A lonely Yorkshire boy escapes petty crime and comic books when he discovers a kestrel, finding purpose as he raises and trains the bird. Koam Engineering Systems Inc (KES Inc.) is an employee owned small business specializing in technology innovation and systems integration by combining innovative products and reliable engineering services. Kes (commonly known as Kes the Band or KTB) is a Trinidadian soca group formed in 2005, known for their eclectic mix of R&B, Pop, Rock, Soca, EDM and reggae. Kes follows the story of Billy, who comes from a dysfunctional working-class Yorkshire family and is a no-hoper at school, but discovers his own private means of fulfilment when he adopts a fledgling kestrel and proceeds to train it in the art of falconry. Find concert tickets for Kes upcoming 2026 shows. Explore Kes tour schedules, latest setlist, videos, and more on livenation.com. An engineering company offering professional services for the United States Navy. The kes of the title denotes a kestrel (the novel was called A Kestrel for a Knave ), the wind-hover, the smallest of falcons. Kes: Directed by Ken Loach. With David Bradley, Brian Glover, Freddie Fletcher, Lynne Perrie. A working-class English boy spends his free time caring for and training his pet kestrel. Kes (1969) - Cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Director Ken Loach received international acclaim for this enormously moving tale of a lonely working-class Yorkshire boy, who turns from a life of comic boo.