# Event Details - **Event Name**: John Hackett Band with special guest Dikajee (solo) at Bannermans, Edinburgh - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 30 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm (+00:00) - **Event Description**: JHB are thrilled to be returning to Edinburgh's Bannermans, joined by special guest Dikajee (solo). The John Hackett Band embodies the spirit of progressive rock. From John’s pastoral flute textures, through the funky interplay between drummer Duncan Parsons and bassist Jeremy Richardson to the intricacies of Nick Fletcher’s lead guitar the group embrace pop, rock, jazz, classical, funk and all stops in-between, from the tenderest of ballads to hair-raising instrumental workouts! John Hackett has been a much-loved and admired figure in the progressive music 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 2025 saw the release of their acclaimed second album, Red Institution and a tour taking the band from Glasgow to Penzance, Colchester to Oswestry; thrilling audiences with brand new tracks alongside classic Hackett material from the heyday of progressive rock. The 2026 tour is equally extensive, concluding with a run of dates in Belgium, Germany and The Netherlands. The band is delighted to be sharing the stage with such diverse and imaginative talents as Heather Findlay, Olga Dikajee, Dorie Jackson and EBB. ** Dikajee (solo) Singer/songwriter DIKAJEE has shared her voice on stages across the globe with some well-famed names. Her voice, which often pays homage to a multitude of genres from different eras, has captured the attention of other similar-minded musicians such as Fiona Rüggeberg (FAUN), Guillaume Bernard (KLONE), and ARTIS ORUBS (ERIK TRUFFAZ). Now the artist works as a collaborative effort with the aforementioned to showcase the weavings of folk, neo-baroque, neoclassical, progressive rock, and more with her new album Forget~Me~Nots (2021), which received many positive reviews from music magazines around Europe, UK and USA; Dikajee became #4 Vocalist Of The Year at Prog Readers Poll, and single "Lily Of The Valley" was released on "The Best Of Metal Hammer 2021" official CD. In 2023 Dikajee received a Global Talent Visa and moved to the UK. She has toured extensively with The Blackheart Orchestra and The John Hackett Band and has wowed in festival appearances across the country in 2025. Her new album The Frame is slated for release in late 2026. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/john-hackett-band-with-special-guest-dikajee-solo-at-bannermans-edinburgh/200029689220748 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, art, pop - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 8 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Edinburgh - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Bannermans Bar - **lat**: 55.948858345479 - **long**: -3.1866880647944 - **full address**: Bannermans Bar, 212 Cowgate,Edinburgh, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: John Hackett Band with special guest Dikajee (solo) at Bannermans, Edinburgh - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/c8b0e74976f1a25967f9e0a4bf7ba98ca59bbdf30094339c404d8f2cd975d367-rimg-w1200-h800-dc160708-gmir?v=1772404507 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is John Hackett Band with special guest Dikajee (solo) at Bannermans, Edinburgh being held? - **A:** John Hackett Band with special guest Dikajee (solo) at Bannermans, Edinburgh takes place on Fri, 30 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Fri, 30 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Bannermans Bar, 212 Cowgate,Edinburgh, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing John Hackett Band with special guest Dikajee (solo) at Bannermans, Edinburgh? - **A:** John Hackett Band with special guest Dikajee (solo) at Bannermans, Edinburgh is organized by John Hackett Band. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** John Hackett Band with special guest Dikajee (solo) at Bannermans, Edinburgh is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edinburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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