Jan-Bas Bollen (1961) studied violin at the Amsterdam Conservatory and composition at the Royal Conservatory The Hague. Internationally active as a composer, performer and educator, he creates music for soloists, ensembles, theatre productions and installation art. In many works he employs live-electronics that include visuals and cutting-edge technologies. He regularly collaborates with dancers and choreographers, such as Club Guy & Roni and the Royal New Zealand Ballet. Among his recent compositions are works for Nicholas Isherwoord, Orgelpark, David Kweksilber Big Band, pianist Gerard Bouwhuis and NAP, Percussion The Hague, Ensemble Klang and vocalist Elaine Mitchener. Togwther with composer Alison Isadora, he forms the cross-media duo SYNC and is involved in setting up local community projects and workshops in which amateurs and professional musicians create performances together.