Author: A.J. Wright

  • Monthly Sings – now In Person as well as Online!

    We’ve started our In-Person Monthly Chantey Sings up again! Join us at Hearth Market in Portsmouth (one of our new venues for the 2024 Festival) on the 3rd Saturday of every month from 3:00-5:00 pm. We look forward to singing in this wonderful space with you! Our Virtual chantey sings will be continuing on Zoom…

  • The 2024 Festival – This Weekend!

    Get your ears and singing voices ready for the 2024 Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival! Check out our beautiful block-printed 2024 Poster by Jo Axel.

  • Join us for a cruise on Schooner Adventure!

    You’re invited aboard the historic Schooner Adventure out of Gloucester, MA for a PMFF Maritime Music Sail to benefit the 2024 Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival! Join us on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 from 1-4 pm as we sail out of Gloucester, MA harbor for a refreshing sail around beautiful Cape Ann as we enjoy singing…

  • A PMFF Pizza Fundraiser – Thank you!

    Flatbread’s Community Bake: Pizza with Purpose program has provided the Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival with a reliable, strong, and deeply appreciated mid-summer financial boost for a few years now, offering a way for us to raise necessary funds for our festival. You all came through for us once again on Tuesday, July 16, and all…

  • The 2024 Songwriting Competition is Open!

    The 2024 Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival Songwriting Competition is open! This year we will be accepting original entries in two categories: 1. Traditional-style chanties/forebitters2. Modern/contemporary songs on maritime themes Songwriters may submit. one song (or two, but just one in each category). Songs will be judged on originality, quality of lyrics, and performance. Deadline is…