Max Wilson is a prize-winning, London-based Scottish composer whose work spans concert music, theatre, television, and film. He was awarded 1st prize in the Composing for and by All – Open Score Composition Competition Berlin 2025, with the winning work premiered at Klangwerkstatt Berlin – Festival for New Music 2025. His music has been performed internationally, in the USA, Australia, and across Europe and Asia (Liechtenstein, the Netherlands, Greece, Estonia, Taiwan), and featured in BBC Horizon, BBC Panorama, BBC Natural World, Ghost Whisperer, America’s Most Wanted, and Sweet Magnolias (Netflix).

He has composed scores and sound design for over twenty theatre productions across the UK—many of which he also served as musical director and pianist.

Alongside his creative work, Max has taught composition at London College of Music and New London Performing Arts Centre, delivered guest lectures at West Thames College and the Academy of Contemporary Music, and mentored MA students at Leeds Conservatoire, helping the next generation of composers develop their voice and refine their craft. Read more

Born in Glasgow, Max studied composition with John McLeod before winning an entrance exhibition to the Royal Academy of Music in London, where he trained with Steve Martland and was awarded the William Elkin Prize for composition. His concert works are published by Divine Art Edition and Southern Percussion.

You can listen to Max’s music, explore one-to-one tuition, or get in touch to discuss a project. For credits in film and television, visit Max’s IMDb profile.