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Until 31 Aug

Sea Shanties and Folk Songs

  • Free
  • Comedy

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 26 Mar
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 2 Apr
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 9 Apr
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 16 Apr
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 23 Apr
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 30 Apr
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 7 May
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 14 May
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 21 May
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 28 May
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 4 Jun
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 11 Jun
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 18 Jun
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 25 Jun
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 2 Jul
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 9 Jul
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 16 Jul
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 23 Jul
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 30 Jul
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 6 Aug
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 13 Aug
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 20 Aug
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 27 Aug
  • 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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