I am a composer and arranger based in Manchester, UK, writing music for the concert hall, films, and video games. Described as 'one of the most exciting young voices in contemporary classical music' (Liverpool Philharmonic), he has received commissions from Liverpool Philharmonic's Ensemble 10:10 and Britten Sinfonia. Rob is an experienced composer of film and game soundtracks, and has written the score to the true-crime documentary Catching My Stalker, which aired on Channel 4 in September 2025.…

Rob Hughes

I am a composer and arranger based in Manchester, UK, writing music for the concert hall, films, and video games. Described as 'one of the most exciting young voices in contemporary classical music' (Liverpool Philharmonic), he has received commissions from Liverpool Philharmonic's Ensemble 10:10 and Britten Sinfonia. Rob is an experienced composer of film and game soundtracks, and has written the score to the true-crime documentary Catching My Stalker, which aired on Channel 4 in September 2025.…

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I am a composer and arranger based in Manchester, UK, writing music for the concert hall, films, and video games. Described as ‘one of the most exciting young voices in contemporary classical music’ (Liverpool Philharmonic), he has received commissions from Liverpool Philharmonic’s Ensemble 10:10 and Britten Sinfonia.

Rob is an experienced composer of film and game soundtracks, and has written the score to the true-crime documentary Catching My Stalker, which aired on Channel 4 in September 2025.

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Work Experience

Rushworth Prize for Composition at Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
February 12, 2026 - Present
As part of the Rushworth Prize for Composition, I have received a commission for Liverpool Philharmonic's Ensemble 10:10, and will be writing a new 10-minute chamber orchestra piece to be premiered in April 2027
Freelance Film Composer at Story Films Ltd.
July 15, 2025 - September 15, 2025
I composed an original score of electronic music for 'Catching My Stalker', an hour-long true crime documentary. This aired on Channel 4 in September 2025,
Freelance Video Game Composer at Rear Admiral Games
July 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
I composed a number of tracks for the soundtrack of Rear Admiral Games' 'Culture Warz' and 'Culture Warz: Chess' projects.

Education

Bachelor of Music at University of Manchester
September 1, 2020 - July 14, 2023
First Class, with Dean's Award for Academic Achievement
MMus Music (Specialising in Composition) at Royal Northern College of Music
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025
Distinction

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming
    United We Fall - Short Film Cue
    This is an extract from a short film that I scored. The film, set in post-apocalyptic London, follows a group of rebels who are camped out in a bunker, and this cue comes from the build towards the climax of the film.…
    Vice Versa - Short Film Cue
    This is the score from the opening of a short film that I composed for. The film centres on a couple who recently split, and how each of them individually deals with their emotions.…
    The Three Rules - Short Film Cue
    This is an extract from a short film that I scored. The film follows a girl who goes on a number of dates with a prospective partner, and begins to realise that there is something suspicious about them. This cue comes just as the protagonist is about to make an important discovery.…
    Catching My Stalker - Channel 4 Documentary

    I worked with Story Films Ltd. and Channel 4 to write the soundtrack for their true-crime documentary ‘Catching My Stalker’. The film can be viewed below: