
Hilary is well-known as “That Voice” in international award winning British acappella trio ARTISAN.
In 1997 she also joined Les Barker’s wonderful and totally barmy Mrs Ackroyd Band and continues to perform with Alison Younger and Chris Harvey continue to honour Les’ musical legacy and perform as MRSACKROYD.
In 2002 she joined forces with the amazing and extraordinarily talented singer songwriter and guitarist Grant Baynham as QUICKSILVER until Grant’s tragically early passing in July 2022
Quotes
“Hilary Spencer’s voice is worth crossing mountains and deserts to hear” Rogue Folk Club Vancouver BC
“What a voice. What a performance” Grimsby Folk Club
“A vocal powerhouse. Serious and silly, soaring and searing” Croydon Folk Club
Artisan at Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival
QuickSilver at Moira Furnace Festival
MrsAckroyd at Fylde Festival
Upcoming Gigs
Wednesday 25th June 2025
Llantrisant Folk Club Pontyclun Institute Athletic Club, Castan Road/Palawyf Avenue, Pontyclun CF72 9EH
Wednesday 24th June 2026
Banbury Folk Club
The Banbury Cross Inn, 7 Butchers Row, Banbury, OX16 5JH
https://banbusryfolkclub.co.uk
For all inquiries and bookings contact Hilary