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BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire

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BBC Introducing
Oxford
Truck Festival
Berkshire
Oxfordshire
Reading Festival
Music Industry
Christmas Music
Low Island
BBC Sounds
Baby Maker
Local Music Scene
Reading
Krissy Matthews
The Great Escape Festival
Music
South Arcade
BBC
The August List
The Amazons

Listen to highlights of Dave Gilyeat and his team of new music aficionados as they deliver all the best Oxfordshire and Berkshire bands you've never heard before.

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Latest Episodes

This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast - making a mix of indie-pop, dream pop, and self-produced bedroom pop, Dave introduces you to Reuben Medlin!

Plus, Alex catches up with ex-Reading Uni SU President Tiam Koravand to ... more

This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast, Dave catches up with The Amazons to get the lowdown on the deluxe edition of their album 21st Century Fiction. Plus, Alex previews Reading Festival.

Here's this week's track list: ... more

This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast, Dave introduces you to experimental indie duo Richard Lewis.

Plus, Oli Steadman from Stornoway tells us about their newly announced album launch at Oxford's Sheldonian Theatre... ... more

This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, hear backstage interviews and live music from our BBC Introducing stage at TRUCK. Including: INDIYA, Bear Trap, Frannie B, Suspire, Josephine Illingworth, Mount St. Helen, Abi Far... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Amazons
Member of The Amazons, guitarist/vocalist (assumed from context)
The Amazons
Episode: The Amazons
Oli Steadman
Member of Stornoway
Stornoway
Episode: Richard Lewis + Stornoway
Bear Trap
Band featured on BBC Introducing stage at Truck Festival
BBC Introducing
Episode: Truck Festival 2026
Abi Farrell
Singer-songwriter interviewed backstage
BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire
Episode: Truck Festival 2026
Mac Adams
Singer-songwriter, musician
Independent/UK Music Scene
Episode: Mac Adams, Rusty Bicycle Street Party + Truck festival
Al Coffey
Musician featured in the interview segment and first-play artist
Independent musician based in Oxfordshire
Episode: al coffey + Sounds of the City
Lydia Shute
Guest musician and debut single artist
Episode: Lydia Shute + Oscar Dunbar
Oscar Dunbar
Guest musician with multiple releases and recent collaborations
Episode: Lydia Shute + Oscar Dunbar
James (The Race)
Member of The Race, interviewee
The Race
Episode: The Race

Host

Dave Gilyeat
Host of BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire, BBC; key figure in regional music coverage and live sessions

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • Good stuff

    Podcast Addict
    5
    chrisabraham
    5 years ago
  • I love finding new music especially locally. Just can't wait for gigs to start again so I can go and see some of these excellent, talented musicians

    Podchaser
    5
    David Worth
    5 years ago
  • paul the bus driver.

    Dave is a local oxford legend ! hes's my john peel ! ive discovered so much local cool music from this man ! big it up for the gilliat !!! long may he reighn ! then when hes finished put him on radio6. cheers dave. the punters on the x90 love you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    paul the oxford bus driver
    United Kingdom11 years ago
  • Rob Langham

    A must listen for anyone who lives in Oxfordshire and is into music.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Rob Langham
    United Kingdom12 years ago
  • awesome

    great to hear the show and like the kut and the other acts on. very good to hear. keep the music coming, always great new local acts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Diva_Chick
    United Kingdom13 years ago

Listeners Say

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Fans appreciate the in-depth chats and live first plays that give unsigned artists visibility.
Listeners praise the show for championing new local talent and its community feel.
A few comments mention humor and approachable hosting as positives for engaging a broader audience.
Some listeners note the show's strong regional focus as a key strength, with festival coverage adding extra appeal.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Lydia Shute + Oscar Dunbar
Q: Is this all building toward an EP, or are more singles planned this year?
There are more singles this year, with an EP planned for next year funded by Youth Music, allowing broader production and release opportunities.
Lydia Shute + Oscar Dunbar
Q: What is it actually like putting those lyrics out there in the world?
It's scary and exposes intimate thoughts, but positive reception from friends and listeners helps build confidence and authenticity in the music.
Jody Prewett + Late Spring Folk Festival
Q: What sparked the album's ongoing supernatural themes and your interest in events like crop circles and UFOs?
Jody explains that the themes come from a fascination with experiences beyond the visible world, drawing on travel, local legends, and personal anecdotes to shape songs about mysterious encounters.
Richard Neuberg + May Kolta
Q: How did the move from your previous band to your solo project influence the sound on The Vine?
Richard Neuberg explains that his solo work marks a shift toward more acoustic, live instrumentation and a focus on storytelling, while acknowledging the influence of past band experiences and collaborations.
Isabella Richardson + South Arcade + SISTRA
Q: What was it like transitioning from soundcloud demos to an official single?
The artists describe reworking demos, adding live energy, and choosing a version that best resonated with their live shows and audience feedback.

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A music-focused show spotlighting Oxfordshire and Berkshire's local talent, with a steady rhythm of in-studio interviews, live first plays, and festival coverage. Episodes showcase a rotating slate of emerging artists, from solo singer-songwriters to bands, often pairing intimate backstage chats with performances and first-plays, plus festival reports from Truck Festival and other regional events. Noteworthy is the emphasis on community storytelling, DIY spirit, and a strong thread of supporting developing acts through hands-on, intimate conversations and live sessions.

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1. Matt Amazons
2. Oli Steadman
3. Bear Trap
4. Abi Farrell
5. Mac Adams
6. Al Coffey
7. Lydia Shute
8. Oscar Dunbar

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