Kern.On
The definitive guide to Cornwall's underground culture, music, and events.
The definitive guide to Cornwall's underground culture, music, and events.

George Sansome and Sophie Crawford are excavating Cornwall's musical past with revolutionary purpose. As Queer Folk, this dynamic duo has unearthed a treasure trove of LGBTQIA+ folk songs from the archives, transforming forgotten narratives into electrifying live performances that pulse with contemporary relevance.
Their guitar, bouzouki and accordion arrangements breathe fierce new life into these long-silenced stories, creating an essential musical archaeology that celebrates queer heritage through haunting melodies and powerful vocals. Sophie's critically acclaimed work with Patrick Wolf's Kinfolk and George's Songlines-endorsed solo ventures converge in this boundary-pushing project that's reshaping folk music's landscape.
The Old Library provides an atmospheric backdrop for this genre-defying evening, where traditional meets radical and history meets now. With support from Dartmoor's Marianne Joyce, whose indie folk explores southwestern stories through a queer lens, expect perspectives thoroughly rearranged and musical heritage vibrantly reimagined.