Sudden Squall

A dynamic trio from West Penwith; known for their entertaining and invigorating renditions of sea shanties and Cornish songs, old and new.

Although the group was newly formed in 2024, we have all sung previously in other shanty groups (The Foghorn Three, Shall’ee Shanties, and The Shantillies), and performed variously at festivals including Mevagissey, Port Isaac and St Ives.

Our name, Sudden Squall, reflects the unpredictable, and powerful nature of the sea; a theme which deeply resonates in our choice of music. So, as well as singing the popular maritime and Cornish songs that you know and love, we’ll also introduce you to some lesser known tunes. But we guarantee that these rhythmic harmonies, with tales of the high seas and our beloved Cornwall, will get your feet a-jigging, and your faces smiling. We hope you won’t be able to resist singing along!