The Wran
Lavery's · 12-18 Bradbury Place, Belfast, BT71RS
Tuesday 4 August · 7pm
The Wran, Paddy McKeown
The Wran
Hailing from the Comeragh Mountains of County Waterford, The Wran are four brothers: Tommy, Danny, Seán and Stephen Dunford. Drawing inspiration from acts such as Planxty, The Pogues and Lankum, they bring a fresh and distinctive voice to Irish music, blending traditional sounds with punk energy and a touch of psychedelia to create something that feels both deeply rooted and strikingly contemporary.
Combining traditional and modern instrumentation including banjo, harmonium, acoustic guitar, bass VI and drums, The Wran are committed to preserving the Irish language, traditional song and storytelling while pushing the tradition forward in their own unique way.
Following an explosive live debut in 2025, the band quickly gained attention with acclaimed appearances at Glastonbury, Green Man, All Together Now and Electric Picnic. They went on to support The Scratch and Kíla, perform at Dublin's NYD Festival and sell out their first Irish tour.
Having kicked off 2026 with a sold-out UK tour, The Wran are rapidly establishing themselves as one of the most exciting and vital new bands to emerge from Ireland's contemporary folk and traditional music scene.
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