About
Nathan Cummins is an award-winning composer, orchestrator, sound designer, and conductor known for his vibrant music across video games, film, and live performance. Based in Adelaide, he brings classical craft, bold creativity, and technical innovation to every project—from the playful music of Dungeons and Dining Tables, to the orchestration of Awoken (composed by Christopher Larkin), and to directing multimedia concert events that bring game music to life on stage.
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What I've been working on
I've recently been working on a few different projects.
Dungeons and Dining Tables
Composer and Sound Designer
Delve dungeons to collect rare furniture, take that furniture back to your home to decorate and the cosier your house is, the higher your stats! 🪑🏡⚔️ Go forth and drive the grumpiness from the land: Your perfect home is just a dungeon away! Oh, and you play as an Axolotl 🥳
Music With Motion: Down Under (2025)
Conductor / Artistic Director
Music With Motion: Down Under is a dynamic celebration of Australia's video game soundtracks—performed live by a full wind orchestra and synchronised in real time with stunning visuals on the big screen. Premiering all-new orchestrations created especially for this event by award-winning Artistic Director Dr Nathan Cummins, the performance showcases music from games developed across the country, including several from right here in South Australia. Many of these games have never had their music performed live, and you'll be among the very first to hear it.
Pixelated Symphonies (2025)
Conductor / Artistic Director
A symphonic exploration of video game music with 14 commissioned arrangements. Experience the magic of these legendary symphonic video game soundtracks like never before! Join [the Adelaide Wind Orchestra] for an unforgettable concert of musical enchantment as video game industry insider and composer Dr Nathan Cummins and AWO take you on a wild ride through this iconic music. From the epic adventures of Super Mario to the heartwarming melodies of The Legend of Zelda, immerse yourself and be swept away by the brilliance of Australia's leading symphonic wind orchestra.
Roc's Odyssey (2025)
Composer and Sound Designer
Explore vast landscapes and get lost in a beautiful yet dangerous world in Roc's Odyssey. Filled with intense combat, strange allies, platforming, enemies, treasures, secrets, upgrades, friendships and lore this hand drawn action adventure will have you hooked!
The Lion and the Mouse (2024)
Composer
A piece for narrator and orchestra (or wind orchestra) that aims to teach children about music and the instruments of the orchestra. Experience the beloved Aesop fable come to life, through wind instruments and storytelling designed to inspire the imagination of children and families.
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Recognition
I am very grateful to have been recognised and awarded for my work.
Click here for more informationFor contribution to the community.
Nomination for Event of the Year with The Lion and the Mouse in partnership with the Woodville Concert Band .
Silver Award for Best Original Score with Scooter.
Nomination for Young Citizen of the Year in the Volunteer Awards for the City of Charles Sturt.
Awarded by Graeme Koehne for excellence in orchestration and active community involvement with the Woodville Concert Band.
Nomination for Best Composer with the score for the short film Ella.
Awarded by His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce.
South Australian Young Composer Representative in the Australian Society of Music Educators Bi-annual National Conference.
Multiple awards in various categories ranging from first to second place between 2010 and 2014.
For contribution to the community.
Nomination for Event of the Year with The Lion and the Mouse in partnership with the Woodville Concert Band .
Silver Award for Best Original Score with Scooter.
Nomination for Young Citizen of the Year in the Volunteer Awards for the City of Charles Sturt.
Awarded by Graeme Koehne for excellence in orchestration and active community involvement with the Woodville Concert Band.
Nomination for Best Composer with the score for the short film Ella.
Awarded by His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce.
South Australian Young Composer Representative in the Australian Society of Music Educators Bi-annual National Conference.
Multiple awards in various categories ranging from first to second place between 2010 and 2014.
Let's get in touch!
PO Box 2112 Regency Park SA 5942