Sterling shines in front of international audiences
12 May 2009

The past month has seen South Africa’s instrumental supergroup STERLING EQ perform to a global audience, on foreign soil, and with international legends!  First the four-piece rocked Newlands Cricket Stadium on 18 and 19 April during the IPL Cricket Tournament's opening matches, where they performed live to a 20,000 pax crowd each day and to billions across the globe via sattelite!  Then on the 28th they were off to Dubai, where they performed for a VIP Dunhill event in the trendy Sho Cho's Club.  They had to nip back to Cape Town for 3 performances in 2 days on home soil, and on the 5th of May they were back in Dubai to perform at the Middle Eastern World Travel Awards.  This event, of which the African leg took place on 11 May in Durban, with Sterling once again providing entertainment, is known as the Oscars of the Travel Industry and Sterling's involvement was extremely well-received and widely publicized.  A highlight for Sterling (and their audience!) was being on stage with the iconic group Boney M - the girls performed the hit track Rasputin with the legendary Maizie Williams and her band as a grand finale to the glitzy event.

Sterling launched its sizzling debut album at Wembley Square on 27th March. Produced by Gabi Le Roux with 2 bonus tracks by London-based producer Helmut Meijer, Sterling’s first CD (of which 150 copies were sold at the launch alone!) is set to become hot property for the group’s fast growing fan base.
 
The debut album, called “Nova”, showcases 4 innovative original works by Gabi le Roux as well as a striking arrangement of Mandoza’s greatest hit and South African favourite, Nkalakatha.  Sterling’s first record also includes arrangements of Classical works such as Bach’s Toccata in D, Entrance of the Queen of Sheba, Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, Czardas etc.  Visit SOUND for more information and to sample some of the brand new tracks!

INSTRUMENTAL SUPERGROUP

Sterling EQ is one of the most sought after bands on South Africa’s entertainment and events circuits.  This instrumental supergroup has captivated audiences from all walks of life with their spectacular display of virtuosity and their energetic stage presence.  The presence of a subtle yet distinct African flavour makes Sterling EQ one of the most unique outfits on the market, garnering interest nationally and abroad.  Combined with their sleek appearance and futuristic electric string instruments, Sterling is simply irresistible! 

Sterling is made up of some of South Africa’s top and most gorgeous young virtuosos. Not only are they top qualified and award-winning instrumentalists, all four young women have enjoyed significant success in other fields.  Electric flautist and entertainment business pioneer Carina Bruwer is also a renowned marathon swimmer with many national and international records to her name.  Electric violinist Eriel Huang, fluent in no less than 6 languages, has acted as translator for various international meetings; Magdalene (electric violinist and viola player) is a talented soprano having starred in various professional operas, and electric cellist Ariella Caira is a qualified actress.  Combined, they are a force to be reckoned with and armed with a leading-edge album, are set to take South Africa by storm.

IN THE NEWS

*  Showbiz Report coverage of Sterling''s album launch, April 2009
*  In-depth feature on Kyknet''s KWELA, 23 March 2009
*  RAPPORT article, 29 March 2009 
*  STERLING was featured extensively in DIE BURGER during the run-up to their album launch (March 2009) and around the 2008 Burger Christmas Concert
*  Photo and listing in Top of the Times (Cape Times), 27 March 2009
*  Radio interviews (Live studio guests) on SAFM and Heart
*  Radio interviews (telephonic) on SAFM, RSG, MFM, Radio Namakwaland, a.o.
*  Sterling was interviewed on Kyknet''s GLITTERATI, 20 December 2008
*  STERLING EQ was featured live on SS1''s LUVSPORT with Bobby Skinstad on 7 November 2008.
*  Carina Bruwer, business entrepreneur, record-holding athlete and award-winning flautist is Sterling’s first cover girl!  Get It Magazine featured this unstoppable talent.