Neil Ó Briain is a multi-instrumental composer and arranger, with a strong history of solo guitar work. Hailing from Cork, Ireland, he weaves melody, bass and harmony together at ease and provides compelling performances. His music ranges from traditional Irish to contemporary cinematic soundscapes, taking inspiration from artists such as Tony McManus, Tommy Emmanuel and Ryuichi Sakamoto. Neil began his solo career playing the cafés and bars of Kagoshima, Japan, where he lived for several years. He has performed at various festivals including Ards International Guitar Festival, Belfast Guitar Festival, with past international appearances including Re-Jigged and Halifax Celtic Festival in Canada. He has featured on Irish television and radio and has composed music for documentaries aired on BBC and RTÉ. His most ambitious project to date is Fara, released at the end of 2023. This sees the culmination of his most recent work in composing multi-instrumental pieces with a distinct cinematic feeling.