The International Prize-winning (ISCM) Irish composer and published playwright (Tilt, Nick Hern Books) Ailis Ni Riain combines her interests in composing and writing to produce works which explore her myriad artistic interests. She is particularly interested in sound installation, voice theatre, public art, music-theatre & presenting contemporary music in diverse spaces. She has been represented by the Contemporary Music Centre of Ireland since 1999 and lives in Lancashire in the North of England.