Thursday 9 August 2012

Full details of the Swindon Shuffle 44-track double CD are now on this site. Come get an early copy from the Shuffle launch party at The Queens Tap (opposite Swindon train station) tonight!

Tuesday 7 August 2012

To all bands playing the Shuffle this weekend. Please note that all Shuffle stages have full backline, all that you are required to bring is drum breakables, instruments and any non-standard equipment. Bring guitar amps if you must but space is limited in some venues and we want to avoid a mountain of equipment getting in the way. Specific stage times for each band will be posted shortly in this site.

Sunday 5 August 2012

More online press for The Swindon Shuffle:

Podcast @ Green Man Music

TV interview @ Swindonweb

Coverage @ The Ocelot

Podcast @ The Ladder Factory (as already mentioned below)

Friday 3 August 2012

One week to go 'til The Swindon Shuffle kicks off!

There's been a few lineup changes for the Shuffle and there's a couple of bands still to confirm for The 12 Bar on Saturday so, keep checking this website for all the up-to-date info of who's playing and where.

We're starting a day early with a Swindon Shuffle launch party at The Queens Tap (opposite Swindon train station) this Thursday (9 August) with an open mic session featuring David Abbott, Secret Lives, Coach, Marky Thatcher, Faye Rogers + Matt Chipperfield). Following that will be a karaoke so, come along and support the opening night!

The folks at Rise Records (in the Brunel Centre) are also going to be hosting more acoustic sessions over the weekend. Stay tuned for more details.

The Swindon Shuffle compilation CD is coming along nicely too. It features 44 tracks and will be available at the venues though, make sure you get one quickly as they're bound to sell out quickly! Sign up to the Misadventures In Media Facebook page to see pics of how work is progressing on it.../p>

Wednesday 18 July 2012

We've now got over 50 bands/artists lined up for this years Swindon Shuffle with loads of new ones added this week! Check the lineups to see who's playing.

The folks at The Ladder Factory have put together a special Swindon Shuffle podcast featuring The Shudders, Alice Offley, Nudybronque, Emily Drake, The Street Orphans, Buswell, Black Hats and The Racket, plus interviews with the organisers and Mike from Nudybronque and Shaun Buswell. Have a listen and let us know what you think via our Facebook page. Big thanks to Sean at The Ladder Factory :)

We're currently working on a fantastically diverse compilation CD featuring a range of acts playing the festival that'll be available to purchase at the venues on the Shuffle weekend. Stay tuned for more details!

Monday 9 July 2012

The biggest celebration of unsigned local bands in the area is BACK!

Now in its 6th year, The Swindon Shuffle returns in August 2012 for another 3 days and nights of the best unsigned talent, showcasing an array of musical genres and fantastic entertainment at the best music venues in the area.

The Shuffle has come to be thought of as a kind of annual work's party for the Swindon music scene, where promoters, venue staff, bloggers and journalists can get together and see what the scene has to offer and check out the best of the local talent, but most importantly it's a vital outlet for our best unsigned bands and musicians to be heard by live music fans and have their chance to shine!

The event takes place Friday 10th August - Sunday 12th August and this year, the official Shuffle venues are:

Some of these venues have been with us from the start, and we're delighted to have them back on board, along with The Rolleston and The Furnace - back after a break, and introducing the scrumptious Tapas bar Piri Piri who join us for the first time this year, showcasing the more laid back and chilled out unplugged and acoustic sessions - so there really is something for everyone this year!

Who's playing?

There will be over 50 bands and artists playing across the venues over the weekend. We're still putting the finishing touches to the lineup so, keep checking in to the website and 'like' our Facebook page for up-to-date info of who's playing and where.

Wanted:
Stage Managers, Stewards, Helpers that sort of thing. Whilst the booking of the acts is now all falling into place, we are looking for people who can help look after the various stages on the day. It's really as simple as being the link between bands and sound engineers, ensuring bands know what time they are on, where to put their gear and general low-level trouble shooting. If anyone would like to be involved at this sort of level please contact us.