NikNaK
NikNaK is an electronic musician who merges immersive soundscapes with dynamic movement-based performance and audio-reactive visuals. Utilising Round Sounds—wireless MIDI motion controllers—NikNaK transforms physical gestures into music and visuals, creating a seamless interplay between sound, movement, and light. The result is a captivating, interactive experience where rhythm, atmosphere, and visuals evolve in real time.
Nick Wishart is an interdisciplinary artist, musician, and inventor with over 25 years of experience exploring sound, light, and interactivity. His work fuses performance, music, and technology through custom-built electronic instruments and interactive installations. His Round Sounds wireless MIDI controllers earned him a finalist spot in the 2023 Guthman Musical Instrument Competition, leading to a USA tour. A member of Toydeath, he has performed internationally with the legendary circuit-bent toy band. His work spans GPS-guided audio projects like Trains by The Kids (NSW Art Gallery Hive Festival, 2024) and audio reactive light installations, including his Emerging Artist Award-winning piece at the 2024 North Sydney Art Prize. Residencies include Scene Shift (CAD Factory, 2023), where he developed a solar-powered weather-reactive light sculpture, and a self-directed residency at Hotel Saint Valerie (France, 2024).
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