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Fanning at Whelans

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Fanning at Whelans
Fanning At Whelans logo
Directed byMark Quinn
Presented byDave Fanning
Country of originRepublic of Ireland
Production
ProducerUrsula Courtney

Ian Wilson

Jack Fanning

Rosie Wall
Production locationsWhelans, Dublin
CinematographyKen O'Mahony
EditorHighwire Post Production
Running time45 minutes
Production companyBebbak Ltd.
Original release
NetworkVirgin Media Television
Release2020 (2020) –
present

Fanning At Whelans is an Irish music television series, that celebrates the Irish music scene.

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

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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.[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]

The third series began in December 2023.[12][13]

Format

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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.[14]

References

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  1. ^ "'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.
  2. ^ a b "Fanning brings Irish muisc series from Whelan's". Meath Chronicle. 2021-11-30. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
  3. ^ "Bob Geldof Leads Line-up of new season of Fanning at Whelan's". extra.ie. 2022-12-02. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "Wyvern Lingo among line-up for Fanning at Whelan's". Independent.ie. 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
  6. ^ Corr, Alan (2020-12-17). "Dave Fanning back on the box to rock Whelan's in Dublin". RTE.
  7. ^ "IRISH MUSIC SCENE: Homegrown acts a perfect antidote to Mariah Carey festive overload". Belfast Media Group. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ "Sweet music | The Irish World". www.theirishworld.com. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  10. ^ "Bob Geldof Leads Line-up of new season of Fanning at Whelan's". 2022-12-02. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  11. ^ Domhnall Gleeson - Dave Fanning Interview (Fanning At Whelans), retrieved 2023-11-09
  12. ^ 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)
  13. ^ "Fanning at Whelan's set to return for third series | News". GoldenPlec. 2022-11-23. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
  14. ^ Series 3 Recap | Fanning At Whelans, retrieved 2023-11-09