Hailing from the port of Fremantle, The Lost Quays are WA's premier sea shanty band. Formed in 2015, the group are festival favourites, with a UK and Europe tour in 2018, and performances at the Australian Wooden Boat Festival in Hobart in 2019 & 2023, and at Canberra's National Folk Festival in 2024. With four CDs to their credit, the Lost Quays are known for their strong harmonies, humour and engaging performances.The Quays relish a good connection with their audience and host a popular monthly “Shanty Club” at Clancy’s in Fremantle. Their repertoire includes many shanty standards, plus originals focussing on the days of sail around the coast of Western Australia and beyond.They sing both a cappella and with accompaniment from guitar, mandolin, concertina and bodhran. Welcome on board!
Under the Whale with The Lost Quays
About this event
SHANTIES AND SEA SONGS FROM THE TIME OF THE TALL SHIPS
In 1897 a blue whale was found beached in the southwest of WA, now dramatically displayed in the WA Museum Boola Bardip. Times have changed, but it is easy to forget that in the 19th century, whale oil provided many essentials for day-to-day living: heating, lighting, cooking and lubricants. Join WA's premier sea shanty band, The Lost Quays, to hear the work songs from whalermen and other crews from the days of the tall ships. From beneath the whale skeleton, let the Quays take you on a musical journey, with insights into seafaring history, plus the chance to sing along with a shanty or two! Known for their strong harmonies, energetic and engaging performances, The Lost Quays are sell-out festival favourites in WA and interstate.
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The Lost Quays
