Singers of Sea Shanties and other Songs of the Sea
Introducing Mariners Away
Based in South Zeal on the edge of Dartmoor in Devon and now into our EIGHTEENTH YEAR, Mariners Away are a long-established and popular shanty crew formed in 2007 who perform traditional sea shanties and other songs of the sea.
The current line-up numbers twelve if all available, howevere we generally perform with nine or ten crew for most outings. See About.
Over recent years we have performed at a veritable fleet of events including all the popular shanty festivals, folk festivals, beer festivals, cider fests, wassails, coronation celebrations, birthday parties, weddings, funerals, WI Christmas parties, RD&E hospital wards and were even aboard the relaunch of SV Britannia, the historic fishing smack now berthed in Exeter Quay as she undergoes her finishing touches.
We have also appeared on BBC Spotlight local news magazine programme and BBC Radio Devon & BBC Radio Cornwall.
But perhaps our biggest milestone of recent years came in December 2024, when we were privileged to perform at the Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth, the premier officer training academy in the UK. We were invited to entertain the first-year officers’ at their private graduation dinner, which was extra special due to the college’s rich history. Visit https://marinersaway.co.uk/2025/01/10/milestones-galore-in-2024/
To appreciate the full story of our amazing journey please visit our About page and Our History
Check 2025 – Upcoming Performances to find out where Mariners Away will be singing next.
Latest News
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THREE DAYS TO GO … AND COUNTING!
We’re thrilled to be heading off for a few days of music, merriment, and maritime spirit at the Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival Join us as we perform four lively sets across Friday 13th and Saturday 14th June – including a selection of brand new numbers we can’t wait to share. See main image for…
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FALMOUTH BECKONS!
Just under FOUR WEEKS to go until the legendary Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival sets sail again! Over 80 amazing groups from the UK, Europe, and beyond will be filling the town and quaysides with the sounds of classic and contemporary sea shanties – and we’re thrilled to be part of it once again! This…
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Mariners Away are LIVE & FREE this Friday evening, 6th June
See Mariners Away LIVE & FREE this Friday evening, 6th June at Heron Farm & Vineyard ‘Woodfired Weekend’, from 6.00pm. (We’ll be performing two sets from 7.00pm throughout the evening). June sees the return of Heron Farm’s ever-popular Woodfired Weekends, the fun starts from 6.00pm within the walled garden for their special tapas menu! This…
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NEXT UP – THE DUKE OF YORK, IDDESLEIGH
BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY from around 3pm
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NEXT UP – THE PINHOE HOARD – THIS EASTER SATURDAY
Join Mariners Away for our first-ever visit to The Pinhoe Hoard – Exeter this Easter Saturday, 19th April. Two sets from 1.00pm – 1.45pm and again at 2.15pm – 3.00pm The Pinhoe Hoard, Bakers Way, Pinhoe, Exeter, Devon EX4 8GA ///stacks.lasts.boots
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MARINERS AWAY ANNOUNCE CONCERT IN SUPPORT OF EXETER LEUKAEMIA FUND – NOW SOLD OUT
EXETER LEUKAEMIA FUND (ELF) Crediton Fundraising Group presents an evening with Mariners Away on Saturday 31st May at Bow Village Hall. Doors open 7.00 pm for 7.30 pm. Please come along for an evening of fun and help support a very worthy cause. Tickets are just £10 and INCLUDE a pasty supper. To reserve tickets…
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COCKWOOD SHANTY FESTIVAL – Our times and Venues Confirmed!
Join us on Saturday, 22nd March for an unforgettable day of sea shanties and great company at the following! 1.00pm – Royal British Legion, Starcross 5.00pm – The Anchor Inn, Cockwood 8.00pm – Starcross Pavilion We’ll be debuting our BRAND NEW 2025 set list, packed with exciting new songs we’ve been perfecting for weeks! Full…
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OUR 2025 SCHEDULE – UPDATED 21.02.25
Before travelling to any of the above gigs please check our Facebook page and/or 2025 – Upcoming Performances We are delighted to confirm a number of new gigs to our fast-growing schedule for 2025 with two more prestigious events in the pipeline. Timings are now confirmed for the Cockwood Shanty Festival on Saturday, 22nd March…
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MILESTONES GALORE IN 2024!
2024 was an extraordinary year for Mariners Away. We performed over 50 sets across more than 30 gigs – a milestone of which we’re incredibly proud, especially considering our combined age exceeds 800! (Yes, we know, we don’t look a day over 400!) 🙂 The year was filled with unforgettable milestones, and we’re excited to…
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MARINERS AWAY TEAM UP WITH EXETER CHIEFS
It will be a slight diversion from our usual performance venue when Mariners Away provide the pre match entertainment at Sandy Park, home of Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club on Sunday, 27th October as Rob Baxter’s side face Gallagher Premiership rivals Harlequins – kick-off 3.00 pm. We’ll be appearing on The Piazza from 1.05pm – 1.45pm,…
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TICKETS ON SALE AND SELLING FAST – BOOK NOW!! See Mariners Away in Concert – The Plough Arts Centre – 19th OCTOBER 2024
WE ARE DELIGHTED TO BE RETURNING TO THE PLOUGH ARTS CENTRE FOR A THIRD YEAR RUNNING!! – DON’T MISS ONE OF THE SOUTH WEST’S LEADING SEA SHANTY CREWS IN CONCERT – From 8pm, Saturday 19th October 2024, (TWO x 45 min sets with interval). Tickets £12 (£10 Plough Supporters) *Please note a 5% booking fee…
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WHERE YOU CAN SEE MARINERS AWAY THIS SUMMER
If the text below is not showing legibly on your device then please click on ‘read more’ and it should reflow correctly. If doesn’t then it’s time to think about updating your phone 🙂 Saturday, 27thPRIVATE FUNCTION AUGUST Saturday, 3rdWESTON-SUPER-MARE – SHANTY FESTIVALWeston-Super-Mare, Somerset https://wsmshantyfest.com2.30pm – 3.30pm – Raddy’s Cafe Bar, 14 Beach Rd BS23 1AU https://www.facebook.com/raddyscafebar/?locale=en_GB5.00pm – 6.00pm –…
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MARINERS AWAY TO APPEAR ON MAIN STAGE AT FALMOUTH
Mariners Away are absolutely thrilled to have been invited to appear on the MAIN STAGE (sponsored by Seasalt) at Europe’s largest free nautical music and song festival, the Falmouth International Shanty Festival in Cornwall. We will be opening the day’s proceedings in Events Square at 1.00pm on Saturday, 15th June and will also be perfroming…
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BANK HOLIDAY FUN AT THE DUKE OF YORK
We are looking forward to entertaining you outside* Iddesleigh’s historic 15th century inn, The Duke of York, THIS COMING BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY, 6th May from 3.30pm and again after the BIG raffle. *(weather permitting) Post Code: EX19 8BL WhatThreeWords: playback.skidding.withdraw
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WE’RE BACK ON THE HIGH SEAS IN MARCH
With invitations and bookings for 2024 coming in thick and fast, here is an up to date list of our comittments so far. For festivals please check our Facebook page for latest details of venues and timings.
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MARINERS AWAY – singing to help raise funds for All Saints Church, Okehampton
We are delighted to announce that our first appearance of 2024 will be at All Saints Church, Okehampton from 7pm on Friday 15th March as we help to raise much-needed funds towards various church appeals Tickets £15 INCLUDE a Buffet Supper, booking adviseable. Paybar. TO BOOK email mishflexman@gmail.com All Saints Church, Church Path, Okehampton EX20…
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MARINERS AWAY & FRIENDS RAISE MAGNIFICENT £2500 FOR RD&E CHARITIES
MARINERS AWAY & FRIENDS RAISE MAGNIFICENT £2500 FOR RD&E CHARITIES
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BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN FOR 2024
To discuss Mariners Away performing at your special event or celebration then please contact Steve Mathewson on 01837 840465 or email him at smathewson@btinternet.com To find out where we are already performing in 2024 see Upcoming Performances. To see Mariners Away in action, please visit our dedicated YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@marinersaway9093 and select ‘Playlists‘ to view…
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Our LIVE appearance on BBC Spotlight – BEHIND THE SCENES
Mariners Away appeared live on BBC Spotlight on Monday, 9th October to promote our fund-raising concert in aid of Royal Devon & Exeter hospital charities and were privileged to ‘sing the programme out’ with a shortened version of one of our performance numbers, Randy Dandy. The fund-raising concert organised by Mariners Away was held at…
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