Hello there, and welcome. My name is Sunny Kim. I am a singer, composer, and improviser specializing in transcultural and multidisciplinary collaboration. I am also a teacher and learner and enjoy facilitating self-discovery through art-making. But most importantly, I am a mother and child to the people, places, creatures, and things that surround me. In my practice of listening and sounding out, I seek to affirm this child-mother relationship, exchanging breath, love, and knowledge with all that we are. I believe we all have a unique gift to offer one another. I am grateful for your interest in what I do and would love to learn about what you’re doing. Let’s connect and find out how we can help each other grow through making and sharing!

“Kim’s haunting voice doesn’t stay within any tradition. Her processed vocals soar over us like aurora borealis.”

Martin Busink, Musique Machine Magazine

“A crystalline voice that delivers the lines with controlled passion.”

David Dupont, Cadence Magazine

“Her voice travels in bright shards - pellucid even through the tiny speakers of a pair of ear buds. It carries life force, culture, and reaches for connection.”

Peter Knight, Trumpeter and the Artistic Director of Australian Art Orchestra

“Sunny Kim's gentle, generous artistry is balm for our times. She invites us into her radiant, powerful creations with intelligence and care."

Genevieve Lacey, Recorder Virtuoso and Cultural Leader

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WORKS (my gifts to you!)

Distance (2020)

“Distance” was created in 2020, when I asked two fellow Melbourne-based artists, Tina Stefanou and Emily Bennett to help me make a video work to process the traumas I was experiencing through the pandemic. The collaboration… Read more

To Dance with Our Others in Embrace (2020)

I was invited by the Australian Music Centre to deliver the Peggy Glanville-Hicks Address in 2020. It was an incredible honour and at the same time a huge challenge to… Read more

Seven Sisters (2019)

In 2019, I was invited by the Australian Art Orchestra to present a solo performance as a part of the AAO Solo Series. With delight, I performed my composition “Seven Sisters” which is a vocal solo rendition of … Read more

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One day at a time.. May the Sun shine on all those in need.

Thanks to all who joined us for the unforgettable night of music sharing! We had a great time. Daniel and David will head back to Ngukurr early tomorrow morning. Great to have Isaiah join us as well! #handtoearth #australianartorchestra @songman.dani

After a fun interview at ABC radio. Thanks to Brian Nankervis and Jacinta Parsons for making me feel so comfortable live on air! Looking forward to getting together with the Hand to Earth family to share the music this weekend at Melbourne Arts Centr

A selfie with 3CR Music Matters host, Joe Malignaggi! What a wonderful host and beautiful human being! #3crradio #australianartorchestra

Had a fantastic interview about life, music and the upcoming concert at Asia Topa Festival with Hand To Earth family at SBS radio with Clara Kim. Will air tonight at 9pm! #sbsradioaustralia #australianartorchestra @songman.daniel @phjknight

With ABC national radio “Drawing Room” host Patricia Karvelas and sound artist Aki Onda, after a fun little conversation about music and life. It was great pleasure sharing the stories of my collaborations with the amazing Daniel Wilfred

So good to be back with my baby girl at last!

Thanks to all who came out to hear our performance last Friday at Blue Whale! It was a very special night of music making and I truly believe that everyone who opened their hearts and ears contributed to the creation. The recording session went well

Tonight at the Blue Whale, LA! It’s been an exciting week preparing for the performance and recording with these incredible musicians.. #benmonder #vardanovsepian #bluewhalemusic

So amazing to meet NEC’s new president Andrea Kalyn and to hear about her vision! #newenglandconservatory #universityofmelbourne #jazzandimprovisation

Love and thanks to the new family! You all have a very cozy place in my heart! Thanks for being you. Until next time.. #banffcentreforartsandcreativity

Working on my next record with Vardan Ovsepian and Ben Monder! Grateful for the beautiful view of the snowed mountain through the window and the precious gift of a drawing by a dear friend Kahu to inspire me! #banffcentreforartsandcreativity

A great day of making music, being silly, and even enjoying hot springs with my amazing musical family! #australianartorchestra #banffcentreforartsandcreativity

We all have the power to love, we have the power to forgive, we have the power to unite, and we have the power to transform! #banffalberta #banffcentreforartsandcreativity

What a beautiful day of sharing and learning amongst the indigenous song birds and the majestic mountains! Feeling extremely proud of my uncle and brother for sharing their music and culture with so much courage, grace and generosity. Also feeling gr

Here we are! After 33 hours: Melbourne- LA- Calgary- BANFF!! Looking forward to the next two weeks of Indigenous Songwriting Workshop. #australianartorchstra #banffcentreforartsandcreativity

Connecting hearts across the globe through Telepresence collaboration!! #universityofmelbourne #seoulinstituteofarts #telepresence

from a recent solo voice and movement performance in Melbourne

Came across this old photo taken at a rehearsal with the late Roswell Rudd. With Lafayette Harris and Brad Jones, we formed a quartet after about a year of playing together at his loft in Chelsea. What an incredible experience it was.. I cherish ever

“Mitacuye Oyasin (we are all related).” - Lakota Sioux prayer