John Hackett Band with special guest Dikajee (solo) at The Piper, St Leonards

Celebrating 10 years together the John Hackett Band comes to The Piper, St Leonards on Thursday 8th October.

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John Hackett has been a much-loved and admired figure in the progressive rock scene since the mid-70’s; best-known for his flute work with his brother, former Genesis guitarist, Steve Hackett on albums such as Voyage of The Acolyte, Please Don’t Touch and Spectral Mornings alongside his own solo albums Checking Out Of London, Another Life and The Piper Plays His Tune.

"John Hackett Band delivered an eclectic, technically accomplished performance that embodied the core spirit of prog rock. It moved from lyrical flute passages to dynamic instrumental flourishes. Together, the band created a sound that was intricate and engaging, fusing elements of rock, jazz, classical, and funk, but never lost cohesion. They revealed a depth of musical understanding that comes not only from skill but from years of collaboration and individual artistry."

Zoe Lett, 14th May 2025, The Courier - Voice of Newcastle Students

For this performance our special guest is mesmerising Russian folk-prog songwriter Dikajee (solo) - voted Best New Artist in the 2025 Prog Magazine Readers’ Poll.