Please enjoy this archive of clippings and footage, documenting the journey of this quirky group
as they sing songs that harken back to yesteryear.

The Albany Shantymen have captured the imagination of not only their fans, but the
media, as well.

  • A surprise guest

    Much-loved English comedian Bill Bailey joined us for a rousing sing-a-long last night! ⚓🎶

    We reckon he fits right in! The actor/musician is in WA shooting a series on coastal towns. Will we make the cut?

  • Shantymen Share for The Project

    The Albany Shantymen are interviewed on Channel 10's The Sunday Project, 5 September 2021.

    Hear the Premier lampooned for not being a big enough fan and shocking revelations about getting seasick in the bath!

  • The Shantymen sang at the AFL Grand Final, Optus Stadium

    AFL Grand Final at Optus Stadium

    The Albany Shantymen earn a place in WA’s sporting history, performing at the AFL grand final.

    The humble, hairy heroes welcomed punters to the stadium by performing for crowds outside the gates.

  • On the Big Screen

    The Albany Shantymen perform prior to the Fremantle Dockers vs Brisbane Lions game at Optus Stadium in Perth, August 2021.

    There’s nothing quite like being on the big screen!

  • The Albany Shantymen perform for Australian Story

    Our Australian Story

    The unassuming songbirds were caught up in the rising fame of Dustyesky, a genuinely fake Russian choir, leading to an appearance on ABC TV.

    Check out The Albany Shantymen performing The Wellerman sea shanty for Australian Story.

  • Our favourite Shantymen perform at Fairbridge Festival, in both 2018 and 2021.

    Fine Folk at Fairbridge

    Our favourite Shantymen perform at Fairbridge Festival, in both 2018 and 2021.

    The most recent Fairbridge Festival appearance saw the Albany Shantymen joined by joined by Colin and Matt from The Anchormen and Jeff and Ash from The Lost Quays.

  • On the Big Screen

    The Albany Shantymen perform prior to the Fremantle Dockers vs Brisbane Lions game at Optus Stadium in Perth, August 2021.

    There’s nothing quite like being on the big screen!

Are our archives complete?

Do you have media clippings featuring the Albany Shantymen that aren’t represented here? Please help us complete a full archive by getting in touch via albanyshantymen@gmail.com.