Letter To The Editor

Dear Editor,

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I wanted to send a heartfelt thank you to the wonderful Hinchinbrook community following my performance of my show, “Unforgettable - Songs From The American Songbook,” at the Shire Hall on 22 April,2026.  

The audience was absolutely lovely, warm, engaged, and so supportive throughout the show. It was such a joy to return and perform there again after my, “Great Ladies of Jazz,” show in 2025.  

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A special thank you must go to Ally Roveda, who took care of the entire event so beautifully and helped create such a welcoming atmosphere for everyone involved.

My pianist Will Ellerton and I also thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the region. We stayed at Tropixx Motel and had dinner at the Hinchinbrook Hotel, and we were so touched by the kindness and hospitality we experienced throughout our visit.

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One of the most memorable moments of the day was celebrating local favourite Margaret’s 97th birthday at the show. She was absolutely incredible and brought such spirit and joy to the event.

The weather was perfect, the atmosphere was wonderful, and the whole experience reminded me why I love coming to Hinchinbrook to perform.

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Thank you again to everyone who attended and supported live music in the community. I look forward to returning again.

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Kind regards, Simone Waddell.

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