Composer, producer, artist

Boundary-pushing artist, Bernier orchestrates sonic textures, synthesizers and acoustic instruments with audiovisual art. Golden Nica awardee, his work spans from immersive installations to film and contemporary dance scores.

Booking and licensing: enquiries@nicolasbernier.com

Latest release

Real-time piano sampling and delicate synthesized soundscapes between the neoclassical inspiration of pianist and composer Nathan Giroux and the electronic landscapes of Nicolas Bernier.

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Performances & exhibitions

September 25th 2026

Pantoum

Québec / CA
Opening for Frith/Lussier/Kuster

Until Septembre 2026

ZKM

Karlsruhe / DE
Exhibition

January 21th 2026

Le Mans

Le Mans / FR
Performance

May 21-24 2026

TENOR

Vienna / AT
Conference

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From the Press

«one of the most interesting and sophisticated artists in the contemporary scenario»

— Donata Marletta, Digicult (IT)

«Nicolas Bernier is one of a kind, taking roots from different disciplines»

— Miguel Isaza, Infinite grain (CO)

«the power to raise and hold the intellectual interest of the listener»

— Wibke Bantelmann, Computer Music Journal (US)

Creative studio

Bureau des fréquences (Frequencies office) is the name the creative studio where artistic collaborations takes place.

Music studio setup with bookshelves, Moog synthesizers, Neve Portico Master Bus Processor, Avantone speakers in a room with soundproofing panels. Photo by Nicolas Bernier.
Music studio setup with a modular synthesizer, Therevox Et-5 synthesizer (Ondes Martenot), guitar amplifier, bookshelves filled with books and decorative items in the background. Photo by Nicolas Bernier.
Recording studio with wooden acoustic panel wall, audio equipment, computer monitor, gray armchair, guitar hanging on the wall, soundproofing panels. Photo by Nicolas Bernier.
Musical studio setup with a drum set, electric guitar, microphone, keyboard, amplifier, Clavinet D6 and various effects pedals. Photo by Nicolas Bernier.