Declan Kelly lives and breath’s within the world of music and creating. Having an Irish Father and a Maori Mother, this is no wonder as he seeps himself in both world to draw inspiration. Having just released his 5th Solo album early 2023 Headlock which was written and recorded during the lockdown Declan continues to craft the artistry of writing from the heart within the worlds where he dwells in.

Deep Soulful honesty, Roots defined music’s and raw passion to deliver a music that is him….

Declan has drummed and recorded for so many great artists that have surely rubbed off on his creativity and inspirations. Bernard Fanning, Bobby Alu, The Teskey Brothers, Spearhead, Kingtide, Katie Noonan,Alex Lloyd to name a few….

Also taking on a role in Music production has seen Kelly producing and collaborating with a bunch of Artists in Australia and New Zealand at his Studio called The Nest.