Nic Collins

Nic Collins is a Professor specializing in Sound, focusing on experimental music and digital media. During his 2020 sabbatical, he created Lucky Dip, a video project involving daily trumpet solos on his custom-designed instrument. Collaborating with Nick Briz, he developed a JavaScript program to randomize video playback order, emphasizing interactivity and unpredictability. Isolated due to the pandemic, Collins explored solo performance as a response to the absence of collaborators and audiences. His work bridges acoustic experimentation with digital tools, reflecting on contemporary artistic practice amid global disruptions.