MCD proudly presents
RUNTHERED
plus support
Whelan’s Upstairs • Sat 3rd October 2026
RuntheRed is an emerging Irish indie-alternative band founded in 2024 by lead vocalist Ciara and guitarist/pianist Amy, whose shared passion for songwriting began over casual lunches in a work canteen. What started as conversations between the pair quickly grew into a creative partnership, with the band’s name even being dreamed up over the counter of a local deli AFTER already writing their first song “in Georgia” which includes the line “let’s just Run the Red…”. Their vision soon expanded into a full band, with Ana on violin, Alex on bass, and Matty on drums.
In less than a year as a fully formed band, RuntheRed earned a place on the RTÉ 2FM Rising List for 2026, marking them as one of Ireland’s most exciting new acts. Since then, they have performed at Dublin’s Olympia Theatre and Belfast’s Waterfront Hall while opening for Boyzlife, alongside appearances at major Irish festivals including Forbidden Fruit, Beyond the Pale, and Forest Fest.
Their music receives regular airplay on RTÉ 2FM, with additional support from BBC Introducing and radio stations across Australia and the United States, helping their audience continue to grow internationally.
Inspired by artists such as The Cranberries, The Frames, and boygenius, RuntheRed blends intimate storytelling with atmospheric indie soundscapes, exploring themes of love, identity, loss, and growing up. With their first headline show set for later in 2026 and work already underway on an ambitious concept album, RuntheRed continues to establish itself as one of Ireland’s most promising new bands.
CONNECT
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TICKETS
€17.55 available online from Whelan’s – 50c per ticket service charge applies.
Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required
AFTER THE GIG
Whelan’s Indie Club w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm or check out the Silent Disco in the upstairs venue & the Karaoke in Little Whelan’s – Free Entry via front door until 10:30pm | Drinks Promos