St Ives Guildhall

Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening
2023-09-11 20:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Guildhall St Ives, Street-an-Pol, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2DS, United Kingdom
Kathryn Tickell, Northumbrian piper, fiddle player, composer, educator and broadcaster, has released 15 of her own albums and has also recorded and performed with Sting, The Chieftains, The Penguin Cafe Orchestra, Evelyn Glennie, Jacob Collier, Andy Sheppard, the Royal Northern Sinfonia and many others.
She has twice won “Musician of the Year” at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and was awarded the OBE for services to folk music.
Kathryn and The Darkening bring some of the oldest Northumbrian tunes and songs throbbing to life with new material and attitude.
They are:
Kathryn Tickell – Northumbrian smallpipes, fiddle, voice
Amy Thatcher – accordion, synths, voice, clog dancing
Josie Duncan – voice, harp
Kieran Szifris – octave mandolin
Joe Truswell – drums, percussion
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Please note: The September Festival has a no refunds policy.

Show of Hands
2023-09-10 20:00 - 23:00 | Guildhall St Ives, Street-an-Pol, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2DS, United Kingdom
The Show Of Hands duo – Steve Knightley and Phil Beer – return to The Guildhall for the first time since a magical final night at the 2019 St Ives September Festival.
Their success story includes selling out the Royal Albert Hall several times, 25 album releases, three BBC Folk Awards, two honorary doctorates and beating Sir Francis Drake in a “greatest Devonians” poll.
After appearing all over the world from Australia to India, Germany to Canada, the Netherlands to Hong Kong – plus festivals including Glastonbury, WOMAD, Cambridge and Celtic Connections – they broke new ground this year performing on a Mekong riverboat cruise from Vietnam to Cambodia.
Now, via their latest Albert Hall appearance, they are returning to St Ives.
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Please note: The September Festival has a no refunds policy.

Dee & Dave Brotherton - Influenced by The Beatles
2023-09-10 16:00 - 17:30 | Guildhall St Ives, Street-an-Pol, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2DS, United Kingdom
Over the years Dee & Dave Brotherton, along with half the nation or so it seems to them, have bopped, boogied, bantered and (we hope) beguiled their way through the behemoth that is The Beatles and still find new ways to interpret the amazing songs of John, Paul, George and Ringo. Whether they’ve been “With The Beatles”, on a “Magical Mystery Tour” or taking turns with guest performers who always manage to find yet another little anecdote, the Fab Four have been an inspiration across the generations, not only through writing and recording their great songs but writing for other artists too, such as Peter and Gordon, Billy J Kramer and Cilla Black.
Dee & Dave will re-visit some of these much loved songs penned for fellow performers alongside a collection of Beatles songs recorded by other artists through the years. They will draw on their years of experience as musicians who have embraced many genres of music, including classical, choral, Brazilian samba and in more recent times, Cornish & Celtic music. Their love of vocal harmony fits perfectly with these songs penned by The Beatles for other artists who have already made them their own. But worry not, Dee & Dave will also revive a few old favourites that just cannot be ignored. So settle down and let us take you on a journey through sweet memories.
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Please note: The September Festival has a no refunds policy.

This show is kindly sponsored by Atkins Ferrie Wealth Management. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Steeple Woodland Project.

Nine Below Zero
2023-09-09 20:30 - 22:45 | Guildhall St Ives, Street-an-Pol, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2DS, United Kingdom
One of the UK’s finest Rhythm & Blues Bands, Nine Below Zero, formed in 1979 and named themselves after the famous Sonny Boy Williamson song. In 1980 they signed to A&M Records and released the seminal “Live at the Marquee” album. By the end of that year they had moved from selling out the Marquee to selling out the Hammersmith Odeon. In 1981 their first studio album “Don’t Point Your Finger” and the band made appearances on the Old Grey Whistle Test and the South Bank show. In 1982 they appeared on “The Young Ones” with the track “Eleven + Eleven” before releasing arguably their finest album “Third Degree” which features such tracks as “Wipe Away Your Kiss” & “You Can’t Say Yes And You Can’t Say No”. The album’s iconic image was taken by none other than David Bailey.
Nine Below Zero have shared stages over the years with Chuck Berry, The Kinks, The Who, Eric Clapton, & Squeeze.
Support comes from Penzance four-piece Dië Spanglë
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Advance Tickets: £22
On the Door: £26

Please note: The September Festival has a no refunds policy.

'we are.' Vintage Second Life Fashion Pop-Up Market
2023-08-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Guildhall St Ives, Street-an-Pol, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2DS, United Kingdom
When you book a ticket in advance, get 10% off your purchase when you buy more than a kilo!
♻️What will I find?
A great atmosphere with thousands of pre-loved, quality, designer vintage garments for you to give a second life to.
We provide a range of products for all aspects of your wardrobe. We have got you covered, from summer skirts to winter jackets, there is something for everyone at our events!
🌎Who are we?
we are. is a sustainable, second life fashion pop-up visiting cities all over Europe with our incredible stylish finds.
👖How does it work?
You can buy as much or as little as you like, weigh and pay!
We weigh your vintage finds and that determines the cost. We charge £25 a kilo (but you do not need to buy a whole kilo).
👕Do I need to book an early slot to find the best clothes?
Not at all! We are always refilling the rails throughout the day so it doesn’t matter if you are an early bird vintage lover or want to join us in the last hour, there will be plenty of incredible one-time pieces for you to discover.
📄ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Children aged 16 and under do not need a ticket.
Cash and card/contactless payments available
⭐SPECIAL OFFER
Once you’ve booked your ticket, share it on Instagram and tag @wearesecondlifefashion to be in with a chance to win a free kilo at this event!
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Please Note: Tickets for this event are being sold by directly by we are.
For all ticket enquiries, please contact we are. via the Eventbrite page linked above.

LDN Wrestling: Summer Special
2023-08-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Cornwall
It promises to be an evening of non-stop action when all of your favourite heroes and villains of LDN Wrestling meet again! It’s every man for himself. Friend against friend and foe against foe. Anything goes as the wrestlers battle for supremacy. One thing is for sure, it will be sensational!
Suitable for the entire family, book in advance for guaranteed tickets!
Post show, meet the wrestlers with a special pass!
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• Please note when booking that this is an unreserved seated event.
• If you require accessible tickets they can be purchased over the phone on 01736 796297 or in person at our box office in St Ives Library & Visitor Information Building.
• If you are in need of assistance please share as much information as possible about your requirements at the time of booking so we can ensure that your needs are catered for when you arrive at the Guildhall.

St Ives Artisan Market
2023-07-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-07-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Guildhall St Ives, Street-an-Pol, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2DS, United Kingdom
With over 30 stalls the Artisan Market’s makers, artists, bakers and crafts people showcase the very best of Cornish small business creativity.
With every product that you purchase you know that you are supporting the small local artisan businesses to keep producing their designs, makes and bakes.

ASONE Hub Primary Proms
2023-06-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Guildhall St Ives, Street-an-Pol, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2DS, United Kingdom
We’re delighted to have partnered with ASONE Hub to host the Primary Proms – an opportunity for students to see a performance by professional musicians, with a programme of age-appropriate classical repertoire, presented in an engaging and informative way by multi-instrumentalist, conductor, composer and educator, Patrick Bailey.

BSO On Your Doorstep: Let's Dance - From Baroque to Bowie
2023-05-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Guildhall St Ives, Street-an-Pol, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2DS, United Kingdom
Join the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s brass octet for a programme of dance-inspired music through the ages. The players will present and perform a programme of brass music from the ancient to the contemporary alongside new arrangements. Featuring works from Monteverdi to David Bowie, and Handel to Piazzolla.
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Peter Kay Tribute with Support Act
2023-05-19 20:00 - 22:10 | Guildhall St Ives, Street-an-Pol, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2DS, United Kingdom
WE’RE DOING IT, WE’RE HERE! DIRECT FROM BOLTON!

A big double header of comedy and entertainment. Join Simon Mark, the UK’s most authentic TRIBUTE ACT to the comedy sensation Peter Kay – with a fantastic support act to start the night.

With Peter Kay coming back after 12 years and the world wanting tickets, we know we have all tried to “book it, pack it and” …well we know the rest. So, if you couldn’t get tickets, we bring you the next best thing right on your doorstep.

Delivering the iconic routines of the much loved funny man, Simon’s tribute to Peter Kay will have you in fits of laughter, from ‘Garlic Bread’ to his ‘Misheard Song Lyrics’. Simon really does have Peter Kay down to a tee. With his mannerisms, faces and impeccable Peter Kay delivery, he will leave you wanting more, but don’t just take our word for it – check out his reviews.

Simon’s performance will suit an audience of all ages whether it be family friendly or a bit more “He’s blue Alan, he’s blue” Join us for a great, laugh out loud night of entertainment!

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Recommended age: 15+
Performance time: 2h 10m including interval

Love DeluxX - Mardi Gras Carnival Ball
2023-05-06 20:00 | Guildhall St Ives, Street-an-Pol, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2DS, United Kingdom
Join legendary Love DeluxX for a night of revelry and glamour at our bank holiday Mardi Gras Carnival ball!

Step into the historic Guildhall and immerse yourself in the pulsating Latin atmosphere created by Love DeluxX DJ’s Mardi Gras dancers, live sax and wild percussion.

Dance, mingle, enjoy New Orleans style cocktails and soak up the energy of the evening.

Love DeluxX are famous for sets at Boardmasters, Tunes in the Dunes and many other major UK festivals – they bring together people, music, lights and spectacular carnival spirit – you won’t want to miss this!

Mardi Gras inspired masks & outfits optional but encouraged.

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First release tickets £15, second release £20
Age 18+

LDN Wrestling
2023-04-14 19:00 - 21:30 | Guildhall St Ives, Street-an-Pol, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2DS, United Kingdom
The superstars of LDN Wrestling are coming, featuring all the top names, championship matches and of course the all-action rumble main event where all the wrestlers fight it out to crown the King of the Ring!
Suitable for all ages.
About LDN
LDN Wrestling was formed in November 2004 by lifelong wrestling fan Sanjay Bagga. LDN toured mostly London based venues until March 2007 when it signed a national television deal with The Wrestling Channel, and in over 2 years made history as the longest running British wrestling show since the days of World of Sport on ITV. LDN Wrestling now tours the country putting on events the entire family can enjoy from theatres to town halls, and in 2012 became the largest promotion in Europe staging well over 150 shows a year.

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Free For All
2023-04-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Guildhall St Ives, Street-an-Pol, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2DS, United Kingdom
Free for All event will take place on the 1st April 2023 in the Guildhall. This popular event is organised by the Town Council to help people find a home for goods they no longer need.
When to drop off
Items can be dropped off at the Guildhall on Friday between 4 and 6pm, and on the Saturday morning between 9 and 10am. Please don’t try to bring them outside of these times as we’re a busy venue and have limited storage.
Please, Play Fair
Please only leave usable items which need a new home. At previous events a whole range of goods have been recycled including books, clothes, toys, DIY equipment, gardening items, tables and chairs, even kitchen sinks. These events are a great way for people to have a clear out and recycle unwanted goods, and it’s also an opportunity for local people to pick up items that they need.
We cannot accept electrical items, knives, broken masonry or tiles, or bulky items.
We really urge people to play fair – this is not for flytipping!
Bulky Items?
We will have a notice board in the hall – bring a photo of large items with your contact details and we’ll put it up and hopefully match it with someone who’d like to take it off your hands.
The Main Event
From 10am onwards, the doors are open for people to come and take away things that they need. No money changes hands – it really is a free-for-all.
We hope you have fun and help us reduce a little landfill.

Wedding Venue Open House
2023-03-12 11:00 - 15:00 | Guildhall St Ives, Street-an-Pol, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2DS, United Kingdom

Voodoo Room: A Night of Hendrix, Clapton & Cream
2023-03-03 20:00 - 22:30 | Guildhall St Ives, Street-an-Pol, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2DS, United Kingdom
Celebrating the incredible music of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton & Cream – Voodoo Room are a stunning high energy ‘Power Trio’ featuring some of the UK’s finest musicians.
Just like their forebears, Voodoo Room are a classic three piece. First up is journey-man guitarist Peter Orr. He has been thrilling audiences throughout the UK and Europe for over 3 decades, mashing up classic riff based rock anthems, with the energy and style evocative of their time. His jaw dropping solos and epic vocal stylings, have wowed all those lucky enough to experience this virtuoso inject new life into the classics!
The Engine Room of this power trio is the stunning rhythm section of Jevon Beaumont & John Tonks. Their superlative credentials include: Massive Attack, Duran Duran, Sting, Thunder, Bryan Adams, Fish, Stevie Winwood & Arthur Brown. Not to mention Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and more!
Together they form the mighty, retro, rocking machine that is “Voodoo Room” – their mission: To deliver the all time great Hendrix, Clapton & Cream numbers, with the true passion and energy worthy of these true master pieces! This show is beyond any tribute, it’s a celebration of pure Power Trio class!! With standing ovations the norm, don’t miss the opportunity to experience the thrill of this musical ride as it was back then. Experience the magic with “Voodoo Room.”
NO WIGS, NO PANTOMIME – JUST GREAT MUSIC PLAYED BY GREAT MUSICIANS!
‘INCREDIBLE MUSICIANS!’ – Neneh Cherry
‘ABSOLUTLEY INCREDIBLE’ – Radio Caroline
‘OUTSTANDING’ – Blues In The South Magazine
‘SUPERB’ – Time Out
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www.voodoo-room.com

Sandy Acre 7 New Year's Eve Party
2022-12-31 19:30 - 23:30 | Guildhall St Ives, Street-an-Pol, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2DS, United Kingdom
Join legendary local band Sandy Acre 7 this New Year’s Eve as they return to the Guildhall. Expect to dance the night away to groovy music in a joyful midwinter celebration of colour and light!
Everyone is welcome to bring in the New Year with a night of guaranteed fun and partying. Yes this event is very much for the town folk of St Ives!
This year’s theme is loose – simply go for colour, neon, and fluorescent fabulousness.
“One of the best bands around! ALWAYS a crowd pleaser and consistently brilliant. Never a bad time when Sandy Acre 7 are around.”
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Doors open at 7:30pm.
Live music from 8pm (Support tba 8-9pm, The Sandy Acre 7 9:30 – 11:30pm)
2x well-staffed bars!
Music until 11.30pm, when the party continues, conga style, down to St Ives Harbour to catch the NY fireworks!

Charlie Boon
2022-12-23 20:00 - 2022-12-24 00:00 | Guildhall St Ives, Street-an-Pol, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2DS, United Kingdom
Charlie Boon is back in St. Ives for a hometown show.
The Guildhall will be transforming into one big dancefloor for the evening.
5* lighting, soundsystem and decor.
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This event has a no refunds policy
This event is 18+

David Mynne - A Christmas Carol
2022-12-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Guildhall St Ives, Street-an-Pol, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2DS, United Kingdom
Please Note: This performance will now be taking place at St Ives Library & Information Centre.
Joy to all mankind? Bah!
Spend an evening with Ebenezer Scrooge: a squeezing, wrenching, grasping, clutching, covetous, old miser. Bah! Watch horrified as Ebenezer Scrooge is haunted by four creepy ghosts (wooo-oooh) each one more terrifying than the last. Bah! Sob at the bedside of a tiny, malnourished child riven with rickets. Bah!
In their inimitable style, the team that brought you Great Expectations, Dracula and The Odyssey will now take you on a grim (sort of) journey through the dark, dismal streets of Victorian London. This is Dickens’ original words with added silliness. Silliness? Bah!
Celebrate the festive season with a mesmerising one-man performance of Charles Dickens’ timeless, transformative story: A Christmas Carol. Bah! Now with extra Humbug!

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Running time 70 mins + 20 min interval
Suitable for adults and accompanied children over 9

Directed by Simon Harvey
Performed by David Mynne
Written by Charles Dickens and adapted by Andrew McPherson
Additional text by Simon Harvey and David Mynne

Miracle Theatre - Sleeping Beauty
2022-12-08 19:30 - 22:00 | Guildhall St Ives, Street-an-Pol, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2DS, United Kingdom
Directed by Bill Scott & Hannah Stephens. Written by Bill Scott with music by Tom Adams.
Welcome in the festive season with the return of Miracle Theatre’s much-loved Christmas Show!
Ready yourselves for a re-imagining of Sleeping Beauty and follow the adventures of a resourceful princess with insomnia when a resentful fairy’s wicked spell goes horribly wrong…
Audiences will be transported to the stage of the Cornwall Riviera Holiday Camp in 1959 where the legendary Yellowjackets are bursting to entertain the campers with their mangled version of this classic story; told with a song and a dance; a wink and a nudge!
What people have said about previous Miracle Christmas shows
“Totally immersive…a magical experience” Treasure Island 2019
“Their most user-friendly Christmas show yet, but of course, on their own deliciously eccentric terms” Cornwall Live Aladdin 2018
“A must see” Audience feedback, Bah Humbug! 2017
“A proper Christmas show in all the best senses, visually beautiful, musically rich and smelt of tangerines and velvet!” Audience feedback, Cinderella 2016
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Recommended age 7+ | Approx running time: 2 hours including interval
Please Note: There is a no refunds policy on this event, unless the show is cancelled.
www.miracletheatre.co.uk
Ticket Prices:
Adult £18
Child (16 years and under) £13
Children under 2 years are admitted free when sitting on laps.
All other children of 2 years and over will require a paid ticket.
General Family Ticket is £50
TR26 Local Introductory Family Ticket £44 *
(2 adults & 2 children / 1 adult & 3 children)
Show suitable for 7+
No refunds
No allocated seats but choice between balcony and stalls
*The TR26 Local Introductory Family Ticket is for people living in the TR26 postcode area, close to St Ives, to introduce the local community to theatre at the Guildhall.

A Blaze of Feather
2022-10-28 20:00 | Guildhall St Ives, Street-an-Pol, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2DS, United Kingdom
Five years & five records on from 2017’s EP1, A Blaze Of Feather return to celebrate the award winning Cornish language film ‘Hunros Jorna’, with a string of intimate headline UK performances.
‘A Blaze Of Feather’ continue to craft cinematic alt-folk reverie at the end of land. Sparked out from the supernatural heart of West Cornwall, songwriter Mickey Smiths music carries the heavy weather & raw stone influence of his homeland. A renowned artist, with 2010’s ‘Darkside Of The Lens’ described as one of the most influential surf films of all time; Smith’s elemental sonics first appeared as ‘A Blaze Of Feather’ in 2017, releasing EP1 & a self titled follow up on Ben Howard’s own ‘Hell Up Records’. He is supported on record by a skilled cast, thick as thieves after over a decade recording & touring the world together; including Ben Howard, Nat Wason, India Bourne, Richie Thomas, and Kyle Keegan.
In May 2022 A Blaze Of Feather released the soundtrack for ‘Hunros Jorna’, the multi-award winning Cornish language film written by Smith in collaboration with the creativity of gifted cinematographer Allan Wilson and the mercurial Gwenno Saunders. Smiths songs chronicle personal and social struggle amongst an ethereal Celtic world of wild sea and dreamscapes.
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‘Exquisite’ – The Independent
‘Beautifully evocative, perfectly crafted, all absorbing’ – BBC 6Music – Chris Hawkins
‘A master of melancholy understatement’ – Evening Standard
‘Hypnotic fractured folk’ – The Times
‘Completely extraordinary, indescribable soundscapes’ – BBC Introducing South West

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2022 September Festival: Fleetwood Mac Songbook
2022-09-24 19:00 - 22:30 | Guildhall St Ives, Street-an-Pol, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2DS, United Kingdom
The Fleetwood Mac Songbook will – by public demand – return to The Guildhall for the final night of the 2022 St Ives September Festival following their sell-out show at last year’s Festival.
All the tickets had been snapped up with four days to go, The Guildhall was rocking and Festival organisers are expecting a big demand once again for their tribute celebration spanning 50+ years of Fleetwood Mac’s stellar career!
The Fleetwood Mac Songbook are six experienced musicians dedicated to celebrating one of the all-time rock, pop and blues bands in the world and delivering an excellent evening of entertainment.
From the UK Blues of the ‘Peter Green’ era through to the multimillion selling West Coast rock of ‘Rumours’ and the lush 80s production that was ‘Tango In The Night’ – plus everything in between and after.
Please Note: when booking that this is a seated event.
Please Note: St Ives September Festival has a no refunds policy.
If you require accessible tickets they can be purchased over the phone on01736798577 or in person at our box office in St Ives Library.
If you are in need of assistance please share as much information as possible about your requirements at the time of booking so we can ensure that your needs are catered for when you arrive at the Guildhall.
TICKETS CAN BE BOOKED HERE

2022 September Festival: Geno Washington and the Ram Jam Band
2022-09-23 19:00 - 22:00 | Guildhall St Ives, Street-an-Pol, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2DS, United Kingdom
Geno Washington and the Ram Jam Band are on their farewell tour this year after Geno decided to have a final fling and go out with a bang.
Their appearance at the St Ives September Festival will almost certainly be the last chance to see them in Cornwall.
Without doubt one of the Kings of Soul and Blues, Geno, now in his seventh decade of touring, wears the crown with pride and passion.
Taste the sweet smell of Soul one last time from the Groove Guru himself.
Always ready to rock the house, the King of the Swingers Geno Washington is the incarnation of all things 60s.

This event is part of September Festival 2022

TICKETS can be purchased – HERE or you can call our box office on 01736798577

Please Note: St Ives September Festival has a no refunds policy.
If you require accessible tickets they can be purchased over the phone on 01736798577 or in person at our box office in St Ives Library.
If you are in need of assistance please share as much information as possible about your requirements at the time of booking so we can ensure that your needs are catered for when you arrive at the Guildhall.

2022 September Festival: FOS Brothers
2022-09-22 19:00 - 22:30 | Guildhall St Ives, Street-an-Pol, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2DS, United Kingdom
The force behind the FOS Brothers are Dave and Sam McCrory. Brought up in Belfast during the height of the troubles, their sensibilities derive from a hard schooling on the streets and strict Northern Irish evangelical church attendance, reflected in the eclectic mix of original songs with traditional Irish sensibilities flavoured liberally with Floydian, Genesis, Horslipian spices.
Dave left Ireland at the age of 19 to study at Oxford Polytechnic and Sam came over four years later to form the band. They met Rom Dobbs and have collaborated with him for more than 25 years. Rom started out in punk bands and developed a fascination with world music when living in Devon near Dartington College where his dad was head of music.
Pete Bingham is best known for his band Waulk Elektrik who became very popular on the Roots music circuit in the 90’s.
They are a “right bunch of characters – all weird in their own way but managing to merge into a wall of sound when let loose on stage”.
The line up is:
Sam McCrory – Vocals, Guitar.
Dave McCrory – Acoustic and Electric Guitar, Mandolin, Vocals.
Rom Dobbs – Drums, percussion, samples and loops.
Pete Bingham – Bass, Vocals.
Check out their CD ‘Clear Again’ and the live videos on their website
www.fosbrothers.com
Please Note: when booking that this is a seated event.
Please Note: St Ives September Festival has a no refunds policy.
If you require accessible tickets they can be purchased over the phone on 01736798577 or in person at our box office in St Ives Library.
If you are in need of assistance please share as much information as possible about your requirements at the time of booking so we can ensure that your needs are catered for when you arrive at the Guildhall.
TICKETS CAN BE BOOKED HERE

2022 September Festival: The Countrymen
2022-09-21 19:00 - 22:30 | Guildhall St Ives, Street-an-Pol, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2DS, United Kingdom
2022 sees The Countrymen appear at The Guildhall on their third concert tour of Cornwall and Devon with “Songs of Hope” – which they feel is an appropriate name for the times we currently live in.
Five seasoned musicians with tight four-part harmony vocals – and a token Cornishman!
With a relaxed and light-hearted presentation style they take the audience on a journey through the history and culture of Cornwall, featuring their own arrangements of traditional and contemporary songs, as well as an increasing number of their own compositions.
Last year The Countrymen produced a new song Lights Of Mousehole, written by their bass player Simon Wrench, to mark the 40th anniversary of the Penlee Lifeboat Disaster, with all proceeds going to the fund to provide a locally sculpted granite memorial on the cliffs near Lamorna. Interspersed with the occasional pop cover to lighten the mood, there is no mistaking that they love their county with a passion.
The band was formed at their local – The Countryman Inn near Launceston – which is where their name originates and where they found a mutual love of singing in harmony and almost accidentally developed a strong reputation for their emphasis on Cornishness in the repertoire.
Now in their fifth year, they have been becoming increasingly popular across both Devon & Cornwall with appearances on both radio and TV and numerous festival appearances including The Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival, The Rock Oyster Festival, Falmouth Week, Bridport Folk Festival, Little Orchard Festival and Looe Saves The Day.
The Countrymen have also been busy in the recording studio, releasing online EPs Cornish Lads Volumes 1, 2 and 3 – all available for download and streaming on the usual websites. They also have a CD “Trees on the Hill” featuring most of their Cornish material to date.
Please Note: when booking that this is a seated event.
Please Note: St Ives September Festival has a no refunds policy.
If you require accessible tickets they can be purchased over the phone on 01736798577 or in person at our box office in St Ives Library.
If you are in need of assistance please share as much information as possible about your requirements at the time of booking so we can ensure that your needs are catered for when you arrive at the Guildhall.
TICKETS CAN BE BOOKED HERE

2022 September Festival: Laurence Jones
2022-09-19 20:30 - 22:30 | Guildhall St Ives, Street-an-Pol, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2DS, United Kingdom
Laurence Jones has developed a virtuoso pedigree as the UK’s hottest young blues guitar-slinger. With coruscating riffs, soloing and catchy songs, his cross over sound has won him several major awards and accolades & supported the likes of Sir Van Morrison, Sir Ringo Starr, Status Quo, Buddy Guy, Jeff Beck.
Please Note: when booking that this is a seated event.
Please Note: St Ives September Festival has a no refunds policy.
If you require accessible tickets they can be purchased over the phone on 01736798577 or in person at our box office in St Ives Library.
If you are in need of assistance please share as much information as possible about your requirements at the time of booking so we can ensure that your needs are catered for when you arrive at the Guildhall.
TICKETS CAN BE BOOKED HERE

2022 September Festival: Tir ha Tavas: The Cornish Year
2022-09-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Guildhall St Ives, Street-an-Pol, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2DS, United Kingdom
Tir ha Tavas makes a welcome return to the September Festival.
Formed in February 2013, Tir ha Tavas, which means “land & language” in the Cornish Language Kernewek, is Dee Brotherton, Myrghwyn Melynor and Dave Brotherton, Ilewydh Porthia, bards of Gorsedh Kernow, musicians and singer-songwriters based in St Ives, West Cornwall.
Dee and Dave are familiar figures on the traditional Cornish and Celtic folk scene with their band Bagas Porthia which often features guest performers but they also wanted to write and perform more of their own material including songs in the Cornish language. They are inspired by the beauty and majesty of the West Cornwall landscape and the recurring feeling of nostalgia felt very strongly by those who love Cornwall.
Dee & Dave along with special guest Merv Davey, former Grand Bard of Gorsedh Kernow will present ‘The Cornish Year’ in the Council Chamber of the Guildhall on Sunday 18th September at 3pm. Performed as a journey in music and words this new show celebrates Kernow, a proud and ancient land with a distinctive cultural identity.
Their previous show ‘Towl Ros’, about St Ives fishing, won a prestigious cultural award and was performed to sell-out audiences at Porthmeor Studios.
TICKETS can be purchased – HERE or you can call our box office on 01736 798577

Please Note: St Ives September Festival has a no refunds policy.

2022 September Festival: Peggy Seeger
2022-09-17 19:00 - 22:30 | Guildhall St Ives, Street-an-Pol, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2DS, United Kingdom
“From the moment she stepped on stage, Peggy held every person in that packed auditorium spellbound” – Tradition Magazine
Peggy Seeger is totally unique. Sister of Pete Seeger (the great-grandfather of USA folk revival) and partner of the late Ewan MacColl, theorist and practitioner of UK folk revival), she has carved a special niche for herself in both these countries. Trained in both classical and folk music, her experience spans 55 years of performing, travel and songwriting.
She’ll sing an unaccompanied traditional ballad, follow it with a tall tale about a circus high-diver, then launch into a topical song about drugs, war, hormones, politicians, unions, women, love or ecology. A multi-instrumentalist (piano, guitar, 5-string banjo, autoharp, English concertina and Appalachian dulcimer), she is probably best known for her feminist songs (such as Gonna Be an Engineer) and for The Ballad of Springhill, which is rapidly becoming regarded as a traditional song.
She has been recognised and awarded throughout her career including a Grammy nomination, she was the first winner of Women in Music Inspirational Artist award from “Music Week” and she received the Lifetime Achievement Award from Folk Alliance.
Please Note: when booking that this is a seated event.
Please Note: St Ives September Festival has a no refunds policy.
If you require accessible tickets they can be purchased over the phone on01736798577 or in person at our box office in St Ives Library.
If you are in need of assistance please share as much information as possible about your requirements at the time of booking so we can ensure that your needs are catered for when you arrive at the Guildhall.
TICKETS CAN BE BOOKED HERE

2022 September Festival: Good Old Fashioned Lover Boys Present: Queen Live
2022-09-16 19:00 - 22:00 | Guildhall St Ives, Street-an-Pol, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2DS, United Kingdom
The Good Old Fashioned Lover Boys perform highlights from some of Queens legendary concerts, including Live at The Rainbow, Wembley 86 and their now fabled Live Aid performance in full.
Faithfully recreating the music and the magic, a fantastic family show not to be missed!
The Good Old Fashioned Lover Boys bring the sound and passion of Queen, live to a venue near you. Made up of five young talented musicians, this fully live band brings their own interpretation to Queen’s signature sound.
By blending live and studio styles, the band faithfully replicate the energy that gave Freddie, Brian, Roger and John their legendary status. Since their formation in 2014, they have become a formidable force on the live circuit, headlining numerous festivals and selling out shows across the South West.
Playing alongside big names including The Darkness, Scouting For Girls, Bony M and Bjorn Again, The Good Old Fashioned Lover Boys are one of the most exciting tribute acts on the scene.
Please Note: when booking that this is a seated event.
Please Note: St Ives September Festival has a no refunds policy.
If you require accessible tickets they can be purchased over the phone on 01736798577 or in person at our box office in St Ives Library.
If you are in need of assistance please share as much information as possible about your requirements at the time of booking so we can ensure that your needs are catered for when you arrive at the Guildhall.
TICKETS CAN BE BOOKED HERE

2022 September Festival: Brooks Williams & Dan Walsh
2022-09-15 19:00 - 22:30 | Guildhall St Ives, Street-an-Pol, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2DS, United Kingdom
Admired by both listeners and fellow musicians alike, Brooks Williams and Dan Walsh combine talents for an extraordinary collaboration of British and Americana roots music on guitar and banjo.
Each is a leading light on their respective instruments and they both bring buckets of charisma and talent to the stage. Add to that poignant songs and lively humour and the result is a truly remarkable duet. They will simply knock your socks off!
In 2020, they released a video of the Jimmie Davis and Eva Sargent classic, Columbus Stockade Blues. The response was instant and positive. With “You should do more of this”, the predominant reaction. And so they have.
With a few gigs under their belt, including Whitstable Sessions in Kent, Maverick Festival in Suffolk, and AVH Concerts in Derbyshire, Williams and Walsh have officially combined forces. Their repertoire includes their own songs and tunes, as well as classics from The Blind Boys Of Alabama, Norman Blake, Bessie Smith and Nanci Griffith.
Brooks Williams plays guitar with ‘melodic virtuosity’ effortlessly combining old-time fingerpicking, country flat picking and bluesy backbeats.
BBC Folk Awards Best Musician nominee Dan Walsh plays British, Irish and American folk music featuring a unique and dazzling take on clawhammer style banjo “Absolutely terrific,” said BBC Radio 2 Folk Show presenter Mark Radcliffe.
Please Note: when booking that this is a seated event.
Please Note: St Ives September Festival has a no refunds policy.
If you require accessible tickets they can be purchased over the phone on 01736798577 or in person at our box office in St Ives Library.
If you are in need of assistance please share as much information as possible about your requirements at the time of booking so we can ensure that your needs are catered for when you arrive at the Guildhall.
TICKETS can be booked – HERE
