Nine-year-old shantychor festival: two stages on the water in WHV!

Nine-year-old shantychor festival: two stages on the water in WHV!

Bontekai, Wilhelmshaven, Deutschland - wave noise and happy chants- the 9th International Shanychor Festival in Wilhelmshaven promises an unforgettable experience for all sea foot and music lovers. On July 13, 2025, the Bontekai becomes the scene of maritime joie de vivre. Organizer Helmut Möhle has set up a varied program for this, which is enriched by participating various choirs from Germany and the Netherlands. One can be particularly proud of the high -quality response: In fact, more choirs have registered than places are available, which speaks for the popularity of this event.

A highlight are the two innovative stages that are installed for the first time on a harbor tractor of the marine and the historic feast "Norderney". The latter is festively flagged to celebrate the festival and forms an atmospheric backdrop for the social rounds of singing that take place on the water. This maritime atmosphere is perfectly supplemented by the catchy sailor songs and cheerful melodies of the choirs.

The Shanty-Chor Berlin as a crowning glory

A very special guest is the Shanty-Chor Berlin, which not only celebrates 40 years, but also appears with a concert on July 12, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at the Tingel Tangel by Yvonne Schröder. The choir not only brings maritime flair, but also a portion of Berlin joie de vivre to the North Sea region. In addition, the choir takes part in the traditional Steuben parade in New York, which combines numerous groups from Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the USA.

A program for all lovers of maritime culture

The festival begins on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at 10 a.m. with a festive service on the firefighting ship. The musical program is opened by Helmut Möhle, frigate captain Rolf Hoppe and Mayor Astrid Zaage. The list of participants includes the "Blue Boys from Wilhelmshaven", the Magellan Singers from Delfzijl as well as the Shantychor Bad Zwischenahn and the Shantykoor Maritiem Winschoten.

As Wilhelmshaven Touristik reports, the festival aims to promote community and culture and bring a piece of maritime joie de vivre to everyone involved. The activities not only offer space for singing along, but also for enjoying the classic melodies that will conquer the heart of the audience.

Overall, we look forward to a beautiful festival in the sign of the shanty vocals, which puts the traditional values ​​of seafaring in the foreground-an event that should never be missed.

For more information about the Shanty-Chor Berlin and future appearances, you can visit their [website] (https://www.shantychank-berlin.de/shahanty-chor-berin-step concerts) and to find any details about the event on Wilhelmshaven Touristics. You can also get updates via the festival on NWZ Online.