Nick Knijnenburg is a highly experienced music educator, performer, and creative practitioner, currently teaching at Immanuel Lutheran College, where he also served as Head of Department for 12 years. He has worked across both Education Queensland and Independent Schools, teaching a wide range of subjects and bringing a deeply interdisciplinary approach to his practice.

Nick has a strong passion for continually improving his classroom practice and actively embraces new technologies to enhance student learning. A long-time attendee of the Music Ednet conference, he is excited to share elements of his teaching practice and creative approaches with fellow educators.

His academic background spans the arts and languages, including a Bachelor of Arts in Drama and French, a Bachelor of Music in Singing, a Master of Arts exploring Hybridisation: The Integration of the Arts, and a Bachelor of Music Education in Music and German.

Alongside his teaching career, Nick has worked extensively as a performer in stage musicals both nationally and internationally, with professional experience across opera, pop, and a wide range of vocal styles. More recently, he has expanded into writing, directing, choreographing, and producing award-winning works, including Greek to Chic, with Masquerade set to debut in 2026.