Nike Markelius

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Experienced, accurate and empathetic artistic director, singer, drummer, composer, lyricist, musician and producer.

About

Experienced, accurate and empathetic artistic director, singer, drummer, composer, lyricist, musician and producer. Accustomed to leading and being responsible for other artists and technical/other personnel in large and small productions for live stages and in record production. Solo albums: “Plant Your Power” 2025, “Gl glitter Till Glöd” 2019, “Vi är alla” 2014, “Det står skrivet” 2012, “Solitär” 1996. Single: “Wonder of Summer” 2020. Available on Spotify. Extensive and genuine experience as a drummer, backing guitarist and singer in a large number of independent music groups, in records and live productions, in Sweden 1978-2025. Broad and solid experience as a theatre composer and theatre musician in her own and other people’s productions. Worked for both the large institutional theatres and with independent theatre groups and musical theatre for preschool children.

  • 48 years' experience
  • Joined May 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Professional Services
  • Other
  • Government

Work experience· 22 roles

Composer Sound ArtJan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

Compose original music/soundscapes/sound art for audiobooks, radio and films.

Drum teacher · ABF StockholmDec 2021 – Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Taught drums at ABF Stockholm focusing on women, transgender people and non-binary people.

Drum teacher · ABF StockholmDec 2021 – Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Taught drums at beginner and advanced levels, with attention to inclusive audiences including women, transgender and non-binary people.

Drum Teacher · ABF StockholmDec 2021 – Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 10 mos
Drum-teacher · ABF StockholmDec 2021 – Jul 2025 · 3 yrs 8 mos
Sound designer / Sound editor / Music producer · Independent music projectsJan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos
Sounddesigner, Soundeditor, musicproducer · ABF, LOJan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos
Theater musician/scriptwriter · Royal Dramatic Theatre Stockholm, South Theatre Stockholm, Radio-theatreDec 2006 – Jul 2025 · 18 yrs 8 mos

Education· 9

Musicproduction and sound-design · AP Academy2020
Digital sound-engineering, mutimedia · Royal College of Music1998 – 1999
Scriptwriter- musical drama, dramaturgy, theatre history · Nordens FHS1994 – 1995
Music production and sound design · NAPA Academy2020 – 2025

Certifications and awards· 23

Elected to Swedish Music Hall Of Fame2020
Swedish Social Political Association's Honorary Award2013
Stig Vig Memorial Fund: The Golden Leg2013
Scriptwriter - musical drama, dramaturgy, theatre history1994 – 1995

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