Wellington Sea Shanty Society is a musical group based in Wellington, New Zealand. They play a range of traditional music, including Irish and English folk songs, shanties, ballads, and waltzes. The group was formed in 2011 and since then has become a popular fixture in the city's music scene. They have performed with some of the biggest names in shanty music, including Peter & Johno and the Paddy Boys, and released their debut album 'Across the Ditch' in 2012. The album earned them an APRA Silver Scroll nomination for Songwriting Excellence. Wellington Sea Shanty Society continue to perform live in events around Wellington, bringing their love of traditional music to audiences of all ages.