The Monkeyfists

Say hello to the UK’s most landlocked shanty band! Now a mighty nine-strong crew, The Monkeyfists bring a storm of instruments, harmonies, and humour to every stage they grace. Over the past decade—and especially this last year—they’ve been making waves with festival sets, streaming releases, an RNLI cathedral gig, and even a cheeky turn on London’s West End stage!

“We play festivals, tiny pubs, private parties, and anything in between. It started in 2014 when Alex and Jack roped in their Dad, Chris, to play piano accordion. Then others were press-ganged in on a pittance of a wage. We lost a few – the sea is cruel; Chris passed away in 2017. We are now eight: Jack on lead vocals, Alex on guitars and vocals, John on bass ukulele and vocals (as well as studio recording and videography), Stewy on vocals and percussion, Steve on mandolin, Ben on bouzouki, Sam on vocals and percussion, and Will on piano accordion and vocals.”