Etienne Siew

2025 Award Nominee

About The Artist

Located in Coquitlam

Connection to Fraser Valley: I live in Coquitlam, where I have grown up song writing and performing for the past 16 years.

Hailing from Vancouver, B.C, 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 craft 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. He 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. With an EP under his belt, and the debut of his album “Chasing Dreams,” in June of 2024, Etienne has garnered the attention from CBC radio across Canada and received global praise for his songwriting, from international playlists, and blogs. 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.