18 Mondays. Dozens of shanties. Thousands of people. We take a look back at summer season 2026, our biggest one yet. Whenever we remember, at least one of us (or one of our brilliant collectors) will always do a quick…
From the start of the Second World War in 1939 until VE Day on 8 May 1945, the RNLI’s volunteer crew launched 3,760 lifeboats and saved 6,376 lives. To this day, incredible stories are still being uncovered. This year, as…
We’ve had loads of lovely comments about the new songs we’ve introduced to the set for the summer season. And at time of writing, there are still a few we’re keeping in reserve to showcase over the next few weeks.…
Blimey. Is it that time again already? May Day is fast approaching, and that means it’s time for us to emerge blinking into the sunlight for another season of shanties, all in aid of the RNLI. This year’s season starts…
If you live on the Fylde Coast, chances are you know someone who’s benefitted from the skill and care of the Trinity Palliative Care team. So when our old shipmate Ken suggested a gig in aid of the hospice, it…
Wow, what a night. A packed Chapman Theatre in Lytham was the venue for our 10th anniversary show. We were joined by family, friends, our superfans (you know who you are) and, rather wonderfully, about 25 people who’d chosen that…
Back in October, Holly, daughter of monkey-stick Mike, ran the Glasgow half marathon, raising money for the RNLI under the banner of the Shanty Crew. Well, not only did she do it (here she is with her medal), but thanks…
Another summer season comes to an end, and it’s time to count everything you’ve dropped in the collection buckets and tapped onto the card reader. And the grand total is… £8,096.32! Crikey. Thank you so much for all your support…
For the past decade, we’ve (almost) exclusively supported the RNLI. But when crewmate Ken suggested we really should do something in aid of Trinity, we all agreed. Trinity is an amazing place that does an amazing job, offering palliative care…
In a nice way, we should add. Thanks to everyone who’s bought a ticket to join us on 10 November as we celebrate our 10th anniversary at Lowther’s Chapman Studio. It’s going to be a really special night, and we’re…
