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The original a cappella band, comprising genuine fishermen, a shopkeeper, a potter, an engineer and two builders, started performing in pubs during the mids. Nine of the original singers — aged from 36 to 68 — had grown up in Port Isaac, the town now also known as the location of the fictional Portwenn in the long-running ITV show Doc Martin.

The tenth member, a fisherman from nearby Padstow, Jason Nicholas, was invited to join as accordion player. The film, directed by Chris Foggin, takes some licence with the truth as it focuses on the fictional character of a cynical London music executive, played by Mays, who has little faith in the troupe. A year after the accident Nicholas, the accordion player, said that none of them had felt like singing together or accepting gigs for a long while.

This year they released another album, Sole Mates , and on Thursday they complete a November run of gigs with a show at the Octagon theatre, Yeovil. Venue director Alvin Hargreaves said: 'We are devastated to hear that Fisherman's Friends band member Trevor Grills died in hospital last night as a result of the head injuries suffered on Saturday.

Both men were involved in an accident in the loading bay area of the G Live concert venue prior to their scheduled performance that evening. Guildford Borough Council and HQ Theatres, who own and manage the venue respectively, continue to fully assist with the investigation. Tributes were paid to Mr McMullen, who is thought to have been married and a father. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and the guys.

The Fisherman's Friends are shanty singers from Port Isaac on Cornwall's rugged, panoramic north coast. There were more tributes on social media sites. You were a top bloke. She said: 'As a family we are in shock and devastated.

Paul loved you and was very proud of the fact that he worked with you. The tour manager and a singer of Fisherman's Friends pictured has been killed after a metal door fell on them while they unloaded equipment. Ealing Studios has also been working on developing a film charting the rise of the a capella group. It is believed the nine members of the group not involved in the accident have since returned to their homes in north Cornwall.

Surrey Police is investigating and the Health and Safety Executive - which investigates work-based accidents - has been notified. In recent months it has played host to a number of well-known acts including the Russian State Ballet and indie band The Kaiser Chiefs. Acts due to play at the venue include Jools Holland and The Stranglers. The 1, capacity venue was hailed as a 'local landmark' by councillors when it opened in Speaking at its opening, Mayor of Guildford Councillor Terence Patrick said: 'The state-of-the-art venue realises our vision for a vibrant, dynamic space for the community.

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View all. A spokesman for the band said: "Tragically, a member of the Fisherman's Friends touring party died yesterday following an accident at the G Live venue in Guildford where the group were due to perform. One of the Fisherman's Friends was also seriously injured in the accident and remains in hospital.

In a statement Darcus Beese, the president of Island Records, the group's label, said: "Everyone here is shocked by this tragic event, our hopes and prayers go out to the friends and families of those involved.

Police were called to the incident at A spokesman for the group Said The Maiden, who had worked with the singers, said: "We are deeply saddened by the news of the accident in Guildford yesterday. We feel honoured and grateful to have been able to work with him. Saturday night's gig was cancelled following the incident.