Hamish Currie - live and entertaining!

Folk music fans at the Hinckley ACT had a rare treat - an evening's entertainment courtesy of the unique Hamish Currie. If you're familiar with Hamish, why not make a contribution to our Hinckley ACT blog?

And that's not all - the evening also featured an acoustic set of original music from Phil Briggs and the evening will began with Wayne Morris and friends.

About Hamish Currie

"'Cos it's fun, that's why!" Hamish loves the folk scene in all its variety – 'cos it's fun. The participation, the interaction, the spontaneity: the total "live" performance thing.

"He has a superb style of presentation and a wonderful way with words that makes you hang upon every line he sings."
- St. Valentine's Folk Festival

"Accomplished showman Hamish Currie gave a lively and highly entertaining performance. He developed terrific rapport with his audience through wit, charm and cleverly chosen and superbly delivered material."
- South Lakes Music Promotions, Ulverston.

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Booking and venue details

The entrance fee for the evening were £9 (£8 for full members) and the event started at 8 pm, with doors opening at 7.30 p.m. 

The Hinckley ACT
Based in the Sketchley Meadows Business Park, Hinckley ACT is a high quality music venue that offers an informal and intimate atmosphere for concerts and for the monthly club nights, where musicians can come along  and ‘take the stage.’ 

Established by company chairman, Keith London, on the premises of his firm Advanced Carbide Tooling (A.C.T.), the venue provides full stage and seating facilities, plus top quality sound and lighting equipment.

There is a licensed bar and ample free car parking.
Telephone 01455 234 000 and ask for Karl London, John Shipley or Keith London. Or email us at info@hinckleyact.co.uk