Performers
LostFest is an amazing experience - a unique combination of music, dance, local artistry, and busking brings such vibrant energy to the streets of Lostwithiel. Whether it's the timeless charm of Morris dancing or the soulful harmonies of barbershop choirs, there's something for everyone.
We are always on the lookout for new talent, so if you would like to be part of LostFest, please let us know. We aim to support local artists and nurture young talent, as it keeps the community spirit alive and creates a platform for future stars…
Michaela Smith & The Kitchen Band
The Stone Ryders
Eleth
Eleth (angels in cornish) play traditional cornish and english tunes.They are a 4 piece including a hurdy gurdy, mandolin, guitar and darabuka drum
The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever
Full Rabbit
Nell Davies
Deep River
Ceilidh with Carcana
Sam Lilse
Tia Meraki
Wyrd Kin
Debbie Sayers
James and Callum
The O'Frankels
Harry Ward
The Lost Words
Arty Jackson
Arty Jackson is a Stroud/ Bristol based singer-songwriting known for performing intricate, binding music. He has developed a unique style of guitar playing and songwriting settled on a love for exploring musical cultures and grown with a passion of English folk music.
Humm
HUMM are a contemporary folk duo with stories to tell, minds to change and worlds to re-imagine. Rooted in traditional music, Humm have created a new, eclectic sound, with influences ranging from John Martyn and Joni Mitchell to Radiohead and XTC, so “brace yourself to traverse a musical odyssey that surpasses conventional boundaries” (Fame Magazine).
Kana Lostwithiel Community Choir
Kana are Lostwithiel’s community choir. The choir welcomes people of all ages and abilities and in return offers lots of singing, friendship and laughter.
Kescana
A capella folk group with a unique rhythmic sound and beautiful harmonies. A favourite at LostFest and across Cornwall.
Canoryon Lowen
Canoryon Lowen has more than thirty members and is based in St Neot. The choir’s outstanding reputation is founded on its extensive repertoire, ranging from Byrd to Brubeck, Faure to Freddie Mercury. Also, the choir is famous for performing original large scale works and arrangements by the choir’s founding musical director and Cornish Bard, Nick Hart.
Liskeard Community Choir
Quayside Singers
Rodeohead Country Choir
Tyward'th Morris & Catseye Morris
Tros An Treys
Clogworks
Cornish Tunes Club
Bagas Crowd
Bagas Crowd means Fiddle Group in Cornish. They are a community group set up in 2001 by fiddle teacher and workshop leader Frances Bennett who gathered together students of all ages and abilities to learn, play, arrange and perform Cornish folk music. They have performed all over Cornwall, marking the Cornish feast and festival calendar, including playing for nos lowens. Plus, they have an international career and played in Scotland and Brittany.
Alf Dunstan Music
The Stray Cats
Joshua Hughes
Tin Taxi
An acoustic duo have been singing and playing in many folk clubs, open mics and festivals up and down the country for twelve years. We play Americana, plus contemporary and traditional folk, usually on guitar, mandolin and harmonica. But we occasionally bring out an 8 string ukelele, and sometimes a few other instruments.
Nest of Wrens & Arty Jackson
Leston Wyd
The Black Company
The Black Company is a firm LostFest favourite. They offer a unique portrayal of a household of mercenary soldiers during the Wars of the Roses period 1455 -1487. They are local, based in St Austell.
Maypole dancers
We are delighted to welcome back the pupils of Kate Mooney's School of Dance to do a Maypole dance different genres. The dance school plays a pivotal role in the cultural life of our community, providing my young people with the opportunity to develop and express themselves through dance.
Bart’s Beats
Opening LostFest at 10:30am, Bart’s Beats, Lostwithiel’s resident samba band, will drum their way down Fore Street and put you in the party mood. We are delighted Bart’s Beats are becoming a LostFest tradition.
Kaleido
