ABOUT
Johnny (he/him) is a Chinese-Kiwi Australian composer and producer, currently studying Composition for Creative Industries at the Sydney Conservatorium. His passion lies in writing music to a narrative and being a puzzle piece to the bigger picture, bringing out the emotions of the story and touching the heartstrings of the audience for a fully immersive experience.
Johnny has worked in collaboration with all sorts of media ranging from art music to dance, theatre, games, and many more. He has written works played by ensembles such as Sydney Youth Orchestra, Macleans College Concert Band, and various casual Sydney Con ensembles.
Some of his recent and key collaborations in theatre productions include the opening show of new KXT theatre on Broadway, Crisscross Productions’ “Cherry Smoke”, and new Australian plays "Human Days" by Dollhouse Collective at Sydney Fringe Festival, and "Beyond the Break" at Belvoir 25A.
On top of his compositional practice, Johnny also focuses time on his piano, viola, harp, and conducting practices. Quoting his tutor, being a composer is to be in the long game. He looks forward to a life of ever-learning.
SHOWREEL
CREDITS
2021:
‘The Entrance’ Fanfare | Finalist Artology & SYO
Désir Ardent | Composer Grace Stamnas (Dancer)
2022:
Albion | Production Assistant (Sound)
New Ghosts Theatre Company (dir. Lucy Clements)
Chain Play (Red) | Composer/Sound Designer
Slanted Theatre Company (dir. Katie Ord)
For the Grace of You Go I | Assistant Sound Designer
New Ghosts Theatre Company (dir. Lucy Clements)
Tongue Tied | Composer/Sound Designer
Akimbo & Co. (dir. Sarah Hadley)
The Dazzle | Composer/Sound Designer
Corvus Theatre Co. (dir. Jane Angharad)
The Wasp | Composer/Sound Designer
Akimbo & Co. (dir. Becks Blake)
2023:
The Broken Man | Composer (dir. Simon Shin)
The Life Cycle of Blanco | Composer/Sound Designer In-Between Pictures (dir. Shane Anthony)
Cherry Smoke | Composer/Sound Designer CrissCross Productions (dir. Charlie Vaux)
Healium of the Masses | Composer/Sound Designer (dir. Katie Ord)
Human Days | Composer/Sound Designer Dollhouse Collective (dir. Simon Porro)
Beyond the Break | Composer/Sound Designer Like Water Entertainment (dir. Bobbie-Jean Henning)
NUTZ! | Musical Director MUSE & New Voices (dir. Max Waterson)
2024:
Sotoba Komachi | Composer/Sound Designer New Ghosts Theatre Company (dir. Jeremi Campese)
Shadow of the Dragon | Composer Short film (dir. Charlie Slattery)
The Christmas Truce | Composer/Sound Designer (dir. Katie Ord)
Cut Chilli | Assistant Sound Designer New Ghosts Theatre Company (dir. David Burrowes)
The Cherry Orchard | Composer/Sound Designer Secret House (dir. Anthony Skuse)
We Regret to Inform You That | Composer Short film (dir. Eric Jiang)
Ruins أطلال | Composer/Sound Designer Clockfire Theatre Company (dir. Emily Ayoub & Madeline Baghurst)
Staring Down The Barrel | Composer Short film (dir. Dylan White)
