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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

  • Sea Shanties, Carols, and Empty Beer Barrels v4: Fundraiser for Dalhousie Food Cupboard
    Sea Shanties, Carols, and Empty Beer Barrels v4: Fundraiser for Dalhousie Food Cupboard
    Fri, Dec 19
    Ottawa
    Dec 19, 2025, 8:00 p.m.
    Ottawa, 310 St. Patrick St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5K4, Canada
    SHIPMATES!! Our annual fundraiser for the Dalhousie Food Cupboard is back!! Join the us on Friday, December 19, 2025, for an unforgettable night of sea shanties, community spirit, and holiday cheer!
  • Sing a Sea Shanty @ Beyond the Pale - Nov 2025
    Sing a Sea Shanty @ Beyond the Pale - Nov 2025
    Fri, Nov 14
    Ottawa
    Nov 14, 2025, 8:00 p.m.
    Ottawa, 250 City Centre Ave Bay 106, Ottawa, ON K1R 6K7, Canada
    YARR SHIPMATES! THE CREW SAILS AGAIN ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 14!! Join your favorite band of brigands, the Bytown Sea Shanty Collective, for another unforgettable sea shanty singalong at BTP!
  • Sing a Sea Shanty @ Beyond the Pale - Halloween Edition
    Sing a Sea Shanty @ Beyond the Pale - Halloween Edition
    Sat, Oct 25
    Ottawa
    Oct 25, 2025, 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
    Ottawa, 250 City Centre Ave Bay 106, Ottawa, ON K1R 6K7, Canada
    YARR SHIPMATES! THE CREW SAILS AGAIN SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 — ET C’EST L’HALLOWEEN! 🎃⚓️ The Bytown Sea Shanty Collective is back at Beyond the Pale for our 3rd annual Halloween Costume Party & Sea Shanty Night!
  • 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!

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