Bill Whelan
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Bill Whelan is a distinguished composer and musical director, best known for his work on Riverdance. His compositions have played a pivotal role in popularizing Irish music and dance on the global stage, and he serves as a mentor to emerging artists in the field.
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James Galway will join in the 75th celebrations in Dublin of his old friend, Bill Whelan, the composer of Riverdance.
Flautist James Galway to be honoured in native Belfast for ‘extraordinary contribution’ to music – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-11-15
Ireland· 2025-11-15
Bill Whelan composed the music for Riverdance, which is closely associated with Michael Flatley.
‘I grew up a boxer, swinging sledgehammers on construction sites’ – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-10-16
Ireland· 2025-10-16
Bill Whelan acted as a mentor to Zoë Conway on her project to compose for the full orchestra.
‘I have very bad eyesight – which comes in really useful, as I can’t see the audience’ – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-09-04
Ireland· 2025-09-04
