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THE FRANK SCENARIO at RAGTIME TAVERN
The Frank Scenario play structured improvisations and tunes from our upcoming album Giantess at the Ragtime Tavern.
(Photos: The Frank Scenario at COMA, Adelaide in 2026 by Isabel Armstrong)
View the Giantess album presale at https://thefrankscenario.bandcamp.com/album/giantess
ART SEED Presents THE FRANK SCENARIO album launch @ EXTRASENSORY, Preston
Aidan Wong, Stevie Richards and Lawrence Folvig join Art Seed as we present the release of Naarm-based experimental jazz trio The Frank Scenario’s debut album Giantess.
Join us at one of Naarm’s beautiful new experimental music venues, Extrasensory.
More info to come.
View the Giantess album presale at https://thefrankscenario.bandcamp.com/album/giantess
DEAR BROOKLYN single launch - THE FRANK SCENARIO ft. a beautiful opening set by MIA BARHAM
Join as us as we weave our way through lush, structured sonic improvisations from our upcoming release GIANTESS and celebrate the release of our first single from the album, DEAR BROOKLYN.
DEAR BROOKLYN - SINGLE LAUNCH
The Frank Scenario
7pm, 18th October - Uptown Jazz Cafe
Accompanied by a beautiful opening solo set by Mia Barham (flute and electronics).
Art Seed X WTF Tuesdays
Sahul Sakti led by violinist Huich Goh, and flutist Meredith Beardmore with drummer Oliver Ledi Hanane join Art Seed for our collab with WTF Tuesdays at Brunswick Green. Doors 7:30pm. See you there!
Art Seed Creative Music Series Vol.III
Join us to share in another beautiful night of Creative and Experimental Music this time at Bar 303, Northcote.
Niran Dasika and the Gabi Hill Trio, presented by Art Seed.
Follow us on instagram here for set times and other information.
Mostly Modern Festival - pierrot ensemble commission premiere
Excited to announce my new commission from the Mostly Modern Festival 2026.
In June the Mostly Modern Ensemble (formerly American Modern Ensemble) will premiere my new composition for pierrot ensemble + percussion.
Also at the Mostly Modern Festival I will recieve a reading of my new orchestral piece Come Back To Me by the Mostly Modern Orchestra.
Art Seed X Make It Up Club
George Worthy, Monsylabik (T. Xuân Nguyen) and The Frank Scenario come together for a special Art Seed X Make It Up Club collaboration.
Follow @__artseed__ on instagram here for lineup announcements and more.
The Frank Scenario @ COMA
COMA (Creative Original Music Adelaide) presents experimental jazz and creative music trio The Frank Scenario, featuring Olivia Jones (clarinet/bass clarinet), Robbie Finch (bass) and Luke Andresen (drums).
COMA is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit association dedicated to the presentation of original music in Adelaide, South Australia.
Art Seed Creative Music Series Vol I
Join us for an evening of eclectic and experimental sounds from Helen Svoboda, Pat Telfer, Olivia Jones and Aditya R Bhat. Performances will be followed by a free jam. Come along!
In the Living Room
Artemisia Gallery (Windsor) presents Olivia’s debut sound installation. In The Living Room is a 4-part speaker installation featuring composed vocals and electronics exploring motherhood and postpartum mental illness.
The opening night party will feature a live performance with the installation, by Olivia Jones (bass clarinet) and fabulous local double bassist Miranda Hill.
Cevanne @ Billilla for Bayside Creatives Month
Our electroacoustic duo Cevanne is returning to the beautiful Billilla Gardens this week for Bayside Creatives Month. Come and share in some gorgeous live improvised electronic and low winds sounds in response to the beautiful gardens at the gorgeous daisy sculptures on the park’s south side, as well as some ambient sampling picked up from my Open Arts residency last November.
Bring your picnic blankets, and join us for a lovely ambient electronic experience.
CEVANNE | BILLILA OUTDOOR ARTS LAB SUPPORTED BY BAYSIDE CITY COUNCIL
Olivia is an Improviser and performs on the Clarinet and Electronics in this concert with the Cevanne Ensemble, presented by Billila Mansion Outdoor Arts Lab and Bayside City Council.
OLIVIA D. JONES AND CEVANNE: TWO WEEK OUTDOOR ARTS LAB RESIDENCY AT BILLILLA
Olivia is an Improviser and performs on the Clarinet and Electronics in this residency with the Cevanne Ensemble, presented by Billila Mansion Outdoor Arts Lab and Bayside City Council.
BEFORE THERE WAS SKIN | HILLS ORANGE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
Olivia’s piece Before There Was Skin for orchestra is premiered by the Western Sydney Symphony Orchestra presented by the Hills Orange Blossom Festival, Sydney.
CREATIVE MUSIC INTENSIVE | AUSTRALIAN ART ORCHESTRA
Olivia is Improviser and Clarinetist at this Creative Music Intensive Concert presented by the Australian Art Orchestra.
DEAR BROOKLYN | BANFF CENTRE FOR ARTS AND CREATIVITY JAZZ AND SONIC ARTS
Olivia’s piece Dear Brooklyn for jazz ensemble is premiered at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity Jazz and Sonic Arts Workshop.
ADAMANTINE | MOSTLY MODERN FESTIVAL NEW YORK
Olivia’s piece Adamantine for String Quartet is premiered by the Dior Quartet, presented by Mostly Modern Festival New York.
WTF TUESDAYS AT BRUNSWICK GREEN
Olivia is Improviser and Clarinetist at WTF Tuesdays at Brunswick Green.
...THOSE NIGHTS I WENT TO THE VEIL AND TREMBLING BROUGHT THEM TO THE EARTH | INTERNATIONAL MUSIC CREATORS AND COLLABORATORS WORKSHOP
Olivia’s piece ...those nights I went to the veil and trembling brought them to the earth. for jazz ensemble is premiered at the International Music Creators and Collaborators Workshop.
:: MXTHER :: | NEW MUSIC ON THE POINT
Olivia’s piece :: mxther :: for improvising ensemble and fixed media electronics is premiered at New Music on the Point, Vermont.
AMELIE'S SONG | MOSTLY MODERN FESTIVAL NETHERLANDS
Olivia’s piece Amelie's Song for Piano Trio is premiered by the Neave Trio, presented by Mostly Modern Festival Netherlands.
LUMINÆ FRACTI | HORIZON ENSEMBLE
Olivia’s piece for Luminæ Fracti for winds and piano is premiered at the Chamber Concert: Cycles presented by Horizon Ensemble.
$@!%! | LOWER MANHATTAN CULTURAL COUNCIL
Olivia is a composer and plays the clarinet and electronics for this premier of works in improvised music alongside new experimental musicians, Cherophobiac and Samantha Kochis.
$@!%! | LOWER MANHATTAN CULTURAL COUNCIL
Olivia plays the clarinet and electronics for this premier of works in improvised music alongside new experimental musicians, Cherophobiac and Samantha Kochis.