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Creative Vacances visit the Hinckley ACT

We welcome visitors, both performers and supporters, from far and wide to the Hinckley ACT.  They always receive a warm welcome and its always interesting to find out a bit about them. When Jenny and Chris Trotter came all the way from France to see a recent Kevin Demspey concert at the ACT, we were [...]

Brian Reed

Brian Reed Friday 27th January 2012 brought the return of Hinckley ACT favourite Brian Reed and special guest Leavon Archer. Brian is an excellent “covers” singer and guitarist of acoustic classic pop who has become one of our most popular entertainers over the last 3 years. Leavon Archer is a young guitarist from Derbyshire, who [...]

Brooks Williams

Brooks Williams Friday 20th January 2012 brought another top quality concert special evening to the Hinckley ACT in Leicestershire. Named one of the Top 100 Acoustic Guitarists, this Georgia (USA) native is one of the premier singer/guitarists on the Roots n’ Blues scene. He has been wowing audiences worldwide with his silky voice, rockin’ acoustic [...]

Christmas Concert – featuring Vikki Clayton

Christmas Concert – featuring Vikki Clayton A sparkling evening’s entertainment was on the menu for Wednesday 14th December with the Hinckley ACT Christmas extravaganza. This year the line up was better than ever, featuring Vikki Clayton, Julie Neal and Robert Small, Brian Reed, Nigel Beck and In Any Order (the Christmas version!). And of course, [...]

Kevin Dempsey and Karen Tweed

Kevin Dempsey and Karen Tweed A fine evening’s entertainment was on offer on the Friday 18th November 2011. The Hinckley ACT welcomed Kevin Dempsey and Karen Tweed for the first time.  Playing her 72 bass Pigini piano accordion, Karen straddles traditional Irish to classical, in a uniquely haunting, emotive, yet vibrant style. Singer/songwriter/guitarist Kevin is a [...]

The Harvey Band

The Harvey Band 14th October 2011 saw the second visit to the Hinckley ACT of the Harvey Band, “A truly exceptional band crafted using the finest local ingredients to deliver a refreshing, full bodied flavour and mellow Celtic aftertaste.” About The Harvey Band… This fine brew combines unique, locally-produced material with traditional numbers and other well-known ingredients (such [...]

Michael Chapman / Eliza Shaddad

Michael Chapman / Eliza Shaddad With special guests In Any Order 4th November 2011 – Keith London’s Birthday Bash A high quality evening’s entertainment arrived at the Hinckley ACT on the 4th. Hinckley ACT favourite Michael Chapman returned – this time with the compelling Eliza Shaddad. And as an extra bonus, there was also an appearance [...]

John Goldie Steve Hicks & Lynn Goulbourn

John Goldie, with Steve Hicks and Lynn Goulbourn 28th October 2011 brought a very special concert evening featuring the remarkable John Goldie – who Martin Taylor describes as “…one of the finest Acoustic guitarists in the world today”.  This was another show of the highest order, featuring a hugely talented musician that Jazz Guitar Magazine [...]

Gordon Giltrap at Birmingham Town Hall

The Shining Morn Concert – Monday 10th October 2011 One of the Hinckley ACT’s favourite performers is of course the supremely talented Gordon Giltrap. This exciting event will celebrate four decades of extraordinary live music from one of the UK’s greatest guitar legends. In honour of the recent ‘Shining Morn‘ CD there is to be a [...]

Si Hayden video of Moondance

Si Hayden recorded live at the Hinckley ACT in Leicestershire. Si is one of our favourite artists at the ACT, so we thought we’d give you the opportunity to become fans as well. This track will be featured on the live album and DVD.

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