'Party on the Hill' celebration in central Reading this Saturday
Station Hill, Reading’s lan £850m mixed-use destination is holding a free party to raise awareness of the new public space
Station Hill will be welcoming residents of Reading and across Berkshire to a family-friendly celebration - Party on the Hill - featuring a plethora of local artists, food and drink stalls, community groups and children’s activities. Entry to the event is FREE.
Taking place from 12.00pm until late evening on Saturday 21 June, the event will be packed with a programme designed for foodies, families, and music lovers alike. Highlights include:
Performances from local artists RASPO Steel Band, Reading Youth Orchestra, DJ Goldust Academy and BEATROOTS Samba Band from Readipop.
A wide selection of food, drinks, arts and crafts will also be on offer, including Station Hill favourites Siren Craft Brew, Angelo’s and Notes, alongside Reading icons, such as Purple Turtle, Yaylo, Zambrero, and many more!
Local composer Peter Doyle, together with singer Dionne Williams and the Reading Gospel Choir, will take to the stage for the much-anticipated debut performance of the Reading Town Song, created especially for the occasion.
Eventgoers will have the opportunity to view Ebb&Flow, with an Open House event running from 12.00pm-3.00pm providing tours of their contemporary apartments and resident amenity spaces, available to rent right on Station Hill.
Fun activities for all, including Station Hill’s newly launched public art trail and fountain area.
The event will be easily accessible from Reading Station or Friars Road - with stalls, stages and activities spanning Friars Walk that connects the two.
OFFICIAL TIMETABLE
Community Stage
12:00 PM – Beetroots
1:00 PM – Reading Youth Orchestra
1:30 PM – Gold Dust DJ (30 mins)
2:30 PM – RASPO (30–40 mins)
3:30 PM – Reading Town Song Performance – Peter Doyle & Dionne Williams form Harmonic Motion with Reading Gospel Community Choir
3:45 PM – Followed then by separate act Reading Community Gospel Choir (30 mins)
4:30 PM – Irish Dance Group (30 mins)
5:15 PM – Gold Dust DJ Set (Adults)
6:30 PM – World Groove Band
7:30 – 8:30 PM – Jukefox
8:30 – 10:30 PM – DJ
9.45 - 10:30 PM – Light show at mural
Acoustic Stage
12:30 PM – Harry Jones
1:15 PM – Rob Sowden
2:00 PM – Andy Wenger
2:45 PM – Helen Wren
3:30 PM – Maija
4:00 PM – Andy Barker
5:00 PM – Peter Doyle & Dionne
5:45 PM – Grace Pounds
6:30 PM – Holly Shillito
7:15 PM – Acoustic stage closes
At “The Seed” (Fountain Area)
12:00–3:00 PM – Free Face Painting
12:00–5:00 PM – Free Drop-in Circus Skills Workshop
2:00 PM – Free Drumming Workshop
12:00PM - Free Fresk Workshop
Giveaway Area (PepsiCo + Station Hill branded freebies)
Friars Walk
Makers & Indies Market
12:00–8:00 PM – Free Doodle Wall to colour in