There are more than one acts named «The Act».

First off, it is an alias of Luc Poublon, famous for the track «Something about you», which is also the most played song under this artist name on last.fm.

Close second is an early '80s new wave band featuring Nick Laird‑Clowes, later of The Dream Academy.

There is also, amongst others, a Swedish hardcore act under this name.