Freddie’s Barnet are not a “shanty crew” in the strict sense — they’re a three‑man folk trio who perform sea shanties, folk songs, singalongs, and some originals, and they’ve become well‑known on the UK shanty‑festival circuit. They’re lively, funny, and very audience‑friend
Port of Bristol Shanty Crew are one of the newest but fastest‑rising shanty crews in the UK, formed in February 2022 and already well‑known across the South West for their humour, big choruses, and exceptional charity fundraising. Their motto — “Fun and Friendship, Melody and Mirth” — sums them up perfectly.
Hornsea Shanty Lasses are an all‑female shanty crew from Hornsea, East Yorkshire, known for lively harmonies, traditional maritime songs, and regular appearances on the Yorkshire shanty‑festival circuit. They’re one of the more active small crews in the region, performing frequently at community events, carnivals, and major shanty gatherings.
The Frampton Shantymen are a well‑established a cappella sea‑shanty crew from Frampton, Gloucestershire, known for big harmonies, humour, and strong charity fundraising. They’re one of the most active inland shanty groups in the UK, performing widely at festivals, pubs, fetes, and community events. Formed in 2012.
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Meet the Crews (Cartoon edition)
Charities include Teenage Cancer Trust
Charities include RNLI
Have raised £2000-£3000 each year for a variety of charities
The great thing about Shanty Crews is the amazing amount they raise for the numerous charities they support