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I have been talking with a friend of mine for years about putting a gig or series of gigs on in Reading. At first it was merely so that we could play at it with our band at the time 'cause there was practically nowhere in Reading to play. Recently as the gig scene has been picking up there are loads of promoters, loads of places to play and some really great gigs so we haven't had quite the drive to do it. It's still been on our minds and something that comes up regularly. Up until now we've never got anything off the ground. The main problem so far has been finding the right venue (with the right deal).

Between us we've been to and played at some great nights. The Catapult Club night in New Cross was one that inspired us hugely and challenged our perceptions of what a gig could and should be. Dance nights have also left an impression. As there is less to watch on the stage - a DJ can be quite a lonely boring figure on their own - they tend to be more audio visual treats.

The exact theme has changed over the years but in our minds this theoretical gig has always been more like a huge party with lights and colours and dancing and different people and sounds, the fact that the music is live just makes it even better.

It is finally looking like we are finally getting this gig off the ground. There are some other people organising it with us, and we've got a venue, we've started booking acts.

I am extremely excited. It's going to be called Screwball Cabaret.