technology manageable so we can do quick changeovers etc. We'll contact you to find out more about your set-up but some basic info will help us plan.

11. Any Comments or Special Requests

12. Your performance may be recorded and released for promotion of future EMOMs. Check the box below to opt out

13. Readipop is committed to a zero-tolerance policy towards harassment or discrimination of any kind. In order to perform at this event you must read and confirm the following statement:

14. Data Usage Statement. By completing this form you agree to Readipop collecting your data for the purposes of organising participation in electronic music events and keeping you notified of future relevant events. (Required.)