By Isle of Wight Observer
The Isle of Wight’s Sea Gels Shanty Band are heading to Mevagissey Shanty Festival, to perform traditional sea shanties and maritime songs.
Sea Gel Debbie said: “We’re absolutely thrilled and honoured to have been invited to sing in Cornwall, the ‘home’ of sea shanties. We can’t wait to take our bit of Isle of Wight fun to Cornwall, singing our hearts out, and raising funds for charities. Perhaps it is like taking coals to Newcastle, but our unique performances include drama, puppetry, and unusual percussion instruments, so we think the Isle of Wight can show the locals something new.”
This year has been a busy one for the group, with gigs at Quay Arts, Bembridge Lifeboat Station, Quarr Abbey, and festivals in Yarmouth, East Cowes, and Gosport, alongside appearances at Sandown Regatta and Ryde.
Fans unable to make the trip to Cornwall can see them live in Swanage, in November, and at various venues across the Island. See their Facebook or Instagram accounts or check folkonwight.com.