From the soaring, majestic power of “Don’t Cry Out Loud” to the sensitive, melancholic rendition of “As If We Never Said Goodbye”, Stuart’s passionate performance draws out the romantic in every listener.
Stu presents a graciousness and modesty that, along with his impressive vocal range and tone, engenders a fresh style uniquely his.
Singing someone else’s song can be a risky business; that is until you hear Stu’s rendition.
Mainstream pop or sensitive ballad, Stu’s tasteful homage to the original, while leading his audience into unanticipated and surprising vistas, further confirms he is a true artist.
"Remaining true to oneself, I strive constantly to improve as a person, a singer and an entertainer. In doing so, I've developed my own unique sound and approach to all styles of music. In the words of my singing teacher, the late Bob Tasman-Smith, having one tonsil three times the size of the other may also have something to do with it!"
Stuart’s early introduction to the stage was with a critically acclaimed harmony group that performed throughout Asia via international cruise lines as well as gaining national television exposure.
Career highlights include “A Tribute to Gershwin” which included a 35-piece orchestra and a troupe including Wendy Matthews, Grace Knight, Margaret Urlich and Jackie Love. Stu appeared in The Lord Mayors 50th Anniversary Concert which featured Anthony Warlow. He was a pivotal member of the choir which backed Michael Crawford during his Australian Tour. He sang the National Anthem in front of 10,000 patrons for a National League Soccer Match.
Through the National Institute of Dramatic Art, Stu studied acting. His music theatre credits include the role of Billy Crocker in “Anything Goes”, Perchik in “Fiddler on the Roof” and Bill Cahoun in the Cole Porter classic, “Kiss Me Kate”.
He was a member of the acclaimed corporate act “The Three Waiters”. As well as live floor shows, Stuart works as part of a creative team arranging and orchestrating widely-known standards and original works.