Sea Shanty Festival Gathers Steam

Things are gathering pace for this year's Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival 17-19 June 2011. The event, organised by Falmouth Shout, chaired by Town Manager Richard Gates and with promotional support from Falmouth BID, will be larger than previous years with five overseas groups.

In terms of new venues, there are a few exciting ones added this year, including the historic Matthew ship that will be in the harbour, a shanty evening in The Poly and up at Trelissick Gardens. The programme has been printed and will be available at various outlets (TBC) before Easter.

The opening bash will be on Custom House Quay with performance on The Moor and a finale on Events Square. Further info will be fed as soon as its available via the offical Facebook events page 'Falmouth-spirit of the sea'.

Sowyn! (cheers)