A North Yorkshire sea shanty group has released a new single ahead of one of its biggest summer performances.
Saltburn Smugglers released Leave Her Johnny on today (August 14), to mark the last instalment of their popular Shanties on the Shore series in Saltburn this summer.
The song was recorded live at Richmond's Georgian Royal Theatre and is the second track to be released from the group's upcoming EP.
(Image: Saltburn Smugglers)
The band said recording in such a historic venue was a memorable experience.
It said: "We had a beautiful day at the theatre, recording four live songs for the new EP and this is the second to be released.
"There's something amazing about singing in such an old place with such a history of music. It was such a great decision to sing there."
While the theatre recording captures a different atmosphere, the group said performing outdoors on Saltburn's coastline remains a highlight.
The band added: "Our Shanties on the Shore series has really captured the imagination of the fanbase.
"People are travelling three or four hours for the show and we're stunned by the passion and commitment of the following.
"Singing these songs in the place they were meant to be sung, against the dramatic coastline, is a joy to behold."
The events have become a regular sell-out on Saltburn's seafront, drawing in visitors from far beyond Teesside and North Yorkshire.
(Image: Saltburn Smugglers)
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The Saltburn Smugglers have built an incredible online following, with more than 56,000 Facebook followers, and are known for performing original sea-themed songs written by Professor of Songwriting Keith Ayling.
The group has also been selling out theatres across the North East, and says that community spirit remains at the heart of each performance.
The final Shanties on the Shore event of the season takes place on Saltburn's upper promenade, starting at 6.00pm tonight (August 14).