Sterling EQ is South Africa’s premier instrumental pop supergroup that has transformed the landscape of instrumental music both locally and internationally with their unique blend of virtuosity and modern beats. With four successful albums, three major music awards, and over 1,500 live performances in 15 countries, the band has captivated tens of thousands of followers.

The dynamic ensemble has performed for a wide range of audiences, from intimate gatherings to large-scale events, and their music is featured across all major streaming platforms and global media channels. Renowned for their versatility, they are a sought-after act for corporate events, conferences, private parties, luxury weddings, and high-profile televised spectacles, having worked with some of the largest companies and celebrities in the industry

Led by celebrated flautist and marathon swimming record-breaker Carina Bruwer, Sterling EQ features Classically trained virtuosos, each boasting awards, degrees, and distinctions, who fuse their passion for classical mastery with contemporary pop sounds to deliver high-impact performances at corporate events, festivals, and major live shows.

Career highlights include winning some of the most prestigious music awards in South Africa, such as a South African Music Award (SAMA), a Ghoema Music Award, and a Huisgenoot Tempo Award. In 2011, the band signed a major record deal with EMI South Africa, which later became Universal Music South Africa. They have graced top-tier events, including the SAMA Awards Show, the FIFA Congress Opening Ceremony and Official World Cup Banquet, the World Travel Awards in India, Dubai, Durban, and Johannesburg, as well as SA Idols, Miss South Africa Finals, the IPL Opening Matches, the Cape Town and Durban Stadium launches, and hundreds of private and corporate events.

Other memorable moments in their career involve collaborations with notable artists like Boney M, Dave van Vuuren, and Loyiso Bala, and sharing stages with internationally recognized acts such as Snow Patrol, Carole Samaha, and Lira. They have performed in front of celebrities like Elton John, Liz Hurley, Annie Lennox, Lance Armstrong, and Dr. Robert Rey, among others.

Sterling EQ has also gained further international recognition through playlisting on CMusic TV, being selected by The Guardian (UK) as one of its “Musical Movers and Shakers” in its “March Best Music from Around the Map,” and receiving song submissions from esteemed international songwriters and instrumental music producers, including Tony Hiller and the celebrated Mike Batt.