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Albany International Folk ‘n’ Shanty Festival

⚲ July 11 – 13 2025 | Albany/ Kinjarling, Western Australia

Kaya and Hiya! We’ve got some very exciting news for you.

We’re painting the town tartan as Albany International Folk ‘n’ Shanty Festival takes on a Scottish theme for 2025! From traditional and contemporary music, to blistering sessions and wild ceilidh’s (dances), ALBAny becomes a hot bed of Scottish culture alongside our celebrated program of great folk and shanty music.

So get kilted up and brace yourselves for a raucous celebration of all things Scottish!

Stay tuned for more information. All festival updates will be sent via our newsletter, and posted on social media!

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2024 Highlights Reel – Thank you to The Albany Shantymen for the song “Albany Immigrants” from their album “Live At The Town Hall.” Written by Alan Ferguson. Thank you to Ella Vervest (encorecreative.com.au) for producing the video. Thank you to Gneiss Design (gneissdesign.com.au) for supplying footage.

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ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

From fireside folk sessions and concerts, to full blown pub shanty singing, from tales of pirates, whales and shipwrecks; Albany International Folk ‘n’ Shanty Festival turns the city’s historic centre into a playground of maritime culture. Set on the shores of the majestic waters of Mamang Koort (Heart of the Whale), join us for this annual festival that celebrates the heart and soul of Albany/ Kinjarling.

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If you do wish to contact us directly, please reach out to info@albanyfolknshantyfest.com. We will do our best to get back to you in a timely manner.

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Albany International Folk ‘n’ Shanty Festival gratefully acknowledges the support of: