Rocky Irvano is an Indonesian composer and lecturer specializing in film scoring and composition. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Music Composition from the Indonesia Institute of the Arts Yogyakarta. A formative moment in his artistic development came in 2011, when he attended a masterclass by Slamet Abdul Sjukur, a leading figure in Indonesian contemporary music. The experience deeply influenced his creative outlook and encouraged his interest in experimental and innovative musical approaches.

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After graduating, Rocky began his professional career at Rajawali Citra Televisi Indonesia (RCTI), composing music for widely known television programs such as X-Factor, Masterchef, and Miss World. In 2017, he pursued a Master's Degree in Composition for Screen at the Royal College of Music (RCM) in London, supported by the Boltini Trust Scholarship. Under the guidance of Howard Davidson, Vasco Hexel, and electroacoustic composer Michael Oliva, he developed a strong interest in combining electroacoustic techniques with film scoring.

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Inspired by composers such as Kaija Saariaho, Jonathan Harvey, Jonty Harrison, and Trevor Wishart, Rocky began experimenting with sonic transformation and recorded sound manipulation. These elements have since become central to his compositional style in film scoring.

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Upon returning to Indonesia, Rocky joined Stevesmith Music Production, where he has contributed significantly to the horror film genre. His scoring credits include Mangkujiwo 1 & 2, Ritual The Series, Jurnal Risa, and Pembantaian Dukun Santet, among others. His fixed media work Kontras No.02 (2025), continues his exploration of electroacoustic music. The same year, his co-authored academic article, Soundscapes of Papua: Cultural-based pedagogical approach through electroacoustic music (with Patrick Hartono and Stevie J. Sutanto), was published in Organised Sound, marking his engagement with music research and education.

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Rocky has also collaborated with international filmmakers and animators such as Steve Roberts, Zhiyi Wang, Zhanfei Song, and Avishkar Chettri. His work with Zhanfei Song was recognized at the 2021 Busan International Film Festival, and his score for Zhiyi Wang’s Spring 23 won the Grand Prize at the Oberhausen International Short Film Festival along with the FIPRESCI Prize.

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He currently serves as lecturer and coordinator of the Creative Music Composition Department at Pelita Harapan University, where he actively supports the growth of emerging composers in Indonesia.