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Community owned co-op set up to be the collective voice of Oxfordshire’s music scene & its associated culture. Become a member for £1 & sign up to our mailing list: causingascene.org Sheldonian crew application: bit.ly/4xmO6nd

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Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
3 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
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Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
We'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...
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Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
One 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.
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Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Tell 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
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Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
This 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
Poster for Sounds of the City. An Oxford music exhibition coming to the Museum of Oxford in July.
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Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Open 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
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Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
It’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
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Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
We 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
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Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
A 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
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Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
A 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
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Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Free 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
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Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Causing 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
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Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Music 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.
A panel session with 6 people on stage at Music Venues Day 2026Music Venues Day 2026 - wide view of the main assembly hall in Shoreditch Town Hall, with low orange lighting and people speaking on stage.
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Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
On 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.
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Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
A quick reminder that this is TONIGHT!
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Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
1 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
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Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
We'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
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Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Tell 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...
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Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
This 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...
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Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
We 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
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Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Reminder - 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
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Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Reminder 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
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Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Our 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
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Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
Causing 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...
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Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
We’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
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Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
It'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
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Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Free 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
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Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
It’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.
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Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Reminder: 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
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Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Join 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.
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Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
A quick reminder that our second Oxfordshire music scene social is tomorow night. Hope to see lots of you there
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Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
Join 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
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Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
The 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
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Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
As 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
Oxfordshire artist Danny Mellin leaves the stage to play acoustic guitar at the centre of a large circle of grassroots music fans.
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Causing A Scene @causingascene.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Join 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
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