Heather Shannon is a classically trained pianist and synthesist who first rose to prominence as the keyboardist and founding member of the award‑winning indie rock band The Jezabels. After earning a Bachelor of Classical Piano Performance from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, she toured globally with the band—playing at major venues like the Sydney Opera House, London’s O₂ Arena, and festivals such as Glastonbury and Lollapalooza—while contributing to a catalogue that has sold over 300,000 records and been honoured with both an ARIA award and the Australian Music Prize.
Since The Jezabels went on a second hiatus in 2022, Shannon has pivoted to a multifaceted solo and compositional career. She has been commissioned by prestigious bodies such as the Australian Chamber Orchestra, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, and The Metropolitan Orchestra, crafting works that blend acoustic and electronic elements. In 2021 she released Midnight Sun, a solo piano album inspired by an ArtsIceland residency in the Westfjords, praised by The Guardian as a “collision of perfection and punk”. is currently completing a Master’s in Composition at the Sydney Conservatorium, exploring themes of the uncanny and Australian Gothic, while actively teaching and scoring for screen—including her work on the indie films Book Week and Broke.
With her partner, Sam Lockwood, Heather expanded her writing skill to include composition for media production. The transition has seen her co-compose the score for two Australian feature films directed by Heath Davis – 2016’s ‘Broke’ & 2018’s ‘Book Week’.
www.heathershannonmusic.com
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Since The Jezabels went on a second hiatus in 2022, Shannon has pivoted to a multifaceted solo and compositional career. She has been commissioned by prestigious bodies such as the Australian Chamber Orchestra, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, and The Metropolitan Orchestra, crafting works that blend acoustic and electronic elements. In 2021 she released Midnight Sun, a solo piano album inspired by an ArtsIceland residency in the Westfjords, praised by The Guardian as a “collision of perfection and punk”. is currently completing a Master’s in Composition at the Sydney Conservatorium, exploring themes of the uncanny and Australian Gothic, while actively teaching and scoring for screen—including her work on the indie films Book Week and Broke.
With her partner, Sam Lockwood, Heather expanded her writing skill to include composition for media production. The transition has seen her co-compose the score for two Australian feature films directed by Heath Davis – 2016’s ‘Broke’ & 2018’s ‘Book Week’.
www.heathershannonmusic.com
Instagram | Spotify
Genres: composer, classical, , indie rock, soundtrack