Maya Ongaku emerges from the seaside soul of Enoshima, creating psychedelic soundscapes that blend organic inspiration with spontaneous spirit. From their creative sanctuary at Ace General Store, this unique trio transforms daily community interactions into transcendent musical explorations. Their name, meaning "the imagined view outside one's field of vision," reflects their artistic approach...

Noise Pollution and Foulmouth Audio present- Gardna Live and direct from Bristol Gardna brings a vibe unmatched in underground music. From dubwise to 140 to jungle to DnB this will be a night of all this Rave. The Vault is getting taken over by none other than Kernow Rave Culture. This crew are renowned to stages at events like TNT and phase 2 parties all over Cornwall. Expect the harder styles t...

ESC returns with another spectacular party of eclectic brainrave! This time we have drum & bass legend dgoHn, electronic futurist Velum Break and some of the finest local electronic musicians fuelling the dance floor. Something for the mind, body and spirit, hosted at the joyous The Cornish Bank. Wild, esoteric and forward-thinking sounds for the dance floor. Lineup: dgoHn Velum Break Jonny3...

Returning with 'caroline 2', the eight-piece collective embrace a bolder, more expansive sound. Going beyond their debut's explorations of repetition, slowness and space, the new album pushes further into dynamic contrasts — organic and electronic, raw and refined. Launched with the striking single ‘Tell me I never knew that’, featuring Caroline Polachek’s unmistakable vocals, caroline 2 showcases...

Mama's Broke weave together haunting harmonies and masterful multi-instrumentalism to create something both timeless and revolutionary. This nomadic duo blends traditional folk music with influences ranging from Quebecois and Celtic to punk and doom metal, crafting a unique sound that pushes genre boundaries. Since forming in 2014, Lisa and Amy have taken their compelling live show across Euro...

Britain has a vibrant heritage and history of popular culture, and a long tradition of cultural thinkers who have been active in both shaping and defining British popular culture. The British Popular Culture(s) conference aims to renew this collaborative practice by inviting participation from those involved in all aspects of cultural scenes and practices and critical appreciation to nurture a vib...

"Up and coming band Horses on the Beach have a fantastic energy on stage! They're engaging to watch as well as listen to and manage to marry up funk influences of old with a youthful optimism most of us have long since left behind." - Rob Crisp, Power FM Horses On The Beach brings Falmouth's carefree spirit to life through big fat dirty horn lines and infectious grooves. This high-energy ensemb...

SoundWaves is a music production community who arrange workshops to support emerging artists on their journey through Electronica. The sessions are run by local producers who have a passion for writing music and want to create a community around it. They will share their knowledge and support your learning, as well as giving you access to guest speakers who are experts in the industry. The sessi...

We celebrate another delightful year of Klub Nos Lowen with a final fling of the season! Door 7.30pm & Dance workshop 8.30pm bands: Martha Woods is a performer, composer and recording artist from Lostwithiel. In her performance, she combines fiery fiddle tunes and powerful vocals with energetic electronic beats, reaching out to a range of contemporary genres whilst keeping Cornish tradition at ...

One Leg One Eye is the project of Ian Lynch (founding member of Irish group Lankum) that explores submerged leylines of music and song, drawing on the raw aesthetics of black metal, noise and drone, while also being deeply embued with a sense of Irish history and myth. Debut album …And Take The Black Worm With Me (released on Nyahh Records in 2022) is a slow burning suite of five expansive songs...

"Startling odysseys that suggest Joanna Newsom and Kate Bush" - The Guardian FIONA BEVAN This multi-platinum Canadian-British songwriter brings cinematic dream-folk and a delicate, passionate voice to the stage. Known for writing hits for Billie Marten, Aurora, and Ed Sheeran, she's releasing her self-produced EP 'First Woman On The Moon,' exploring themes of hope, love, and female desire. ADA...

ZAID HILAL and the BEJE SOUND OF RESISTENCE ENSEMBLE ‘The song bird of Palestine’ Zaid Hilal sings of creative resistance to repeated colonisation in a wonderful array of carefully-researched songs and music that express the deep roots of Palestinian identity. Zaid Hilal is an eloquent and compelling Palestinian singer and master of the ear-catching baglama. From Beit Sahour, he trained from a...

Crywank are a UK based anti-folk band. They formed in Manchester. Jay is from Barnsley, Dan is from Darwen, Jules is from Newfoundland. They mostly write sad songs and have been told they are the worst named band in the country.

Cabaret Voltaire presents a brand new bargain comedy night for Cornwall: 4 comedians on the bill for £14! Swoon: the first event is headlined by Tom Rosenthal, an award-winning comedian, actor, writer and TV presenter best known for his work in the Emmy/BAFTA winning Friday Night Dinner (C4) and Plebs (ITV), which both set records for the highest audience and ratings for any comedy on their chann...

A counter-point to the usual open mic setup - no guitars allowed! Instead, bring your digital or analogue gear or laptop and treat the room to your bleeps, bloops and blips. A chance for electronic music producers, creators and enthusiasts to get out of the home studio and into the spotlight! Backline and sound tech provided. Totally free to come along and listen, and a great opportunity to share...

“The Allergies music is big, bouncy and fat! Just how I like my funk” – Craig Charles, BBC Radio 6 Music The duo of DJ Moneyshot and Rackabeat have been delighting dance-floors and lighting up the radio airwaves since forming The Allergies and releasing their debut album in 2016. Year in, year out, they’ve sharpened their skills on the turntables and in the studio, dropping one dynamite record a...

"Without a doubt the best live act I saw" - Gilles Peterson BCUC (Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness) brings the spirit of Soweto to the global stage, blending indigenous funk with hip-hop consciousness and punk energy. From their beginnings in a shipping container near Desmond Tutu's church, they've risen to become one of South Africa's most powerful musical voices. Their prodigious live sh...

Hailing from Atlanta, USA, Gringo Star fast became arbitors of their sound in the Atlanta scene, next to the likes The Black Lips. They carry a similar sound to the likes of their contemperies from the West Coast such as Ty Segall, Jacuzzi Boys, King Khan & The Shrines. It's a sound steeped in that garage rocks sensability with a delightful sprinkling of psychedlia doused on top, making Gringo Sta...

Ochre' contemplates the complexity of the human reaction with an intimacy and fragility that warmly supports as listeners are compelled to gaze inwards. The solo project of singer/songwriter, Charlotte Lloyd-Butler, digests the noise of living and presents a swirling introspective take that sits at the intersection of observation and emotion. Raised in the quiet corners of Berkshire and shaped by ...

An emporium of artists, crafters, makers, and foodies to peruse. Come and soak up the market atmosphere with stalls, tunes and drinks galore. Contact community@thecornishbank.co.uk if you are interested in running a stall at future events.