Not just St Ives: Redruth festival will shine light on vibrant Cornish arts scene

First Flamm festival in old mining town this weekend will include ‘art rave’ and installations using local natural materials

In the 18th and 19th centuries, copper mining turned Redruth into a wealthy, bustling hub.

But in more recent times the Cornish town has suffered the trials and tribulations of post-industrial decline.