this is the kit
Friday 4th September 2026
Main Stage
This is the kit in Cornwall
This Is The Kit — the musical project of acclaimed songwriter Kate Stables — brings her mesmerising blend of indie-folk, subtle grooves and poetic lyricism to Kernowfornia Festival 2026, performing on the sands of East Looe Beach at Cornwall’s leading beach festival. Known for her warm, magnetic stage presence and music that gently disarms while quietly devastating, this This Is The Kit live in Cornwall appearance will be one of the most powerful and emotionally rich moments of the weekend.
With critically adored albums such as Bashed Out, Moonshine Freeze, Off Off On and Careful of Your Keepers, This Is The Kit has become one of the most respected and influential voices in modern folk and alternative music. Her sound — grounded in banjo, guitar, looping rhythms and tender, perceptive writing — has earned her a loyal global following and praise from artists including The National, Sharon Van Etten and Bon Iver.
Songs like “Moonshine Freeze”, “Bashed Out”, “Found Out”, “Careful of Your Keepers” and “Hotter Colder” highlight the project’s rare balance: hypnotic grooves paired with lyrics that dig deep into memory, community, doubt, resilience and the strange beauty of everyday life. Her live performances are immersive and soulful, blending communal warmth with musical precision and emotional honesty.
At Kernowfornia Festival 2026 — one of the standout Cornwall festivals and a must-see UK beach festival — This Is The Kit’s set will offer a moment of connection and stillness against the wide-open Cornish coast. Her music feels made for the elements: the salt air, the changing light, the sense of place.
For anyone looking for a rare This Is The Kit Cornwall performance, this is your chance to catch This Is The Kit live in the South West as part of her wider 2026 UK shows — a spellbinding highlight of Kernowfornia’s carefully curated lineup.
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