Colin Urwin is from the Glens of Antrim in Northern Ireland and has been described as a modern-day Seanchaí. He is a full-time professional storyteller, folk musician and singer-songwriter, appearing at hundreds of events and festivals all over Ireland, the UK, Europe, North America, Africa, Asia, and Australia. He has broad media experience, having written features for local newspapers regarding his storytelling and songwriting, and has appeared on many productions for both radio and television. He is a committee member of both the Glens of Antrim Storytelling and Cultural Heritage Group and Storytellers of Ireland, and an Artistic Director of the Waterways Community Story-Making Festival. He lives in County Antrim.