JANUARY |
FEBRUARY |
February 19th -22nd
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CRACOW (Poland) "SHANTIES 2009" This is the 28th Shanty & Sea Song Festival to be held
in Cracow.
For further details, visit: www.shanties.pl
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February 20th-22nd
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ENKHUIZEN (Netherlands) “DEUNEN EN DEINEN 2009".
Artistes taking part: Gaye and Trish (Scotland), Capstan Full Strength (England), Les Souilles de Fond de Calle (France),
Patrick Denain & Miquel Biard (France), Trim Rig & a Doxy (England), Alan Whitbread (England), Hunt the Wren (England),
Paddy's Passion, Dutch Courage, ‘t Scheepsfolk, Nanne Kalma & Ankie van der Meer (Netherlands).
For further details, contact Hans Weehuizen, email: hweehuizen@freeler.nl or Zeegers Postma, email z.postma@quicknet.nl
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February 26th - March 1st
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WROCLAW (Poland). Wroclaw Shanty Festival.
For information, visit: Wroclaw Shanty Festival
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For more info:
February 28th
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CHICAGO (U.S.A.) "CHICAGO MARITIME FESTIVAL." To be held at the Chicago History Museum,
Clark Street and North Avenue. Concerts, seminars, workshops and outreach programs to schools and libraries.
For further information, visit: www.chicagomaritimefestival.org or
call 773-774-7216.
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MARCH |
March 8th
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LIVERPOOL (U.K.). "Stormalong John" will be upstairs at the Ship and Mitre, Dale Street,
from 8.0pm. Come along and have a pint, chat, or if you feel like it...a sing !!. The Ship is a famous real ale pub with
a large selection of real ales every day.
SADLY, THIS HAS BEEN CANCELLED BY THE SHIP & MITRE.
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APRIL
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April 2nd/3rd
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SOLIHULL (U.K.). 1st Solihull Real Ale & Shanty Festival. To be held at Solihull Royal
British Legion Club, Union Road, B91 3DH from 3pm to midnight each day. Tickets £7 each day. Artistes appearing will
include Monkey's Orphan, One Sheet Short, Monkey's Fist and Bitter End.
There will be 15 real ales and ciders together with a full range of other alcoholic drinks and beverages. Food available
throughout. CDs and books for sale.
For further information, please email Roger Waring on rogerwaring@pianola.co.uk
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April 10th - 12th
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SHOTLEY, SUFFOLK (U.K.).
A Shanty Festival is to be held Shotley Marina in Suffolk on Good Friday, Easter Saturday & Sunday. The Marina is part of
the old "HMS Ganges" site at the confluence of the Rivers Stour & Orwell, opposite Felixstowe & Harwich with plenty of
maritime activity and close to 'Constable Country' if you get fed up with too many shanties!
The shanty festival is part of the Old Gaffers' Association Rally at the Marina and artistes so far appearing include,
Shanty Jack, Johnny Collins, Hans Weehuizen, Trim Rig & A Doxy, Capstan Full Strength and The Naze Shantymen.
For further information, visit Shipwreck Bar or
contact Shanty Jack by phone or fax on +44(0)1472-696757, Mobile +44(0)7970-651293 or by e-mail to
shantyjack@anchorage.f9.co.uk
April 17th- 18th
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KOPYSC (Poland). Kopysc Festival of Sailing Songs.
For information, visit: Kopysc Shanty Festival
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April 18th
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MEDEMBLIK (Netherlands). International Shanty Festival “Overseas,” with groups from
Britain, Germany and Holland.
On three stands in the finest pubs in Medemblik the following groups will perform: Johnny Collins, The Cromer Smugglers,
de Wangeroogers, schippRatz, Armstrong’s Patent, het Andijker Havenkoor and, of course Compagniezangers.
It will be a great night of shanty-singing; entrance is free.
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MAY
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May 1st-4th
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BRIXHAM (U.K.). Brixham Pirate & Shanty Festival 2009. A Bank Holiday Weekend of
Swashbuckling Fun, Music and Piratical Antics to suit all ages. A World record attempt :- Most pirates in one gathering on
Sunday, 3rd May at 2pm.
For further details, visit:
Brixham Buccaneers
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May 23rd
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BLANKENBERGE (Belgium). International Sea Song and Shanty Festival. Artistes appearing
will include Scheldeloodsenkoor, Vlissingen (Netherlands), Les Soleils Boulonnais (France), 't Scheepsfolk (Netherlands),
Shantykoor Blankenberge (Belgium), De Batraven (Netherlands) and Het Veerse Scheepstuig (Netherlands).
For further details, visit: www.havenfeesten.be or Shantykoor Blankenberge
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JUNE
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June 5th-7th
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LANGESUND (Norway). 16th International Shanty Festival in this beautiful Norwegian town. For further details, visit:
www.shantyfestival.com
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June 5th-7th
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PORT WASHINGTON (U.S.A.). Port Washington Pirate Festival. Join thousands of pirate
re-enactors, fans, vendors and aficionados descending upon the beautiful town of Port Washington, Wisconsin. The website
for the show is:www.portpiratefestival.com
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June 12th/14th
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FALMOUTH (U.K.). "Falmouth InternationalSea Shanty Festival 2009." This is the sixth
year for this event.
For further information, visit: Falmouth Shout
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June 20th-22nd
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SWANSEA (U.K.). "Sea Swansea Festival 2009."
The artistes will include Shep Woolley, The Young 'Uns, Charlotte & Spong, Baggyrinkle, Innere State Theatre, The Bay Choir and The
Vagrants Crew.
For further information, contact Dave Robinson, No 1 Gloucester House, Cambrian Place, Swansea SA1 1RW,
Tel.No. +44(0)1792 464871, e-mail: daverob1@ntlworld.com
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