May's News

10.05.10 | 16:59

Cornish fishermen land record deal!

After 15 years of playing local gigs in the village of Port Isaac in Cornwall on a Friday night, traditional Cornish band 'The Fisherman's Friends' have successfully earned a £1m record deal with Universal.

The band have released an album of sea shanties, traditional tunes and folk music, with songs of longing and loss, in April 2010.

The members of the 10-strong band have all worked upon the sea at some point as fishermen, lifeboatmen or coastguards and are about to go global after a lucky break.

Record producer Rupert Christies was visiting the village on a family holiday when he saw the group performing in a local pub and was impressed by their talent.

The Fisherman's Friends look set to be in good company; Lady Gaga, Take That and Amy Winehouse are all signed to the same record label. Plus they have managed to secure a gig at the Glastonbury festival later this year!

Check out The Fisherman's Friends website for more info

Visit the traditional village of Port Isaac this summer, its ideally located only 6 miles from St Minver Holiday Park. During the day explore the stunning beaches and pretty villages nearby or whilst on park enjoy the fantastic facilities perfect for the whole family.

With an indoor swimming pool which has been newly refurbished for 2010, as well as play areas, kids clubs for tots to teens, delicious food on offer in the Pizza & Steakhouse Restaurant and fantastic entertainment in the Showbar.