Skellig is an alternative rock band with Celtic overtones.This is largely due to a love of Irish Folk and most other types of world and rock music. Begun by Chris and Lisa Burness, the band played extensively in the UK, producing two CDs, 'In Another Time' and 'Fragile'. A move to Canada's west coast in 2006, meant the creation of a new line up, including Mike, followed by his son Will, most recently joined by Dylan Wickham.The band is based in Ladysmith BC.Their EP, 'Skellig' was completed in 2009.Dylan Wickham, high school friend of Will and Caleb joined them in May 2011 for a summer of gigs and recording of the soon to be released album 'Kingdom Come' ( Jan 2012) A huge project, recorded in a basement, mixed by Zak Cohen of 'The Woodshop' BC and mixed by Brad Blackwood of Euphonic Masters - Nashville, the sound is BIG!

2012 was a very busy year for the band with gigs in Vancouver Island and Vancouver, as well as a spot at 'Celt Fest' and the Hard Rock Cafe in Toronto after being voted in the top 3 out of 400 bands nationally, in the 'Hard Rock Rising Competition'. In 2013 they were nominated for a Vancouver Island Music Award for 'best live act' .

The band plays acoustically and electrically, depending on the venue.Skellig runs a seasonal 'Electric Open Mic' at the Crofton Hotel Pub in Crofton to encourage and promote upcoming full bands and singer songwriters( see www.skellig.ca for details of all gigs) .

Apart from being very competent musicians, Skellig is fun to watch, good at involving the crowd and appeals to many different types of music lovers, because of the fusion of a diversity of sounds. Their fans and fellow musicians are now extended family here on the island.They support original music, enjoy playing some covers and organising events for charity.

Hold onto your seats, as Skellig may be coming to a venue near you promoting what is most definitely the best recording they have produced to date!