| Runtime: | 45 minutes |
| Presenter: | Dave Fanning |
| Country: | Republic of Ireland |
| Producer: | Ursula CourtneyIan Wilson Jack FanningRosie Wall |
| Editor: | Highwire Post Production |
| Director: | Mark Quinn |
| Location: | Whelans, Dublin |
| Cinematography: | Ken O'Mahony |
| Network: | Virgin Media Television |
| Last Aired: | present |
| Company: | Bebbak Ltd. |
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]
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.
The third series began in December 2023.[11] [12]
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.