A taste of Welsh shanty at its best combining tight singing and mischief abound. Want quality harmonies and a fun time? We’re the boyos for you!
What’s on?
Have a look below for our upcoming gigs – click on the upcoming events below or visit our calendar for more information about each gig, such as venue, time and more.
Latest news
- A total eclipse of the sun
Summertime, and the singing is easy… or so we hope, with a record number of gigs and a total eclipse of the sun in the weeks ahead! First we’re off to the wonderful Weston-super-Mare Sea Shanty and Folk Music Festival this Saturday and Sunday. We’ll be doing five sets in total – each in a … Read more - Festival time
Summer is here, and that means that it’s festival time again. The shanty festival season is now well and truly underway. In fact we started early this year, at the wonderful Cockwood Shanty Festival. We then had a brilliant weekend in Gosport where we played two gigs at the ‘Tales from the Sea’ shanty festival. … Read more - Charity fundraising
During our first year we have raised or contributed to well over six thousand pounds for a range of local and nationwide charities. There is a long and wonderful tradition of shanty groups supporting charities across the UK. Most shanty festivals and events are free to attend, and all shanty crews tend to perform entirely … Read more - Oh, what’s occurring?
Last Monday we played live at Goodsheds Barry, at the Academy Rooftop Bar to be precise. Lovely place, great crowd and a full house, almost tropical weather and a great vibe. Have a look at the video below for a quick impression of what went on. We now have a very busy month ahead, with … Read more
What others say…
“There are nights that stay in our hearts. And this was one of them ❤️
Thank you, Beaufort Scale, for giving us your magic, music, energy, folk, and sea shanties. From South Wales all the way to Part Alta, having you here was a truly wonderful gift ⚓🌊
How beautiful it is to see how a small place can become enormous when it’s filled with music, friends, and good energy ✨😎
Tarragona now has a little piece of you. Barrio Sur will always be your home whenever you come back 🏠🏴”
Bar Barrio Sur, Tarragona – Aug 2026
“We wish to express our sincere appreciation for the outstanding and enthusiastic performance by Beaufort Scale, held in support of BookTrust Cymru and Little People UK. The total amount raised reached £ 2,185. Your involvement will make a tangible impact on their efforts”
Mayor’s Office, Mayor of Newport – Feb 2026
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