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Wayfaring Stranger 6:060:00/6:06
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Light it Up 1:540:00/1:54
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No Sense of Wonder 7:330:00/7:33
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Ag Suíl - Walking 7:420:00/7:42
Driven by a lifelong conviction in the power of music to connect, inspire and transform our lives Dave’s eclectic career embraces award winning performance, international touring and recording, and composition for theatre, dance, film, and television.
He is a passionate cross-cultural collaborator developing numerous pioneering projects that weave together disciplines, traditions and technologies.
Biography
Dave Boyd is a boundary-pushing composer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer whose work is a fusion of tradition, innovation, and cinematic storytelling. With a career spanning film, theatre, dance, and interdisciplinary performance, his compositions are distinguished by their depth, accessibility, and cross-cultural influences. His extensive portfolio includes commissions for major institutions, original scores for internationally acclaimed productions, and collaborations that explore the intersection of music, movement, and narrative.
A lifelong innovator, he has worked with prestigious institutions such as the The Abbey Theatre, Dublin, Scottish Ballet, and The National Theatre, London. His compositions have enriched aerial dance performances, award-winning theatre productions, and independent films. Known for his ability to blend acoustic and electronic elements seamlessly, he creates evocative, dynamic scores that elevate both live and digital experiences.
Beyond composition, Dave is a passionate educator and mentor, having taught at prestigious institutions such as NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. He has led masterclasses and residencies internationally , inspiring the next generation of musicians, composers, and performers. His work in arts education spans collaborations with music festivals, professional dance companies, and cultural organizations.
Dave continues to push the boundaries of sound and storytelling. His work embodies the spirit of collaboration and cultural interchange, resonating with audiences around the world. Whether through an electrifying live performance, a haunting film score, or a dance production that moves the soul, Dave’s music is a testament to the power of creativity and connection.
HIGHLIGHTS
Jeonju Sori Festival, South Korea
Jeonju International Sori Festival, South Korea
Tamburi Mundi, Germany
Vancouver Island Festival
Festival d'Autunno, Italy
Interkeltisches Festival, Germany
Festival of World Cultures, Dublin
Harrison Festival of the Arts, British Columbia
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Celtic Connections, Glasgow
Spielzeit Europa, Berlin
Fora do Lugar, Portugal
still from CryBaby Hill by SquadWalk Films
SquadWalk Films
Creative Europe
Glasgow Radiance Festival
BBC
Radio Telefis Eireann
RTP
Retina Dance Company
Scottish Ballet
Scottish Dance Theatre
Fabulous Beast
Companhia Nacional de Bailado
Glasgow 2014 Cultural Programme of the XX Commonwealth Games
Scottish Dance Theatre
All or Nothing Aerial Dance Theatre
The Abbey Theatre Dublin
Edinburgh Festival Theatre
English National Opera
The Royal Shakespeare Company
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All or Nothing Aerial Dance Theatre
Once Off Productions