We are The Silver Darlings from Southend-on-Sea in Essex. Performing around the UK and Europe, giving high-octane, rip-roaring renditions of shanties with harmonies galore! So batten down the hatches and get ready to haul away. Life at sea will never be the same again!
Listen to Us
Shanties & Songs of the Sea
Our full albums can be purchased on Bandcamp, or you can listen to some excerpts below.
The Bay of Suvla
The Bonny Ship The Diamond
The Wellerman
Our Ship
Upcoming Events
See more on the events page.
16th Oct 2026
10:00 am
10:00 am
Mevagissey Shanty Festival
Mevagissey & Pentewan, Cornwall
Friday 16th – Sunday 18th October, times TBC.
21st Nov 2026
10:00 am
10:00 am
The Cutty Sark Shanty Festival
King William Walk, London SE10 9HT
8th Dec 2026
7:45 pm
7:45 pm
The Hoy at Anchor Folk Club
The Estuary Club, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 2UJ
Double bill with The Empty Bears