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Sterling EQ

Biography

Sterling EQ is one of the most successful instrumental bands South Africa has ever produced. Bringing virtuosity and glamour together in a breathtaking showcase of stylistic fusion, the four-piece supergroup has performed at SA’s most coveted events and shared stages with global music icons, and enjoys extensive media coverage across all mainstream media.  In 2011 they became only the 2nd all-girl group in a decade to win an SA Music Award.  Their groundbreaking contribution to the local music industry has earned them many fans and accolades from across the world.

The quartet has been selling out shows across South Africa since 2007, converting many people from across the board to their unique brand of instrumental pop.  The all-girl sensation consists of celebrated flautist and ex-marathon swimmer Carina Bruwer, Taiwanese born Eriel Huang, and ex-model and award-winning musician Renate Riedemann on electric violins, and actress-musician Ariella Caira on electric cello. 

The popularity of Sterling’s social marketing platforms echo their success, with thousands of fans connecting with the band through youtube, facebook and twitter.  Their channel is regularly amongst youtube’s special ranking lists, under the categories Most subscribed (SA), Most Viewed (SA Musicians – All time, Monthly and Daily), and Most Viewed - (SA all categories - Daily).  Their facebook fanpage has a whopping 15,000+ fans.

Genre

Defining Sterling’s style is a task not even the members dare attempt!  Their music is inspired by so many different genres from various eras stretching over 5 centuries; “from Mozart to Mandoza” is a phrase they often use when describing the content of their repertoire.  Juxtaposing “diverse” musical styles like Classical and Latin House; Baroque and Kwaito, keeps Sterling’s audiences on their toes (and often on the dance floor!) and proves that the stylistic boundaries to which we’ve become so accustomed, are certainly not set in stone.  Being an instrumental group, Sterling has the freedom of communicating with their audience on a purely musical level, which adds to the success of this “mystery style” they practice. 

Awards

  • Sterling EQ Live in Concert (Live DVD) - Winner of SA Music Award 2011
  • NOVA (Audio CD) - Nominated for SA Music Award 2009
  • Sterling Speel Afrikaans (Audio CD)  - Nominated for SA Music Award 2010
  • Youtube channel: Under Top 40 Most Subscribed (All Time) South African Musicians Channels

International Noteworthy Performances

  • World Travel Awards (Middle East), Dubai, 2009
  • Dunhill party, Dubai, 2009
  • Royal party, Seychelles, 2009
  • Numerous events in neighbouring countries such as Zambia, Namibia, Zimbabwe

South African Noteworthy Performances

  • SA Pop Idols guest artist 2010
  • FIFA Congress 2010 Official Opening
  • WBHO Launch of the Cape Town Stadium, accompanied by the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra, 2009
  • Various Festivals such as Forbidden Fruit, Varingfees, Cultivaria, Wacky Wine & Champagne Fests
  • Joy of Jazz Festival 2009 at the Market Theatre, sharing a stage with Phil Perry
  • Middle East & African World Travel Awards, Dubai & Durban, May 2009.  Performance included a collaboration with global music icon, Boney M.
  • IPL (Indian Premier League) Cricket Tournament, opening matches Main Stage, Newlands, April 2009
  • ICC (International Cricket Council) Awards, Johannesburg, October 2009
  • MNet Long Service Awards, Johannesburg, November 2009.  Collaboration with Bala Brothers
  • Gary Player Invitational, Fancourt, November 2009
  • Gothic Royal Party, Seychelles, September 2009
  • Nederburg Wine Auction 2009
  • Die Burger Kerskonsert 2008 & Die Burger Pops 2009
  • J&B Met 2009
  • Wesbank Car of the Year Awards 2009
  • Dimension Data Pro Am 2008, Sun City
  • Shoprite / Checkers Woman of the Year Awards 2008, Cape Town
  • Corporate events for Hollard, Sasol, Engen, Telkom, Old Mutual, ABSA, BMW, Maserati, Nissan, Southern Sun, Old Mutual, KFC, Golden Arrow, Execujet, Daimler South Africa and many more

Future Highlights

Sterling EQ will be making their European debut in December 2011 when they tour Germany, presented by ROKA Events, Germany

Media

Substantial TV FEATURES on Top Billing, All Access, Expresso, Dis Hoe Dit Is met Steve, Showbiz Report, DKNT, Kwela, Glitterati, Pasella, Luvsport

NEWSPAPER articles, features and editorials in Cape & Weekend Argus (incl front page), Cape Times, Die Burger, Die Rapport, Son, 48Hours (incl front page),

MAGAZINE articles in Sawubona, Sarie, Huisgenoot Tempo, Vrouekeur, Rooi Rose, Glamour, 021 Mag, Out & About, and Marie Claire

RADIO: Various in-studio interviews and radio play on various top local stations, including Heart FM, Algoa FM, RSG, OFM, etc.

MUSIC VIDEO: Sterling EQ’s Hollywood style debut music video Nova – The Movie, produced and directed by multiple-SAMA award winning Larissa Hollis and released in December 2009, receives airtime on all SA’s major channels (amongst others SABC 1, 2 and 3, MNet, Kyknet, MM1&2, MNet HD), as well as internationally on C Music TV (broadcasting to more than 100 countries in TV networks across Europe, Asia, Africa & the Middle East).
 

Client Feedback

We enjoyed sterling EQ so much, thank you very much for everything!
Khomotso Makoti, The Event Production Company


The girls were SUPERB, living up to their reputation of dramatic and musical excellence, and of course of being so much more than easy on the eye for our gentlemen guests! Please send regards and a huge thank you!
Vita Tredoux, Herdbuoys


...I’m not even sure where to start, nothing could prepare me for what I watched last night.  The performance was absolutely brilliant.  The selection of music was great, and watching the audience around us reacting to their own personal favourite was fabulous.  Sterling EQ performed with so much energy and vigour that was contagious.  Your costumes were unbelievably beautiful and suited each individual perfectly.
Simmy Raubenheimer, Kirstenbosch Silvertree Restaurant


I must say - you ladies rock!! You have changed my entire perspective on instrumentals! Keep it up - Beauty, talent and fantastic entertainment - what more can we ask for!”
Riaan Smith


All 4 of you were superb – best muso’s so far at Bedford Centre – your training and professionalism really came through; your personalities and attitudes sublime – what more can I say – brilliant package – I have your DVD – world class ladies! – a true inspiration to society - as a individuals and as a group you set very high standards - all the guys will love you! Your cv’s are outstanding. Cheers and happy touring!
Gareth Mc Farlane


Thank you very much for all your hard work in Durban, which made our first World Travel Awards Africa Ceremony such a huge success! For the first time in our history we celebrated the excellence of the tourism industry in Africa. Almost 400 travel professionals, VIPs and media from across the region attended our glamorous event. From everyone at World Travel Awards, we just wanted to say a massive thank you to Sterling EQ. You really were the talk of the night and we were incredibly impressed with your talent. It was a pleasure to work with you and we would not hesitate to use you again.
Scott Holland, Event Manager, World Travel Awards


It was an amazing experience! One that I believe that, in my lifetime, an experience like Saturday evening, will not happen again. You not only have exceptional talent, but you are also very charming and presentable! Your kind words towards me and Ina will remain with us in the days ahead. We wish you as a group everything you deserve, and that is to reach the pinnacle of the art that you so freely give to everyone.  Love and regards,  Ina and Louis Taljaard
Louis Taljaard, DCD Dorbyl


They were star performers again and the Zimbo's loved them - hopefully we will see them all again next year!
Dave Curtis, The Stable Winery


Thank you so much for all your assistance in booking Sterling EQ and Joel the saxophonist for the Harvey World Travel Business Symposium at The Lord Charles Hotel on Saturday evening.Sterling EQ were as amazing as expected and we truly appreciated their professionalism and flexibility in working around the rather challenging itinerary on the evening. We understand that it was quite a tall order but they handled it with absolute ease and were instrumental (excuse the pun) in contributing to an extremely successful evening. Thank you to Carina and the rest of the group for being true professionals – they are an absolute pleasure to work with.
Carrie Rose, Event Organisation


Just a big thank you for the great performance this morning at the conference.  Was great to work with you, and the performance was REALLY well received by all the delegates!
Sally Robinson, Show Works Creative Entertainment

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