On Friday 20th February, Bandissimo joined forces with Wokingham Borough Council and Reading University at the Rainbow Centre in Winnersh to support an event for the over 60s. What aContinue readingBandissimo links up with Wokingham Borough Council and Reading University
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Bringing joy to the members of the Wade Day Care Centre in Wokingham
We had a wonderful start to the year with a visit to the wonderful Day Care Centre in Wokingham on Friday 30th January. One of the members told us, “WeContinue readingBringing joy to the members of the Wade Day Care Centre in Wokingham
Well, that’s a wrap for 2025
What a great year of playing and bringing joy to so many groups! You just can’t beat the appeal of live music! Bandissimo is currently taking bookings for 2026! AndContinue readingWell, that’s a wrap for 2025
Meet Rudolph, the Flute Accessory!
Two lovely festive gigs this week – one at the Promise Inclusion members club at the Acorn Centre in Wokingham on Tuesday evening and the other at the wonderful WadeContinue readingMeet Rudolph, the Flute Accessory!
“Please come back – we love you!”
And so said 92-year old Ellen at Bluebell House in Wokingham last Friday (10th October 2025) – one of our most enthusiastic supporters! It was a great Oktoberfest celebration forContinue reading“Please come back – we love you!”
Bray residents celebrate Oktoberfest in style
There were lederhosen and dirndl outfits on show on Saturday 4th October as Bray residents celebrated Oktoberfest in style with lots of beer, traditional food, hearty singing and lively dancing!Continue readingBray residents celebrate Oktoberfest in style
It’s all about joining in with Promise Inclusion
Thank you for another wonderful evening with Promise Inclusion on Tuesday 30th September – we had singers, dancers and even a couple of conductors keeping us on our toes! FromContinue readingIt’s all about joining in with Promise Inclusion
Oompah! returns to Siren Craft Brew’s flagship bar
Well done to Reading’s Siren Craft Brew’s flagship bar for adding a flavour of Oktoberfest to the afternoon of Saturday 27th September! Whilst guests enjoyed award-winning craft beers and deliciousContinue readingOompah! returns to Siren Craft Brew’s flagship bar
Supporting education
Well done to Holme Grange School in Wokingham for celebrating International week! Oompah! helped students to celebrate their German day on Friday 26th September with a feast of Oktoberfest musicContinue readingSupporting education
Sharing the joy of music
What a fantastic time we had at Bluebell House on Friday 29th August! We know that music can be uplifting and bring so much joy but feedback from Ellen saysContinue readingSharing the joy of music