"The Ballad of Wallis Island" is a 2025 British comedy-drama film that explores themes of nostalgia, music, and personal connections through the story of an eccentric lottery winner who brings together former bandmates for a private performance. Rated: 13
Born in Cornwall’s Clay Country, Richard Trethewey is a singer, fiddle and cittern player giving Cornwall a truly authentic voice. Passionate about unearthing near-forgotten gems of Cornish history, Richard breathes life and emotion into what might otherwise be overlooked. Richard completed the Newcastle based Folk music degree in 2011, released his debut album ‘Dig Where […]
Kira loves reading, visiting the library for a new book is her favourite thing. One day the words in the books start to disappear and the adults start to get grumpy. Graham Grey says the library will be knocked down to make way for a car park! With her new friend the book worm, Kira […]
Kira loves reading, visiting the library for a new book is her favourite thing. One day the words in the books start to disappear and the adults start to get grumpy. Graham Grey says the library will be knocked down to make way for a car park! With her new friend the book worm, Kira […]
From the depths of the Tamar Valley three men in a shed who like to "Folk things up" We are Gordon, Phil and Phil. We meet up most weeks in a back garden shed to play music, talk rubbish and have a beer together. Unless we're feeling sophisticated in which case it's not unheard of […]
The Jake Leg Jug Band brings you the authentic sounds of 1920's and 30's America - jazz, blues, ragtime and gospel. Songs of murder, betrayal, gambling, liquor and redemption. After self-releasing their debut album Cotton Mouth, the band signed to one of the UK's most prestigious Jazz labels, recording three albums as part of the […]
Making a welcome return to Calstock Arts, this autumn, are the Mojito trio. Featuring Liam Harvey (bass) and Dusty Miller (drums) - both former members of the Royal Marine Band Service, and current members of the Dave Hankin Big Band, along with Calstock’s own Andy Lawton (ex Rhythm Machine) on piano, they bring their own […]
Calstock Arts is pleased to host - Film Expo South Festival of Short Films Be prepared to be surprised, entertained, and inspired by this varied and enjoyable programme of independent short film, presented by Dorset-based film development organisation Film Expo South. Featuring both drama and comedy short films, the programme includes the winners of Film […]
Both Peter Knight and John Spiers have made long lasting and significant contributions to the English folk scene via their work with Steeleye Span and Bellowhead respectively, and each in their own way has changed the perception of what traditional music can be, introducing it to much wider audiences. As members of the Gigspanner Big Band, they have […]
After a highly successful solo concert in January 2024, Calstock Arts is delighted to welcome back the virtuosa violinist, Philippa Mo. Between January and November 2025, Philippa will be playing a series of concerts ‘SUITE FANTASIA CAPRICE’ in which the music of Johann Sebastian Bach will be highlighted, tracing his progression as a composer from […]
Calstock Arts is delighted to welcome back the ever popular Levowan Chamber Choir to perform their Christmas concert. Founded in 2015 and brought together to celebrate in the collective joy of making music, Levowan Chamber Choir has now become well-established in the South West. The ensemble performs several concerts each year at venues across Devon […]
Annown - Bio Acclaimed Cornish folkabilly duo Annown have won plaudits from the likes of Tom Robinson, (BBC Radio 6), Blues and Folk Radio, Rewind Radio,The Cornwall Folk Festival, (where they have played 5 times), the Fatea showcase and many more festivals and radio stations. They have racked up literally hundreds of radio plays across […]
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