Nik Haley

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I'm an established composer and songwriter with twenty-five years’ industry experience, working in a variety of roles including musical director, orchestrator, arranger, conductor, choir leader, and producer.

About

I’m an established composer and songwriter with twenty-five years’ industry experience, working in a variety of roles including musical director, orchestrator, arranger, conductor, choir leader, and producer. I specialize in bespoke music composition for broadcast media, production library music, advertising, trailer music, and musical theatre. My work has been featured by clients such as the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and Disney.

I also have extensive experience as a rock choir leader and regional brand manager, leading multiple choirs and organising large-scale performances. I’m passionate about creating music and theatre that connect deeply with audiences and enjoy collaborating on diverse projects across media and live events.

Languages

  • FrenchIntermediate
  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Non-Profit Organization

Projects · 3

Composed and produced entire music package for this Sky One comedy panel show, hosted by Alan Carr. Main Theme Ad bumpers Package of idents, stings and beds musiccomposer musiccomposition televisioncomposer musicproducer tvmusic orchestralmusic filmmusc

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Composed, orchestrated and mixed original music for Cinch's launch campaign, which played out over the course of a year in 2020-1 across 3 x 30s TV spots, online and radio commercials. I worked with the advertising agency Iris Worldwide to hone various versions of my composition, until the client was happy with the final tracks, and I adapted them to fit the differing needs of the 3 TV ads. composer musiccomposer advert orchestralmusic musicproducer musicforadverts

  • Music Composer

Work experience· 6 roles

Rock Choir Leader and Regional Brand Manager · Rock ChoirDec 2015 – Jul 2025 · 9 yrs 8 mos

Led five choirs with over 600 members, providing weekly rehearsals and organising over 100 performances including community events and arena shows at venues like Wembley Arena and London O2. Arranged choir repertoire and conducted live performances. Also supervised six choir leaders as Regional Brand Manager, ensuring quality delivery of rehearsals, performances, and customer service aligned with brand values.

Director · Precedent Music LtdJan 2014 – Present · 12 yrs 11 mos

Providing full-service music composition and production for media, theatre, and live events, including bespoke composition for broadcast, production library music, advertising music, trailer music, and musical theatre writing and directing. Worked with clients such as BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Five, Sky, Comic Relief, and Disney on notable projects including Cinch launch campaign, Royal Variety Performance TV music, Comic Relief Beauty & the Beast orchestral score, and more.

Founder & Musical Director · Precedent ProductionsDec 2005 – Jul 2025 · 19 yrs 8 mos

Developed and staged the musical 'Colours' with adult cast at Bloomsbury Theatre, and offered musical theatre workshops to schools using songs from the production.

Founder and Musical Director · Street ClassicsDec 2005 – Jul 2025 · 19 yrs 8 mos
Creative Director · Adrenalin ArtsDec 2003 – Jul 2025 · 21 yrs 8 mos
Freelance Musical Theatre Practitioner · VariousJan 2002 – Present · 24 yrs 11 mos

Education

Mmus Composing for Film and Television · London College of Music and Media2006
BA (Hons) History with French · University College London2001
Mmus · London College of Music and Media2006
BA (Hons) · University College London2001

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