Stewart Barton, Country Rocks Spotlight Artists of 2019

 

Stewart Barton is a young local talent - singer, songwriter and guitarist - that has already made a huge impression on the music community in Canberra and beyond.

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Always having had music around him including hearing his older siblings guitar, sax and violin in the early years, he was immersed in music. Initially self taught then took up group guitar classes at school. With the support of his family, he started performing and then grew in confidence to put himself out there in talent shows around Canberra - this is where he got noticed by the wider community.

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Stewart wants to take his music as far as he can but stay humble and grounded, always thinking of others first.
He is very appreciative of everyone's help and knows that they are all part of his musical journey.

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He’s been very lucky to either play support for well know artists (Bill Chambers) after being been spotted by the Country Music Association of Canberra (CMAC) and had the amazing opportunity to meet and jam with Tommy Emmanuel!!

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Stewart is working on building his brand and resume as an artist plus grow as a singer, songwriter and perform