Get Folk’d: Acorn Fundraiser
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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.
Who do we have playing?
7pm – Seamus McKenna
Solo artist Séamus McKenna has over a decades experience in writing, recording and performing. Mixing influences from his Irish Roots, Acoustic folk and Americana Séamus has an unique yet familiar sound. Racking up an average of 150+ Gigs a year, Seamus is no stranger to a crowd. In 2024 Seamus moved from the North of England to Cornwall in search of inspiration. His time in the ancient county has provided him with a wealth of local musicians to collaborate with. He is currently curating a series of events called “Get Folk’d!” Promoting local artists and helping support the grassroots music scene. He is also working on a number of collaborative songs with other artists in the area.
Website – https://seamusmckenna.bandzoogle.com/home
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/seamusmckennamusic/
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”
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tadhgcullenmusic/
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, Wonderland & more, fronting Bailey Tomkinson & The Locals, recently being called the UK’s answer to “Daisy Jones & The Six,” earning comparisons to Stevie Nicks Spending her childhood writing & performing. Bailey first had nationwide recognition in 2020 when her single “I Wish It Didn’t End Like This” shot to #1 on the charts, topping Dua Lipa & Miley Cyrus while unsigned & self-managed, her life changed overnight. In 2021 she hit #1 again landing major national press like The Times & The Daily Mail with “Bright Red” using her voice for environmental activism. Influenced by Fleetwood Mac, Eagles & Bruce Springsteen. Her EP California Fire sparked a soldout UK tour (The Troubadour, O2 Islington, Rough Trade) & festival slots at Boardmasters, Wilderness & The Great Escape. Since then, she’s supported Keane, Simple Minds & performed with Sheryl Crow, The Red Clay Strays, played a packed set at The Long Road & debuted at Lafayette with AEG Presents. With 45K+ social followers & brand campaigns for Free People, Wrangler, & Levi’s, she headlines a UK tour in 2025 with a major Live Nation London show.
– “One of the UK’s most promising rising artists” – Earmilk
– “Only a matter of time before she’s a household name” – Euphoria
– “Like a young Taylor Swift & Emmylou Harris” – Brad Paisley on BBC2
Website – https://www.baileytomkinson.com/
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/baysings13/
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 – “There are too many incredible musicians out there who don’t have enough opportunities to play proper shows, instead they find themselves stuck in the corner of a pub, mostly ignored, whilst the football plays in the background”. 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 its local scene immensely; Music, art and culture should always be built from the ground up wherever possible. Music venues in the UK are facing a crisis as it the grassroots music scene as a whole. 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.
This is a Pay What You Can Event with ticket prices ranging from £8 to £16.
Who do we have playing?
7pm – Seamus McKenna
Solo artist Séamus McKenna has over a decades experience in writing, recording and performing. Mixing influences from his Irish Roots, Acoustic folk and Americana Séamus has an unique yet familiar sound. Racking up an average of 150+ Gigs a year, Seamus is no stranger to a crowd. In 2024 Seamus moved from the North of England to Cornwall in search of inspiration. His time in the ancient county has provided him with a wealth of local musicians to collaborate with. He is currently curating a series of events called “Get Folk’d!” Promoting local artists and helping support the grassroots music scene. He is also working on a number of collaborative songs with other artists in the area.
Website – https://seamusmckenna.bandzoogle.com/home
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/seamusmckennamusic/
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”
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tadhgcullenmusic/
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, Wonderland & more, fronting Bailey Tomkinson & The Locals, recently being called the UK’s answer to “Daisy Jones & The Six,” earning comparisons to Stevie Nicks Spending her childhood writing & performing. Bailey first had nationwide recognition in 2020 when her single “I Wish It Didn’t End Like This” shot to #1 on the charts, topping Dua Lipa & Miley Cyrus while unsigned & self-managed, her life changed overnight. In 2021 she hit #1 again landing major national press like The Times & The Daily Mail with “Bright Red” using her voice for environmental activism. Influenced by Fleetwood Mac, Eagles & Bruce Springsteen. Her EP California Fire sparked a soldout UK tour (The Troubadour, O2 Islington, Rough Trade) & festival slots at Boardmasters, Wilderness & The Great Escape. Since then, she’s supported Keane, Simple Minds & performed with Sheryl Crow, The Red Clay Strays, played a packed set at The Long Road & debuted at Lafayette with AEG Presents. With 45K+ social followers & brand campaigns for Free People, Wrangler, & Levi’s, she headlines a UK tour in 2025 with a major Live Nation London show.
– “One of the UK’s most promising rising artists” – Earmilk
– “Only a matter of time before she’s a household name” – Euphoria
– “Like a young Taylor Swift & Emmylou Harris” – Brad Paisley on BBC2
Website – https://www.baileytomkinson.com/
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/baysings13/
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 – “There are too many incredible musicians out there who don’t have enough opportunities to play proper shows, instead they find themselves stuck in the corner of a pub, mostly ignored, whilst the football plays in the background”. 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 its local scene immensely; Music, art and culture should always be built from the ground up wherever possible. Music venues in the UK are facing a crisis as it the grassroots music scene as a whole. 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.
This is a Pay What You Can Event with ticket prices ranging from £8 to £16.
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Where is it happening?
The Acorn Theatre, Parade St, TR18 4BU Penzance, United Kingdom, The Acorn, Parade Street, Penzance, TR18 4, United Kingdom
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