Cornwall-based chamber choir, Levowan XII was established in 2015 by Director, Marcus Alleyne. Originally eight voices put together to perform a live carol concert for local radio, they are now 12, all of whom have a strong musical background and bring a broad range of experience and versatility. The choir performs three main concerts per […]
The Banshees of Inisherin is a 2022 black tragicomedy directed, written, and co-produced by Martin McDonagh. Set on a remote island off the west coast of Ireland, the film stars Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson as two lifelong friends who find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship, with alarming consequences for both of […]
The Dart Valley Stompers was formed in 2005 with the aim of playing lively and exciting Traditional & New Orleans jazz and features Award Winning Reed Player Jeremy Huggett on Clarinet, Saxophones & Vocals. Since its formation the band has proved to be very successful and has built up a strong following with audiences up and […]
Laura Lootens is an international music star in the making! Only three months ago, 23-year-old Laura won the coveted Andrés Segovia Prize, one of the world's most important music competitions held annually in Spain. In addition to 1st prize she was also awarded the special prize for the best interpretation of the obligatory work all […]
The Calstock Singers and friends' afternoon concert on 16th April will be a mix of familiar and new songs. Our theme is 'Down to the River' and we look forward to a fun afternoon. This time the concert is by donation so no tickets are required, just come along and enjoy the music, and the […]
It’s commonly accepted that Dublin-born singer and bouzouki player Daoirí Farrell is one of most important singers to come out of Ireland in recent years. A product of Dublin’s famous club An Góilin Traditional Singers, since launching his own solo live career at the 2016 Celtic Connections, Daoirí Farrell has gone from strength to strength. […]
Calstock Arts recently installed a defibrillator at the Old Chapel on Sand Lane. Although there is a video online showing you how to use it, there is nothing like some practical training to ensure everyone knows how to use it if they need to. Cornwall Training and Consultancy, in partnership with FLEET (Front Line Emergency […]
Living is a 2022 British drama directed by Oliver Hermanus from a screenplay by Kazuo Ishiguro adapted from the 1952 Japanese film Ikiru, which in turn was inspired by the 1886 Russian novella The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy. Set in 1953 London, it depicts a humorless bureaucrat in the county Public Works department […]
Listen to interview on Radio Cornwall 1440 on 5th May 2023!! The Oxley-Meier Guitar Project was established ten years ago, following these two guitarist's tenure in the unique quartet, 'Eclectica!' In that decade, they have recorded 7 albums together, ranging from duet to quintet formats and have performed literally hundreds of concerts together throughout the UK […]
Should you care to look back over the past two decades of British folk music, one musician in particular stands out for having a singular, idiosyncratic vision that has rarely wavered in style and substance. Jim Moray may have garnered initial attention for his digitally-driven approach to traditional music, but reflecting on his seven albums […]
The Lost Sound are a 40 strong, mixed voice choir, directed by Sandra Smith. They are based in Dartmoor, Devon and sing sell out concerts and at major festivals in Devon and Cornwall, including Sidmouth Folk festival and St Ives September Festival. They are excited to be back at Calstock Arts Centre bringing their Spring/Summer […]
Join an exclusive screening of Samuel Bestwick's 'Dowr Tamar / Great Water,' a short film that uses archive footage to explore the evolution of the Tamar through time, diving deep into the river's landscape. Samuel Bestwick is an artist and filmmaker currently based in Cornwall. Primarily employing the use of moving image, his practice explores narrative […]