Jack Hinks, Scotland On Sunday, 27 May 2018

Published in Scotland On Sunday, 27 May 2018 | Words by Derick Mackinnon and Olaf Furniss. Read on Scotsman.com [in association with Hidden Door] JACK HINKS Artist of the Week in Scotland On SundayEdinburgh-based songwriter Jack Hinks is known for blending musical styles from rock and jazz, to blues and even prog.On Friday he goes a stage further by mixing a variety of artistic disciplines for Fabric, which he has directed and produced. Taking place at Edinburgh’s Storytelling Centre, it begins with the premiere of a crowd-funded short film, combines physical threatre, poetry and music, and aims to draw attention to the daily struggle of those suffering from mental health problems.As well as the movie, the evening features spoken word outfit the Loud Poets, as well as an acoustic band performance by Hinks. Those who can’t attend the show can get a snapshot of the music ahead of the release of the single Fabric at http://bit.ly/hinksfabric and keep an eye out for future performances of this excellent initiative at www.jackhinks.co.uk Derick Mackinnon and Olaf Furniss run music industry seminar and social night Born To Be Wide ww.borntobewide.co.uk Under the Radar is in association with Hidden Door Festival which takes place at the Leith Theatre and the State Cinema, Edinburgh, 25 May – 3 June; featuring performances from Young Fathers, Sylvan Esso, Nadine Shah, Admiral Fallow, Submotion Orchestra, Romare, Dream Wife, C Duncan and many more, plus theatre, film, dance, visual art and spoken word. Free entry from 12-6, tickets from 6 till late available at http://hiddendoorblog.org Hidden Door | Young Fathers | EMILIE and Callum Easter * For consideration as our Artist of the Week please click HERE scroll to the bottom and review checklist of what we NEED in order to feature bands in Scotland On Sunday. Then email: Derick