Alan Keary (aka Shunya) is a multi-talented musician who draws on his Irish heritage to create a music full of wonder and magic. Playful and ethereal, his live shows showcase his ability to slip seamlessly into different styles and genres, balancing between recklessness and precision. Live performances display varying arrangements ranging from a five piece band to solo. Keary features as violinist, bassist and vocalist whilst also delivering the texture and backbone using drum machines, effects and live sampling through Ableton.

Keary – described by critics as an »enigmatic new discovery« – is an internationally touring artist and collaborator who has worked with some of the most exciting talents in world music – including South African cellist Abel Selaocoe. He is also son of legendary Irish guitarist and producer Dave Keary (Van Morrison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Emma Bunton). In 2021 he was commissioned to arrange music for orchestra for Selaocoe’s debut »BBC Prom Africa meets Europe«, at the Royal Albert Hall, a show Keary also performed in and which was met with universal praise. The same year, he provided a remix for acclaimed jazz trio Go Go Penguin’s album »GGP/RMX«. Despite featuring on the project alongside electronic heavyweights such as Squarepusher, Clark and 808 State, Keary’s reworking of »To The Nth« was described as »almost stealing the record«.

Keary released his debut album »I Have Aspirations For Dragonflies« in May 2023 under the Name Shunya. He has released three previous EPs and two singles – with track »Wonder N Wane« feat. Hayley Williams receiving support from Huw Stephens, BBC Radio 1.