Newbury music scene, Is it better now? Options

[Bofem]

A friend asked me what the music scene was like in Newbury and it got me thinking.

Are we doing OK, punching above our weight, or laughably dismal when it comes to bands/DJs/musical events etc?

[Guest_Newburymafia_*]

Newbury's music scene is dead as doornails.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, WE NEED A VENUE. Not just pubs with timmy's first PA slung in the corner.
The Corn Exchange, nice though it is, is too big and expensive to hold live "popular music" gigs and Arlington is too far out of the town centre.
I see the Waterside as a missed opportunity. I'd love to see it go private as a venue, and it's going to become an expensive liability for the council if the vicky park pavilion doesn't go ahead.

[David Allen]

Newbury's music scene is dead as doornails.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, WE NEED A VENUE. Not just pubs with timmy's first PA slung in the corner.
The Corn Exchange, nice though it is, is too big and expensive to hold live "popular music" gigs and Arlington is too far out of the town centre.
I see the Waterside as a missed opportunity. I'd love to see it go private as a venue, and it's going to become an expensive liability for the council if the vicky park pavilion doesn't go ahead.

If it's a local venue you're after contact Ace Space, formerly the RAFA Hall, St Nicholas Road, RG14 5PR.
Decent sized hall and a separate bar area. Very keen and organized committee and well supported by the local community.

http://www.acespacenewbury.com/index.htm

[Bofem]

If it's a local venue you're after contact Ace Space, formerly the RAFA Hall, St Nicholas Road, RG14 5PR.
Decent sized hall and a separate bar area. Very keen and organized committee and well supported by the local community.

http://www.acespacenewbury.com/index.htm

Lovely idea David, but they're unable to put on much amplified music due to one miserable neighbour.