Elias Bartholomeo is a touring Fingerstyle Guitarist hailing from Sydney, Australia. From learning the guitar by his grandfather at age 4, to performing with his guitar hero Tommy Emmanuel at age 16. Elias combines a blend of blues, country & jazz in his melody driven compositions as well as engaging and eye watering arrangements of well known songs.
Elias Bartholomeo is a world-class entertainer ‘wow-ing’ audiences around the world, playing solo concerts across Australia, New Zealand, South Korea & Japan showcasing his contagious humour and energy, the show has been titled as a MUST WATCH among the live music community!
Koyo Morita is one of Japan’s leading instrumental country guitarists, renowned for his exceptional musicianship, expressive playing and infectious passion for the acoustic guitar. Inspired by his older brother, Koyo first picked up the guitar at the age of seven and quickly developed a lifelong dedication to music. Although he completed a university degree with the intention of becoming a mathematics teacher, his passion for the guitar proved impossible to ignore. Despite the uncertainty and the objections of those around him, Koyo chose to pursue music professionally—a decision that would shape an extraordinary career.
Today, Koyo is recognised as one of Japan’s premier country fingerstyle guitarists. He is the founder of his own successful guitar academy, the author of a bestselling instructional guitar book and a respected contributor to major music publishers. As both a performer and educator, he regularly tours throughout Japan in solo concerts and collaborative productions, while also making frequent appearances in the USA, sharing his unique blend of country, fingerstyle and instrumental guitar with audiences around the world.
In 2021, Koyo received national recognition after winning the Japanese Grand Prix in Fender’s prestigious Player Plus Studio Sessions competition. The achievement further cemented his reputation as one of Japan’s finest contemporary guitarists and introduced his music to an even wider audience. Today, his online community has grown to more than 50,000 followers, with fans drawn to his remarkable technique, authentic artistry and engaging personality.
Whether performing an intricate country instrumental or sharing stories from the stage, Koyo’s genuine love for music is unmistakable. His performances radiate warmth, joy and technical brilliance, leaving audiences inspired by both his extraordinary guitar playing and his unwavering belief that music has the power to connect people across cultures.
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