Onya is an Irish surf/rock/chick . 21 yrs old, Onya's songs are gutsy guitar- based chick rock...some acoustic,some electric. Onya's voice is original and very powerful- her songs are infectious & moving and her attitude is typical of a very cool, surfin' rock chick. She hit the performance circuit in 2001 after completing University & has enjoyed incredible success in Ireland, with regular gigs, TV & radio & a dedicated following. In '05 she toured both Europe & USA, including showcase gigs at manhattan's CBGB'S & THE C-NOTE. Her success in New York resulted in a headline SIN E gig in Manhattan in November -she became established on the NYC scene. Onya completed a tour of Holland & the USA. She gigged Boston, New Jersey, NYC, L.A,San Fran,San Diego,Texas , Originally a solo performer, Onya joined forces with fellow surfchick Niamh- the band, percussionist Seamy O' Doherty and Guitar/Vox Faloni Poni.The band has been rechristened ONYA, Onya has had two USA releases, EP 'Pass The Bottle