About
Prized for his raw expression, musical story-telling, and lyrical captivation, Oliver Murphy is a multi-instrumentalist and composer, based in Brisbane. He is currently completing his second year of double bass studies at the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, under Phoebe Russell. He teaches at St Peters Lutheran College and is a 2026 Upbeat Artist with Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra.
Originally from Toowoomba, Oliver has performed with Australian Youth Orchestra for several years and is looking forward to performances in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Darwin in 2026. He frequently performs and collaborates with Bellsonance Productions, a creative arts organisation empowering young artists. Oliver has also performed with the Australian Doctor’s Orchestra, Queensland Pops Orchestra, North Queensland Chamber Orchestra and UQ Symphony Orchestra.
Oliver is a committed advocate for solo and chamber music, enjoying the intimate and collaborative nature of small-ensemble work. As well as bass, Oliver is a proficient violinist, violist, cellist, and is a celebrated composer. Additionally, he has served as Music Director and Concertmaster, co-founded community concerts, and been commissioned to compose and perform for studio recordings. Oliver is experienced in Music Production and is the youngest person to win QCGU’s ScoreIT film scoring competition.
Oliver hopes to have a multi-faceted career featuring solo, chamber and orchestral performance.
