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Basingstoke, Hampshire UK
27th January 2007
Elvis supports local Breast Cancer unit!
A leading US performer, Jack Smink who takes his Elvis tribute show to major venues in the States, is breaking into his holiday in the UK this weekend to help The Academy Basingstoke raise money for the North Hampshire Hospital’s breast cancer unit.
General Manager of The Academy, John Hicks, explained: “Jack Smink is highly regarded in the US for his outstanding stage shows which delight Elvis fans and bringing Elvis to a new generation of music lovers. He is on holiday this week and kindly agreed to support our fundraising efforts to support the Basingstoke Breast Cancer Care Group in their amazing project to purchase new equipment at the Hospital.”
“I have seen Jack live on stage and he is brilliant. But, if further proof were needed, I have just received an e-mail from a former Basingstoke resident now living in the US.” John added. Former Abbey Road residents, Bev and Dave Moore, have been to see Jack at the Stage Door in Kissimmee and e-mailed to say that he is very talented, has a great sense of humour and well worth the admission price!
Full details of Jack are available on his website at www.lstproductions.com along with a photo of him with one of his greatest fans, Jimmy Saville.
The venue has already raised over £3,000 for the Breast Cancer unit and, with a charity auction on the evening, hosted by local radio presenter Mark Watson from Kestrel FM, they hope to raise even more!
The Academy in Worting Road is Basingstoke’s only 24 hours, 7 days a week, Snooker, Pool and Nine Ball Hall and live music venue. The doors open at 7pm and goes on until 2am with live DJ entertainment from special guest DJ Danny D who set a new Guinness World Record for the longest live dee-jay performance last November at The Academy.
Advance tickets (£6) and restaurant bookings are available by contacting The Academy, telephone 01256 327273; admission is restricted to over 18’s. Further details and the on-line ticket shop are available on the Academy website (www.academyclubs.com).
As John explained: “This is a major coup for The Academy and for North Hampshire. We are already selling tickets to people from across the region and beyond. It is good for the town to host major events such as this. Tickets are selling like hot cakes so if you want some then do not delay!”
ENDS
Note to Editors
There are three Academy's currently in the South - Basingstoke, Boscombe and Eastleigh . All operate 24 hours, 7 days a week, and offer extensive Snooker, Pool and Nine Ball. Uniquely to The Academy venues, they now show live premiership football on Saturday & Sunday afternoons. In addition to this, professional Darts are available as well as huge satellite screens with surround sound showing live sporting events. Discreet but loaded fruit machines offer maximum payouts and that all-important thrill! The Fun Bars with their light refreshing décor offer a variety of entertainment for all ages, definitely not to be missed! The Basingstoke venue also boasts a function room and superb Chinese Restaurant.
(www.academyclubs.com).
Further details of Jack are available at: www.lstproductions.com
Tickets are available on-line at www.academyclubs.com
Media enquiries to:
John Hicks M.IDM
Headline Promotions, Press & PR
Mobile: 07771 575 654
Fax: 0707 520 9717
john@headlinepromotions.co.uk
www.headlinepromotions.blogspot.com
Basingstoke, Hampshire UK
27th January 2007
Elvis supports local Breast Cancer unit!
A leading US performer, Jack Smink who takes his Elvis tribute show to major venues in the States, is breaking into his holiday in the UK this weekend to help The Academy Basingstoke raise money for the North Hampshire Hospital’s breast cancer unit.
General Manager of The Academy, John Hicks, explained: “Jack Smink is highly regarded in the US for his outstanding stage shows which delight Elvis fans and bringing Elvis to a new generation of music lovers. He is on holiday this week and kindly agreed to support our fundraising efforts to support the Basingstoke Breast Cancer Care Group in their amazing project to purchase new equipment at the Hospital.”
“I have seen Jack live on stage and he is brilliant. But, if further proof were needed, I have just received an e-mail from a former Basingstoke resident now living in the US.” John added. Former Abbey Road residents, Bev and Dave Moore, have been to see Jack at the Stage Door in Kissimmee and e-mailed to say that he is very talented, has a great sense of humour and well worth the admission price!
Full details of Jack are available on his website at www.lstproductions.com along with a photo of him with one of his greatest fans, Jimmy Saville.
The venue has already raised over £3,000 for the Breast Cancer unit and, with a charity auction on the evening, hosted by local radio presenter Mark Watson from Kestrel FM, they hope to raise even more!
The Academy in Worting Road is Basingstoke’s only 24 hours, 7 days a week, Snooker, Pool and Nine Ball Hall and live music venue. The doors open at 7pm and goes on until 2am with live DJ entertainment from special guest DJ Danny D who set a new Guinness World Record for the longest live dee-jay performance last November at The Academy.
Advance tickets (£6) and restaurant bookings are available by contacting The Academy, telephone 01256 327273; admission is restricted to over 18’s. Further details and the on-line ticket shop are available on the Academy website (www.academyclubs.com).
As John explained: “This is a major coup for The Academy and for North Hampshire. We are already selling tickets to people from across the region and beyond. It is good for the town to host major events such as this. Tickets are selling like hot cakes so if you want some then do not delay!”
ENDS
Note to Editors
There are three Academy's currently in the South - Basingstoke, Boscombe and Eastleigh . All operate 24 hours, 7 days a week, and offer extensive Snooker, Pool and Nine Ball. Uniquely to The Academy venues, they now show live premiership football on Saturday & Sunday afternoons. In addition to this, professional Darts are available as well as huge satellite screens with surround sound showing live sporting events. Discreet but loaded fruit machines offer maximum payouts and that all-important thrill! The Fun Bars with their light refreshing décor offer a variety of entertainment for all ages, definitely not to be missed! The Basingstoke venue also boasts a function room and superb Chinese Restaurant.
(www.academyclubs.com).
Further details of Jack are available at: www.lstproductions.com
Tickets are available on-line at www.academyclubs.com
Media enquiries to:
John Hicks M.IDM
Headline Promotions, Press & PR
Mobile: 07771 575 654
Fax: 0707 520 9717
john@headlinepromotions.co.uk
www.headlinepromotions.blogspot.com
