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  • A group of people seated around a table in a pub like setting, some of them singing.
  • The exterior of Mission to Seafarers in Melbourne.
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  • People seated at tables in a bar, looking at a person who is standing in front of them and about to leading them in a song.
Until 3 Dec

Sea Shanties and Folk Songs

  • Free
  • Music

If you like singing and want to try something new, then come down to the Mission to Seafarers for a free rollicking singalong of shanties, folk songs, work songs and drinking songs, every Thursday.

No shanty experience or singing ability is needed, and newcomers are very welcome.

These spirited songs are easy to learn, so you can join in with the refrains and choruses, and even lead a song yourself. If needed, there’s an ample amount of liquid courage at the bar.

Purchasing drinks and snacks from the bar also encouraged to support the mission in providing assistance to seafarers.

Groups (up to a maximum of ten only) should contact the venue by phone.

Hours

Date Times
Thu 12 Nov
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 19 Nov
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 26 Nov
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 3 Dec
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Location

The Mission to Seafarers Victoria
717 Flinders St
Docklands 3008

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Price and bookings

This is a free event

Booking not required

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9629 7083
  • email address: info@missiontoseafarers.com.au
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