Traditional Sea Shanties Background Information Sea Shanties Are Traditional Shipboard Working Songs

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HHA Arts Festival Programme Ad A5.indd 1 10/05/2017 14:09 Welcome to the 13th Harwich International Shanty Festival! Thirteen years of filling the old town of Harwich with song, music and entertainment! And all with a nautical flavour befitting its maritime heritage. For 2018 we have, as usual, a great programme on offer with concerts, boat cruises, train trips, pub sessions, workshops, street theatre, pirates and maritime crafts. Many of the events are free of charge and as many as possible are accessible to all. Much work has gone on behind the scenes to ensure a lively, vibrant and entertaining festival. We have booked a fantastic selection of Shanty Singers and Crews to entertain you. Full details will be found within these pages. Our international guests this year come from Spain, France, Belgium, Eire, the Netherlands and Russia and we have a talented selection of Shanty singers from all over the U.K. We are delighted to welcome back old friends and keen to introduce new ones. Our aims remain the same: to celebrate Harwich town’s important maritime history, to promote the, now growing, little known tradition of shanties and sea songs and to provide affordable or free entertainment to the people of Harwich and visitors to the festival. None of this would be possible without the support of our various sponsors, the festival venues, the hard working committee and the local community. Thanks go to all of those. We hope that whether you are a newcomer to this festival or a regular visitor, you will enjoy the wide variety of entertainment which is on offer, join in with at least some of the activities and return to us in the future.

Traditional Sea Shanties Background Information Sea shanties are traditional shipboard working songs. Some date back to the fifteenth century, although most surviving examples date from the nineteenth, or occasionally, the eighteenth, century. In the days when the only source of energy on board ships and sailing vessels was manpower, these rhythmical songs served a very practical purpose; the rhythm of the songs synchronizing the work of the sailors onboard as they worked at their repetitive tasks. There was also a social purpose as the songs relieved boredom and encouraged a sense of camaraderie. So important was the shanty considered as an aid to working, that a Shantyman was often employed on board vessels to co-ordinate the men’s work. Most shanties are divided into a “call and response” formula, where the Shantyman sings out one line and the crew respond with another, but different shanties were used to cover different types of work on board ship. Thus a long slow job such as hauling on a rope or halyard would call for a long, measured Halyard Shanty. Turning the Capstan to haul up the anchor called for a smoother and more regular Capstan Shanty, pumping the bilges required a Pumping Shanty – and so on. There were also many songs which the sailors would sing for their own amusement when not working and these are usually grouped together as Forebitters. Historically shanties were not usually sung ashore, but nowadays they are popular in many countries, particularly, but not exclusively, those with a seafaring tradition. In mainland Europe many countries favour large Shanty Choirs, whereas many English speaking countries favour smaller groups. Although the days of the “Tall Ships” are gone, the Shanty song style is still popular and used for new musical compositions. Thus the Shanty tradition lives on and can be found in clubs and festivals throughout the world. 1 Artists

Alan Whitbread We’re always pleased to welcome Alan back to Harwich. His performances are lively, inclusive and entertaining and make the shanties come alive. Singing sometimes unaccompanied, sometimes with concertina, Alan will transport you back to the great days of sail.

Becky Graham Becky is the daughter of festival stalwart Pete Stockwell and is proud to carry on the tradition of singing songs of the sea. She has performed all over the country with a capella quartet The Witches Of Elswick and now enjoys doing so as a solo performer. She will also be treating us to some nautical tunes on fiddle and melodeon

Capstan Full Strength Capstan Full Strength have been singing songs of the sea, land and work since 1998. They offer a powerful ‘broadside’ of sound coupled with amazing harmonies. Expect a wide repertoire of traditional and contemporary songs.

Charlotte & Spong Ever popular Charlotte & Spong are back to entertain us with their delightful arrangements of sea songs, accompanied by violin, mandolin and concertina. They will also be running the popular Shanty Karaoke session on Saturday afternoon.

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Les Corsaires de la Vesdre From Limbourg in Belgium, Les Corsaires are keen travellers and have appeared at maritime festivals throughout Europe. They sing in several different languages and believe it is important that both audience and singers should have fun.

Dick Miles Dick Miles has been singing and playing music since he was 13 and lived for many years in East Anglia before moving to the Republic of Ireland. He particularly loves the English concertina as an accompaniment and has written 2 tutor books for this instrument. A regular at maritime and folk festivals this is Dick’s first visit to Harwich.

Dutch Uncle Hans Weehuizen (aka Dutch Uncle) is a well known figure on the Shanty scene, both here and abroad, performing solo, as a duo or with the Dutch group Enkhuizen 4+1. For 2018 in Harwich Hans will be performing both solo and as part of a dynamic duo with Ken Stephens, another of our Festival guests. He will also be running his popular “Playing the Bones” workshops on both Saturday and Sunday.

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Exmouth Shanty Men Devon’s “original buoy band”, The Exmouth Shanty Men, formed in 2007 to breathe new life into the maritime heritage of their home port, but have since found themselves in ports across Northern Europe, including Ireland, France, Belgium, Holland, Germany and Poland. They have appeared on national television and radio in the UK and in Europe, but can still be found with a song and a pint most Tuesdays in a pub overlooking Exmouth dock.

Felix Stowaways All the way from the other side of the Orwell, the Felix Stowaways are fast gaining in popularity, performing at many local Suffolk venues. 2017 also saw them performing in the Netherlands. This year will be their fourth visit to our Festival. Be sure to catch them.

Harwich Shanty Crew Famously formed from the 2010 Shanty Festival, Harwich Shanty Crew are now a busy and successful local group, performing at many local events. The Festival would not be the same without them.

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Hog Eye Men The Hog Eye Men have a large and varied repertoire of sea songs and shanties which they sing in authentic style. They like to sing shanties as they used to be sung – simply, loudly and boldly. In addition to attending many other maritime events, Hog Eye Men run a regular shanty session in London and will be running some singaround events for us here in Harwich.

The Hoy Shanty Crew The Hoy Shanty Crew sprung out of The Hoy at Anchor Folk Club, Southend area’s longest running Folk Club. Singing rousing shanties together the group have performed extensively in Essex and beyond.

Impressed Liz Randall and Roger Resch are “Impressed” and have been singing together for several years, performing at a variety of clubs and festivals. At this year’s Festival Liz will also be running her popular “Singing in Public” workshop for beginners, which will complement the “Harmony Singing” workshops for more experienced singers.

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Www.tower-hotel-harwich.co.uk Artists Ken Stephens An accomplished singer, musician and performer, Ken Stephens has been singing sea songs for more years than he cares to remember and has written many shanties which have passed into the tradition. He has appeared at maritime festivals all over the world, singing both solo and with other performers. Here in Harwich he will be performing on his own and as a duo with Dutch Uncle.

London Sea Shanty Collective The London Sea Shanty Collective formed after appearing at Hull Maritime Festival and UK Pride 2017. They have performed at London’s Canada Water Theatre, the Institute of Historical Research, and Great Yarmouth Maritime Festival. Members are from around the globe, singing shanties and maritime songs mainly in English but also in French, Swedish and Celtic languages.

Mains’l Haul From just along the Essex coast in Maldon, Mains’l Haul have attended the Festival on several occasions and offer an entertaining mix of sea songs and shanties. They sing both unaccompanied and with a variety of instruments including guitar, whistles and concertina.

Malcolm Ward & Pete Stockwell Two strong supporters of the Festival Malc and Pete can be seen throughout the town singing a variety of shanties, traditional and modern. They both share extensive knowledge of their subject and deliver their shanties with passion and enthusiasm.

9 Artists Men Overboard “Za Bortom!” Men Overboard, from St. Petersburg, Russia, made a big impression on their first visit to Harwich last year and so we are pleased to welcome them back in 2018. Their original performances combine a mixture of traditional sea songs and shanties, including some Russian versions and exciting new material written by one of the trio – Robert Palomo.

Motley Crew Popular local group, Motley Crew, from Brightlingsea are much in demand locally, performing at many events including fêtes, festivals, regattas, yacht clubs and barge matches. They are regular and valued supporters of the Harwich International Shanty Festival and we warmly welcome them back.

The Naze Shanty Crew Founders of the Harwich International Shanty Festival (yes it’s all their fault!) Naze Shanty Crew have been through several different incarnations to reach the line up you see today. Enthusiastic exponents of the maritime tradition the crew have attended several other shanty festivals both at home and abroad, but Harwich of course remains their favourite.

10 Artists Nordet Nordet made a big impression when they last visited Harwich in 2014 and we are very pleased to welcome them back. Coming from Lorient in Brittany, the group have been together for 25 years and have performed at most of the major maritime festivals in the world. Their energy, enthusiasm, humour and musical ability make them an act not to miss. Norfolk Broads The Norfolk Broads are a 4-piece female ensemble who enjoy singing low-pitched sea shanties and folk songs in close harmony. Born in Norfolk, formed in Cornwall, they live and sing in London but hold the East Anglian skies in their hearts and voices. This will be their first visit to Harwich and we look forward to hosting them. Old Gaffers From South Devon, The Old Gaffers have been rocking assorted boats and all sorts of other stages since 2010. With their own brand of humour, no nonsense, no gimmicks, sea shanties and sea songs they have entertained audiences at festivals and concerts the length and breadth of the country and can now add Harwich to their impressive list of appearances.

El Pony Pisador We just had to have these guys back again! El Pony Pisador from Barcelona, made such a huge impression on the Festival last year with their vibrant, exciting and varied performances. Sea songs and shanties mix with havaneres, tuvan throat singing, tarantellas and yodelling for one of the most original acts on the scene.

11 Artists Portsmouth Shanty Men From another premier maritime town, Portsmouth Shanty Men have been singing together since the 1970s, although the line up has changed over the years. Much respected for their harmonies and arrangements the group have been in constant demand for the last 40 years, singing shanties and sea songs and flying the flag for Britain’s proud maritime heritage. We are extremely pleased to welcome them back to Harwich after a gap of a few years.

Rattlin’ Winches This musical trio from Harwich perform locally at many clubs, pubs and events. It’s their second appearance at the Harwich International Shanty Festival where you can hear them perform a variety of sea songs and shanties.

Rogue Shanty Buoys The Rogue Shanty Buoys are an energetic a capella sea shanties group. They sing authentic sea shanties and songs, their own original songs and “shantyfied” versions of contemporary songs with a raucous, humorous and passionate delivery that will captivate, entertain and educate you. The group hail from Lowestoft– a town boasting a rich cultural history in the tradition of seafarers; fishermen and sailors where men have earned a living (honest and otherwise) from the Sea since before the Middle Ages. Following popular performances at last year’s festival, the group will be here for all three days this year – DON’T MISS THEM.

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Salt Water & Beer Salt Water and Beer were formed about twenty years ago and used to sing for beer on Maldon Quay. Nowadays they sing mainly shanties and other songs remembering days of sail. You can find them performing at the many regattas and country shows around Maldon and the River Blackwater.

Scheepsfolk Scheepsfolk are a four piece maritime folk band from the west coast of the Netherlands. Singing and playing both new and traditional songs, their performances are full of energy and take influence from a variety of musical genres. The band play an impressive variety of instruments, including guitar, banjo, mandolin, washboard, accordion and double bass and are well known at maritime events throughout Europe. They are looking forward to their first visit to Harwich.

Short Drag Roger Hailing from the well-known fishing port of Oxford, Short Drag Roger like nothing better than travelling the country and beyond, singing traditional and not so traditional sea shanties. In the 17 years of their existence they have attended a variety of functions, countries and Festivals. They say they will sing to anyone, anywhere, anytime at the “Drop of a Hat” and challenge you to try it and see what happens!

13 Artists Shötley Crüe Shötley Crue are a pocket choir of 7 men and women, who through their own unique arrangements, sing a wide range of songs about our relationship to the sea. They initially got together in 2014, in the Suffolk village of Shotley to sing at the Harwich International Shanty festival, and have been steadily broadening and developing their repertoire since then, playing at Folk Clubs, Festivals, Art Centres and Museums across the South East.

Slow Loris We are delighted to welcome Slow Loris back to the Festival again. Always extremely popular in our music venues, Slow Loris will also be performing the Friday night show on board Sailing Barge Victor. Full details in our programme. Don’t miss them.

Swinging the Lead With some ten years of singing shanties and songs of the sea behind them, plus two well received CDs, Joe, Pete, Colin and Dave join us again this year from the shores of the tidal Thames in North West Kent. ‘Swinging the Lead’ are the resident shanty crew on the famous Cutty Sark in Greenwich, keeping alive the music and traditions of the great days of sail. They sing an entertaining mix of traditional shanties, contemporary songs, including those written by members of the crew, either a capella or with instrument accompaniment! All have sailing or sea going experience including in Pete’s case Tall Ships, Colin was an electronics engineer on Radio Caroline and Dave is a regular on the Woolwich Ferry.

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Telegraph Community Choir Based in New Cross Gate, London, Telegraph Community Choir have performed mostly at London pubs, venues and festivals, but are excited about venturing as far as the Essex Coast to sing some of the shanties they love.

Tres Hombres Shanty Crew Tres Hombres Shanty Crew from Eindhoven in the Netherlands sing traditional shanties, sea songs and forebitters in surprisingly close harmony. They are also proud ambassadors of www.fairtransport.eu the emission free shipping company.

Tyburn Road Talented and popular regulars at the Festival, Tyburn Road will be entertaining us once again with superb voices and musical accompaniment. They have a wealth of experience performing, touring and researching traditional music and their love of sea songs and shanties, together with a repertoire of unusual songs and tunes makes them the perfect guests for the Festival.

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Inner State Theatre Andy Andrews and Christine Bissell will be Inner State again this year, 30 minute Theatre at the Redoubt Fort on Saturday tells the story of Captain Cook’s Secret Recipe and HMS Victory will be walking along the Quayside on Sunday(!)

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2 2 THURSDAY 4TH Ha’Penny Pier 15.00 - 16.15 Guided Tour of Old Harwich led by a member of the Harwich Society An entertaining and informative tour of historic Harwich. Starts at Visitor Centre. £2.00

Harwich Town Sailing Club 20.00 - 23.00 Informal session/singaround led by Mick & Penny Verrier

FRIDAY 5TH Ha’Penny Pier 12.00 - 13.15 & 15.00 - 16.15 Guided Tour of Old Harwich led by a member of the Harwich Society £2.00 (see Thursday for details) 12.00 - 17.00 Shanties see centre pages.

The Redoubt Fort by kind permission of the Harwich Society The Redoubt will be open on Friday from 12.00 - 17.00. Come and explore this impressive Napoleonic Fort built in 1808 and with fine displays of ordnance and local history. 12.00 - 17.00 See centre pages for full details.

The Hanover Inn 18.30 - 22.30 (Back Bar) See centre pages. 22.30 - 23.30 Late Night Extra – Upstairs at the Hanover – El Pony Pisador Don’t miss this extraordinary group from Barcelona. A huge hit at last year’s Festival. £5.00

The New Bell Inn 16.30 - 18.30 See centre pages. 19.30 - 23.00 Session/Singaround led by Mick & Penny Verrier

20 The Crown Post 16.00 - 17.00 Special event for “Friends of the Festival”. Short talk, light refreshments and a mini concert featuring some of this year’s festival guests. Admission free to Friends of the Festival. Join in advance or at the door. Further details on the website or else wherein this programme.

Shanty Suppers at the Stingray 18.00 - 21.00 New for this year. Come and enjoy a BBQ supper at the Stingray and enjoy entertainment from two of our most popular groups. 18.00 Exmouth Shanty Men 19.30 Nordet

The Alma Inn & Dining Rooms 15.00 - 19.00 Shanties See centre pages. 20.00 - 21.00 Shanty Competition Win a bottle of Rum! A lighthearted competition open to solo performers or more. Points awarded for suitable attire, delivery and audience reaction. Full rules available at the Inn. Judges’ decision is final but can be influenced! This year to celebrate 100 years since women first had the vote in Britain, the panel will be entirely female! 21.00 - 23.00 Open Mic led by Naze Shanty Crew & Ken Stephens Sea songs and shanties from our Guests, interspersed with floor spots - floor singers welcome.

Thames Sailing Barge Victor - Cruises £15.00 For the first time we are able to offer our popular Shanty cruises on the Friday of the Festival. These are priced the same as over the weekend but last a full 2 hours Please note there are limited places available: book in advance to be sure of a place. Bar on board.

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20.00 - 22.00 Rolling Down the River with Slow Loris. A trip along our most famous river The Thames, in a show written by Jack Forbes, late of Slow Loris with Hoy Shanty Crew and more. Slow Loris will be performing this show with Jack’s son, Dan. Bar on board. MC: Harrie Hayward £10.00

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0930 1015 1100 2 0015 0100 Saturday Arrive: 1050 1122 1150 1222 ShantyBus Wheelchairs 1100 1145 2330 0015 0100 (Saturday only) (Saturday Friday Depart: 1028 1100 1128 1200 private hireprivate taxi service. (07747 844920) operate a wheelchair way) Town - The ShantyBus is not wheelchair accessible. wheelchair is not The ShantyBus orrisons Community Rail Partnership FestivalTrains (circular) BusStop (one way) (one M Departs from: Departs Ha’penny Pier Ha’penny Pier Alan’s Taxis From: Harwich Town Manningtree Harwich Manningtree - Transport &Parking &Parking Transport

Festival Parking Festival Please see the attendant on site. see the attendant Please 1800. arking is available at the Trinity House car park in West in car park House the Trinity at available is arking Street (CO12 3JW) on Saturday and Sunday from 1000 from and Sunday on Saturday 3JW) (CO12 Street P

28 SATURDAY 6TH Ha’Penny Pier 11.30 - 12.45 Guided Tour of Old Harwich led by a member of the Harwich Society £2.00. see Thursday for details. 11.00 - 12.00 Harwich Ships in WW1. A celebration and commemoration of 100 years since the end of the First World War. David Whittle from the Harwich Society will give a short talk on the role that Harwich played in WW1, followed by shanties from Ken Stephens and Swinging the Lead Meet at end of the Pier. 12.00 - 17.00 Shanties See centre pages. 11.00 - 16.30 Chantey Cabin - Maritime CDs

The Crown Post 10.30 - 11.30 Bones Workshop 1 with Dutch Uncle Come and learn the basics of playing the Bones, a traditional percussion accompaniment to so many shanties. £5.00 12.00 - 18.00 see centre pages. Includes the popular Shanty Karaoke session with Charlotte & Spong at 16.00. Sing along with your favourite shanties.

The New Bell Inn 12.00 - 15.30 Lunchtime Session led by Impressed and Jim Radford featuring taster appearances by festival guests throughout the afternoon. See centre pages for details. 16.00 - 23.00 Shanties see centre pages.

Festival Trains Courtesy of Essex and South Suffolk Community Rail Partnership, we have two Music Trains running on Saturday morning. These run from Manningtree to Harwich Town, along the picturesque Mayflower Line and return tickets can be purchased from www.esscrp.org.uk On board the decorated carriages there will be free entertainment from our festival guests, free children’s activities, goody bags and pirates! See the Transport & Parking page for timetable.

29 The Redoubt Fort by kind permission of the Harwich Society 11.00 - 17.30 Traditional Maritime Craft Displays, Military Displays, Pirates, Theatre, Family Activities and Shanties Musket drill, skirmish and cannon firing with the Kings German Artillery and River Rogues Pirates. Demonstrations of figurehead carving by Andy Peters, plus Ropework Crafts and Kipperland – demonstrations of freshly smoked kippers, with opportunity to buy. Inner State Theatre recount exploits of Captain Cook this year and Café on the Pier will be selling refreshments all day. The Grand Theatre of Lemmings interactive show includes rope making, knot tying, navigational skills and maritime stories.

11.00 Hog Eye Men

11.45 Musket Drill with King's German Artillery & River Rogues

12.00 Inner State - Captain Cook’s Secret Recipe

12.45 Cannon Firing with King's German Artillery & River Rogues

13.00 Tyburn Road

13.45 Musket Drill with King's German Artillery

14.00 Inner State - Captain Cook’s Secret Recipe

14.45 Musket Drill with King's German Artillery & River Rogues

15.00 Motley Crew

15.45 Inner State - Captain Cook’s Secret Recipe

16.30 Skirmish with King's German Artillery & River Rogues

12.40 & 14.40 Children’s Shanty Workshops includes face painting, badge making & tattoos, with Emily Verrier and Connie Baldini. £5.00

30 Swan House 11.00 - 12.00 Maritime Spoken Word Not music, but words about all things maritime, particularly Harwich. In view of significant 100 year anniversaries this year we are also including words recalling World War 1 and votes for women. Bring your stories, poems, monologues and more, or just come along and listen. Led by John Kempster. 12.00 - 13.00 Wartime Reminiscences plus sea songs from Jim Radford One of the diminishing numbers of survivors from WW2, Jim worked on the Naval Wartime Rescue Tug Service, based in Harwich. An accomplished singer and performer, Jim will be talking, singing and answering questions on this local subject, dear to the hearts of many. £5.00 13.00 - 15.00 & 17.00 see centre pages. 15.00 Sayings from the Sea with David Whittle from the Harwich Society. An entertaining and sometimes humorous set of tales. 16.00 Norfolk Broads Remembering the first 100 years of women’s votes with songs featuring women from this all female group. £5.00

Thames Sailing Barge Victor - Cruises £15.00 90-minute cruises with entertainment aboard SB Victor. Please note there are limited places available: book in advance to be sure of a place. Bar on board.

10.30 Scheepsfolk 12.30 Norfolk Broads 14.30 Portsmouth Shantymen

Pier Hotel – Angel Annexe - Meet the Artist: A chance to see some of our popular artists in a small intimate setting. £5.00 each concert.

11.00 Nordet Hugely popular group from Brittany return to Harwich 12.30 Rogues Shanty Buoys Serious professionalism made fun 14.30 Men Overboard Traditional and modern shanties from Russia

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Food served every day 11am - 3pm and 6pm - 9pm Mon-Thurs Open all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday www.samuelpepysharwich.co.uk Logo, branding, literature, menus, advert and website designed by www.premier-design.net 01245 363163 advert and website designed by www.premier-design.net menus, literature, branding, Logo, 34 Hanover Main Bar 12.00 - 22.30 Shanties see centre pages

Hanover Upstairs 10.30 - 11.30 Singing in Public led by Liz Randall A return of our popular singing workshops aimed at beginners and those who are nervous about singing solo in public for the first time. Liz covers a range of topics including breathing techniques, posture, range, voice projection, warming up and looking after your voice, choosing your song, learning the words and presentation. £5.00.

11.30 - 12.30 Being a Pirate with Roger Hamer. £5.00. Come and make a fabulous pirate hat at this simple workshop and wear it with pride throughout the weekend. Pirates can also join in the Pirate Sing with Alan Whitbread at 1300 on Sunday at the Ha’Penny Pier.

13.00 - 14.00 A Bargeman in Stitches. An entertaining talk on Thames Sailing Barges & Sailmaking from Barge Skipper & Sailmaker Jim Lawrence £5.00

14.30 - 15.30 Britain’s Lighthouses An illustrated talk from a member of the Lighthouse Keepers Association covering all aspects of this unique way of life. £5.00

16.00 - 17.00 Songs and Stories with Mick Verrier Come and explore how songwriters go about telling their story artistically, with concrete examples to compare. A fascinating insight into the craft of songwriting. £5.00

20.00 - 23.00 Session/Singaround led by Pete & Malc

Pier Hotel – Navyard Bar 16.00 - 17.30 El Pony Pisador A chance to catch this very special group at an open venue.

35 Globe Inn 12.00 - 15.00 Music session Open sessions for musicians with spots from visiting artists led by Matt Annear. Come along and join in or just listen. 15.30 - 17.30 Music Session Open session for musicians led by Happy Sam.

The Alma Inn & Dining Rooms 12.00 - 19.00 Shanties see centre pages. 20.00 - 22.30 Open Mic led by Hoy Shanty Crew + plus spots from visiting artists.

Harwich & Dovercourt Sailing Club (HDSC) 12.00 - 16.00 see centre pages. 16.00 - 18.00 A lively and entertaining Late Afternoon Concert with Rogues Shanty Buoys, Exmouth Shanty Men and Portsmouth Shantymen M.C: John Kempster. £10.00

Fishing Smack Excelsior 12.00 - 13.00 Shanties from Dutch Uncle with local schoolchildren demonstrating skills learnt at yesterday’s Bones Workshops for children 13.00 - 14.00 kids’ entertainment from Becky Graham Accompanied children only please. There will be an opportunity to look around the boat. See centre pages for other listings

Park Pavilion 20.00 - 23.00 Evening Concert: Scheepsfolk, Norfolk Broads, Nordet, El Pony Pisador For one year only, due to essential repairs to the Electric Palace, the main concert takes place at the Park Pavilion, where there is ample seating and a bar on site. A ten minute walk from Harwich Town Centre, there is also a Car Park at the rear of the Pavilion if needed. Four big names for the concert this year, from our talented selection of guests. Expect soaring harmonies, quality musicianship, a surprising variety of musical styles and most importantly enjoyment and entertainment. M.C. Mick Verrier. £15.00.

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St. Nicholas Church 09.30 Sunday Service with Les Corsaires de la Vesdre and Jim Radford 15.30 - 17.00 The Massed Shanty featuring many of the weekend’s visiting artists. Wonderful acoustics for the official end to the 2018 festival. Doors open 15.15.

Crown Post Upstairs 10.00 - 11.00 Bones Workshop 2 with Dutch Uncle £5.00. See Saturday for details 11.00 - 12.00 Workshop -Squeeze, Scrape and Blow: Salty Tunes for All Instruments An instrumental session for all led by Tyburn Road on concertina and melodeon. Sheet music provided, but sight reading not essential. £5.00. 12.00 - 15.00 see centre pages

Thames Sailing Barge Victor – Cruises £15.00 90-minute cruises with entertainment aboard SB Victor. Please note there are limited places available: book in advance to be sure of a place. Bar on board.

10.30 El Pony Pisador 12.30 Nordet 14.30 Men Overboard

Pier Hotel – Angel Annexe Meet the Artist: A chance to see some of our popular artists in a small intimate setting. £5.00 each concert.

11.00 - 12.00 Scheepsfolk Multi talented multi instrumentalists from Holland 12.30 - 13.30 Norfolk Broads Soaring harmonies from this all female group

37 Hanover Upstairs 10.30 - 11.30 Singing in Harmony led by Mick Verrier A workshop for those who have started singing in public and want to develop their singing skills. £5.00. 11.30 - 12.30 Being a Pirate with Roger Hamer see Saturday for details. £5.00. 13.30 - 14.30 Harwich in WW1. Interesting and informative illustrated talk by David Whittle from the Harwich Society about the part played by Harwich during the First World War. This talk is part of our commemoration of 100 years since the end of “The Great War”.

Swan House 11.00 - 12.00 Maritime Spoken Word see Saturday for details. Led by John Kempster. 12.00 - 16.30 see centre pages

Globe Inn 12.00 - 15.00 Music Session led by Charlotte & Spong Open Session for musicians featuring taster appearances from Festival guests – come along and join in!

Ha’Penny Pier 11.30 - 12.45 Guided Tour of Old Harwich led by a member of the Harwich Society £2.00 see Thursday for details. 11.00 - 16.00 Chantey Cabin - Maritime CDs 11.00 - 15.00 Trafalgar Walkabout with Inner State Theatre 11.00 - 12.00 Harwich Ships in WW1. A celebration and commemoration of 100 years since the end of the First World War. David Whittle from the Harwich Society will give a short talk on the role that Harwich played in WW1, followed by shanties from Ken Stephens and Jim Radford. Meet at end of the Pier. 12.00 - 15.00 see centre pages. Includes Songs for Pirates from those who attended the Being a Pirate workshop, led by Alan Whitbread.

The New Bell Inn 12.00 - 17.00 See centre pages. 19.30 - 23.00 Final Session/Singaround led by Mick & Penny Verrier. 10

38 The Alma Inn & Dining Rooms 12.00 - 17.00 see centre pages. 19.30 - 23.00 Last Man Standing. A final open mic session led by Ken Stephens and Jon Fitzgerald.

Redoubt Fort by kind permission of the Harwich Society 11.00 - 16.00 Traditional Maritime Craft displays, Military displays, Family Activities and Sea Shanties See Saturday for details.

11.00 Capstan Full Strength

11.45 Musket Drill with King's German Artillery & River Rogues

12.00 Exmouth Shanty Men

12.45 Cannon firing with King's German Artillery

13.00 Rogues Shanty Buoys

13.45 Musket Drill with King's German Artillery & River Rogues

14.00 Swinging the Lead

14.45 Skirmish with King's German Artillery & River Rogues

12.40 Children’s Shanty Workshop includes face painting, badge making & tattoos, with Emily Verrier and Connie Baldini. £5.00.

39 Friends of Harwich International Shanty Festival Would you like to support the Festival by becoming a Friend? Your donation helps the Harwich International Shanty Festival survive and grow and is a valued way of showing your ongoing support. Annual membership (renewals 31st October) Individual £30.00 Joint £50.00 Family £70.00 Associate £10.00 Membership includes a free Programme and invitation to our Festival Friends’ Event, plus a compilation CD for the current year and a complimentary ticket to a Meet the Artist concert of your choice (last two not available to associate members). Payment can be made at the Festival Office over the Festival weekend, by post to 6, Golden Lion Lane, Harwich, Essex CO2 3NG or via the website: www.harwichshantyfestival.co.uk Name:...... Address:...... Phone:...... Email:...... Thank you for your support. We look forward to seeing you at future festivals.

Obituary Dominic Dowsey-Magog Dominic Dowsey-Magog died suddenly on April 9th this year, leaving the folk and shanty world reeling that such a thoroughly good man could be taken so early and so suddenly. He was one of those special people about whom it really is true that no one has a bad word to say about him. Dom had been coming to Harwich Shanty Festival for just a few years but had already made a name for himself and struck up many friendships. He had been a shantyman for a considerable while though, most notably with The Shanty Crew and sang with several other shanty crews and choirs. His in depth knowledge of this hobby matched his passion and this extended to his other love, that of classic motorbikes. He was a proud owner of a classic bike and member of Northants Triumph Owners Club. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him and particularly this year at our Shanty Festival. 40 “locally sourced, quality home cooked food”

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