BIOGRAPHY

Jonny Gunton is a British composer and sound artist with over two decades of experience creating music for film, television and contemporary media.

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His work has featured across productions for BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Discovery, Disney, National Geographic, MTV and numerous international broadcasters, earning RTS recognition along the way.

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Originally from Bristol, Jonny’s relationship with sound began early through a fascination with atmosphere, texture and the emotional effect of audio itself. From church bell-ringing and analogue electronics to world music, experimental sound, orchestral scores and contemporary composition, his influences are wide-ranging, guided more by emotion and atmosphere than genre.

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After interning at Philip Glass’ Looking Glass Studios in New York during the 1990s, Jonny developed an approach that places emotional tone, sonic identity and atmosphere at the centre of the storytelling process. His work moves fluidly between cinematic scoring, subtle sound design and immersive sonic environments, always shaped by the emotional needs of the film itself.

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Alongside his composing work, Jonny runs Abstract Audio, creating bespoke sound design and immersive sonic experiences for film, broadcast and contemporary media.

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He is also the founder of HEALHQ Studio, an evolving audio project exploring the intersection of sound, atmosphere, emotion and human experience.

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Jonny also collaborated with Danish singer Sophie Tusnelda-George in the band Drøm. Following Sophie’s passing in 2020, the music remains an enduring tribute to her memory.