Dave Maul and Shane Daunt, Heavy Pop

Cultural Contribution sponsored by M&G Real Estate

To recognise projects, people and organisations that contribute to the cultural life of Reading, covering music, drama, art and heritage.

A pair of music and event producers have brought a huge wealth of talent, people and revenue into Reading as well as benefitting the wider economy, continuing to battle for live music to be a key feature of the town.

Dave Maul and Shane Daunt hold regular one-off gigs as well as annual festivals such as Are You Listening?, Down At The Abbey and Beat Connection, helping to launch and foster numerous local bands. This brings a huge wealth of talent, people and revenue into Reading.

Are You Listening? has had a 10-year association with Reading Mencap, raising £80,000.

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