Music: Gigs
Wired, Thursday April 29th, Club Latino
Beats, breaks and basslines. A welcome alternative to the cheesy eighties nights which Oxford clubs are so famous for, this student-run Drum'n'Bass club night also promises Tequila at one pound a shot all night. Wired's credible music policy continues throughout the term.
Pram, Thursday April 29th, The Point
Birmingham's Pram offer a night of Space Pop weirdness in promotion of their new Domino single, Space Siren.
The Egg, Friday April 30th, The Zodiac
Support for the Oxford psychedelic trancesters, playing their first hometown gig in a while, comes from Groove Armada
Mercury Rev, Thursday May 6th, The Terminal
The indie stalwarts are the next big name band to visit Oxford Brookes' big new Terminal venue, with support from the Flaming lips.
Supergrass, Saturday May 8th, The Terminal
Oxford's kings of Britpop play a big homecoming gig, with a new single and album to follow soon. Get your tickets now.
St Petersburgh Chamber Choir, Sunday May 9th, Christ Church Cathedral
Performing the Rachmaninov Vespers at sunset - promises to be an atmospheric evening.
Shed Seven, Sunday May 16th, The Terminal
A return visit to The Terminal for Rick Witter and the boys, hoping to repeat last years successful show.
Oxford University Orchestra, Saturday May 29th, Sheldonian Theatre
The seventeenth century Sheldonian Theatre resounds to the sound of twenty-first century music technology with the inaugural concert of the University's new electronic digital organ. The Sheldonian Organ Inaugural Gala Concert is presented by the Yves Guihannec Foundation, and proceeds go to Crusaid and the OUO. The programme includes works by Handel, Bach, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Windor and Jongen. Tickets are available from The Oxford Playhouse, telephone 01865 798600.