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PA system
Drum kit
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Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About South Street Arts Centre
South Street Arts Centre is a grassroots music venue in Reading, Reading with a standing capacity of approximately 210. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
South Street Arts Centre is Reading's intimate council-run arts venue at 21 South Street, programming critically acclaimed touring theatre, music, comedy and spoken word. It runs two flexible spaces: the Main Theatre, which holds up to 210 standing (or 140 seated with a 4m stage configured for music and comedy), and the smaller MacDevitts Studio at 80 standing / 60 seated. The rooms reconfigure for cabaret, raked seating or standing gigs, giving touring and local artists a genuinely versatile platform across a wide range of genres. A long-standing fixture of Reading's live circuit, supporting both original work and covers.
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21 South St, Reading, Reading, RG1 4QU
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PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter Reading venues by backline.
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South Street Arts Centre has a standing capacity of approximately 210 (140 seated), classed as a medium venue. See all Reading venues for size comparisons.
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21 South St, Reading, Reading, RG1 4QU. See the map below for directions. Browse more Reading venues nearby.
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