COUNTER’S CREEK

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Saturday 26 September 7.30pm (doors 7.00pm)

Chinley Community Centre, Lower Lane Chinley SK23 6BE

Tickets £14 – available from the Chinley Co-op, Lower Lane SK23 6BD, or online (booking fee applies) at https://www.ticketsource.com/blackbrook-valley-arts/counter-s-creek/2026-09-26/19:30/t-gljvygd

Four exceptional musicians. One unforgettable evening of music.

Blending rich vocal harmonies, dazzling musicianship and infectious energy, this acclaimed folk quartet brings together contemporary British and Irish folk with irresistible rhythms that will have you tapping your feet from the very first tune.

Each musician brings their own unique musical background, creating a sound that is fresh, vibrant and unlike anything else. Expect soaring melodies, heartfelt songs, lively dance tunes and plenty of laughter as the band share their stories, wit and warmth throughout the evening.

This welcoming, uplifting performance invites everyone to sing along to sea shanties, join in the harmonies and become part of the experience, making it the perfect night out for the whole family!

Swing 26 – Saturday 20th June

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WI Hall, Lower Lane, Chinley SK23 6BD – visit the Tickets page for more information

Matthew Compton (accordion), Ken Marley (double bass), Paul Hartley (guitar) and Julian Gregory (violin) have played together as an ensemble over many years, developing a musical telepathy that’s hard to create any other way.

With violin, accordion, double bass and guitar, the band have access to music from across the world in many styles, in a close-knit and reactive way the instruments converse, take flights of fancy and each player responds as if of the same mind. Expect everything from the Hot Club de France to the bothys of County Kerry or the barns of Shetland; from Brahms’ take on Hungarian dances to the real thing. Songs from Broadway, songs from the smoky jazz clubs of New Orleans, virtuoso fireworks and plenty of well-loved, familiar tunes. The band dubs itself ‘Swing ’26’ – next year it will be ‘Swing 27’. Don’t miss them before they’re gone.

Licensed bar.

Charlie Moritz & Friends – New album launch

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“Seeking Connection”

This is going to be the first live gig in the brand new rebuilt Chinley Community Centre. The gig also marks the revival of Blackbrook Valley Arts which pre-Covid brought a procession of really top class live music acts to Chinley.

Talented singer-songwriter and guitarist Charlie Moritz is by now a well-known face on stages all around the Peak District as well as further afield in the North West. In January 2024, against stiff, nationwide competition he was among the musicians chosen to attend national centre for the folk arts Halsway Manor’s prestigious Open House week. Having recently played successful gigs in Buxton Festival Fringe for the second year running, Charlie is delighted to be invited by Blackbrook Valley Arts to offer a launch of his brand new album ‘Seeking Connection’. Ably supported by gifted musician friends, Stuart Bootle (piano) and Tim Walsham (Chapman Stick), his wide-ranging repertoire of self-penned songs, along with a few well chosen covers, is destined to offer a really engaging, tuneful evening. Proceeds from the gig will be donated to the charity War Child.

At the Chinley Community Centre (SK23 6BE) on Saturday 18 October 2025.

Doors open at 7:00pm. Performance starts at 7:30pm.
Tickets £12 from Chinley Post Office, Chinley Co-op and online at https://wegottickets.com/event/674742.

Licensed bar with real ale, wine and soft drinks. Hot drinks are also available. Disabled access.