Cross-disciplinary immersive audio designer & sonic researcher with an MA in Designing Audio Experiences (UCL) and a top-ranked (GPA 3.91/4.0) BA in Recording Art (National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts). I specialise in spatial ambisonic sound design, Chinese opera digital sonic heritage, generative AI music and live broadcast audio engineering. I currently serve as Associate Producer & Sound Engineer for a Cantonese opera feature on BBC Radio 4. My immersive audio artworks have been selected for the 2026 London Open City Documentary Festival and the 2025 Computer Music Conference CMMR. With hands-on track record across CCTV national galas, national theatre opera productions and commercial AI music projects, I bridge traditional Chinese performing arts, psychoacoustic spatial audio and GenAI to build culturally rooted immersive sound experiences.

CHEN Qianbei

Cross-disciplinary immersive audio designer & sonic researcher with an MA in Designing Audio Experiences (UCL) and a top-ranked (GPA 3.91/4.0) BA in Recording Art (National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts). I specialise in spatial ambisonic sound design, Chinese opera digital sonic heritage, generative AI music and live broadcast audio engineering. I currently serve as Associate Producer & Sound Engineer for a Cantonese opera feature on BBC Radio 4. My immersive audio artworks have been selected for the 2026 London Open City Documentary Festival and the 2025 Computer Music Conference CMMR. With hands-on track record across CCTV national galas, national theatre opera productions and commercial AI music projects, I bridge traditional Chinese performing arts, psychoacoustic spatial audio and GenAI to build culturally rooted immersive sound experiences.

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Cross-disciplinary immersive audio designer & sonic researcher with an MA in Designing Audio Experiences (UCL) and a top-ranked (GPA 3.91/4.0) BA in Recording Art (National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts).

I specialise in spatial ambisonic sound design, Chinese opera digital sonic heritage, generative AI music and live broadcast audio engineering. I currently serve as Associate Producer & Sound Engineer for a Cantonese opera feature on BBC Radio 4.

My immersive audio artworks have been selected for the 2026 London Open City Documentary Festival and the 2025 Computer Music Conference CMMR.

With hands-on track record across CCTV national galas, national theatre opera productions and commercial AI music projects, I bridge traditional Chinese performing arts, psychoacoustic spatial audio and GenAI to build culturally rooted immersive sound experiences.

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Work Experience

Audio field recording project participant (3rd-order Ambisonics) at London Open City Documentary Festival (Echoes of Home: The Dualities of Kowloon Walled City)
April 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026
Produced a rich audio portrayal using original field recordings and oral testimonies from former residents to challenge stereotypical portrayals of Kowloon Walled City.
Fieldwork / audio documentary project (3rd-order Ambisonics) at London Open City Documentary Festival
April 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026
“Echoes of Home: The Dualities of Kowloon Walled City” explored contradicting memories of Kowloon Walled City using original field recordings, oral testimonies from former residents, and related research to challenge stereotypes of the walled city.
Quadraphonic sound work creator at Computer Music and Multidisciplinary Research Conference (CMMR)
November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Created 'Blue and White: Chronicle of Water' translating V&A Blue-and-White Qing porcelain azure glaze into the auditory language of water, using water as a metaphor for cultural continuity.
Quadraphonic audio work (artist) at Computer Music and Multidisciplinary Research Conference (CMMR)
November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
“Blue and White: Chronicle of Water” translated V&A Blue-and-White Qing porcelain azure glaze into auditory language of water, using water as a metaphor for culture enduring across historical rupture.
AI generated music intern (Platform Product Department) at Maoyan Entertainment
May 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Responsible for AI music generation and music post-production editing of English songs for overseas English subject teaching and research products.
Audio assistant at National Centre for the Performing Arts
January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2024
Joined the audio group for a Beijing Opera tour production and assisted the theater sound engineer to complete sound technical work.
Audio assistant (theater sound technical support) at National Centre for the Performing Arts
January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2024
Joined the audio group for “Long-lasting Beijing Opera and Splendid National Essence - A200-year Tour of Peking Opera Music”. Assisted the theater sound engineer to complete sound technical work.
Audio Assistant (theater sound support) at National Centre for the Performing Arts
January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2024
Joined the audio group for “Long-lasting Beijing Opera and Splendid National Essence - A200-year Tour of Peking Opera Music” and assisted the theater sound engineer to complete sound technical work.
Live keyboard / live sound effects (Live Midi) at China Media Group (Live Keyboard/ Live Sound Effects/ Live Midi)
December 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Mainly responsible for live keyboard/sound effects and successfully completed the live broadcast task for major events at China Central Radio and Television.
Live keyboard / live sound effects (Live MIDI) support at China Media Group
December 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Mainly responsible for the live keyboard and sound effects and successfully completed the live broadcast task. Performed at multiple national events and live broadcasts on CCTV China National Radio and other China Central Radio and Television venues.
Live Keyboard / Live Sound Effects (Live MIDI) staff at China Media Group
December 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Mainly responsible for live keyboard and sound effects, and successfully completed live broadcast tasks including participation in major national gala events.
Charity singer (English Theme Song / Original charity music works) at Times Global Entertainment
November 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Performed singing for UN World Youth Forum 2023 English theme song and other charity music works; contributed to stage sound reinforcement and sound design for New Year performances.
Charity singer at Times Global Entertainment
November 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Sang published English theme song for the 2023 United Nations World Youth Forum and contributed to other original charity works. Performed “Singing Chinese New Year” and supported stage sound reinforcement and sound design for performances.
Charity Singer (English theme song / original charity music contributions) at Charity Singer of Times Global Entertainment
November 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Performed as a singer for UN World Youth Forum 2023 English theme song and other original charity music works; also involved in singing/participating in stage sound reinforcement and sound design support for New Year performances.
Theater sound engineering assistance at Beijing Tianqiao Art Center (Tradition Renewal Plan) / associated productions
April 1, 2023 - Present
Participated in graduate student opera/drama creation activities; supported production efforts including technical work and preparation associated with selected productions.
Audio / stage sound reinforcement & sound design (performing arts) at Singing Chinese New Year (CSA New Year's Works)
April 1, 2023 - January 31, 2025
Stage sound reinforcement and sound design support for a performance as part of CSA New Year's works.
Stage sound reinforcement and sound design (performance support) at Singing Chinese New Year / CSA New Year’s Works (as part of events)
April 1, 2023 - January 31, 2025
Sound reinforcement and sound design support for performances associated with the CSA New Year’s works stage.
Performer / Stage sound reinforcement and sound design (New Year performances)
April 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Contributed to stage sound reinforcement and sound design for singing-related New Year works in collaboration with Chinese New Year/CSA New Year productions.
Sound recording (synchronous sound recording) at Communication University of China (Digital Media Homemade Short Film)
March 1, 2023 - March 31, 2023
Responsible for synchronous sound recording for a short film project.
Synchronous sound recording (short film) at Communication University of China Digital Media Homemade Short Film
March 1, 2023 - March 31, 2023
Responsible for synchronous sound recording for the short film project.
Audio & synchronous recording (Short film production) at Communication University of China Digital Media Homemade Short Film
March 1, 2023 - Present
Responsible for synchronous sound recording for an independent short film project.
Instructor (Piano and Vocal) at Beijing Liyinge Culture and Arts Co., Ltd.
February 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Taught piano and vocal lessons to students aged 5 to 12; developed teaching methods by applying practical experience and insights gained from training and production work.

Education

Master of Art at University College London
September 1, 2020 - September 1, 2026
Bachelor of Arts at National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2025
Master of Art at University College London
September 1, 2020 - September 1, 2026
Bachelor of Arts at National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2025
Master of Arts at University College London
September 1, 2020 - September 1, 2026
Bachelor of Arts at National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2025

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Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services