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29 May – 18 Dec

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.

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

Hours

Date Times
Thu 29 May
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 5 Jun
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 12 Jun
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 19 Jun
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 26 Jun
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 3 Jul
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 10 Jul
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 17 Jul
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 24 Jul
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 31 Jul
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 7 Aug
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 14 Aug
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 21 Aug
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 28 Aug
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 4 Sep
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 11 Sep
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 18 Sep
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 25 Sep
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 2 Oct
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 9 Oct
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 16 Oct
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 23 Oct
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 30 Oct
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 6 Nov
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 13 Nov
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 20 Nov
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 27 Nov
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 4 Dec
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 11 Dec
  • 7pm - 10pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu 18 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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