James Boyd-Hoare

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James Boyd-Hoare is a highly awarded composer, arranger and producer blending acoustic instruments and deep electronic elements to craft soundscapes.

About

James Boyd-Hoare is a highly awarded composer, arranger and producer blending acoustic instruments and deep electronic elements to craft soundscapes. Classically trained of the piano, James leads with story as he writes writes music for TV, film and multi-media.

James leads creative direction for ensembles and large-scale performances, oversees orchestration and production, and collaborate with a worldwide network of musicians, visual artists and engineers to bring ambitious ideas to life.

His recent credits include commissions by the Australian Bradenburg Orchestra, 2026 Feature Film ‘Pater Noster’ and Shea Buckner’s highly awarded film ‘Expresso’, landing as a finalist in the New York Independent Film Festival.

  • Joined March 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment

Projects · 8

Resonance – Live at Pier 2/4 Sydney

Resonance – Live at Pier 2/4 was a sold out live performance project presented at Sydney’s iconic waterfront venue, Pier 2/4. The work brought together a powerful collaboration between contemporary neo classical composition and world class orchestral performance, featuring musicians from the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra. Led by composer and pianist James Boyd Hoare, the performance explored the concept of resonance both sonically and visually, blending acoustic string writing with live electronics to create an immersive, cinematic experience. The concert was designed as a fully realised audio visual work, integrating lighting, space, and sound to amplify the emotional impact of the music. Captured through a multi camera live shoot, the project documents not only the performance itself but the scale and energy of a sold out audience engaging with a new form of contemporary orchestral presentation. Resonance stands as a defining example of bridging traditional ensemble performance with modern production, positioning the work at the intersection of concert music, film, and live installation.

  • Chamber Orchestra
  • Composer
  • Musician
  • +1
King Tide (Film)

King Tide is a film centred on the complexities of family, belief, and moral tension within a coastal community. The score supports the film’s emotional depth through a restrained and atmospheric approach, allowing space for the narrative while enhancing its underlying tension. James Boyd Hoare’s composition blends organic instrumentation with subtle electronic textures, reflecting the natural environment while reinforcing the film’s psychological undercurrents. The film has been officially selected for international festivals, including recognition in Los Angeles Indie film festival

  • Film Composer
  • Orchestrator
  • Soundtrack Musician
Expresso (FILM)

Expresso is a dramatic short film directed by Shea Buckner, exploring themes of secrecy, mistrust, and emotional fracture within a relationship. The score was crafted to mirror the psychological tension of the narrative, blending intimate acoustic textures with restrained electronic elements to create a sense of unease and emotional weight. Composed by James Boyd Hoare, the music plays a central role in shaping the film’s internal world, moving between fragility and intensity as the story unfolds. The project received international recognition, including official selections and award acknowledgements, highlighting both the film and its score on the global festival circuit.

  • Composer
  • Orchestrator
  • Soundtrack Musician
Resonance (Documentary Film)

Resonance is a documentary film capturing the creation and execution of the sold out live concert at Pier 2/4 in Sydney. The film offers an intimate behind the scenes look into the collaboration between composer James Boyd Hoare and musicians from the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, documenting the process from rehearsal through to performance. Blending cinematic visuals with raw, observational storytelling, the documentary explores the artistic vision behind the work, the integration of live electronics with chamber instrumentation, and the scale of producing a contemporary audio visual concert experience. It provides insight into both the technical and emotional journey of bringing Resonance to life, culminating in a powerful live performance captured on film.

  • Composer
  • Film Director
Pater Noster (Feature Film)

Pater Noster is a feature length action thriller exploring themes of faith, redemption, and internal conflict. The score was designed to sit at the intersection of cinematic tension and emotional depth, combining large scale orchestral writing with contemporary sound design elements. Composed by James Boyd Hoare, the music moves between haunting stillness and driving intensity, supporting both the film’s action sequences and its deeper thematic moments. The integration of choir, strings, and electronic textures creates a distinctive sonic identity that elevates the film’s narrative and visual scale.

  • Film Composer
  • Music Composer
  • Orchestrator
Under the Trees (Short Film)

Under the Trees is a dramatic short film set in regional New South Wales, telling the story of two siblings navigating an unstable and unsafe home environment. The score reflects the emotional fragility and tension of the narrative, balancing warmth and vulnerability with underlying unease. Composed by James Boyd Hoare, the music blends organic instrumentation with atmospheric textures, capturing both the beauty of the natural landscape and the weight of the story. The project stands as a strong example of narrative driven scoring, supporting character and environment in equal measure.

  • Arranger
  • Composer
  • Film Composer
  • +1
The Little Things (Short Film)

The Little Things is a narrative short film that explores subtle human moments and emotional nuance. The score was composed to enhance the intimacy of the story, using minimalistic piano and string textures to support the film’s reflective tone. James Boyd Hoare’s approach focuses on restraint and sensitivity, allowing the music to sit seamlessly within the film’s world. The project achieved significant reach, including release on SBS On Demand, bringing the work to a national audience.

  • Composer
  • Orchestrator
Solace Live @ Sydney's Nielson Pier 2/3

Resonance – Live at Pier 2/4 was a sold out live performance project presented at Sydney’s iconic waterfront venue, Pier 2/4. The work brought together a powerful collaboration between contemporary neo classical composition and world class orchestral performance, featuring musicians from the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra. Led by composer and pianist James Boyd Hoare, the performance explored the concept of resonance both sonically and visually, blending acoustic string writing with live electronics to create an immersive, cinematic experience. The concert was designed as a fully realised audio visual work, integrating lighting, space, and sound to amplify the emotional impact of the music. Captured through a multi camera live shoot, the project documents not only the performance itself but the scale and energy of a sold out audience engaging with a new form of contemporary orchestral presentation. Resonance stands as a defining example of bridging traditional ensemble performance with modern production, positioning the work at the intersection of concert music, film, and live installation.

  • Composer
  • Music Composer
  • Musician
  • +1

Work experience

Music Composer · Colt Music ProductionsMar 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 9 mos

Composition and Production for a wide range of Orchestra and Ensembles Managing Composers, Music Producers and Composer relations Creating strong supportive musical works for scores and live performance Educational institution teaching up and coming composers/producers

Artistic Director & Artist Manager · ELYSIAN at Machin HallJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

Leading the creative vision, programming and delivery of large-scale audio-visual concerts featuring original works, managing artists, schedules and production teams to bring complex performances to life.

Sync Library Composer & A&R Manager · Sync LibraryJan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos

Submitting music into PrimeChord Music Library for TV, managing all artist and repertoire, responding to music briefs, delivering quality custom music cues to clients, meeting tight deadlines, producing long-form tracks and live entertainment content, coordinating with clients and creative teams.

Education

Bachelor of Music (Composition for Creative Industries) · Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney2017 – 2021
Secondary Education · St Joseph's College, Hunters Hill2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards

Chandler Scholarship2023 – 2026

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