Nicolas A Fells

Professor Nicolas A Fells is a composer, performer, and sound artist affiliated with the University of Glasgow as a Professor of Sonic Practice in the Department of Music, School of Culture & Creative Arts. His work bridges electronic and acoustic music, emphasizing computer-mediated sound in performance, spatialization, and interdisciplinary collaborations with visual artists, dancers, and improvisers.

Research Interests: Fells focuses on experimental approaches to sound, including field recordings, live improvisation, and the sociotechnical dynamics of collaborative performance. His work explores intercultural practices and the transformative role of technology in ensemble contexts.

Key Projects:

• Founder of nerve8 and Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra
• Awarded Muenchen Kulturreferat Stipendium for residency at Villa Waldberta
• Performed globally at venues like Sónar Barcelona and ISSUE Project Room, NYC

Grants & Roles:

• Course Convenor: Electronics with Music, MSc Sound Design & Audiovisual Practice
• PI on grants including AHRC Fellowships and innovation funds for spatial sound projects
• External Examiner at University of Edinburgh, Surrey, York, and others

Labs/Teams: Active collaborations with rm-star, Sony Creative Centre, and interdisciplinary groups like the Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra.