Fanning At Whelans is an Irish music television series, that celebrates the Irish music scene.
| Fanning at Whelans | |
|---|---|
 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 |
The programmes are presented by Dave Fanning from Whelan's, in Wexford Street, Dublin.[1][2]
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.[3][4][5]
History
editDuring 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.[6] According to Meath Chronicle, "There is no Irish broadcaster that has done more to give young bands a much-needed break."[2]
Appearances to date include Dark Tropics,[7] Emily 7,[8] Saibh Skelly.[9] and guest interviewees Bob Geldof[10] and Domhnall Gleeson.[11]
Format
editThe 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.[14]
References
edit- ^ "'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.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ "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
- ^ 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.
- ^ Series 3 Recap | Fanning At Whelans, retrieved 2023-11-09