Manchester Collective & Sean Shibe: Sea Shanties
Southbank Centre, Queen Elizabeth Hall, SE1 8XX , [Venue Details]All aboard as we chart an unlikely course through the world of sea shanties, encountering classical, folk, and contemporary works along the way.
A deep dive into musical sea lore. Just you and your crew alone, against the unforgiving force of the open sea.
If you want to survive, you must band together and get to work, fast. And there’s no quicker way of building camaraderie than through song. The rhythm is what binds you.
That’s where sea shanties come in. A centuries-old folk tradition at the heart of maritime culture.
Join two of our groundbreaking Resident Artists on this quest: radical ensemble Manchester Collective with Sean Shibe, a master of the guitar in its various guises across the ages, from acoustic to electric.
There’s no one better to join the dots between the sea shanty’s rich history and its TikTok success than Ben Nobuto.
The British/Japanese composer brings a whirlwind of avant-garde, contemporary classical and video game sounds, playfully reflecting our fragmented lives.
Manchester Collective is a Southbank Centre Resident Artist for Classical Music: Spring/Summer 2026.
Repertoire
- Dowland: 2 Settings from Lachrimae, or Seaven Teares; Can she excuse my wrongs
- Purcell: Come away, fellow sailors; The sailors dance from Dido and Aeneas; Full fathom five from The Tempest arr. Thomas Adès
- Traditional: Sea shanties arr. Donald Grant for ensemble
- The Unthanks: Big steamers
- Ben Nobuto: New work
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Admission
Min: £13.25
Max: £42.00
Event Type: seated
Seating: Reserved
Performer name: Manchester Collective - string quartet, percussion, electronics
Other key names: Sean Shibe - lute, guitar, electric guitar
Age restriction: For ages 7+, U12's must be accompanied by an adult
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Manchester Collective & Sean Shibe: Sea Shanties
Saturday, 28 Mar 2026 @8.00pm
Southbank Centre, Queen Elizabeth Hall, SE1 8XXMore Information
All aboard as we chart an unlikely course through the world of sea shanties, encountering classical, folk, and contemporary works along the way.
A deep dive into musical sea lore. Just you and your crew alone, against the unforgiving force of the open sea.
If you want to survive, you must band together and get to work, fast. And there’s no quicker way of building camaraderie than through song. The rhythm is what binds you.
That’s where sea shanties come in. A centuries-old folk tradition at the heart of maritime culture.
Join two of our groundbreaking Resident Artists on this quest: radical ensemble Manchester Collective with Sean Shibe, a master of the guitar in its various guises across the ages, from acoustic to electric.
There’s no one better to join the dots between the sea shanty’s rich history and its TikTok success than Ben Nobuto.
The British/Japanese composer brings a whirlwind of avant-garde, contemporary classical and video game sounds, playfully reflecting our fragmented lives.
Manchester Collective is a Southbank Centre Resident Artist for Classical Music: Spring/Summer 2026.
Repertoire
- Dowland: 2 Settings from Lachrimae, or Seaven Teares; Can she excuse my wrongs
- Purcell: Come away, fellow sailors; The sailors dance from Dido and Aeneas; Full fathom five from The Tempest arr. Thomas Adès
- Traditional: Sea shanties arr. Donald Grant for ensemble
- The Unthanks: Big steamers
- Ben Nobuto: New work
Admission
Min: £13.25
Max: £42.00
Event Type: seated
Seating: Reserved
Performer name: Manchester Collective - string quartet, percussion, electronics
Other key names: Sean Shibe - lute, guitar, electric guitar
Age restriction: For ages 7+, U12's must be accompanied by an adult
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