Get Folkd'! Fest

Get Folkd'! Fest

  • ALL AGES

Get Folkd'! Fest is about bringing together & supporting grassroots musicians in Cornwall and helping support the music scene here.

By Seamus Mckenna

Date and time

Sat, 3 May 2025 12:00 - 23:30 GMT+1.

Location

The Barn

Wheal Busy Lane Truro TR4 8NU United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Agenda

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Matthew Warren

Matthew Warren

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Mexican Dave

Mexican Dave

Mexican Dave is a rising folk-punk artist based in Bristol. Following the release of his debut EP, Kinda Wasted, he has taken his energetic performances across the UK, playing everywhere from intimat...

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Sam Tucker?

Sam Tucker?

Once described as 'up-and-coming' by a promoter who'd never never seen him play, Sam Tucker? is the quintessential skinny guy with an acoustic guitar. Like an Aldi version of Frank Turner, expect ori...

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

Callum Kenworthy

Callum Kenworthy

Hailing from Falmouth, Cornwall, singer songwriter Callum Kenworthy crafts personal and touching songs, drawing on experiences and relationships of all kinds; romantic, friendships and family ties.

...

5:00 PM - 5:45 PM

Swallows and Crows

Swallows and Crows

Swallows and Crows are an evocative folk duo that originally emerged in 2019 as the brainchild of cellist/vocalist Paddy Mitton and violinist/pianist Miranda Shatwell, who met during a session record...

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM

Wake The River

Wake The River

Cornwall UK based Wake the River span multiple generations in their ages and influences inviting a fresh fusion with delicate, stand-out lead vocals from Freeborn, sensitive instrumentation, layered ...

7:00 PM - 7:45 PM

Lore & Lament

Lore & Lament

Holly Anne Coles and Mitch Cartwright, seasoned performers, have united under their shared passion for folk music to create Lőre and Lament. Celebrating the rich tapestry of folkloric tradition, they...

8:00 PM - 8:45 PM

Ben Bowden & The Pards

Ben Bowden & The Pards

Bowden & The Pards are a 4-piece Cornish Acoustic punk/folk band. The band formed in 2023 from a rare collection of creative beasts forged from the granite of the surrounding area. Their unique bran...

9:00 PM - 9:45 PM

Smokin' Pilchards

Smokin' Pilchards

Smokin’ Pilchards are an alternative nautical folk group based across Cornwall and the Midlands playing high energy foot stomping tunes telling tales of weird and wonderful characters, murder and fis...

10:00 PM - 10:45 PM

Bailey Tomkinson & The Locals

Bailey Tomkinson & The Locals

Bailey Tomkinson & The Locals are one of the UK’s most exciting rising folk rock bands, blending timeless inspiration from icons like The Eagles, Bruce Springsteen, and Fleetwood Mac with modern touc...

About this event

  • Event lasts 11 hours 30 minutes
  • ALL AGES
  • Free venue parking

Welcome to the Get Folkd'! Fest!

"Get Folk'd!" was set up in 2024 by musician Seamus Mckenna to help promote the grassroots music scene in Cornwall. By curating a series of shows around the county to provide an intimate platform for artists to perform their own songs, "Get Folk'd!" is about musicians, for musicians and for those who love live music and care about their local scene.


"Get Folk'd! Fest!" is the most ambitious of the Get Folk'd series thus far, with 10 different acts in one day from around Cornwall and further afield, it's going to be one to remember.

Taking place in one of the finest venues in Cornwall, and coincidentally the location of Seamus's first Cornish gig, The Barn and Ell's Bar is tucked away in the fields behind the nearby Wheal Busy mine. It's beautiful setting is the home of Julian and Ell who have curated one of the most intimate and special music venues in the county. With one indoor bar/stage in an ancient converted barn and an external stage with a large gazebo, its an idealic location to come and spend a sunny afternoon supporting your local music scene.


Food/Drink - A selection of drinks/ales/ciders/spirits will be availble at a very reasonable price and there will be some food provided (feel free to bring your own food too). So don't forget your Suncream, Sandwiches and cash for the merch stall!


Tickets - Tickets on the door will be cash only at a set price of £25.


Parking - Please park in the Wheal Busy mine Car park area (see photo below) it is then a short walk down to The Barn.

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Tickets

Frequently asked questions

Accessibility

Accessibility is somewhat a challenge due to the parking situation. It is a short walk down the road from the parking area to get to the venue, however should you need to, there is a drop off spot you can drive down to nearer the venue.

Organised by

Seamus Mckenna