Odd Enjinears

An outfit that makes "music machines" - sculptures with an emphasis on motion that generates repeated sounds. Founded by Mark O’Donovan and Geert Jonkers, a Dutch percussionist with a strong interest in inventing musical gadgets, in 1996. The two have collaborated on many projects. The core group puts together other teams of co-workers depending on the requirements of its various projects. This ensures constant evolution and opportunities for workshops and training. Also work with Francois Venter and The Performance Initiative

Odd Enjinears was founded and is directed by Mark O’Donovan, a qualified Electrical Engineer who later turned to sculpture with an emphasis on motion which causes repeated sounds - music machines. In 1996 Mark met Geert Jonkers, a Dutch percussionist with strong interest in inventing musical gadgets and the two have collaborated on many projects. For a series of projects the core group puts together another team of co-workers. This ensures constant evolution and opportunities for workshops and training.

In 2002 Odd Enjinears went on tour to Holland. Geert set-up and now directs Odd Enjinears.nl.

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See also Mark O'Donovan and KLAP public performance company

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