16/03/2026
Ahoy All!
After two great years, the Bunbury Sea Shanty Festival is winding down.
What began as an endeavour to bring sea shanty singing to a greater audience here in the Southwest grew into something truly special for our community. From the involvement of various community groups, local businesses and artists from around Australia the Bunbury Sea Shanty Festival brought people together for the joy of sea shanty singing.
To every performer, volunteer, organiser, sponsor, and supporter who helped make the festival what it was — thank you. Your enthusiasm, professionalism and generosity turned this event into something far greater than we ever imagined.
To all the attendees over the two years, we hope you enjoyed yourself at our festival and your time in the City of Bunbury. Thank you for coming along, raising your voices in song and joining in the joyous experience.
While the festival itself is coming to an end, the spirit of sea shanty singing — the music, the camaraderie, and the sense of community — will live on in all of us who were lucky enough to be part of it.
Thank you for the songs, the stories, and the memories. ⚓🎶
