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Morecambe Maritime Festival 2025 proudly presents:
OUR HEADLINE ACTS at The Winter Gardens
John Conolly
14:15 Arena Outdor Stage
15:45 The Bath
19:30 The Morecambe Winter Gardens
John Conolly is an internationally-respected writer and singer of Sea Songs, who hails from the fishing-port of Grimsby. His “Greatest Hit”, the classic “FIDDLERS’ GREEN”, is known and loved all over the world, and has been covered by many famous artistes. With lilting and toe-tapping accompaniment on guitar and melodeon, John’s songs will take you on a sea-voyage,from the action on the deck of a deep-sea trawler, via the pathos of “The Widowmaker” to the saucy seaside humour of “The Bionic Fisherman”, linked with entrtaining anecdotes from his worldwide travels. ⚓️
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OUR FESTIVAL ACTS
The Jack Tars
16:15 Arena Outdor Stage
17:00 The Royal Bar & Shaker
19:30 The Morecambe Winter Gardens
You can expect an energetic and multi-instrument approach to Maritime music, whilst still retaining traditional elements and powerful harmonies within some acapella numbers. The Jack Tars aim to present their music in a visual style that takes their audiences back in time to the taverns of old. It will be a captivating performance which will capture some of the best traditional maritime music from the 18thC and 19thC whilst a few early 20thC songs make the set list.⚓️
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Ship To Shore
14:00 Clock Tower
15:45 The Chieftain
19:30 The Morecambe Winter Gardens
Come and listen to a selection of shanties and light-hearted songs, many of which you may know well, others you might not have heard before. You will be expected to join in wherever possible!⚓️
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The Mizzen Crew
- 13:00 Library Shanty Workshop
- 14:30 The Pier Hotel
- 16:15 The Clock Tower Cafe
- 17:00 The Bath Morecambe
Morecambe’s very own shanty crew enjoy delivering songs, stories and music relating to life on the water. They share a passion for keeping traditions alive through entertainment and workshops while raising money for the Morecambe RNLI and other charities. The film Fisherman Friends” was the inspiration to create The Mizzen Crew.
“If you dream alone, it stays as a dream, if you share a dream you can make it a reality“.⚓️
Sunderland Point Crew
- 14:15 Harry’s Bar
- 15:30 Clock Tower Cafe
- 16:45 at The Pier Hotel.
The Sunderland Point Sea Shanty Crew are a raucous, rowdy bunch of singers from the little fishing village of Sunderland Point singing traditional and original shanties. Sunderland Point near Morecambe is a village that is cut off by the tide twice a day.⚓️
Nobody’s Friends
- 13:15 Clock Tower Cafe
- 14:30 The Bath Morecambe
- 16:45 The Harry’s Bar.
Nobody’s Friends are a Cumbrian based Shanty group bringing traditional and modern songs of the sea, some well known, some less so, all delivered in a way which invites audiences to join in with rousing choruses, or enjoy sublime harmonies. Nobody’s Friends bring songs alive and encourage all to share in the stories of the maritime heritage of these islands and beyond.⚓️
Hooligan’s Rule
- 13:00 The Pier Hotel
- 15:15 Outdoor Arena Stage
- 17:00 The Chieftan.
Avast, me hearties! – there’ll be raucous pirate songs, and fancy fiddle tunes backed up by a driving bodhran – and plenty of opportunity to sing along or participate in the music!⚓️
🔗http://www.hooligansrule.com
Scrimshankers
- 14:45 Clock Tower Cafe
The Scrimshankers are a high-energy sea shanty group bringing the roaring spirit of the high seas to every stage. With thunderous harmonies and foot stamping singalongs, we deliver classic maritime tunes and rowdy folk songs for all to enjoy! ⚓️
Bonny at Morn
- 13:15 The Bath Morecambe
- 14:30 The Royal Bar & Shaker.
- 15:45 Outdoor Stage
Bonny At Morn are a new duo singing songs of the sea in English and Scottish Gaelic and shanties.⚓️
Vic Shepherd & John Bowden
Sadly Vic & John have had to cancel due to John being hospitalised. We wish John a speedy recovery and look forward to having back next year.
We have updated our online programme listing accordingly.⚓️
Richard Grainger
- 13:45 Outdoor Stage
- 14:30 The Chieftain
- 15:45 The Royal Bar & Shaker.
Richard is a dynamic performer and his enthusiasm and love of his subject never fails to intrigue and entertain. ⚓️
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Clive Marquis-Carr
- 15:30 Harry’s Bar.
Clive Marquis-Carr presents a collection of self penned songs together with some traditional tunes and covers of songs with a nautical theme. ⚓️
Bil Pok (Feefeemoymoy)
15:00 Morecambe Library
What will the penguins do when the ice melts? Come to Morecambe of course, with the help of Eric. Who is the blind girl on Morecambe Pier? Come to hear these fascinating tales and more besides. This is poetry to make you wonder. ⚓️
Shanty Sing Around
13:00 The Chieftain.
Mike Taylor is well known locally for leading shanty sing around. You can come and listen, join in the chorus (they have to be simple for sailors) or you can sing your favourite sea shanty or sea song. It’s a brilliant way to start the festival. ⚓️