Stuns’ls Candlelit Concert

Born from the salt, sweat and occasional chaos of Cornish Pilot Gig rowing, Stuns’ls Shanty Group was formed from the rowing clubs of Mevagissey, Charlestown and Truro.

The name comes from one of our earliest songs, Old Maui. A stuns’l (studding sail) is an extra sail set by a square-rigged ship to catch the faintest breeze and squeeze out a little more speed. It seemed a fitting name for a bunch of rowers who figured that if we could pull together on the water, we could probably sing together on dry land too.

What started as a few voices raised after training sessions and regattas has grown into a harmony-loving crew with a passion for sea shanties, Cornish folk songs and a good old-fashioned singalong.

Like gig rowing itself, singing shanties is all about rhythm, teamwork and timing — everyone pulling together to create something much bigger than the sum of its parts. With close harmonies reaching up to eight parts, Stuns’ls bring a distinctive sound and plenty of energy wherever they perform.

Over the years, we’ve had the honour of performing for Their Majesties The King and Queen, appeared on Rick Stein’s Cornwall, featured on BBC Radio 4 and provided the voices for Visit Cornwall’s G7 campaign. We’ve also performed in productions for Warner Bros and travelled across the UK and Europe sharing our love of shanties and Cornish music.

But at heart, we’re still the same bunch of rowers who enjoy a good song after a good pull — preferably with a pint within reach and absolutely no discussion about who missed the beat.

Every shanty carries a story from the sea, and Stuns’ls are passionate about keeping those stories alive. We do it the Cornish way: with strong harmonies, plenty of laughter, a bit of chaos and, if we’re lucky, a proper pint at the end of it.

Stuns’ls Shanty Group — born from the oars, forged in Cornwall and powered by harmony., and

Book online at www.wheal-martyn.com. Bar open on the day and pre-booked pasties are available at point of booking. Proceeds raised from the event support the charitable work of the Wheal Martyn Trust (Charity no. 1001838).

Pre-ordered pasties £6.95