Benedict Sandiford
@bensandiford73.bsky.social
Actor, director and theatre maker. 1/2 of The Pawnbroker, 1/3 of Lingua della Strega, 1/2 of High Vibes. Notts County nut and cricket fan.
Errr, we on the charge?
December 13, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Errr, we on the charge?
Huge thanks to all who came down to @southstreetarts.bsky.social last night for High Vibes. Transcendent stuff from Sword of Damocles and a total ripper of a set from the peerless Distraxi. We’ll be back in Feb/March with a double header fortnight! High Yule Vibes. X
December 7, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Huge thanks to all who came down to @southstreetarts.bsky.social last night for High Vibes. Transcendent stuff from Sword of Damocles and a total ripper of a set from the peerless Distraxi. We’ll be back in Feb/March with a double header fortnight! High Yule Vibes. X
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Lingua della Strega loading in tonight
December 6, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Lingua della Strega loading in tonight
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Come on down to South Street TONIGHT (Sat 6 Dec) for a night of noise, experimental music and the highest of yuletide vibes!
High Vibes #13 kicks off at 8.30pm (bar open 7pm) with a cracking bill of Distraxi + Sword of Damocles + Lingua della Strega 🔊 whatsonreading.com/high-vibes-13
High Vibes #13 kicks off at 8.30pm (bar open 7pm) with a cracking bill of Distraxi + Sword of Damocles + Lingua della Strega 🔊 whatsonreading.com/high-vibes-13
High Vibes #13 - Distraxi + Sword of Damocles + Lingua della Strega
High Vibes bring you a yuletide banger to finish the year. Lingua della Strega return with a fresh euphoric noise ritual to share, Sword of Damocles expertly manipulates samples and loops like no…
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December 6, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Come on down to South Street TONIGHT (Sat 6 Dec) for a night of noise, experimental music and the highest of yuletide vibes!
High Vibes #13 kicks off at 8.30pm (bar open 7pm) with a cracking bill of Distraxi + Sword of Damocles + Lingua della Strega 🔊 whatsonreading.com/high-vibes-13
High Vibes #13 kicks off at 8.30pm (bar open 7pm) with a cracking bill of Distraxi + Sword of Damocles + Lingua della Strega 🔊 whatsonreading.com/high-vibes-13
Hey people with ears, Third Circle the final part of Lingua della Strega's live ritual is out today! Bright blessings to Blind sight Records for putting them out...have a listen if you fancy, euphoric noise, metal and drum on this
fella...https://blindsightrecords.bandcamp.com/album/third-circle
fella...https://blindsightrecords.bandcamp.com/album/third-circle
December 5, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Hey people with ears, Third Circle the final part of Lingua della Strega's live ritual is out today! Bright blessings to Blind sight Records for putting them out...have a listen if you fancy, euphoric noise, metal and drum on this
fella...https://blindsightrecords.bandcamp.com/album/third-circle
fella...https://blindsightrecords.bandcamp.com/album/third-circle
Not got a musical plan for this Saturday? Come Vibin', we got loops, sheet metal, singing bowls, contact mics, synths and shouting.
All this for 8's in advance. Gotta be High Vibes.
Get down @southstreetarts.bsky.social whatsonreading.com/venues/south...
All this for 8's in advance. Gotta be High Vibes.
Get down @southstreetarts.bsky.social whatsonreading.com/venues/south...
High Vibes #13 - Distraxi + Sword of Damocles + Lingua della Strega
High Vibes bring you a yuletide banger to finish the year. Lingua della Strega return with a fresh euphoric noise ritual to share, Sword of Damocles expertly manipulates samples and loops like no othe...
whatsonreading.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Not got a musical plan for this Saturday? Come Vibin', we got loops, sheet metal, singing bowls, contact mics, synths and shouting.
All this for 8's in advance. Gotta be High Vibes.
Get down @southstreetarts.bsky.social whatsonreading.com/venues/south...
All this for 8's in advance. Gotta be High Vibes.
Get down @southstreetarts.bsky.social whatsonreading.com/venues/south...
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If you caaaaaaaaaan believe it; we're doing two Vibes shows in the space of a week in February.
Friday 20th and Friday 27th. Returning champions all round!
Friday 20th and Friday 27th. Returning champions all round!
December 2, 2025 at 11:25 AM
If you caaaaaaaaaan believe it; we're doing two Vibes shows in the space of a week in February.
Friday 20th and Friday 27th. Returning champions all round!
Friday 20th and Friday 27th. Returning champions all round!
Holy G Nottsy people that was some three today. Scenes. One to remember!
November 29, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Holy G Nottsy people that was some three today. Scenes. One to remember!
C’aan Notts.
November 29, 2025 at 9:18 AM
C’aan Notts.
If you're in Reading or the environs, come down @southstreetarts.bsky.social for the rock n roll concert next week, it's gonna be a blast...
November 28, 2025 at 10:39 AM
If you're in Reading or the environs, come down @southstreetarts.bsky.social for the rock n roll concert next week, it's gonna be a blast...
The Second Circle of Lingua della Strega's Three Circles out today on Blindsight records...check out some droney euphoric noisy things...
blindsightrecords.bandcamp.com/album/second...
blindsightrecords.bandcamp.com/album/second...
November 28, 2025 at 10:28 AM
The Second Circle of Lingua della Strega's Three Circles out today on Blindsight records...check out some droney euphoric noisy things...
blindsightrecords.bandcamp.com/album/second...
blindsightrecords.bandcamp.com/album/second...
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Just over a week to go until High Vibes is here to blast you with noise for the yuletide season!
High Vibes #13 is on Sat 6 Dec, with a superb line-up of Distraxi, Sword of Damacles, & Lingua della Strega. Entry is £8 Advance; £10 On The Door - get on it!
whatsonreading.com/high-vibes-13
High Vibes #13 is on Sat 6 Dec, with a superb line-up of Distraxi, Sword of Damacles, & Lingua della Strega. Entry is £8 Advance; £10 On The Door - get on it!
whatsonreading.com/high-vibes-13
November 27, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Just over a week to go until High Vibes is here to blast you with noise for the yuletide season!
High Vibes #13 is on Sat 6 Dec, with a superb line-up of Distraxi, Sword of Damacles, & Lingua della Strega. Entry is £8 Advance; £10 On The Door - get on it!
whatsonreading.com/high-vibes-13
High Vibes #13 is on Sat 6 Dec, with a superb line-up of Distraxi, Sword of Damacles, & Lingua della Strega. Entry is £8 Advance; £10 On The Door - get on it!
whatsonreading.com/high-vibes-13
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Like noise?
In the vicinity of Reading UK?
Here you are :
In the vicinity of Reading UK?
Here you are :
Less than two weeks until the next High Vibes night!
High Vibes #13 is set to be a yuletide banger to finish the year, with Distraxi + Sword of Damacles + Lingua della Strega on the bill.
Book for Sat 6 December now!
whatsonreading.com/high-vibes-13
High Vibes #13 is set to be a yuletide banger to finish the year, with Distraxi + Sword of Damacles + Lingua della Strega on the bill.
Book for Sat 6 December now!
whatsonreading.com/high-vibes-13
High Vibes #13 - Distraxi + Sword of Damacles + Lingua della Strega
High Vibes bring you a yuletide banger to finish the year. Lingua della Strega return with a fresh euphoric noise ritual to share, Sword of Damacles expertly manipulates samples and loops like no…
whatsonreading.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Like noise?
In the vicinity of Reading UK?
Here you are :
In the vicinity of Reading UK?
Here you are :
Just so everyone knows, Jerskin Fendrix was out of this world at Sinfonia Smith Hall last night. A true artist.
November 23, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Just so everyone knows, Jerskin Fendrix was out of this world at Sinfonia Smith Hall last night. A true artist.
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Less than two weeks until the next High Vibes night!
High Vibes #13 is set to be a yuletide banger to finish the year, with Distraxi + Sword of Damacles + Lingua della Strega on the bill.
Book for Sat 6 December now!
whatsonreading.com/high-vibes-13
High Vibes #13 is set to be a yuletide banger to finish the year, with Distraxi + Sword of Damacles + Lingua della Strega on the bill.
Book for Sat 6 December now!
whatsonreading.com/high-vibes-13
High Vibes #13 - Distraxi + Sword of Damacles + Lingua della Strega
High Vibes bring you a yuletide banger to finish the year. Lingua della Strega return with a fresh euphoric noise ritual to share, Sword of Damacles expertly manipulates samples and loops like no…
whatsonreading.com
November 23, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Less than two weeks until the next High Vibes night!
High Vibes #13 is set to be a yuletide banger to finish the year, with Distraxi + Sword of Damacles + Lingua della Strega on the bill.
Book for Sat 6 December now!
whatsonreading.com/high-vibes-13
High Vibes #13 is set to be a yuletide banger to finish the year, with Distraxi + Sword of Damacles + Lingua della Strega on the bill.
Book for Sat 6 December now!
whatsonreading.com/high-vibes-13
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The first of local euphoric noise troupe Lingua della Strega's three circles is out today.
Honoured to have graced this glorious release with my screwdriver.
Play loud.
Honoured to have graced this glorious release with my screwdriver.
Play loud.
Delighted to say First Circle of Lingua della Strega's three circles is out today on Blindsight Records...tapes to follow on our page. blindsightrecords.bandcamp.com/album/first-...
First Circle, by Lingua Della Strega
3 track album
blindsightrecords.bandcamp.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:10 AM
The first of local euphoric noise troupe Lingua della Strega's three circles is out today.
Honoured to have graced this glorious release with my screwdriver.
Play loud.
Honoured to have graced this glorious release with my screwdriver.
Play loud.
Delighted to say First Circle of Lingua della Strega's three circles is out today on Blindsight Records...tapes to follow on our page. blindsightrecords.bandcamp.com/album/first-...
First Circle, by Lingua Della Strega
3 track album
blindsightrecords.bandcamp.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Delighted to say First Circle of Lingua della Strega's three circles is out today on Blindsight Records...tapes to follow on our page. blindsightrecords.bandcamp.com/album/first-...
What a start with the ball. We’re getting into them here.
November 21, 2025 at 8:02 AM
What a start with the ball. We’re getting into them here.
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C’aan Notts.
November 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
C’aan Notts.
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Just Announced! Our next Members' Night & Season Launch will be on Fri 9 Jan 2026!
Come & hear all about our sparkling Spring Season, enjoy a complimentary welcome drink & rub shoulders with the South Street cultural community!
More info: whatsonreading.com/members-nigh...
📸Steve Foster Images
Come & hear all about our sparkling Spring Season, enjoy a complimentary welcome drink & rub shoulders with the South Street cultural community!
More info: whatsonreading.com/members-nigh...
📸Steve Foster Images
November 12, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Just Announced! Our next Members' Night & Season Launch will be on Fri 9 Jan 2026!
Come & hear all about our sparkling Spring Season, enjoy a complimentary welcome drink & rub shoulders with the South Street cultural community!
More info: whatsonreading.com/members-nigh...
📸Steve Foster Images
Come & hear all about our sparkling Spring Season, enjoy a complimentary welcome drink & rub shoulders with the South Street cultural community!
More info: whatsonreading.com/members-nigh...
📸Steve Foster Images
We are soooooooo gassed to be bring Distraxi to High Vibes. Unbelievable output in 2025...gonna be a banger. Masterful work from Sword of Damacles and my fools doing euphoric ritual noise for entrees. 8's advance, 10's doors. Lost cost, High Vibes.
November 12, 2025 at 1:34 PM
We are soooooooo gassed to be bring Distraxi to High Vibes. Unbelievable output in 2025...gonna be a banger. Masterful work from Sword of Damacles and my fools doing euphoric ritual noise for entrees. 8's advance, 10's doors. Lost cost, High Vibes.
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We are so back
New on sale!
High Vibes brings you a yuletide banger to finish the year!
High Vibes #13 - Distraxi + Sword of Damacles + Lingua della Strega, Sat 6 December 8pm 🙌🎶🔊✨
whatsonreading.com/high-vibes-13
High Vibes brings you a yuletide banger to finish the year!
High Vibes #13 - Distraxi + Sword of Damacles + Lingua della Strega, Sat 6 December 8pm 🙌🎶🔊✨
whatsonreading.com/high-vibes-13
November 12, 2025 at 12:50 PM
We are so back