Etienne Siew

2024 Award Nominee

About The Artist

Located in Coquitlam

Connection to Fraser Valley: I have grown up in Coquitlam for the majority of my life and have been inspired as a songwriter, by the natural beauty in the surrounding areas.

Etienne Siew is an Alternative Folk/Roots Artist, whose guitar melodies and lyrics paint a picturesque bridge between the beauty in B.C., and the listener. His deeply reflective narratives speak about the resilience and perseverance he has found, while pursuing his dreams as a singer-songwriter. He leans into his ancestry as an artist of Caribbean and British Heritage, to relay stories of connection and empathy that people from all walks of life can relate to. Etienne has performed Internationally, and his authenticity as a song-writer has been recognized numerous times, including the distinction of the Country/Roots Artist of the Year and Top Fan Vote at the 2021 Fraser Valley Music Awards. His winding path from Kinesiologist/coach to singer-songwriter is reflected in his upcoming debut album “Chasing Dreams,”set to release on June 20th, 2024. In this project, Etienne aims to share his reflections as an independent artist and explores the themes of healing, empathy, resilience and social and environmental justice, which were amplified during the wake of the pandemic. ”Etienne’s Vocals and Guitar set him apart from the masses.The room quiets to listen when he sings, like hearing the first Song Sparrow in early spring. Unique, connected, inimitable, beautiful” (Pam Burns, Professional emcee/Music Coordinator, 2022). Whether he is performing in a theater, or near a campfire, his blend of warm guitar melodies, and powerful vocals will speak to your heart and make you feel as though you are walking beside him in his stories.