Bio

Sean Donnelly is an award-winning musician/composer currently residing in Dunedin under the Mozart Fellowship at Otago University.

Sean Donnelly has released eight albums under the nom-de-plume SJD since 1998, with many nominated for bNets, Aotearoa Music Awards, the Taite Prize and the APRA Silver Scroll - some winning too! While primarily a solo project SJD has had a long history of collaborating with James Duncan, Sandy Mill, and Chris 'O Connor.

A celebrated producer as well, Sean has worked with Don McGlashan on 2006’s Warm Hand, and 2009’s Marvellous Year. In 2011, Sean joined the Pajama Club, with Neil Finn, Sharon Finn, and Alana Skyring. He produced their eponymous debut and toured with the group Aotearoa, Australia, and the United States of America.

SJD's back catalogue has become a favourite for television and advertising, with songs used in 90210, Shortland Street, Neighbours, Outrageous Fortune and Home and Away. Sean has also composed multiple feature film soundtracks and for public and private commissions, as well as being a frequent live performer.

His long awaited ninth album entitled Sweetheart is due for release in October 2022.

Links

• Artist Website
• Facebook Page
• Bandcamp Page