Head of Opera at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Nicholas is a specialist choral conductor. Having held the position of Assistant Director at the BBC Singers, he has worked with choirs all over the world, from the Swedish and Danish Radio Choirs, to the Berkshire Choral Festival (UK and USA) and Die Konzertisten in Hong Kong and numerous major choirs in the UK, including the Royal and Huddersfield Choral Societies.
Nicholas has conducted all major UK orchestras; widely in Europe, Hong Kong, Scandinavia, Singapore, South Africa, USA and beyond. He works regularly for the BBC and Classic FM, has made many recordings and has appeared at most British Music Festivals, often at the Proms. Nicholas has a particular gift and flair for working with young people and students, as conductor, lecturer and teacher.