I’m a maker of beats and sounds and have an extensive background in producing electronic dance music. More recently I have been specialising in spatial sound and its potential for new auditory experience.
Biography
As a musician and producer (Landslide), I have released albums, EPs, and remixes on both independent and major labels. I have received a BAFTA for interactive sound work and have toured internationally with award-winning bands and as a DJ. I draw on these experiences to teach production, composition, sound design, music business, and contextual studies.
My current focus is on spatial audio, exploring production and composition strategies for popular music in accessible and practical settings. I am the convenor of the Everyday is Spatial conference and concert series at the University of Gloucestershire.
Qualifications
BA (Hons): Commercial Music, University of Westminster, 1996
MA: Creative Music Practice, University of Wales, Newport, 2012
PGCert: Higher Education, University of Wales, Newport, 2012
Awards
BAFTA 1998 – Audiorom – Shift Control
Milia d’Or 1999 – Audiorom – Shift Control
Knowledge Magazine Awards 2005/06 – London Elektricity (Best Live Act)
Membership of Professional Bodies
BAFTA
PRS
Teaching & research
Teaching
Music production
Spatial music production
Electronic music production
Performance technologies
Music business
Production innovation
Research
International Journal of Creative Media Research (2025). Co Editor, Everyday is Spatial edition
Spatial Gathering (2024) University of De Montfort. Presentation of sound work: Pembrokeshire Coastal
Festival of Learning (2021) University of Gloucestershire. Everyone’s an educator now: freelancer education and edu content makers
External Responsibilities
External Examiner roles
Present:
BA Music Producing – University of South Wales
Past:
DBS Music Provision – University of St Mark and St John
MA Audio Production – University of Westminster
BA Music Production – University of Central Lancaster
BA Electronic Music and DJ Practice – University of Central Lancaster
Chief External Examiner – School of Media & Performance UCLAN
External Advisor roles
Periodic Review – School of Arts – University of East London
