The Wellermen, which started in 2020, are riding TikTok's viral wave of traditional sea shanties. The group combines vocal harmonies and acoustic instruments, drawing inspiration from nineteenth-century coastal folk music. Members, notably Sam and Tom, studied classical and folk traditions before performing at local UK venues. Their debut single "Wellerman" resurrected the ancient whaling ballad, instantly topping global streaming charts.
After "Wellerman" went viral in 2021, they produced Shanty Sessions (2021), which surpassed 100 million streams. They appeared at the 2022 Cambridge Folk Festival and partnered with other viral folk musicians. Their digital-first approach won them attention on Billboard Folk charts and international folk radio, while appearances on BBC Radio 2 introduced them to a larger audience.
The Wellermen tour the world, performing favorites like "Soon May the Wellerman Come" and traditional shanties at festivals and theatres. Their performances include immersive crowd sing-alongs and realistic maritime instrumentation. Get your The Wellermen tickets from Yadara today and feel the intensity of modern folk music with historical origins.