Biography

John Walsh's work encompasses Film, Television and Advertising. As well as composing, John has worked for many years as a studio producer, arranger and guitarist touring with a number of successful bands. He also studied classical guitar and piano at the Royal Irish Academy of Music.

His television drama work includes 'Proof' - the gripping 4 x 1hr crime drama series which to date has broadcast in more than one hundred countries worldwide, 'Rebellion' - the 3 x 1hr series which tells the story of the 1798 Irish Rebellion and the BAFTA award winning BBC TV series 'Custer's Last Standup'. He has scored numerous Short Films including the awarding winning 'Prey Alone' and 'Venom'. His music has featured in a number of high profile commercials and in 2008 he was commissioned by the International Olympic Committee to score the official worldwide advertising campaign promoting the 2008 Olympic Games. Other campaigns include the Jameson International Film Festival commercial and global campaigns for Guinness, Baileys and the Spanish Lottery. His work for the national Irish broadcaster (RTE) includes title music for The Premiership, The Six Nations and The World Cup. Please select from the categories above to view video excerpts of work to date or visit John's myspace page below where you can listen to further examples of his music.