Oakley Paul

About

Oakley Paul, born in Perth (WA), is a double bass player with a keen passion for orchestral and chamber playing.

As a performer, Oakley has worked with nearly all of Australia’s professional orchestras and holds casual positions with the West Australian, Melbourne, and Adelaide Symphony Orchestras, as well as Orchestra Victoria. He has also had opportunities to appear as a soloist at the Warana Concerto Competition and with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra as part of ANAM’s Concerto Competition.

In 2024, Oakley finished his training at the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM), where he studied under the guidance of Damien Eckersley. Previously, Oakley studied at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts learning from Andrew Sinclair. Oakley has also had a rich musical upbringing having been part of various programs with the Australian Youth Orchestra for the last seven years.

In 2025, Oakley was chosen for the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s (ACO) Emerging Artist program. He will perform with the core orchestra and in chamber settings.

Photography: Pia Johnson