Karenza Lily May @ Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival 2026

Name: Karenza Lily May @ Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival 2026
Start: 2026-06-12T00:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-06-14T00:00:00+01:00
Location: Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival

Schedule

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 am to Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 am

UTC+01:00

Location

Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival | Falmouth, EN

Karenza Lily-May is a young folk musician from Padstow who’s already experienced some remarkable opportunities. She’s supported The Oggymen at the Minack Theatre, performed in Will Keating’s Candlelit Tour, and appeared at Beautiful Days Festival, Hall for Cornwall, and the Cornwall Folk Festival. Since July 2024, she’s been part of the Cornwall Youth Folk Ensemble, which has expanded her musical journey considerably.
Jason from the Fisherman’s Friends has influenced her accordion playing – an instrument deeply rooted in Padstow’s traditions. Karenza’s performances blend voice and guitar with the rhythmic drive of a stomp box, creating genuine foot-tapping energy.
She sings songs inspired by people, land and sea – some traditional, others her own compositions that reflect the spirit of Cornwall. Expect folk, sea shanties, contemporary songs, and a variety of Irish and Cornish accordion tunes, all delivered with youthful passion and genuine talent.