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The Wran

The Wran

Hailing from the Comeragh Mountains of County Waterford, The Wran are four brothers: Tommy, Danny, Seán and Stephen Dunford. They bring a fresh voice to Irish music, blending trad with punk and a hint of psychedelia to create music that feels both timeless and new. Drawing inspiration from Planxty, The Pogues and Lankum, 

The Wran combines traditional and modern instrumentation, including banjo, harmonium, acoustic guitar, bass VI and drums. They are dedicated to keeping the Irish language, traditional songs and storytelling alive while continuing to push it forward in their own way. 

After an explosive live debut in 2025, including accoladed performances at Glastonbury, Green Man, All Together Now, and Electric Picnic, the band went on to support The Scratch and Kíla, play Dublin’s Notable NYD festival, and sell out their first Irish tour. Beginning 2026 with a sold-out UK tour, The Wran are fast establishing themselves as one of Ireland’s most vital new bands. 

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Upcoming shows:

DateLocationVenueTickets
23-04-2026Glasgow, United KingdomSWG3
24-04-2026Leeds, West Yorkshire, United KingdomThe Wardrobe
25-04-2026Manchester, Greater Manchester, United KingdomManchester Academy
26-04-2026Bristol, United KingdomThekla
28-04-2026Birmingham, United KingdomThe Castle & Falcon
29-04-2026Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United KingdomRescue Rooms
30-04-2026London, London, United KingdomElectric Ballroom
24-05-2026Derby, Derbyshire, United KingdomBearded Theory
30-05-2026Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, IrelandWhen We Next Meet Festival
05-06-2026Borris, County Carlow, IrelandFestival of Writing & Ideas
04-07-2026Kings Lynn, Norfolk, United KingdomFolk in a Field Festival
02-08-2026Clonakilty, Co. Cork, IrelandFair Days Fleadh
06-08-2026Lorient, FranceInterceltic Festival of Lorient
08-08-2026Dranouter, BelgiumFestival Dranouter
05-09-2026Birmingham, West Midlands, United KingdomMoseley Folk & Arts Festival