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CultureMix Arts Ltd | Reading All Steel Percussion Orchestra | Reading Reggae Collective
We are based in central Reading in the Royal County of Berkshire UK.
Email | Phone
Artistic Director – Mary Genis: mary@culturemixarts.co.uk
Business Director – Nathifa Jordan: nathifa@culturemixarts.co.uk
Music Director – Paul Jr Watson: paul@culturemixarts.co.uk
CultureMix Arts & Music Centre: 0118 958 7351
Mobile: 07973 251919
International: +44 7973 251919
You can contact us using the form below. Call the number above or email us direct anytime.
CultureMix Arts & Music Centre, 7 Queens Walk, Reading, RG1 7QF
For cultural experiences, carnival arts and music that will lift your spirits, develop your creativity and improve your career prospects.
Rehearsal | Workshop | Recording Studio | Film & Photo Studio | Carnival | CultureMix Arts TV | CultureMix Records | Cultural Gifts
Booking now:
- RASPO steel pan music workshops for beginners and improvers – open to all ages and abilities.
- Reading Reggae Collective – join this group to develop your reggae music talents.
- Jazzrobeat Collective – for 12-18 year old musicians who love playing jazz styles in a live band.
- Steel Pan Instrument Showroom – book an appointment to view the range of steel pans available for purchase or hire.
- Venue Hire – book the space for your private weekend party or event.
How to find us
CultureMix Arts & Music Centre is based in central Reading and is easily accessible on public transport via Reading Buses.
By Train:
Just a 10 minute walk from Reading Railway Station CultureMix Centre is opposite the Hexagon Theatre near to Sushi Mania which is on the corner of Dusseldorf Way and Queens Walk.
From Reading Town Centre:
From the town centre Queens Walk is situated between The Penta Hotel on Oxford Road and Broad Street Mall shopping centre. Iceland and The Biscuit Factory are on the corner of Queens Walk and Oxford Road.
By Car:
Reading can be reached via the M4. Eastbound from Newbury exit at Junction 11 or 12. Westbound from London exit at Junction 10.
The nearest parking to CultureMix Arts is either Broad Street Mall car park (RG1 7QE) or Reading Civic B Car Park (RG1 2LQ).
Free parking is available for up to two hours in nearby Russell Street, Waylen Street and Zinzan Street all just 6-8 minutes walk to the Centre.
OPENING TIMES & WORKSHOPS (2026)
MONDAY
4.30pm Centre open
4.30pm-6.30pm 1-2-1 Drum Kit Lessons
5.30-7pm Jazzrobeat Collective Workshop (12-18yrs)
TUESDAY
12pm Centre open
5-6.30pm Family Steel Band Beginners Workshop – all ages
6.30-7.30pm Family Beginner Bootcamp – all ages
WEDNESDAY
4pm Centre open
5.30pm-6.30pm Junior Steel Band Beginner Workshop – 8-16 yrs
7.30pm Junior Bootcamp – 8-16yrs
THURSDAY
12pm Centre open
5.30-7.30pm RASPO Rehearsal
7.30-8.30pm RASPO Development
FRIDAY
7pm-11.30pm Reggae Collective Rehearsals and Events on 1st Friday
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Venue hire and one-off events.
Our online shop is always open. Our education programme in schools continues.
Online tutorials are available on our YouTube channel CultureMix Arts TV.
Please note that opening times may vary, please contact us to organise a visit to the Centre.
Mailing Address
CultureMix Arts & Music Centre | 7 Queens Walk | Reading | Berkshire | RG1 7QF | UK
SHOP ONLINE – for products, services and workshops
Visit our online shop to buy Steel Pans, stands and cases, pan sticks, CDs and merchandise. To book tuning for your instruments, a school visit, workshops and training courses, or a Steel Band for your event, just send us an enquiry using the form below.
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