Neil Hannon

Neil Hannon is best known as the songwriter and driving force behind the band The Divine Comedy. Over twelve albums (and counting) his trademark orchestral pop, intelligent lyrics and legendary live shows have turned him into something of a national treasure. Born and raised in Northern Ireland, Neil Hannon signed his first record deal aged 19. His first albums Liberation and Promenade were critically acclaimed, but it was 1996's Casanova and lead single Something For The Weekend that brought widespread fame. In 1998 National Express became the band’s most beloved and highest charting single. Two decades later and the critically acclaimed album count is at twelve, with songs like Our Mutual Friend, A Lady Of A Certain Age and To The Rescue joining the pantheon of Hannon’s most renowned work. Last year the group’s longevity was confirmed when Charmed Life, The Best Of The Divine Comedy reached no.5 in the UK album chart. Neil Hannon has written extensively outside of The Divine Comedy. His work for theatre includes a musical adaptation of Swallows and Amazons for the Bristol Old Vic. For TV he wrote the music for such shows as Father Ted and the IT Crowd. He contributed songs and score to 2022’s found-footage sci fi film LOLA, and has written original songs for the Warner Bros film Wonka, starring Timothée Chalamet. Neil lives in Co. Kildare, Ireland with wife Cathy Davey and a large quantity of rescue animals.