Bands and musicians in Cornwall

Below you'll find every band or musician we know of in Cornwall, as well as people looking to join one.

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St Austell Shamanism Drum Cirle Meetup Group (St Austell)

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This St Austell group brings people together for drumming and shamanism-related meetups, including drum circles, simple offerings, fire ceremonies, walks in nature and informal social gatherings. It says beginners and those with experience are both welcome, and that events can be adapted to be tradition-neutral and respectful. The group is based in the St Austell area.

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Songtide (Par)

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Songtide is a new harmony singing group in Lostwithiel for people who want to sing unaccompanied together. Sessions begin at 7pm, with arrival from 6.50pm, and they are £10 each, with concessions available if cost is a problem. It welcomes complete beginners as well as regular singers, with no auditions and songs mostly taught by ear.

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Singing for Wellbeing (for those affected and bereaved by suicide) (Redruth)

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This Redruth singing group is for people who have lost someone to suicide. It meets on the first Thursday morning of each month from 10am to 12pm, with time for singing, a drink and a chat at the Revive cafe. The sessions include a mix of familiar and newer songs and are intended to offer shared support and social time.

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Sing for Joy (Redruth)

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Sing for Joy is a singing group in Redruth that meets monthly to sing a mix of familiar and new songs, all taught by ear using call and response. Sessions take place on the first Thursday of each month from 1pm to 3pm, with time for a cuppa and chat in the Revive cafe as well as singing. It is open to people who want to try singing, even if they do not think they can sing.

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Sing for Fun (for people with Parkinson’s) (Helston)

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This Helston choir group is for people with Parkinson’s and their family or carers to sing together for enjoyment. Sessions include vocal exercises, warm-ups and a mix of familiar and new songs, and there is also time for a drink, chat and sharing news about Parkinson’s events and opportunities in Cornwall. It meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 11am to 1pm.

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Penwith Song Circle (Pendeen) (Penzance)

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Penwith Song Circle in Pendeen is a friendly singing group that uses songs, chants, mantras, harmony and improvisation, with an informal approach. It meets at a community centre with sea views near Geevor Tin Mine, on the 1st and 3rd Sundays from 10am to noon, and on Wednesdays from 10am to 11.30am, with refreshments after the Wednesday session and both sessions except August. It welcomes everyone, including less confident singers and those new to singing in a group.

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Penwith Song Circle (Newlyn) (Penzance)

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This informal singing group meets in Newlyn, near Mount’s Bay, on the second Sunday of each month from 10.30am to 12.30pm, except in August. It welcomes everyone, including experienced singers and those who feel less confident or have never sung in a group before. Sessions include breathing work, harmony, improvisation and a mix of short songs, chants, mantras and rounds from a range of cultures.

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Penryn Community Choir (Penryn)

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Penryn Community Choir is a newly formed choir in Penryn singing folk-inspired songs in three and four-part harmony. Sessions run on Tuesday evenings in term time from 19:30 to 21:00, with songs taught by ear. No audition or previous experience is needed, the first session is free, and weekly fees are £7 afterwards, with help available if money is tight.

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One Voice Community Choir (Penryn)

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This community choir meets every two weeks at St Gluvias Hall in Penryn, on the first and third Monday from 7 to 9pm. It sings at churches in the Cornish countryside for the eight festivals across the year, and also uses rituals with singing and simple symbolic actions. It is focused on belonging, friendship and reconnecting with the seasons.

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Jolly Good Singing for the Soul (Camelford)

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This Camelford choir meets monthly on a Monday evening from 7 to 9pm for two hours of singing in harmony. The group teaches all parts by ear, so there is no need to read music, and it takes place in a supportive setting with good acoustics.

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Jolly Good Singing at Bodmin Old Library (Bodmin)

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This singing group meets at Bodmin Old Library on alternate Tuesdays from 10am to 12pm. It offers a welcoming space for singers and people who do not think of themselves as singers to join in with short songs sung together. Attendance costs £6 per session.

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From Scratch Choir (Newquay)

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From Scratch Choir is a community choir in Newquay for all voices. It sings folk-inspired songs in three and four-part harmony, with sessions on Wednesday evenings from 19:15 to 20:45. The first session is free, then it costs £7 a week, with lower-cost arrangements available if funds are tight.

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Cornwall Choir Collective (Newquay)

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Cornwall Choir Collective runs choir sessions in several locations across Cornwall. It meets on Tuesdays from 10.00 to 11.30am at the Concho Lounge in Newquay, on Wednesdays from 10.30am to 12pm at Liskerrett Community Centre in Liskeard, and on Saturdays from 11.30am to 1pm at The Old Cathedral School in Truro, with a venue change planned in January.

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The Cornish Ancestor session (Liskeard)

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A traditional music session at The Cornish Ancestor, Callington. Sessions are informal gatherings where musicians play tunes together - bring an instrument and join in, or just come along to listen.

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The Crows Nest Inn session (Liskeard)

Music sessions

A traditional music session at The Crows Nest Inn, Crow's Nest. Sessions are informal gatherings where musicians play tunes together - bring an instrument and join in, or just come along to listen.

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Ground Floor Room Public Hall session (Liskeard)

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A traditional music session at Ground Floor Room Public Hall, Liskeard. Sessions are informal gatherings where musicians play tunes together - bring an instrument and join in, or just come along to listen.

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The Globe Inn session (Liskeard)

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A traditional music session at The Globe Inn, Looe. Sessions are informal gatherings where musicians play tunes together - bring an instrument and join in, or just come along to listen.

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Cadgwith Cove Inn session (Helston)

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A traditional music session at Cadgwith Cove Inn, Cadgwith. Sessions are informal gatherings where musicians play tunes together - bring an instrument and join in, or just come along to listen.

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The Blue Anchor session (Helston)

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A traditional music session at The Blue Anchor, Helston. Sessions are informal gatherings where musicians play tunes together - bring an instrument and join in, or just come along to listen.

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The Countryman Inn session (Redruth)

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A traditional music session at The Countryman Inn, Piece. Sessions are informal gatherings where musicians play tunes together - bring an instrument and join in, or just come along to listen.