COUNTERFEIT GROUP LTD.
THE SHOWS
The Counterfeit Group Limited is a professional production company specialising in high-quality live entertainment
inspired by the music and culture of the 1960s, 1970s, and the Glam Rock era.
The company currently operates three established theatre productions, each designed to
authentically recreate the sound, style, and atmosphere of these influential decades.
Through a combination of live music, multimedia visuals, and narrative storytelling, the productions
offer audiences an engaging and nostalgic experience that celebrates some of the most iconic
artists and songs in popular music history.
Touring extensively throughout the United Kingdom and internationally,
The Counterfeit Group Limited has built a strong reputation for delivering professional, audience-focused
performances that appeal to a broad demographic.
Each two-hour show is carefully curated to transport audiences back in time,
providing a dynamic blend of music, imagery, video, and historical context.
The company’s ongoing mission is to preserve and promote the legacy of classic rock and
pop music through innovative live production and performance excellence.
MEDIA
TOUR DATES 2026
Fri 11th Sep - The Lamproom Theatre Barnsley (70's Show)
Fri 2nd Oct - Howden Park Centre Livingston (Glam Rock Show)
Sat 3rd Oct - Eastgate Arts Centre Peebles (60's Show)
Sat 17th Oct - The Kenton Theatre Henley on Thames (70's Show)
Sat 24th Oct - The Regal Theatre Bathgate Scotland (60's Show)
Fri 6th Nov - The Barn Theatre Ringwood Hampshire 60's Show)
Sat 28th Nov - Neeld Arts Centre Chippenham (60's Show)
TOUR DATES 2027
Sat 5th Jun - The Barn Theatre Oxted Surrey (70's Show)
Fri 16th Jul - The Alexander Centre Faversham Kent (70's Show)
Sat 17th Jul - Tower Theatre Folkestone Kent (Glam Rock Show)
Sat 13th Nov - Barrington Arts Centre Ferndown Dorset (60's Show
CAST AND CREW
Dave started playing in a group in junior (middle school now) when he would have been about eleven or twelve years old. There was only the bass left, so he used his elder brother’s six string guitar with the top two strings taken off. His first amps were reel to reel tape recorders, switched to record, and then going through Rediffusion rental speakers. He went through most of the music styles over the years, but always preferred sixties music. He was also very fortunate later on to support many bands of the time including The Fortunes, The Tremeloes, The Troggs, The Searchers, The Ivy League, and The Marmalade. He teamed up with some guys, who he had known, and worked with over the last few years in different bands, and also had the same type of background, to form The Counterfeit Sixties.
DAVE SIBBALD
Bass Guitar, Vocals
Kelvin started his music career in 1971. He met Marie Dooley, a former member of the Dooleys, who he formed a band with in the mid 70’s, which in turn led him to an appearance on TV’s talent show New Faces. He then went on to meet Rick Huxley, former bass player of The Dave Clark Five, and started playing with his band. In the late 70’s Kelvin decided to turn professional, and joined a touring band working for the Mecca organisation. He traveled all over Great Britain and abroad, playing for a month in the legendary Daddy’s Dance Hall in Copenhagen. Returning to England the band found themselves booked in to Tiffany’s in Newcastle upon Tyne, where they were offered a full time residency. Kelvin has supported many sixties bands including The Searchers, The Swinging Blue Jeans, and Marty Wilde.
KELVIN ROBERTS
Keyboards, Vocals
Hi, my name is Joe and I'm the newest member of the band, having just joined recently. I got my 1st guitar when I was 11, and it was a Hofner Club, which at the time, was considered to be a quality instrument and still is today. I started playing in a band with my school friends, rehearsing in a cellar beneath the local newsagents shop. Fantastic times! moving on played in a trio and a few local bands, some went on to turn pro. with recording contracts and management deals. I was invited to become guitarist with a pro. band who were contracted to play on various cruise ships, QE2 etc. However, life got in the way, and I was unable to embark on this adventure. I always wanted to be part of the magic music of the 60s and 70s and was delighted at the opportunity to become a member of the COUNTERFEIT GROUP. And so here I am................
JOE MAY
Guitar, Vocals
Vince first started playing at the age of 11. In the seventies, he worked at Newcastle City Hall where he met Status Quo, Little Richard, Bay City Rollers, and The Stylistics, and started ‘Rednose Studios’. In 1988 he joined ‘After Midnight’ where he supported Steve Marriot, Steve Gibbons Band & John (Rabbit Bundrick), currently with The Who. 1998 onwards saw him doing more and more trucking and production work for the likes of The Spice Girls (Spice World Stadia) Magic (A Kind of Queen) and tour manager with Love and Arthur Lee. Bands he has worked with include Shed 7, Goldie Lookin Chain, 3 Colours Red, The Real Thing, The Commitments, Arthur Brown, The Darkness and Robbie Williams. He has toured India, Estonia, Spain, Ireland & the Moon!! The rest is just a blur!!!!
VINCE MASON
Drums, Vocals
Darrin originally joined the band as a lighting engineer, and after a change of personnel, he took on the multiple roles of Production Manager, Sound Engineer, Lighting and Video Designer & Operator. Darrin’s studies resulted in him attaining a Foundation Degree in Live Theatre, Sound and Lighting and a BA Honours Degree in Music Enterprise. In addition to his job with The Counterfeit Group, he also works for several North East theatres and venues. Darrin loves the touring aspect of his work and has worked with: Billy Ocean, PP Arnold, Tinie Tempah, Mark Owen (Take That), Nicko McBrain (Iron Maiden), Funeral For a Friend, Cover Drive, Little Mix, Wheatus, Royal Blood, Lucy Spraggan, Route 94, The Beat, The Dammed, Buzzcocks and Craig Charles (Funk and Soul Show).
