Mason Moore | Hinckley Reporter | 22 May 2022
A BENEFIT concert was held at Hinckley Rugby Football Club today (Sunday, 22 May) to raise funds for Ukrainian refugees, with all ticket profits going to an appeal by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

The event, titled ‘Live Music 4 Ukraine’, was hosted by the Football and Rugby Club and was organised by Streetwave Productions and Lewis Ward Music.
It ran for a total of six hours, starting at 4pm all the way through to 10pm.
Tickets were priced at £10 per person, with 16-year-olds and under being given free admission to attend.
The decision to put on a fundraising concert was made when Ukraine became a war-torn country just a few months ago.
One of the organisers, Phil ‘Bilko’ Byrne, had ‘realised he should do his bit in Hinckley’, which led to him calling upon his friends, who are local musicians, to appear at the show – all who were contacted agreed to take part in the fundraiser.
Some of the names who performed on the night and wowed attendees, included guitarist Krzystztof Potera, Chloe Dawson, Baker & Crane, Lewis Ward, former football manager turned crooner, Dean Thomas, and Bilko himself.
The main act of the night was the ‘Fuke Fighters’ – a Foo Fighters tribute band who headlined the show.
A spokesperson said: “Live Music 4 Ukraine aims to alleviate a little bit of the horrors of war by supporting Ukraine refugees who have been misplaced outside their country.”
Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Councillor, Michael Mullaney, paid a visit to watch some of the performers over the course of the night, and thanked all who were involved for their fundraising efforts.
In a statement posted on social media sharing site Twitter, Coun. Mullaney, said: “It was great to attend the live music for Ukraine event at Hinckley Rugby Club tonight.
“Thanks to everyone who helped organise, performed at and attended this event for a great cause.”