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