Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 25/09/20263 days left to nominate yourself to become a director of Causing a Scene! Co-ops like ours are nothing without community-spirited volunteers, so we're looking for new directors who have a passion for the local music scene. Also save the date for our AGM - Mon 12 Oct at EOCC. bit.ly/4xLxExb 000
Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 11/09/2026We're looking for new directors who have a passion for the local music scene. If that sounds like you, please consider standing to join our Board. Applications close on Sun 27 Sept. Also save the date for our AGM - Mon 12 October. mailchi.mp/ee0cbcab7b96... 001
Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 26/08/2026One CAS member will spend the day with the Sheldonian's production crew for Stornoway's gig on 27 Sept — load-in through to show. No experience needed. 18+, Unpaid, but travel expenses covered. Apply by end Mon 31 Aug. Winning applicant randomly selected & announced Tues 1 Sept. Links in bio. 000
Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Tell us your priorities for the Oxfordshire music scene at our first Open Meeting tomorrow night. Anyone and everyone welcome! Tues 7 July from 6pm to 7.30pm + drinks afterwards Upstairs Room The Oxford Retreat Hythe Bridge Street Oxford, OX1 2EW 000
Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 27/06/2026This upcoming Oxford music exhibition looks brilliant. It’s the starting point for a wider project - ‘City Stories 'Oxford's Music History.' Contribute your own memories, tickets, flyers, set lists, photos etc below. museumofoxford.omeka.net/contribution museumofoxford.omeka.net/contribution 121
Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Open Meeting postponed until Tues 7 July. After much consideration of tomorrow’s predicted 36 degree heat, we’ve decided to postpone our Open Meeting for 2 weeks until Tuesday 7 July. Same time (6 to 7.30pm) & same venue (the Oxford Retreat). In the meantime, stay cool and stay safe 000
Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 19/06/2026It’s time to ramp up the conversation about what the Oxfordshire music scene needs to thrive, so Causing a Scene is excited to announce its first Open Meeting. Everyone welcome! Just turn up. Tues 23 June 6 to 7:30pm (drinks afterwards) Upstairs Room The Oxford Retreat, Hythe Bridge St, OX1 2EW 000
Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 27/05/2026We just reached our 100th member. Welcome Richard Lawrence, whose letterpress works in Hurst Street are where some of Stanley Donwood’s most celebrated linocuts were printed. richardlawrenceprinter.co.uk If you haven't yet, please consider parting with £1 yourself. CausingaScene.org/Membership 001
Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 19/05/2026A massive thank you to our brilliant panel of community ownership experts at The Bullingdon last night for their mixture of insights, information and inspiration. Micaela Tuckwell of the Ultimate Picture Palace Lenny Watson of Sister Midnight Steve Henwood of The Bell Inn 000
Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 18/05/2026A quick reminder that this brilliant free event is tonight (Mon 18 May) at the Bullingdon. If you can't make the panel event at 18.15, come for the Social afterwards from 19.30 (see details on previous post). Book your free tickets at: WeGotTickets.com/CausingAScene 010
Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 01/05/2026Free Grassroots Community Panel Session + Music & Arts Social - Mon 18 May @theBullingdon Oxford GOOD DEEDS - How collective grassroots community action can save, create & own spaces for music & the arts. Book your free tickets at: WeGotTickets.com/CausingAScene 020
Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 17/04/2026Causing a Scene is owned by & accountable to its members, so as we close in on our 100th member, we're giving our community a nudge to help us reach that milestone. It costs a measly £1 & gives you a say on what we do and who runs the organisation. Join today: causingascene.org/membership 000
Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 18/03/2026Music Venues Day is always the most inspirational, thought provoking, and genuinely useful event in the grassroots music activism Calendar. So as well as CAS, it was great to see Oxfordshire represented on stage by record label manager, Josie Faulkner, of Oxford’s very own Big Scary Monsters. 020
Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 27/02/2026On Weds we hosted a panel at Oxford Brookes on the importance of mapping music & arts ecosystems/audiences in making policies that help creative economies thrive. Big thanks to our panellists, Jett Glozier of Sound Diplomacy, Dr Patrycja Rozbicka of Live Music Mapping Project & our own Oli Steadman. 050
Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 04/12/20251 week today! Our Christmas Oxfordshire music scene Social is on Thursday 11 December at @modernartoxford.bsky.social from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Come and say hello. There's lots to talk about. Book your free place at: wegottickets.com/CausingAScene Socials kindly supported by Truck Store 022
Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 21/11/2025We've got lots to talk about, so please join us for the Christmas Oxfordshire music scene Social at @modernartoxford.bsky.social on Thurs 11 December from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Book your free place at: wegottickets.com/CausingAScene Socials kindly supported by Truck Store 021
Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 05/11/2025Tell the UK Government what music fans really think by completing this survey by 31 November & help to inform a 'Music Fans’ Charter’ that sets out the principles by which live music should work, and that the government and live music industry should sign up to. forms.office.com/pages/respon... 000
Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 05/11/2025This will make a difference! The current risk-averse licensing landscape doesn't help music venues / clubs / hospitality venues) to thrive & build vibrant communities. Please consider filling in this short survey (& tagging / sharing). www.homeofficesurveys.homeoffice.gov.uk/s/LicensingR... 000
Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 03/11/2025We were humbled that so many community spirited people threw their hat in the ring to become a director of Causing a Scene. We honestly could have taken everyone. Meet our brilliant new board, which includes 4 ‘continuity’ directors and 4 fresh faces. What a team! causingascene.org/people 010
Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 24/09/2025Reminder - the next Oxfordshire music scene Social is tomorrow - Thurs 25 Sept at Tap Social Botley from 7:30pm to 11pm. There’s free pizza on a first-come-first-served basis courtesy of support from those nice people at Truck Store Book your free place at: wegottickets.com/CausingAScene 000
Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 15/09/2025Reminder that our next quarterly Oxfordshire music scene Social is at Tap Social Botley on Thurs 25 Sept from 7:30pm to 11pm. And there’s free pizza on a first-come-first-served basis courtesy of support from those nice people at Truck Store. Book your free place at: wegottickets.com/CausingAScene 011
Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 29/08/2025Our next Oxfordshire music scene Social is at Tap Botley on Thurs 25 Sept. Book your free place at: wegottickets.com/CausingAScene We're holding our AGM immediately beforehand from 6:00pm to 7:15pm. Sign up to attend that here: forms.gle/Pk6a15CbUms8... Socials kindly supported by Truck Store 000
Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 17/07/2025Causing a Scene is preparing a collective submission on behalf of Oxfordshire’s music community, which will focus on the Plan’s potential impact on music, culture and community spaces, so please get in touch if you have expertise in planning regulation. consultation.oxford.gov.uk/planning-ser... 021
Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 11/07/2025We’re trialling a new monthly drop-in session where anyone can rock up and discuss their hopes, fears, needs & ideas about the Oxfordshire music scene. Come and say hello. 2-4pm at Common Ground, Little Clarendon Street on: Tues 22 July Weds 27 August Weds 24 September 000
Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 12/06/2025It's our birthday. 12th June marks 1 year since Causing a Scene officially formed as a community owned Community Benefit Society. If you love the Oxfordshire music scene, you can become a member and co-owner for just £1. Sign up, join the mailing list, volunteer and donate at: CausingAScene.org 002
Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 12/06/2025Free pizza tonight. A reminder that the third Oxfordshire music scene Social is tonight from 6:30pm til late at Common Ground, with free pizza (until its gone) courtesy of our sponsor Truck Store. If you haven’t registered, just turn up 001
Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 09/06/2025It’s been a long time in the making, but our website is now live at causingascene.org If you get the opportunity, take a look at it in full desktop landscape format, which shows off the fab photos of @ianhanham.bsky.social and Jason Warner at Fyrefly Studios at their best. 000
Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 05/06/2025Reminder: The 3rd Oxfordshire Music Scene Social is 1 week today - Thurs 12 June from 6:30 pm until 11pm at Common Ground Oxford. Share with anyone you think might be interested. Everyone welcome! Book your free space at: wegottickets.com/event/657530 Kindly supported by Truck Store 000
Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 12/05/2025Join us for the 3rd Oxfordshire Music Scene Social at Common Ground on Thurs 12 June from 6:30pm til late. Book your free place at: wegottickets.com/event/657530 + add the next Socials to your diary: Thurs 25 Sept, Thurs 11 Dec. 000
Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 12/03/2025A quick reminder that our second Oxfordshire music scene social is tomorow night. Hope to see lots of you there 022
Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 01/03/2025Join us for the 2nd Oxfordshire Music Scene Mixer at @TheBullingdon on Thurs 13 March from 6:30pm til late. Book your free place at: WeGotTickets.com/CausingAScene + add the next Mixers to your diary, when we’ll start visiting more brilliant venues: Thursdays: 12 June, 25 Sept, 11 Dec 011
Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 25/02/2025The V&A is looking for music ephemera from 1988 - 2025 for a 2026 exhibition about the importance of grassroots and independent music spaces – from pub venues to nightclubs. Contact: musicvenues@vam.ac.uk Submissions close on 31st May 2025 001
Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 13/02/2025As the champion of Oxfordshire’s music scene, Causing a Scene is owned by & accountable to its members, so if you’re passionate about the power of music, please consider joining us. It’s quick & easy, costs just £1 & you’ll get a say on the direction of the organisation. bit.ly/cas-membership 021
Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 19/11/2024Join us at our first ever quarterly Music Scene Social networking meet up. Free to attend. Mon 9 December 7:30pm til late @ The Bullingdon. Share far & wide. Let’s make it a night to remember. wegottickets.com/causingascene Sign up to our mailing list at: bit.ly/cas-mail 084