Barnacle Buoys

Sea Shanty Singers

Barnacle Buoys is a non-profit group of a cappella sea shanty singers based in North Somerset. We exist to enjoy our craft, entertain our audiences and raise money for our chosen charities. Our principle charities are the Childrens Hospice South West and the RNLI.

Jun
13
to Jun 15

FALMOUTH SEA SHANTY FESTIVAL

The best festival by far.  Don't miss it.  Fabulous.

We will be at the following venues

FRIDAY 13TH JUNE

7pm at Pennycomequick

10pm at the Boathouse

SATURDAY 14TH JUNE

1pm at the Salthouse Stage

4pm at the Princess Pavilion

8.30pm at the Games Room

SUNDAY 15TH JUNE

12 noon at the Indidog

3pm at the Front

For more information about this HUGE weekend of shanty fun go to www.falmouthseashanty.co.uk

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Mar
22
to Mar 23

Cockwood Shanty Festival 2025

Sea shanty blast from Cockwood and Starcross. Fabulous festival last year - and looks to be bigger and better in 2025.

Find us on Saturday 22nd March

2.00pm The Anchor Inn

6.00pm The Starcross Fishing and Cruising Club

8.00pm The Driftwood Inn

Find us on Sunday 23rd March

2.00pm Starcross Pavillion

4.00 The Atmospheric Inn

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Oct
10
7:30 PM19:30

SOLD OUT Burnham on Sea - An Evening of Sea Shanties

Barnacle Buoys in concert again. Aaarrrgghhh, just what we likes AND RAISING FUNDS FOR RNLI IN THEIR 200th YEAR. Come along and join in.

Tickets £10. Starts 8.00pm but get there early - doors open 7.30pm.

Follow this link for tickets and information:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rnli-burnham-on-sea-shanty-evening-tickets-957038185977?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR24EvI6JOpChtjfkTgMkO_JJnfR7Xlmksiw_Pq6yBRIew4KRl2v9no2XAM_aem_z6RHcz9xigUgZkfofJgCaQ&sfnsn=scwspmo

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Sep
29
5:00 PM17:00

"Open Air" Shanty Concert, Porlock NOW IN THE VILLAGE HALL

IMPORTANT NOTE: VENUE CHANGE

THIS CONCERT HAS NOW BEEN MOVED TO THE VILLAGE HALL. TIMINGS REMAIN UNCHANGED.

Its the end of the wonderfully well-organised Somerset and Exmoor Coast Festival and so there is plenty to celebrate. At 5pm there will an open-air shanty concert at Sparkhayes campsite, Porlock featuring the Barnacle Buoys (as a prelude to an illuminated light show and walk to Porlock Marsh shortly after 7pm). This is a ticketed performance and there will be a cash bar and wood fired pizza as well. Weather permitting.

For more info and tickets: https://www.wegottickets.com/event/627891

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Apr
19
to Apr 21

Port Isaac Sea Shanty Festival

A great weekend in one of the most picturesque venues in the UK. Its always worth the visit even without the shanties.

We are there all weekend. Catch us:

Saturday 1pm The Mote

Saturday 5pm The Angry Anchovy

Saturday 9pm The Golden Lion

Sunday 1pm Old Chapel Garage

Sunday 3pm Chapel Cafe

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