shanty sessions in U.K.

Subject: shanty sessions in U.K.
From: MARINER
Date: 30 Dec 02 - 05:55 PM

I happen to have some time off from Jan. to April and was wondering if anyone knows of any shanty singing sessions/ festivals anywhere in the U.K. during that period.Any info would be much appreciated.

Subject: RE: shanty sessions in U.K.
From: GUEST,mrs lemon having logged out
Date: 30 Dec 02 - 07:52 PM

I believe there's a shanty festival in Lancaster over Easter. Ask Col K or Noreen they are of the Shellback Chorus and will probably be there.

Sal

Subject: RE: shanty sessions in U.K.
From: Noreen
Date: 30 Dec 02 - 07:52 PM

There's the Lancaster Maritime festival over the Easter weekend, friend Mariner, and the Shellback Chorus are booked.

Also the Mudcat gathering in Portaferry in the County Down, someone else can tell you when that is- though I don't know how many shanties will happen there! :.)

I'll see what else I can think of.

Subject: RE: shanty sessions in U.K.
From: Noreen
Date: 30 Dec 02 - 07:59 PM

snap!

Subject: RE: shanty sessions in U.K.
From: Guy Wolff
Date: 31 Dec 02 - 04:37 PM

The gang around Hull and Beverly are realy worth a visit.. I heard some great singing at Beverly.. Enough heart and voices to follow anything you might throw at them.. I had an unforgetable visit.. All the best, Guy

Subject: RE: shanty sessions in U.K.
From: Mr Red
Date: 31 Dec 02 - 06:32 PM

What about the Hull Shanty festival?

Subject: RE: shanty sessions in U.K.
From: Noreen
Date: 01 Jan 03 - 09:17 AM

Er... it's at the end of August, Mr Red!

Subject: RE: shanty sessions in U.K.
From: Noreen
Date: 01 Jan 03 - 09:27 AM

There are several other shanty festivals throughout the year, and more festivals with shanty sings, (I'll post the Shellback Chorus booking list if you like!) but Mariner's looking for Jan to April, before most festivals start.

Subject: RE: shanty sessions in U.K.
From: Willa
Date: 01 Jan 03 - 04:02 PM

These are last years event dates, but most contact info will still be correct.http://www.frootsmag.com/content/festivals/gb/#england

Subject: RE: shanty sessions in U.K.
From: Peter Kasin
Date: 01 Jan 03 - 04:18 PM

I hear nothing but great things about the Lancaster festival. Last year's line-up was a who's-who in shanty singing.

Subject: RE: shanty sessions in U.K.
From: Noreen
Date: 01 Jan 03 - 06:48 PM

Yes, Lancaster is the foremost shanty festival here, though Liverpool comes close :0)
Only problem is that as it's funded in large part by the local council (as I understand it), the funding is always uncertain until the last minute, so there is always the chance that it might be cancelled at short notice.

Subject: RE: shanty sessions in U.K.
From: Schantieman
Date: 02 Jan 03 - 01:17 PM

As far as I'm concerned, Liverpool is certainly closer! ;-)

Steve