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SUMMARY:1 May: The Lipson Big Band @ 1930 (previously the Co-op Big Band)
DESCRIPTION:Calstock Arts are delighted to welcome the Lipson Big Band (previously Co-operative Big Band) back for their annual performance. \nFormed in 2009 with a small group of students and private pupils  by Pete Twyman. They are kindly performing as a fund raiser for themselves and Calstock Arts. \nThe Lipson Big Band prides itself on being regards as a very professional & democratic youth big band. The band is tutored by professional musicians and consists of a mixture of students from Lipson Cooperative Academy and several other schools across the region. \nThe band’s big break was being booked to play for the America’s Cup on Sky TV along such artists as Seth Lakeman. The addition of ex Royal Marine Bandsman\, who play regularly with the band\, has created an emulation model for the players. \nNow led by Gav Martin\, currently a Teacher of music at Lipson Cooperative Academy and former WO1 Bandmaster Royal Marines Band Service\, the band have performed at many prestigious events including the Theatre Royal Plymouth & Plymouth Pavilions and they have won Best Regional Big Band at the Saltash Music Festival for 5 consecutive years! \nThey have an extensive repertoire of swing\, funk\, & soul music and have up to 30 members performing at some engagements. The line up consists of a standard rhythm section\, trumpets\, and trombones and a large saxophone section and our fabulous female vocalist Sara Holc. \nCome and listen to these great young people; the musicians of tomorrow! Media | Co-operative Big Band \nFor more information see Co-operative Big Band \n 
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/1-may-the-lipson-big-band-1930-previously-the-co-op-big-band/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Music,Other,World Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510
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SUMMARY:9 May: Diabel Cissokho - The third of our festival of Four World Music Concerts
DESCRIPTION:The third concert of ‘Our Music Planet’ Festival is a celebration of the music from Senegal\, West Africa. We welcome the highly lauded Master Kora player\, Diabel Cissokho for his first performance at Calstock Arts. As a creative visionary\, pushing the boundaries of the Senegalese sound\, he has become an ambassador for the new generation of Senegalese music. With his “resonant voice and rocking kora style” (Songlines magazine)\, he brings his unique Afro-Mandingue Blues style\, transcendent Mandinkan melodies\, and lively Senegalese rhythms to the Old Chapel. Diabel will be accompanied by Joff Watkins on harmonica and Seydou Kienou on percussion.  \nDiabel Cissokho is fiercely proud of his Mandinka heritage and Senegalese roots\, coming from a great line of Cissokho Griots. Not just musicians\, griots are performers\, historians\, messengers\, and custodians of oral traditions. To be a griot is a significant honour\, a role that carries the weight of history and tradition\, entrusted with the responsibility of preserving and transmitting oral histories across generations. Diabel is a passionate promoter and protector of griot culture and of the 21-stringed Kora\, the iconic instrument in griot musical traditions\, and synonymous with the sound of West African music. He recently contributed to the BBC programme ‘African Renaissance:Senegal’\, exploring his role as a griot. He has an exceptional musical having toured internationally and performed with world class musicians including Baaba Maal\, Youssou N’Dour\, Pee Wee Ellis and Paul McCartney. He has played WOMAD\, Glastonbury and performed live on the Cerys Matthews show on Radio 6 Music. In October 2025\, he was invited to perform for delegates at the United Nations HQ in New York. \nJoff Watkins is one of the UK’s foremost harmonica players\, known for his outstanding playing on both chromatic and diatonic harmonicas. He has played sessions for many artists\, touted internationally and has appeared on BBC Radio 2\,3\,4 and 6. He is also a member of one of the UK’s leading blues bands Jimmy Regal and the Royals. \nSeydou Kienou was born in Ouagadougou\, Burkina Faso\, from a family of Griots. He is a master percussionist and Djembe player\, and has supported a variety of artists internationally at festivals and venues around the world. \nHere’s a couple of tasters of what you can expect: \n(1) https://youtu.be/BjaUtdwraao \n(2) https://youtu.be/CNKlOGI9vu4?si=-fcZYsWrn7t8xzE8 \n  \n 
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/9-may-diabel-cissokho/
CATEGORIES:Classical,Other,World Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T142059
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SUMMARY:17 May: Calstock Singers presents 'Songs from Stage & Screen' @ 3pm
DESCRIPTION:Lights\, music\, action — the Calstock Singers are back with their Spring Concert\, Stage and Screen! \nJoin us for a perfect afternoon out – packed with favourites from musicals and movies\, all performed with gusto in the heart of our community. \nExpect foot-tapping tunes\, bright harmonies\, and that unmistakable friendly Calstock atmosphere. \nEntry is by donation\, helping to support the choir’s work — and yes\, there’ll be tea and homemade cake available to purchase in the interval. \nPlease join us\, “There are no great performances without great audiences”!
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/17-may-calstock-singers-presents-songs-from-stage-screen-3pm/
CATEGORIES:Choir,Music,Other
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T142059
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SUMMARY:29 May: FailFailFailFailWin! - children's event with Carn to Cove (3-10 years) @1430
DESCRIPTION:Come & join Mark & Loz at the Old Chapel for half term fun! \nMark and Loz are circus performers. But circus is REALLY hard. FailFailFailFailWin! is a show about not hiding all the “try”s you did that failed. \nUplifting\, nurturing and agelessly relevant. Join the adventure and explore what happens inside Loz’s brain when she does a big FAIL. \nMeet a cast of characters on Loz’s quest: the unkillable Rasputin – naughty nudger and negging enthusiast\, oh and of course Sven Svenstoferson\, Sweden’s greatest astronaut. \nFeaturing such fails and possibly wins in the mediums of diabolo\, juggling\, hulahoop\, and an attempt to spin 8 real VERDAGEN ikea plates\, retail value £2 each. \nAge guide: great for 3-10 year olds. Unsuitable for specifically 15 year olds that don’t want to come. And we’re strict on that!
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/29-may-failfailfailfailwin-childrens-event-with-carn-to-cove-3-10-years/
CATEGORIES:Children's,Other
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614
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SUMMARY:13 June: Eastern Strings - The fourth & last of our festival of Four World Music Concerts
DESCRIPTION:The fourth concert in the Festival of World Music is a celebration of the sounds of the Middle East. We welcome the Bristol-based duo Eastern Strings of Daphna Sadeh-Neu (double bass) and Knud Stüwe (oud) for their first performance at the Old Chapel. Their instrumental music is distinctive and exquisite\, drawing together a tapestry of musical culture from across the Middle East and their performances combine world music energy with classical precision and characterful improvisations. They will be joined by special guest\, Özcan Ateş\, vocalist and master of the ear-catching traditional bağlama\, a seven-stringed\, long-necked lute central to Turkish and Kurdish folk traditions. His playing is intense and musically enriching and his vocals are lyrical\, emotional and poignant. The trio’s performances of an eclectic mix of Kurdish\, Turkish\, Ladino and Middle Eastern traditional songs and music have been described as visceral\, evocative and full of surprise. Immerse yourself in these sumptuous worldly musical delights expertly plucked and sung by the ensemble in this\, the finale of Calstock Arts’ journey around ‘Our Music Planet’. \nHave a listen: https://youtu.be/2wY87UTTQGo?si=9jE7EwltDVCOefSt \nMiddle Eastern music refers to the music of the various countries and cultures in the Middle East region\, including countries such as Egypt\, Turkey\, Iran\, Lebanon\, amongst many others. It is a diverse and rich musical tradition that has been influenced by various cultures and civilisations throughout history. The music is known for its unique scales\, rhythms\, and instruments. One of its most distinctive features is the use of maqamat (‘ascents’)\, melodic modes or scales that are used as the basis for composition and improvisation. Middle Eastern music has evolved over time and has become globally more accessible via digital platforms\, but despite external influences it continues to be a vibrant and dynamic musical tradition that reflects the rich cultural heritage of the region. \n  \nDaphna Sadeh-Neu is an acclaimed double bassist\, composer and artistic director. She has released 5 albums on major UK and US labels and has received commissions to compose for both small ensembles and full orchestra in a style that crosses genres including world music\, Baroque and jazz. Daphna has performed internationally in Europe\, Asia and the USA\, and her music and playing has featured on BBC Radio 3\, and in Songlines and Strad magazines. She also teaches double bass and gives workshops at Bristol University\, SOAS University of London and Cambridge University. \nKnud Stüwe is a musician\, composer and arranger and is fast establishing himself as a unique and brilliant voice on the oud. He draws inspiration from a wide range of influences such as Middle Eastern music\, Jazz\, Tango and the Classical repertoire. Recent projects include ‘Sounds of Sudan’ a collaboration between the oud duo Nabra and the Ligeti String quartet and a WNO songwriting project with refugees. He is also the musical director of the Bristol Mandolin and Guitar ensemble\, an enthusiastic amateur plucked string orchestra.  \nÖzcan Ateş was born in Istanbul and started playing the bağlama at a young age. While his musical journey began in Turkey\, he has become more active since settling in Bristol. He is a rare master of the bağlama\, performing traditional Turkish and Kurdish folk songs as well as his own compositions across the UK. Music is his way of expressing emotions\, telling stories\, and preserving culture. He believes in its power to connect people and strives to blend tradition with modern influences. He is a unique voice in the UK’s world music landscape. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/13-june-eastern-strings/
CATEGORIES:Classical,Other,World Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
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SUMMARY:26 June Alan Dall and the Sea of Stories
DESCRIPTION:  \n“Alan Dall and the Sea of Stories” is an exciting new show from Mike O’Connor and Barbara Griggs. It comprises dramatic tales from Celtic Lands\, told in words and music\, with harp violin and concertina. \nMike and Barbara are not only great storytellers and musicians\, they are also both accomplished offshore sailors. In this show\, their tales are set on the sea\, in the sea\, and beside the sea. They are rich with insight. They are engaging\, exciting\, moving and amusing. The audience is taken on a voyage of adventure\, drama and magic\, but they are always brought safely home. \nSince the Bronze Age\, bards have declaimed battle honours\, genealogies\, histories and stories\, both to entertain and also to endorse the positions of their rulers. By camp fires and hearths\, families told tales to entertain and to educate both adults and children. As late as the nineteenth century\, travelling storytellers in Cornwall told tales in return for bed and board. \nMike O’Connor OBE is a well known storyteller\, with a deep knowledge of legend and folk tale\, and a great skill with language. A bard of Gorsedh Kernow\, he is respected as a violinist\, song writer and musicologist\, and is known to many for his music for “Poldark”. \nBarbara Griggs is a skilled and sensitive musician and a fine storyteller. She too is a bard as well as being a Gorsedh harpist. Her music has been described as having “breath-taking” beauty. She is the expert on costume and custom\, and with Mike\, has worked to integrate words\, sound effects and music to high praise. \nMike and Barbara’s “Return to Lyonesse” won a British Award for Storytelling Excellence and “Odysseus Dreaming” was an acclaimed retelling of Homer.
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/26-june-alan-dall-and-the-sea-of-stories/
CATEGORIES:Other,stories
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260704
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SUMMARY:3 July:  Nos Lowen - Gallery Bar Special with the Kelliwik Golowi Band
DESCRIPTION:Nos Lowen is a style of Cornish social dancing with its roots firmly in traditional Celtic music. \nNos Lowen is Cornish for “Happy Night” \nWhy not join us  at Calstock Arts in  welcoming the Kelliwik Golowi Band and  get ready for an unforgettable night of music and dance with a proper Cornish knees up\, full of energy\, laughter and community spirit. \nThis event is a Gallery Bar Special with a bucket collection\, all proceeds to  Callington Youth Project Group. \nTickets free from We Got Tickets\,  see link below (limited numbers)
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/25-april-nos-lowen-gallery-bar-special/
CATEGORIES:Folk,Music,Other
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T170000
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SUMMARY:29 October: Theatrix Arts presents The Dreaming's of Captain Cat (Children's puppet theatre 3-11) @1130
DESCRIPTION:Calstock Arts welcomes back Theatrix Arts and The Dreaming’s of Captain Cat! \nA fabulous puppet show with the option to make a puppet after the show (refreshments available during puppet making!) \nThe Moonraker finds a book called The Dreaming’s of Captain Cat that has been washed up by a mighty storm on the beach. It tells the stories and dreams of the inhabitants of Tref Cath\, the village of dreams\, whose inhabitants are all cats ..\nYou will set sail on the seven seas with Captain Cat and his crew\, go to the wedding of Mewvanwy Price and Moggy Edwards\, learn how to make Welsh cakes with Jack Black Cat and his Mam & help Farmer Catkins count his sheep.\nYou also get to hear & and join in with Mog Morgan and his band\, The Groovy Cats.\nAfter the performance you will meet Captain Cat and get to make your very own Captain Cat Puppet.\nInspired by the works of Dylan Thomas and suitable for all the family.
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/29-october-theatrix-arts-presents-the-dreamings-of-captain-cat-childrens-puppet-theatre-3-11-1130/
CATEGORIES:Children's,Other
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T142059
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SUMMARY:29 October: Theatrix Arts presents The Dreaming's of Captain Cat (Children's puppet theatre 3-11) @1500
DESCRIPTION:Calstock Arts welcomes back Theatrix Arts and The Dreaming’s of Captain Cat! \nA fabulous puppet show with the option to make a puppet after the show (refreshments available during puppet making!) \nThe Moonraker finds a book called The Dreaming’s of Captain Cat that has been washed up by a mighty storm on the beach. It tells the stories and dreams of the inhabitants of Tref Cath\, the village of dreams\, whose inhabitants are all cats ..\nYou will set sail on the seven seas with Captain Cat and his crew\, go to the wedding of Mewvanwy Price and Moggy Edwards\, learn how to make Welsh cakes with Jack Black Cat and his Mam & help Farmer Catkins count his sheep.\nYou also get to hear & and join in with Mog Morgan and his band\, The Groovy Cats.\nAfter the performance you will meet Captain Cat and get to make your very own Captain Cat Puppet.\nInspired by the works of Dylan Thomas and suitable for all the family.
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/29-october-theatrix-arts-presents-the-dreamings-of-captain-cat-childrens-puppet-theatre-3-11-1130-2/
CATEGORIES:Children's,Other
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