Bobby Aherne is a multifaceted creative force, excelling in the realms of music, literature, and sound design. Based in Brisbane, Australia, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the music industry as "No Monster Club", a critically acclaimed art-pop act that has toured extensively worldwide.
With a degree in Music Technology and English from N.U.I. Maynooth, Aherne's academic background has undoubtedly influenced his eclectic and innovative approach to music. As a core member of Ireland's esteemed "Popical Island" collective, he has collaborated with numerous musical acts, including Grand Pocket Orchestra, Ginnels, Women's Christmas, Dublin Duck Dispensary, and Paddy Hanna.
Aside from his thriving music career, Aherne is also a published author, having written the book "D'You Remember Yer Man? A Portrait of Dublin's Famous Characters", released by New Island Books. In 2018, he co-wrote, composed, and sound-designed the musical "Trial of the Centurys", which enjoyed a sold-out run at the Project Arts Centre as part of the Dublin Fringe Festival.
Aherne has also made significant contributions to the world of sound design, serving as the resident sound designer at Dublin's National Leprechaun Museum and creating music for various brand campaigns, including Skullcandy and Virgin Media. His work has also been featured in several films, including "NOW" (Riley Blakeway, 2010),"Famous Nathan" (Lloyd Handwerker, 2014),"Pussywillow Dirtbags" (Pedro Delbrey, 2015),"The Middle Finger" (Séamus Hanly, 2016),and "Damo & Ivor: The Movie" (Rob & Ronan Burke, 2018).
In addition to his extensive portfolio, Aherne has also created theme tunes, jingles, and incidental music for various projects, most recently for the popular podcast "The Alison Spittle Show" (Headstuff) and the radio sitcom "The Captain" (Ocean FM).
