Glen Hansard
Glen Hansard is an acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter and musician, best known for his work as the frontman of the folk-rock band The Frames and his collaboration with Markéta Irglová in the duo The Swell Season. He gained international recognition after the release of the film 'Once,' for which he co-wrote the Academy Award-winning song 'Falling Slowly.' With a career spanning over two decades, Hansard is celebrated for his heartfelt lyrics and passionate performances, often exploring themes of love, loss, and human connection.
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Recent news mentions
Glen Hansard is a mainstay of Ireland’s cultural scene and is known for his work with The Frames and Swell Season.
‘Funny as it sounds with all the success, the money is not something that you just have’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-02
Glen Hansard says the short tour is an opportunity to give something back to the venues that helped shape their journey.
Hot Press’s 50th birthday gig, Dorothy Cross and the other best things to see in Ireland in the week ahead – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-30
Glen Hansard opened the annual event on Wednesday night, telling the large crowd that more than 30 artists were waiting to perform.
Bono joins annual Christmas Eve busking session in Dublin city centre – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-24
Glen Hansard appears as part of the closing number, People Have The Power.
The singer’s voice is peerless in an energetic, gentle performance – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-07
Glen Hansard was a friend of O’Farrell and felt he owed a creative debt to him.
The remarkable life of gregarious and charismatic songwriter Fergus O’Farrell – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-13
Glen Hansard is a relentless seeker of collaborations and is known for his humane intentions.
Not a dry eye on the balcony for Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-01
