Get Folk'd: Acorn Fundraiser

We're delighted to announce this wonderful evening of music platforming exceptional local musicians, presented by Get Folk'd, to raise funds for The Acorn Theatre.

In 2024 artist Seamus McKenna set up his own promotions company - "Get Folk'd!" in response to the decrease in opportunities for local grassroots artists to perform ticketed events. Get Folk'd was set up to counter this and provide artists the stage and audience they deserve. So far they have been a huge success collaborating with renowned grassroots venues such as The Cornish Bank, The Fish Factory, Shoals Brewery, St Germans Priory and many more. Keep your eyes peeled for the next Get Folk'd event.

Get Folk'd values the local scene; music, art and culture should always be built from the ground up wherever possible. Music venues in the UK are facing a crisis and Get Folk'd is running this event specifically to help raise funds for The Acorn Theatre, who work tirelessly to ensure that Penzance has a stage for musicians and creatives to perform on — it is a key venue in the west of Cornwall.

Who do we have playing? 7pm - Seamus McKenna Solo artist Séamus McKenna has over a decade's experience in writing, recording and performing. Mixing influences from his Irish roots, acoustic folk and Americana, Séamus has a unique yet familiar sound. Racking up an average of 150+ gigs a year, Séamus is no stranger to a crowd. In 2024 Seamus moved from the North of England to Cornwall in search of inspiration and is currently curating the "Get Folk'd!" series.

8pm - Tadhg Cullen Tadhg Cullen is a singer-songwriter from Falmouth, Cornwall, blending the genres of folk, jazz and RnB as a vessel for songs reflecting on grief, love and mental health. His signature acoustic guitar style and introspective lyricism echo the work of Nick Drake, Lianne La Havas and Labi Siffre.

Bailey Tomkinson & The Locals Raised in St Ives, Cornwall, coastal cowgirl Bailey Tomkinson blends sun-drenched '70s Laurel Canyon folk-rock with stadium-sized '80s pop choruses. Hailed by The Metro, Vogue and Wonderland, fronting Bailey Tomkinson & The Locals she has been compared to Daisy Jones & The Six and Stevie Nicks.

Website https://seamusmckenna.bandzoogle.com/home Instagram https://www.instagram.com/seamusmckennamusic/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tadhgcullenmusic/