Sea shanties go viral, sparking hundreds of UK singing groups
Hundreds of sea shanty bands have sprung up across coastal and inland UK towns after Wellerman went viral on TikTok in 2021.
Why it mattersThese groups are reviving maritime tradition while building community connection and wellbeing for diverse age groups in their towns.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet. If the trend spreads to Australian coastal communities, it could similarly build connection and mental health benefits among older and isolated residents.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 1 h ago
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