Concert Saturday 8th February 2025, 8.00pm (doors open 7.30pm)

Sold Out: The Longest Johns and El Pony Pisador

Sea shanty and folk legends concert

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Saturday 8th February 2025, 8.00pm (doors open 7.30pm)

Location

Winchester Cathedral Nave beneath the Whales installation

Price

£22.50

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Book online, call 01962 857 275 or book in-person at the Box Office inside Winchester Cathedral.

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Sea shanty and folk legends The Longest Johns and El Pony Pisador are coming to Winchester Cathedral for a one-of-a-kind, once-in-a-lifetime performance beneath three enormous sperm whales.

This event has sold out, however there are two further sea shanty and folk concerts taking place at Winchester Cathedral which you may like to attend:
The Norfolk Broads, Saturday 1st February at 8.00pm
Kimber’s Men, Friday 7th February at 8.00pm

Earlier this year they released The Longest Pony to celebrate English and Latin maritime traditions and the two groups’ long-standing mutual admiration.

You’ll be listening to this unique programme of music underneath three monumental sculptures of sperm whales, created by artist Tessa Campbell Fraser, which will hang from the cathedral’s Nave in this immersive art installation, pictured below.

About the artists

El Pony Pisador biography

El Pony Pisador has become one of the most important folk bands in Catalonia. Its sound is crafted in the tradition of Celtic and Folk music.

They have released three albums, with the latest one featuring The Longest Johns, a Sea Shanties group from England. So far, they ‘ve accumulated over 6 million streams in their catalog, and their fan base continues to grow.

El Pony Pisador has performed all over Europe, including notable appearances at Eurofolk in Germany, Appingedam Folk in the Netherlands, and the North Sea Folk & Shanties Festival in Belgium, Severn Seas Festival in UK among others. They have also showcased their talents in Canada at La Fete des Chants Marins and in the USA at Bay City Maritime Festival.

In addition, the band has ventured across continents, completing a successful Australian tour this year with six shows in the South-West of the island, including the Albany International Folk and Shanty Festival. This tour was highly successful, with every show sold out.

Undoubtedly, El Pony Pisador is currently at the pinnacle of their career.

Refreshments will be available to purchase on the night.

Please note that this is a standing concert, if you have any accessibility concerns please contact box.office@winchester-cathedral.org.uk

Whales is sponsored by the Southampton Marine & Maritime Institute at the University of Southampton

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