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.
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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