A rollicking bunch of landlubbers from the east coast of Wales 

Our roots might be on the banks of the river near Hay-on-Wye but the Hay Shantymen travel countrywide, singing traditional shanties and other foot-stomping seafaring songs in seaside pubs and at summer festivals. Among our recent highlights are Hay Festival, Falmouth and Bristol Shanty Festivals, and Latitude. 

Hay Shantymen was founded in 2016 by Fiona Evans and continues under the expert musical leadership of Grant Olding.

We are united by strong friendships, a love of singing, the sea and good beer - not necessarily in that order.

If you have seen us live, you will be aware that we take our fundraising very seriously. To date we have raised over £14,000 for our chosen charity, the RNLI.

Upcoming gigs

Want to book us? Drop us a line/sheet/halyard

Latest shantygrams…

High on a hill in Radnorshire our weekly practices are ramping up in readiness for our winter concert at the @globeathay. Expect new songs, new arrangements, and lots of fun and enthusiasm. GLOBE AT HAY 15th December 7.pm. TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM - FLOW , Hay on Wye. ONLINE- EVENTBRITE
As well as our forthcoming @hayfestival and @globeathay gigs, we've got a shorter set as part of Abergavenny's annual "Lovelight" christmas concert, in aid of the @tenovuscancer charity. Friday 6th December, from 7pm, in Abergavenny's gorgeous @stmaryspriory Tickets are at https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/AberLovelight24