Nick Collins (composer)

Nick Collins is a British composer, performer, and academic, primarily known for his work in the field of live coding, computational creativity, and electronic music. He has made significant contributions to the development and popularization of live coding environments and techniques, particularly within the ChucK and SuperCollider communities.

Collins's work explores the intersection of music, programming, and performance. He frequently uses live coding as a compositional tool, creating music in real-time through the manipulation of code. His performances often involve improvisational elements and collaborative interaction with other musicians and programmers.

Academically, Collins has held positions at several universities, including the University of Sussex and Durham University. His research interests include music information retrieval, computational creativity, and the history of electronic music. He has published extensively on these topics, contributing to the theoretical and practical understanding of live coding and algorithmic composition.

Beyond his academic and artistic pursuits, Collins is an active member of the live coding community, contributing to the development of software tools and participating in conferences and workshops around the world. He is recognized as a key figure in the evolution of live coding as a distinct artistic and research practice.