Falmouth to host the world's biggest free shanty festival - with free ale (for the singers)

If you are of stout voice, or just like stout, head to Falmouth this wekend and enjoy probably the biggest collection of sea shanty and traditional songs in the world. Shantymen (and women) from all over the UK and Europe, some 300 plus, are descending on the town for a massive music mix of shanties and traditional working songs. The lucky competitors will keep their whistles wetted courtesy of Skinner's Ales who will supply thousands of pints to the thirsty troubadours.

The singers can found all over the likes of Custom House Quay and nearby hostelries.