Elias Bartholomeo @ The Playhouse

Elias Bartholomeo is an award-winning international touring Fingerstyle Guitar Player hailing from Sydney, Australia. On many occasions, Elias has been named the Best Guitarist residing in Australia, and his playing has been described as “Walking a tightrope between many genres all at once!” with a fearless and energetic approach to his live performances.

Elias embarked on his musical journey at the tender age of 4 under the guidance of his grandfather. Immersed in the sounds of The Beach Boys, Jerry Reed, The Shadows, Chet Atkins & Tommy Emmanuel, Elias was inspired to emulate their mastery. Despite being self-taught and unable to read music, he honed his craft through ear training and collaboration with fellow musicians.

At 16 years old, Elias had the opportunity to live out his dream and perform alongside Tommy Emmanuel in the Maui Cultural Arts Centre, Hawaii – an experience that further fueled his passion for music.