Wright & Round: Riverdance (Whelan arr. Farr)

Why not get back into that Eurovision feel in your concerts with a classic bit of foot tapping joy.

Get into the Eurovision spirit at your concerts with a classic

Friday, 15 May 2026

With the Eurovision Song Contest returning this weekend, it's the perfect time to revisit one of the competition's greatest musical success stories to add to concert programmes.

'Riverdance' was first performed in the interval as part of the Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin in 1994. It became an international sensation overnight with its infectious rhythms and foot-tapping melodies.

Energy and drama

Ray Farr's exciting brass band arrangement captures all the energy and drama of the original, making it a long-standing favourite with both bands and audiences. Full of colour and momentum it remains an ideal concert feature for any band looking to bring a touch of Eurovision sparkle to the stage.

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Wright & Round: Riverdance (Whelan arr. Farr)

Energy and drama

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