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Nick is a composer, performer, and sound artist whose research focuses on creative experimental approaches to sound, particularly the use of computer-mediated sound for performance and electronic audiovisual artworks. His work integrates field source recording and improvisation, shaping audio-visual experiences that combine live computer-generated animation and visual processing, extending dynamics of dance within a theatrical context. Central to his work is the exploration of social relations and how close collaborative contexts in ensemble playing are transformed through technological means. He is a founding member of the composers' collective nerve8 and the Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra, and he performs with various improvising groups using instruments such as the shakuhachi alongside computer-based tools. His works have been showcased across Europe and the UK, with notable commissions from Tramway, the Coull Quartet, and Scottish Opera. He has received multiple awards and artist residencies, including the Muenchen Kulturreferat Stipendium at Villa Waldberta, Germany, and has participated in prestigious festivals such as Sónar in Barcelona and BBC Radio 3's Late Junction.
University of Glasgow • Glasgow
Teaching and conducting research in Sonic Practices in the School of Culture & Creative Arts.