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About

Bytown Sea Shanty Collective is a quartet from Ottawa, Canada, born out of a love of the East Coast. With the call of the high seas in their bones, BSSC has been offering free, accessible monthly Sea Shanty singalongs in Ottawa for over two years. What started with a first evening bringing in 30-40 people, now regularly sees 200+ attending, with lineups out the door. 

 

A key focus of BSSC has been giving people without musical training an opportunity to sing in a group - there are so many benefits that come from group singing, but opportunities are few! BSSC has worked to remove all barriers at their singalongs: there is no cover, no need to read sheet music, no need for perfection. All are welcome and encouraged!

 

Bytown Sea Shanty Collective is currently working on original material, planning recording sessions, and booking concerts. This summer they participated in the Fundy Sea Shanty Festival in St. Martins, New Brunswick.

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​Upcoming Events

​Past Events

  • Sing a Sea Shanty @ Beyond the Pale - Sep 2025
    Sing a Sea Shanty @ Beyond the Pale - Sep 2025
    Fri, Sep 12
    Ottawa
    Sep 12, 2025, 8:00 p.m. – Sep 13, 2025, 11:00 p.m.
    Ottawa, 250 City Centre Ave Bay 106, Ottawa, ON K1R 6K7, Canada
    YARR SHIPMATES! THE CREW SAILS AGAIN ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 12!! Join your favorite band of brigands, the Bytown Sea Shanty Collective, for another unforgettable sea shanty singalong at BTP!
  • 3rd Year Shantyversary @ Beyond the Pale
    3rd Year Shantyversary @ Beyond the Pale
    Sat, Aug 16
    Ottawa
    Aug 16, 2025, 2:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
    Ottawa, 250 City Centre Ave Bay 106, Ottawa, ON K1R 6K7, Canada
    SHIPMATES!! ARRR YOU READY?! The Bytown Sea Shanty Collective is turnin’ THREE YEARS OLD – and ye best believe we’re throwin’ a proper SHANTYVERSARY bash at Beyond the Pale Brewing to celebrate!
  • Chamberfest 2025 - "Chamberfringe Series"
    Chamberfest 2025 - "Chamberfringe Series"
    Sat, Jul 19
    Ottawa
    Jul 19, 2025, 9:30 p.m.
    Ottawa, 1233 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 0G7, Canada
    Our late-night Chamberfringe concerts cross styles and art forms, pushing the boundaries of chamber music with daring and electric performances. Offering everything from lively sea shanties to classical piano stand-up comedy, Indigenous beats; a jazzy tribute to trumpet greats, and some video game m
  • Almonte Celtfest
    Almonte Celtfest
    Fri, Jul 04
    Gemmill Park, Almonte
    Jul 04, 2025, 7:00 p.m.
    Gemmill Park, Almonte, 182 Bridge St, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0, Canada
    The time has come! Almonte Celtfest Friday night tickets are here, baby! Come start the evening off by singing sea shanties 🌊⚓️with Ottawa's favourite sea crew - the Bytown Sea Shanty Collective, then 🤘rock🤘 the night away with Celtic rock warriors, Mudmen!
  • Sing a Sea Shanty @ Beyond the Pale
    Sing a Sea Shanty @ Beyond the Pale
    Sat, Jun 21
    Ottawa
    Jun 21, 2025, 8:00 p.m.
    Ottawa, 250 City Centre Ave Bay 106, Ottawa, ON K1R 6K7, Canada
    YARR SHIPMATES! THE CREW SAILS AGAIN ON SATURDAY JUNE 21!! Join your favorite band of brigands, the Bytown Sea Shanty Collective, for another unforgettable sea shanty singalong at BTP!

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