THE LOST QUAYS are...Bound for South Australia - Sea Shanties!
Welcome on board! And with The Lost Quays, prepare for the calm and the storm, with shanties and other songs of the sea. The sea shanty was the work song from the days of sail, telling of the hard life, and the thoughts and desires of the men who sang them. Below decks, you'd hear more reflective 'fo'c'sle' songs. You'll hear many a traditional shanty and some original songs as well. Let The Lost Quays bring this time back to life, taking you on a musical journey, with insights into seafaring history, plus the chance to sing along with a shanty or two! Known for their strong harmonies, energetic and engaging performances, The Lost Quays are sell-out festival favourites in WA and interstate.
Presented by: The Lost Quays
Hailing from the port of Fremantle, The Lost Quays are WA's premier sea shanty band. Formed in 2015, the group are festival favourites, with a UK and Europe tour in 2018, and performances at the Australian Wooden Boat Festival in Hobart in 2019 & 2023, and at Canberra's National Folk Festival in 2024. With four CDs to their credit, the Lost Quays are known for their strong harmonies, humour and engaging performances.The Quays relish a good connection with their audience and host a popular monthly “Shanty Club” at Clancy’s in Fremantle. Their repertoire includes many shanty standards, plus originals focussing on the days of sail around the coast of Western Australia and beyond.They sing both a cappella and with accompaniment from guitar, mandolin, concertina and bodhran. Welcome on board!Suitability & warnings
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Likely to include traditional songs about whaling!
Accessibility
- Audience members interact from the seated or standing area
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Presented by: The Lost Quays
Hailing from the port of Fremantle, The Lost Quays are WA's premier sea shanty band. Formed in 2015, the group are festival favourites, with a UK and Europe tour in 2018, and performances at the Australian Wooden Boat Festival in Hobart in 2019 & 2023, and at Canberra's National Folk Festival in 2024. With four CDs to their credit, the Lost Quays are known for their strong harmonies, humour and engaging performances.The Quays relish a good connection with their audience and host a popular monthly “Shanty Club” at Clancy’s in Fremantle. Their repertoire includes many shanty standards, plus originals focussing on the days of sail around the coast of Western Australia and beyond.They sing both a cappella and with accompaniment from guitar, mandolin, concertina and bodhran. Welcome on board!Social media
