Nick is a published author, academic, lecturer, Advocate of High Court and a music education industry expert.

He has written many accredited articles and four text books, the latest being the highly acclaimed “Music Law, Contracts and Business - The smart musician’s guide to how the South African music industry works, how to negotiate the best possible contracts, and how to make money from music in South Africa and overseas.”

Nick knows the institutional, legal and business aspects of the music industry intimately, and also brings with him an educator’s and musician’s perspective. 

He has been in education and training since the start of his career in 1983.

He is a Founding Director of Academy of Sound Engineering and has sat on the boards of several high-level industry collecting societies, committees and other bodies including CAPASSO (Composers and Publishers), POSA (performers) and SAMPRA (labels and studio performers).

He has also consulted to the Government and appeared before Parliament regarding music copyright

This is a CV of Nick