Johnny (he/him) is a Chinese-Kiwi Australian composer, multi-instrumentalist, and researcher, 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.

Some of his key collaborations in theatre productions include new Australian plays at Belvoir 25A "Beyond the Break", and "RUINS" which was awarded for '2024 Best Sound Design and Composition of an Independent Production' from Sydney Theatre Awards. Others include "Cherry Orchard" at Old Fitz Theatre, "The Life Cycle of Blanco" at Riverside National Theatre of Parramatta, and "Cherry Smoke" which opened the very first show at KXT on Broadway.

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.

Johnny also nurtures aspiring composers through tutoring, and spends time on instrumental 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.

media music (under construction)
concert music
lessons

Credits:

2025:

  • Iphigenia in Splott | Assistant Sound Designer

    New Ghosts Theatre Company (dir. Lucy Clements)

  • Betrayal | Sound Designer

    Sport For Jove (dir. Cristabel Sved)

  • Sydney Dreaming | Mockup Producer

    Natalie Nicolas

  • Ruins أطلال @ Seymour Centre | Composer/Sound Designer

    Clockfire Theatre Company (dir. Emily Ayoub)

  • So Young | Composer/Sound Designer

    Outhouse Theatre Co (dir. Jeremy Waters)

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 @ Belvoir 25A | Composer/Sound Designer

    Clockfire Theatre Company (dir. Emily Ayoub & Madeline Baghurst)

  • Staring Down The Barrel | Composer

    Short film (dir. Dylan White)

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)

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)

2021:

  • ‘The Entrance’ Fanfare | Finalist

    Artology & SYO

  • Désir Ardent | Composer

    Grace Stamnas (Dance)

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