Albany International Folk 'n' Shanty Festival

08/06/2026

ARTIST FEATURE 🍀 Bernard Carney

Bernard Carney OAM is celebrating an incredible 50 years working full time in the Australian music industry, Yes , he's been doing this since flares were in fashion. His songs tell of Australia, it's people and history, all laced with humour, heart and a hefty dose of family pride. He comes with awards , honours and Irish ancestry.

Catch em' live at Albany International Folk 'n' Shanty Festival!
📌 10-12 July 2026

➡️ Full line-up: https://albanyfolknshantyfest.com/artists/

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors who make it possible:
The City of Albany
Community Bank Albany
Rio Tinto
Southern Ports
Quality Apartments Banksia Gardens Albany
Albany Retravision
GWM Albany
HHG Legal Group

07/06/2026

ARTIST FEATURE 🍀 Singability

SingAbility is an all-abilities choir that brings people together through a shared love of music, regardless of experience, background, or ability. The group provides an inclusive and welcoming environment where members can build confidence, develop their skills, and enjoy the social connection that comes from singing together. SingAbility celebrates diversity and encourages participation at all levels, creating opportunities for individuals to express themselves, be part of a supportive community, and experience the joy of music.

Catch em' live at Albany International Folk 'n' Shanty Festival!
📌 10-12 July 2026

➡️ Full line-up: https://albanyfolknshantyfest.com/artists/

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors who make it possible:
The City of Albany
Community Bank Albany
Rio Tinto
Southern Ports
Quality Apartments Banksia Gardens Albany
Albany Retravision
GWM Albany
HHG Legal Group

07/06/2026

ARTIST FEATURE 🍀 Southern Right Blues Band

Since 2022, The Southern Right Blues Band have been making waves on the Southwest and Perth Blues scenes with their smooth and rollicking Blues classic covers and originals. We’re five mates with one common musical goal – to have fun playing the music we love! We have a great time busking, performing around the pubs and clubs in the Great Southern as well as Perth, Southwest and Albany Blues Clubs - and have been banging out our very own brand of Rhythm and Blues for the last three years at Blues at Bridgetown.

Catch em' live at Albany International Folk 'n' Shanty Festival!
📌 10-12 July 2026

➡️ Full line-up: https://albanyfolknshantyfest.com/artists/

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors who make it possible:
The City of Albany
Community Bank Albany
Rio Tinto
Southern Ports
Quality Apartments Banksia Gardens Albany
Albany Retravision
GWM Albany
HHG Legal Group

06/06/2026

Before you send us emails in all caps demanding information about what FREE events we have on offer for you this year (you’re welcome) - Remember we are a registered charity, powered by volunteers, running an event. For you. To enjoy. For free.

All artists and venues are listed online. The festival occurs over several pubs and venues in Albany CBD.

Pick up a programme when you arrive, grab a pint, enjoy the music, thank our vollies.

⚓ PLEASE BE KIND TO OUR CREW ⚓

As we haul lines, patch sails, and pull together this massive festival, we ask everyone to please be patient with programme info and updates. We’re a volunteer‑run ship, not a commercial vessel, and every part of this event is built by people giving their time, sweat, and heart.

Most of the festival is offered to you FOR FREE and we want to keep it this way! The cost is paid largely by the organisers, who pour countless hours into keeping this event afloat.

If you’ve got complaints instead of gratitude for our volunteers, well… póg mo thóin! 🍀

If you love what we do, toss a coin in the hat and support the festival. https://albanyfolknshantyfest.com/donate/

06/06/2026

ARTIST FEATURE 🍀 The Castaway Shantymen

The Castaway Shantymen of Bunbury bring the spirit of the high seas to pubs, festivals and gigs throughout the South West. Their powerful harmonies and foot stomping rythyms will turn any crowd into a raucous singalong. Whether performing sea shanties, work songs or Irish folk, the Castaways promise a great time!

Catch em' live at Albany International Folk 'n' Shanty Festival!
📌 10-12 July 2026

➡️ Full line-up: https://albanyfolknshantyfest.com/artists/

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors who make it possible:
The City of Albany
Community Bank Albany
Rio Tinto
Southern Ports
Quality Apartments Banksia Gardens Albany
Albany Retravision
GWM Albany
HHG Legal Group

06/06/2026

ARTIST FEATURE 🍀 The Salt Lake Shantymen

The Salt Lake Shantymen, hailing from Kalgoorlie Boulder, are the most inland sea shanty specialist group in the world. Mixing the gold of the salty inland seas with historical maritime songs, you're bound to hear some things you've never heard before!

Catch em' live at Albany International Folk 'n' Shanty Festival!
📌 10-12 July 2026

➡️ Full line-up: https://albanyfolknshantyfest.com/artists/

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors who make it possible:
The City of Albany
Community Bank Albany
Rio Tinto
Southern Ports
Quality Apartments Banksia Gardens Albany
Albany Retravision
GWM Albany
HHG Legal Group

05/06/2026

ARTIST FEATURE 🍀 Rumskull

The most terrible pirate band afloat. Scourge of folk festivals and punk rock pubs alike with a baffling array of Celtic Punk instrumentation, all too loud, all the time. Raiding the stage for over fifteen years, nobody knows where they will strike next, least of all themselves. Yet infamous they are for whipping their crew into a frenzy, bellowing out the most rollicking sea shanties ever to rattle a pirate’s gold earring.

Catch em' live at Albany International Folk 'n' Shanty Festival!
📌 10-12 July 2026

➡️ Full line-up: https://albanyfolknshantyfest.com/artists/

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors who make it possible:
The City of Albany
Community Bank Albany
Rio Tinto
Southern Ports
Quality Apartments Banksia Gardens Albany
Albany Retravision
GWM Albany
HHG Legal Group

05/06/2026

💚HOT OFF THE PRESS💚 Keep an eye out around the Great Southern for our snazzy posters!!! 👀 If you can help us out and display one at your local business - comment below👇

Thanks for your continued support of the festival 🙏

04/06/2026

ARTIST FEATURE 🍀 Dunn Bay Wailers

The Dunn Bay Wailers are a rousing sea shanty crew from Dunsborough in Western Australia’s southwest, keeping maritime traditions alive with infectious energy. Drawing on classic work songs of sailors, whalers, and coastal folk, they bring tales of the sea to life with a distinctly local spirit. Whether at their home dock The Har Bar or one of the many breweries or wineries in the region, the Dunn Bay Wailers invite audiences to sing along, raise a glass, stomp their feet and get lost in songs of the sea.

Catch em' live at Albany International Folk 'n' Shanty Festival!
📌 10-12 July 2026

➡️ Full line-up: https://albanyfolknshantyfest.com/artists/

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors who make it possible:
The City of Albany
Community Bank Albany
Rio Tinto
Southern Ports
Quality Apartments Banksia Gardens Albany
Albany Retravision
GWM Albany
HHG Legal Group

06/11/2025

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