Fanning At Whelans is an Irish music television series, that celebrates the Irish music scene.
| Fanning at Whelans | |
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 Fanning At Whelans logo | |
| Directed by | Mark Quinn |
| Presented by | Dave Fanning |
| Country of origin | Republic of Ireland |
| Production | |
| Producer | Ursula Courtney
Ian Wilson Jack Fanning Rosie Wall |
| Production locations | Whelans, Dublin |
| Cinematography | Ken O'Mahony |
| Editor | Highwire Post Production |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
| Production company | Bebbak Ltd. |
| Original release | |
| Network | Virgin Media Television |
| Release | 2020 – present |
Presented by Dave Fanning from Dublin's iconic venue, Whelan's of Wexford St.[1][2][3][4]
The show consists of live music from both up-and-coming and established Irish bands/artists from varying genres. It is broadcast on Virgin Media TV.[5][6][7]
History edit
During the COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland, Fanning was concerned that the Irish music industry was in trouble and Irish musicians were not able to tour and therefore earn a living. In November 2020, he teamed up with long-time producer Ian Wilson, and through his production company Bebbak Ltd, acquired funding from Whelans and Guinness to record a series of gigs with no audience. The aim of the production was to get the bands/artists and film crew paid during a time when there was no other work available in their industry. This became season one of Fanning at Whelan's.[8]
According to Meath Chronicle, “Dave Fanning is a name that has become synonymous with Irish music. There is no Irish broadcaster that has done more to give young bands a much-needed break than the legendary radio DJ Dave Fanning, from his early days on pirate radio to the renowned Fanning Sessions on RTE Radio. And now Fanning returns to our screens doing exactly what he does best – showcasing the best of Irish music.”[9]
Appearances to date include Dark Tropics,[10] Emily 7,[11] Saibh Skelly.[12] and guest interviewees Bob Geldof[13] and Domhnall Gleeson.[14]
Format edit
The show consists of five to six live music performances per episode. Each episode also features a well-known Irish guest who is interviewed about their favourite music.[15]
Extended content
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Appearances To Date editSeason 3 – 2022/2023 editPerformers: - Aoife Nessa Frances - Cian Ducrot - Ciaran Lavery - Dark Tropics - David Kitt - Def Nettle - Emily 7 - Farah Elle - Fia Moon - Gilla Band - Ham Sandwich - Junior Brother - Just Wondering - M(h)aol - Maija Sofia - Myles O’Reilly - Saibh Skelly - Skinner - Soak - Sprints - Tebi Rex - The Coronas - The Fynches - Wild Youth Guest Interviews: - Bob Geldof - Ruth Medjber - Doireann Garrihy - Louis Walsh - Deirdre O'Kane - Andrea Corr - Joe Elliott Season 2 – 2021/2022 Performers edit- A Smyth - Adrian Crowley - Ailbhe Reddy - Allie Sherlock - Autre Monde - Carrie Baxter / Sinead White - Cat Dowling - Cherym - Dea Matrona - Elaine Mai - Houseplants - Inhaler - Isaac Butler - Kodaline - Kynsy - Lyra - Malaki - Mick Flannery & Susan O'Neil - Nealo - Niamh Regan - Paddy Casey - Pillow Queens - RSAG - Saint Sister - The Zen Arcade - Thumper - Silverbacks - Tolu Makay - Wyvern Lingo Guest Interviews: - Aidan Gillan - Conor O'Brien (Villagers) - Noel Hogan (The Cranberries) - Keith Duffy - Jenny Greene Season 1 – 2020/2021 Performers edit- Alex Gough - Andrea Corr - Mick Flannery - Soda Blonde - Somebody’s Child - Sorcha Richardson - Villagers - The Academic Guest Interview: - Domhnall Gleeson |
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References edit
- ^ Nialler9 (2022-11-23). "Fanning at Whelan's third series airs from December". Nialler9. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Fanning at Whelan's set to return for third series | News". GoldenPlec. 2022-11-23. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
- ^ "'They wouldn't know a Joshua Tree from an Achtung Baby' – Dave Fanning on Inhaler playing his new live show from Whelan's". Independent.ie. 2021-12-09. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
- ^ "Fanning brings Irish muisc series from Whelan's". Meath Chronicle. 2021-11-30. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
- ^ "Bob Geldof Leads Line-up of new season of Fanning at Whelan's". extra.ie. 2022-12-02. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
- ^ "RTE legend Dave Fanning feels like he won the 'Lotto in life' thanks to his career". SundayWorld.com. 2023-11-08. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
- ^ "Wyvern Lingo among line-up for Fanning at Whelan's". Independent.ie. 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
- ^ Corr, Alan (2020-12-17). "Dave Fanning back on the box to rock Whelan's in Dublin". RTE.
- ^ "Fanning brings Irish muisc series from Whelan's". Meath Chronicle. 2021-11-30. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
- ^ "IRISH MUSIC SCENE: Homegrown acts a perfect antidote to Mariah Carey festive overload". Belfast Media Group. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
- ^ O'Flaherty, Aideen (2022-12-22). "Emily 7 band to perform on TV show hosted by DJ Dave Fanning". Echo.ie. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
- ^ "Sweet music | The Irish World". www.theirishworld.com. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
- ^ "Bob Geldof Leads Line-up of new season of Fanning at Whelan's". 2022-12-02. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
- ^ Domhnall Gleeson - Dave Fanning Interview (Fanning At Whelans), retrieved 2023-11-09
- ^ Series 3 Recap | Fanning At Whelans, retrieved 2023-11-09