African cycle at the « Cinéma Breiz » in Paimpol In order to give a foretaste of Paimpol 2007, the team of the Cinéma Breiz, in co-operation with that Sea Chanty Festival, have set up an African cycle which will take place from June 7th to 11th. The various films showing will be Bamako, by Abderrahmane Sissako, The Last King of Scotland, by Kevin Macdonald and Goodbye Bafana by Bille August. Each spectator will receive the official poster of the Festival, superbly illustrated by Nicolas Guéguen as a gift, as well as the sticker of the Festival. Reduced price (5,30 € a ticket). Please contact for further information.  Auteur : Vincent 06-06-2007 19:57

Gwennyn, Dobet Gnahoré, Gangbé Brass Band… Kohann, undoubtedly estimating that the Sea Chanty Festival was no venue for her immense talent, has finally declined the invitation, which had been made to her to perform in Paimpol... She will be replaced on stage (at the Cabaret, at 5.30 pm, on Saturday 4th), by Gwennyn whose first album, En tu all, has just been granted the price of the best young artist produced in Brittany. Gwennyn rocks! Another important piece of information : Dobet Gnahoré (replacing Kora Jazz Trio) will be performing for the African evening of the Cabaret (on Saturday 4th, at 8.30 pm). Gangbé Brass Band will be strolling along the quaysides for the three days of the Festival (instead of the band which was initially scheduled, namely Marzoug).  Auteur : Vincent 06-06-2007 19:56

Ask for the musical schedule !!! The schedule for the Sea Chanty Festival has just been publicized. Nearly a hundred bands will take part in this eigth gathering, half of which are sea chanty bands from Brittany, the whole of France, Great Britain, Ireland and even Poland. (Segars). Of course, numerous African music bands from various backgrounds will not hesitate to bridge the gap between Brittany the African continent : Makida Palabre, Serendou, Badum’s Band, Sloï… the atmosphere will be hot, on August 3rd, 4th and 5th on the quaysides of Paimpol… (for further information, please click on the picture).  Auteur : Vincent 16-05-2007 17:09

Opening of « L’Étoile de France » A newcomer in the Saint-Malo flotilla of Bob Escoffier, l’Etoile de France was open pomp and circumstance on April 27th, in Saint-Malo, in the presence of numerous guests. The organizing team of the Sea Chanty Festival was part of them. Let us, by the way,remind you that this gorgeous schooner (which is 40 metres long, with her sails covering 480m²) will be in Paimpol on August 3rd, 4th and 5th 2007 for the Festival.  Auteur : Vincent 16-05-2007 17:06

Ticket office : go for it !!! That’s it, here we go ! From now on you can purchase the precious keys, which are essential to access the pleasures of the Sea Chanty Festival ! Tickets are available for booking on the Internet (via www.fnac.com and www.ticketnet.fr) as well as, in the whole of France, in the following shops : Centre Leclerc, Auchan, FNAC, Virgin Mégastore, Carrefour, Géant Cora, Cultura, (also plan for extra booking and postage costs). More information available in the ticket office section.  Auteur : Vincent 29-03-2007 15:06

Nicolas Guéguen, the "father" of the mermaid Nicolas Guéguen is the winner of the visual arts competition organised by the Sea Chanty Festival for the creation of his poster for the 2007 gathering. We are hence indebted to him for the design of the magnificent African mermaid that welcomes you on our website and adorns the whole collection of objects representing the Festival. (click on the picture for further information)  Auteur : Vincent 29-03-2007 14:52

Start booking your weekend ! The curtain is slightly opening onto the Paimpol 2007 Festival programme. Considering some of the names who have just been announced by the organizers, the coming gathering should be memorable! Together with Johnny Clegg who is already expected to perform on Friday, August 3rd, we will welcome on stage Touré Kunda and Lo’ Jo (3/08), Rokia Traoré, Seun Kuty & Egypt 80, Erik Marchand and Rodolphe Burger (4/08), Lura, Dan Ar Braz and Ismaël Lô (5/08). Start booking your weekend !  Auteur : Vincent 15-02-2007 11:03

“Bon voyage”, enjoy the sail and happy New Year ! Our special "Christmas tickets" offer is no more available. We will announce you in the coming weeks, the date when we start selling the day and three-day tickets at the new set price. Everybody on the team of The Sea Chanty Festival wishes you all the best for 2007 and will be waiting for your visit this summer on August 3rd, 4th and 5th on the quaysides of Paimpol. “Bon voyage”, enjoy the sail and happy New Year!  Auteur : webmaster 30-01-2007 15:53