Irish President Michael D Higgins called her ‘A National Treasure’ and after 20 of her own albums, countless DVDS, filmed concerts, musical collaborations and a career that has spanned 40 years, Sharon Shannon in 2023 is still breaking new musical ground. The genre-defying star has achieved multi-platinum album sales and has had several number chart topping albums, singles and DVDs in her home country. Her album Galway Girl went 4 times platinum in Ireland with the title track winning her the Meteor award two years running for the most downloaded song. She also celebrates being the youngest ever recipient of the Meteor Lifetime Achievement Award.
An honorary Dr. of Music at The University of Galway Sharons inspires the students through masterclasses and tutorials both online and in-person. She is currently working on her own living archive which is due for public release later in 2023. She recently created and presented a four part musical TV series called Heartlands which saw her travel the length of her ancient namesake the mighty River Shannon, making music along its journey. 2023 will see Sharon releasing new music, creating new live music shows that continue to surprise and excite.
