About

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Nichola Scrutton is an award-winning composer, artist, performer, and facilitator, currently based in Glasgow, Scotland. She creates evocative experimental works through a multi-faceted sound/art practice. She has extensive experience working in interdisciplinary, participatory collaborations and producing a range of self-directed projects. Her work has been broadcast internationally, and recent examples include Interzone, released on Nonclassical, and the long-form radio artwork Dream Stream, produced for Radio Art Zone, European Capital of Culture 2023.

Nichola has a new release coming out in 2026, with support from Creative Scotland, is currently an In Motion composer with Sound and Music (2025-26), and has other works in the pipeline. She also works with Sonic Bothy inclusive music charity, performing in the Ensemble and facilitating projects and workshops.

Nichola studied a BMus (First Class Honours), an MMus in Composition, and was awarded a PhD in Electroacoustic Composition from University of Glasgow 2009, which was supported by the Arts and Humanities Research Council.

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