Creating waves with CANDAR | Boardmasters 2026

In this episode of WhisperCast, we welcome Essy Sparrow and Dan Pascoe!Essy Sparrow is a singer-songwriter from Falmouth, who recently won the "Boardmasters Breaking" competition, and got the opportunity to open up the main stage on Sunday at Boardmasters 2026. She come on the podcast to talk all about her incredible journey up this point, her experience playing main stage at Boardmasters and what we can expect next from the local superstar. BBC Introducing in the South West presenter Dan Pascoe joins as well to shed light onto the process behind curating The View stage at Boardmasters, as well as the upcoming BBC Introducing Showcase at the Exeter Phoenix. We also learn about his relationship with the BBC Introducing show, and many artists across the South West.

After playing their first ever show in Cornwall, we talk with Twin Skeletons about their recent successes, their favourite places to play live and what advice they have for young bands looking to break out of their home towns.Audio by Avon Audio

We catch up with 3 Days of Wonder to see how things have gone since we last spoke them last year, what it was like to perform at Boardmasters 2026 and the importance of BBC Introducing in the South West.Audio by Avon Audio

We got the chance to have a chat with Achilles heel at Boardmasters 2026. In this interview we learn about their special connection with Boardmasters and the Southwest, what they've learnt from releasing their debut album and how their music has changed over time. Check out @achillesheel.band to stay up to date with all their musicAudio produced by Avon Audio

We catch up with Candar at Boardmasters 2026. We learn about how they became a 2 piece, their highlights of gigging and they tell us the unique story of their first show in Ireland. Check out @candarband to hear all about their next show and music. Audio Produced by Avon Audio.

Whisper catched up with Psych-gaze band COSM after their performance at Boardmasters 2026 to talk about their latest single Black Holes, roots in Cornwall, upcoming tours and importance of community in Music. Check @COSM.MUSIC to listen to their latest single "Black Holes" and grab yourself a ticket to their upcoming UK tour.Audio produced by Avon Audio.

In this episode of WhisperCast, we sit down with local Musicians/Creatives Zach & Tadhg to discuss what life has been like since they've both gone freelance. We talk about their journeys, the highs, the lows and what advice they have for anyone looking to do the same!Have a question you want answered? Comment below or message us on social media, and we can answer it in a future episode! 

WHISPERCAST IS BACK! Join Lucy, Rhys and Izzy for the return of Whispercast. Where they talk about all the things they've been up to in 2026, share some new music releases that have caught their attention, discuss the exciting festivals coming up and then answer questions from you - the viewers! Have a question you want answered? Comment below or message us on social media, and we can answer it in a future episode!

Whisper chats with Bailey and Jordan from Bailey Tomkinson & The LocalsIn this episode, we sit down at Boardmasters 2025 with Bailey and Jordan from Bailey Tomkinson & The Locals. Bailey and the gang have had a massive year. They've released fan favourite singles, performed at major festivals such as Boardmasters, gone viral on TikTok and are gearing up for a headline show in London at the end of October. We get the chance to learn all about their adventures over the past few years, talk about Bailey's journey going full time as a musician, the way that the newly formed band has influenced Jordan and Bailey's musical direction and talk about the important role Cornwall and it's community has played in their lives. Special thanks to Gala PR for making this interview possible! Hosted by Rhys HurdAudio Produced by Avon Audio Podcast Jingle by Viet Podcast logo by George Sutton Photos by Lucy Sian Photography

Boardmasters 2025 was a year to remember. The sun was shining down on a stunning Watergate Bay as a stacked lineup, ranging from some of the UK’s biggest new acts to local Cornish favourites, brought the party to Newquay at this year’s festival. In this episode, we start off at The View stage where we chat with rising star, Jack Dean. We talk about this smash hit Church in the Morning and his journey as a singer and the value he has had in professional vocal coaching. We then chat with another South West phenomenon Polly Money about her EP, the contrast between London and Cornwall, and the advice she would give to new artists starting out. From anthemic singalong pop to tradition dance music, we sit down with Bagas Fellyon to talk about Nos Lowen and the vast history of traditional Cornish music, as well as how bands like Bagas Fellyon are keeping the traditional dance alive! We then continue the theme of dancing and learn all about Malka, and how her roots in Spain and the South West have influenced and shaped her upbeat sound. We finish off with a catch with fellow photographer and music reviewer Steve from Musomuso. We learn about his experiences of covering Boardmasters for 11 years and some of his highlights from this year.Special thanks to the team at Gala PR for making this possible!Hosted by Rhys HurdAudio produced by Avon Audio Podcast Jingle by Viet Podcast logo by George SuttonPhotos by Lucy Sian Photography