Ahoy! with The Wellermen
New Hall School, Chelmsford, CM3 3HS
Friday 26th June 2026
Set sail for an unforgettable evening of music and maritime adventure as New Hall School proudly presents a spectacular concert celebrating the spirit of the sea. The first half features an exhilarating performance by The Wellermen, whose irresistible folk harmonies and modern take on traditional sea shanties have captivated audiences around the world.
In the second half, the stage fills with the combined voices of New Hall School’s choirs and singers from local partner schools for Alexander L’Estrange’s much‑loved choral work Ahoy! Sing for the Mary Rose. Fusing sea shanties, Tudor songs, and vibrant contemporary choral writing, this uplifting work celebrates the story of Henry VIII’s iconic warship and the maritime heritage that continues to inspire curiosity and wonder, sung in Henry VIII's former Tudor palace grounds.
In the second half, the stage fills with the combined voices of New Hall School’s choirs and singers from local partner schools for Alexander L’Estrange’s much‑loved choral work Ahoy! Sing for the Mary Rose. Fusing sea shanties, Tudor songs, and vibrant contemporary choral writing, this uplifting work celebrates the story of Henry VIII’s iconic warship and the maritime heritage that continues to inspire curiosity and wonder, sung in Henry VIII's former Tudor palace grounds.
