Michael Speers (b.1992) is a drummer, sound artist and composer from County Down, Ireland.
Currently a PhD student at SARC: Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Sound and Music, Belfast.
His practice incorporates percussion, feedback, digital synthesis and environmental sound in improvised performances, sound installations and electroacoustic compositions.
He has performed internationally in venues such as: Café OTO; LOM; Les Instants Chavirés; Les Ateliers Claus; Morphine Raum; SARC Sonic Lab; NCH Dublin; Sonic Acts Festival 2024 and Féile na Gréine 2025.
Recordings published by Anòmia, C.A.N.V.A.S., Party Perfect!, Wasted Capital Since 2013, Takuroku, Krim Kram and Feedback Moves.
Collaborations include:
Paul Abbott (as yPLO) - real & imaginary drums [clip]
John Wall - electroacoustic composition
Luciano Maggiore - music contemplating the kernel of black metal
Plays drum kit in live performances with:
Olan Monk
Gyeongsu
Maria Somerville
