Oliver Murphy is a Brisbane-based multi-instrumentalist and composer recognised for his distinctive and creative approach to music. He is currently completing his first year of double bass studies at the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, under Phoebe Russell.

Originally from Toowoomba, Oliver has performed with Australian Youth Orchestra for several years and is looking forward to performances with them in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Darwin during 2026. He has 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 in 2023.

In 2018 – when online tutoring was considered ‘unconventional’ – Oliver began Skype Violin lessons with Rob Dowdell (Cairns), successfully achieving his Grade 8 with High Distinction in 2020. With a side quest on Viola in 2021, he completed his Grade 8 with High Distinction that same year. Although Oliver had remained predominantly self-taught on Bass, he began occasional school-based lessons with Dr. Bernardo Alviz mid 2023 – 2024.

Oliver hopes to have a multi-faceted career featuring solo, chamber and orchestral performance. His connection with Camerata began early, having attended his first concert at the Empire Theatre in Toowoomba at age 10. Oliver is now thrilled to join Camerata onstage in 2026 as an Upbeat Artist.