THIS year’s St Ives September Festival will conclude its programme with a high‑energy finale as rising country‑pop star Harleymoon Kemp takes to the stage at the St Ives Theatre on Saturday, September 26 at 7:30pm.

The festival, a cornerstone of Cornwall’s cultural calendar, celebrates two weeks of music, arts and community — and organisers have said that Harleymoon’s performance will deliver a “big, joyful finish” to next month’s event.

Harleymoon has rapidly become one of the UK’s most exciting new voices in modern country pop, blending Nashville‑style songwriting with sharp British storytelling. Her breakout single What Good Looks Like went viral with 5.6 million views in just 10 days, while My Girls (Love Me Better) spent four weeks at No.1 on the iTunes Country Chart and earned strong support from BBC Radio 2.

Festival organisers say her live shows are the perfect match for St Ives’ celebratory atmosphere. Known for big vocals, relatable lyrics and a feelgood, communal energy, she’s already sold out her own London headline show, performed in Trafalgar Square for the mayor of London, and appeared at major UK festivals including C2C, The Long Road, Brighton Pride, Isle of Wight Festival, and BBC Radio 2 in the Park, where she duetted with Ronan Keating.

“Harleymoon brings exactly the kind of warmth, fun and connection that our audiences love,” said a festival spokesperson. “Closing night is always special — and this year, we expect the theatre to be buzzing.”

The St Ives September Festival, founded in 1978, continues to champion a diverse mix of music, arts, workshops, exhibitions and community events. Loved by locals and visitors alike, it remains one of the region’s most anticipated annual celebrations.

Tickets for Harleymoon and all festival events are available now via the official festival website at www.stivesseptemberfestival.co.uk