# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Never Mind The Rowlocks: Wellington Sea Shanty Society
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am (+12:00)
- **Event Description**: Aotearoa New Zealand's Most 'Sea Worthy' Shanty Group™ have been belting out traditional and original sea songs from Aotearoa, France, Spain, the UK and more, since time immemorial (2012).

The W.S.S.S have toured Aotearoa and France multiple times and are known for their rowdy and participatory live shows. 

They've performed at Paimpol (one of the world's largest shanty festivals), Splore, Albany Folk Festival (Aus), Quebec Sea Shanty Festival (Canada) and a shipload of other festivals in NZ, France & Canada. 

Their new EP 'Sea Shanties of the 70s, 80s, & Today!' has just recently surfaced to complement their 'Now That's What I Call Sea Shanties' series. Another must-listen is 'Ahoy!' - a French/English album made with Nantes amis Croche Dedans.

They have recently been riding the 'Wellerman' wave as their recording was released prior to the 'shantytok' phenomena and is widely regarded as the definitive version.

The band is due to release their new EP 'Never mind the rowlocks - here's the WSSS' in May 2026.

Live videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLucz5QmfKt0mdVGE-qBDQwpT_AnzqJMNx

Reviews:

"Probably New Zealand's best dance album of the year"
Sunday Star Times.

"Their live performances have turned into raucous crowd-participating evenings around the capital and there's certainly a Mumford and Sons-style danceability to these nine tracks which take them beyond simple comic value - although you'll be hard-pressed not to listen with a smile on your face."
Stuff.co.nz  

"The debut release from Wellington Sea Shanty Society is, as the album and band title suggest, brimful of tunes of which the Pogues would be proud."
Otago Daily Times.

http://wellingtonseashantysociety.com/
http://www.facebook.com/WellingtonSeaShantySociety
http://wellingtonseashantysociety.bandcamp.com/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lyttelton/never-mind-the-rowlocks-wellington-sea-shanty-society/200029916335506
- **Event Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lyttelton
- **state**: CA
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Magazine Bay, Lyttelton, New Zealand 8082
- **lat**: -43.60597
- **long**: 172.70978
- **full address**: Magazine Bay, Lyttelton, New Zealand 8082, New Zealand

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Never Mind The Rowlocks: Wellington Sea Shanty Society being held?
  - **A:** Never Mind The Rowlocks: Wellington Sea Shanty Society takes place on Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am at Magazine Bay, Lyttelton, New Zealand 8082, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Never Mind The Rowlocks: Wellington Sea Shanty Society?
  - **A:** Never Mind The Rowlocks: Wellington Sea Shanty Society is organized by Naval Point Club Lyttelton.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Never Mind The Rowlocks: Wellington Sea Shanty Society is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lyttelton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Never Mind The Rowlocks: Wellington Sea Shanty Society sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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