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Cheltenham is for many people a musical desert most of the time but that can’t be said when the Jazz Festival comes to town. There’s almost too much crammed into a very short bank holiday weekend but we’re not complaining

The next AC event on June 18th (NOTE DATE CHANGE) will follow the Cheltenham Jazz Festival to which the AC crew are making their annual pilgrimage… not far to go but well worth it! This month we’re following on from

The 10 Best Astral Jazz Tracks, according to Ishmael Ensemble’s Pete Cunningham | Dummy Mag The 10 Best Astral Jazz Tracks, according to Ishmael Ensemble’s Pete Cunningham “Full of mystic incantations, weird instruments and experimental ideas…” Ever since breaking through onto

In an attempt to reflect the tastes of all our followers, whilst also doffing our caps to to the riches of recent releases we’ve decided to celebrate one of 2021’s best albums at our next listening party on Saturday 26th

Videos As usual we’ve searched the annals of YouTube and come up with a video playlist to complement the soundtrack. If you want a sneak preview here its is Trainspotting

TRAINSPOTTING;  Just as you’re ready to eat more snacks and drink more alcohol here comes the Xmas AudioCollective. On December 29th we’ll feature Trainspotting’s soundtrack. What a rip roaring double album this is and how tricky to get hold of as the vinyl

Don’t forget to bring your membership cards on Saturday. We stamp your card every time you pay £5 for an event. The fourth event is free!

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As usual we’ll be showing a video playlist to coincide with the playback of the album on the 23rd. Here’s a preview; Radiohead In Rainbows – YouTube You can find all the other play lists on our site here Audio

Our first live Audio Collective event for 18 months will be at the Swan’s refurbished Shush bar on Saturday 23rd October. We’ll be featuring Radiohead’s 2007 self-released masterpiece In Rainbow. Click the image for more information