"To see the world in a grain of sand, and a heaven in a wildflower; hold infinity in the palm of your hand and eternity in an hour." William Blake
About Us...

Short Bio:

Ben Kettlewell and Mairéid Sullivan returned to Melbourne in 2002, following seven years
in the music and film industry in Hollywood, California. Under the auspice of their independent production company Lyrebird Media, they create and record music, produce multimedia for the internet, compose soundtracks and make films.

"The work of Mairéid Sullivan and Ben Kettlewell is nothing less than a triumph of the imagination." T.S. Kerrigan, American Reporter

Ben Kettlewell, Scottish-Cherokee multi-instrumentalist, award winning composer, music journalist, and award winning filmmaker, is a recognized pioneer in the field of electronic music and an accomplished guitarist/synthesist and composer of many years standing.

“It's refreshing that Kettlewell chose to explore the depths of the psyche...the 'rites of passage' zones...keeping us poised, alert...irresistibly drawn in...deeply moving, accessible music." Lee Underwood, Pulse Magazine (Tower Records)

Mairéid Sullivan, Irish traditional singer, songwriter, poet, student of history, and award winning filmmaker, is drawn to the mystical nature of music, words and imagery. Her muse is fueled by unadorned presentation of poetry and song, in keeping with her Irish tradition.

"Sullivan is a highly regarded vocalist with a particular interest in exploring and sustaining the philosophical roots of Celtic culture...poetic originals and traditional gems...the serene presence of a Celtic priestess...remarkable ...evocative..." Don Heckman, Los Angeles Times

“Mairéid Sullivan is one of Australia’s Celtic treasures, a voice like a trilling bird, she’s also a songwriter of rare talent, and now a filmmaker.” Rachael Kohn, ABC Radio National

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Innovation

From concept to completion of complex projects, independent arts practitioners can now rival the finest technology available to major studios.

Facilities

Ben and Mairéid use state-of-the-art technology for all aspects of their work, including composing and recording music, graphic design, multimedia for the internet, filmmaking, and post production.
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