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guide to Live Music in Swindon during October

Swindon’s live music scene is as record store, and promises to be an
diverse and widespread as any absolutely unmissable evening of
in the country. Whether you like cool skanking and righteous fire.
chilled out acoustic music, blues, Admission is free but it is asked
folk, pop, dance, electronica, rock that you pick up a copy of Bounce
or any other genre you can think of, from Sound Knowledge on the
the scope for musical entertainment night, with the opportunity to get it
is endless. signed and meet the band after the
Possibly the biggest show of performance.
October comes from another Alternatively, there is a chance to
incredible collaboration between catch a darling of BBC Radio 2, Nell
music promoters Sheer Music Bryden at Swindon Arts Centre on
and Songs of Praise, who were 27 October.
both vehemently excited in their Nell has become a listeners’
announcements on social media in favourite in recent years for her
September. The Victoria in Old Town powerful, soaring vocals and
will be receiving rock royalty in the Chuck Mosely will be rocking out The Victoria in Old Town on accomplished songwriting. After
form of ex-Faith No More and Bad 6 October supported by Elea Calvet and Phil Cooper a career that has seen many ups
Brains frontman Chuck Mosely on and downs, she is to many the true
6 October supported by Elea Calvet as one of the best up and coming by The State We’re In. Always a definition of musical independence,
and Phil Cooper in a night that is bands in the UK, and their visit to brilliant night of classic tunes for dedicating herself to touring and
certainly not to be missed by any Swindon shows just how important you to dance to, you shouldn’t need creating new material.
discerning music fan. the town is to British music in much persuading to head down and Definitely not a show to be
If you’re looking for something 2016. Lake Komo will be supported check out Bobby on the DJ decks. missed, and a rare opportunity to
more up to date but equally as by local stars in the making YVES Looking further afield, see Nell perform in an intimate
impressive, Manchester indie- and Misfires, providing the perfect Marlborough will be hosting setting.
rockers Lake Komo will be dropping guard of honour for this show. two-tone royalty in the shape of There is a world of music to
into Level 3 on Commercial Road Back at The Victoria on 21 The Beat featuring Ranking Roger discover in Swindon besides
on 13 October. The northern four October is Swindon’s very own on 30 September. The group will just these events, so for more
piece are touring in support of their Bobby The Persuader, who presents be releasing their latest album information, or more events in
latest album ‘Milwaukee’ which is his soulful rock and roll DJ set in Bounce at an exclusive instore Swindon and beyond, visit:
getting them national recognition the heart of Old Town supported performance at Sound Knowledge www.theocelot.co.uk
Swindon tenants present their own show

The Swindon 105.5 column with
Shirley Ludford

Council residents don’t just keep
up to date with latest information
– they’ve become part of the
dedicated radio programme that
broadcasts to the town.
After Swindon Borough Council
Housing Department talked with community and I think it’s great
Swindon 105.5 about broadcasting to be involved in something so
a regular programme updating different, and we’re having a bit of
local residents with help, advice, fun at the same time’.
issues and local initiatives, “Housing Graham said: “I’m not able to get
Matters”, a fortnightly programme out very much and this is something
was born. I really look forward to. It gives
Presented by Donna Liggins, SBC me a lot of pleasure, as well as
Housing Communications Officer, seeing the many young people here
three local, retired residents are her developing their skills too”
co-presenters. Shirley Ludford Swindon 105.5
Donna said: “It’s great! The guys manager and broadcaster, said:
are very actively involved in the “The gents have really taken
making of the show and suggesting to broadcasting and are now
content ideas, researching topics undergoing training with me so
and getting interviews lined up. they’ll be able to select music and
They volunteered to get involved operate the studio desk during live
and are always very positive and shows, as well as learn to record
happy. interviews. It’s never too late to try
“I threw them in at the deep end something new – and you never
with a live show early on and they know where it might lead.”
were brilliant. They’re now very The team plan to be out and about
much a part of the show.” in communities soon. You can hear
Bill Gulliver, a tenant radio Housing Matters fortnightly on
presenter said: “I like to deliver Wednesdays at 2pm and 6pm, with
information and help people in the a weekly podcast also available.
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