Nigel Ayers (born 1957 in Tideswell, Derbyshire) is an English multimedia artist.[1] His sound art has included numerous audio releases and live performances through his group Nocturnal Emissions.[2][3]
His sound art collaborations includes work with Bourbonese Qualk, C.C.C.C., Andrew Liles, Lustmord, Randy Greif, Robin Storey, Expose Your Eyes, Stewart Home, Z'EV, and Zoviet France.[citation needed]
In 1980, he founded the record label Sterile Records, releasing the first records by John Balance, Maurizio Bianchi and Lustmord, among many others. In 1987 he formed the Earthly Delights (record label).[citation needed]
In the early 1990s, he performed live soundtracks for the Butoh performances of Poppo & the Go Go Boys.[citation needed] His visual art has been exhibited in the Tate, ICA, and worn by the soccer legend Diego Maradona.[citation needed]