Swedish artist Oscar Stewmbridge might only be 16 years old, but he’s had a massive impact globally, thanks to his incredible guitaring, beautiful singing, and his ability to make his busking moments go viral

What you need to know about Oscar Stembridge

Oscar Stembridge is a 16-year-old singer-songwriter who hails from Sweden. Known as one of the most promising teenage rising stars in the music world, his busking and viral videos have earned him a global following of over 300,000 on social media channels.

Oscar’s live performances - ranging from intimate acoustic sets, to street shows, to major gigs with over 60,000 people in attendance - have all demonstrated his ability to get a crowd excited, no matter where they are.

The artist began playing the piano at 5 years old. A year later, he began tackling the acoustic guitar, the ukulele, and the drums. By the time he was 6, he was already performing live; and by the time he was 7, Oscar and his family were recording many of his performances to share online.

Still just a kid, things moved rapidly for Oscar. In 2017, at the age of just 10, he became the youngest artist to sign a record deal with Universal Music in Scandinavia. Throughout his career, Oscar has played at historic Swedish venues, appeared on major TV shows, and seen his music being featured in popular TV programs.

In 2021, he set off on his journey as an independent artist, releasing his critically acclaimed debut EP THIR13EN in 2022. For this, he won the prestigious Best Newcomer ("Rookie Artist") of the Year Award at the Sweden "Denniz" Pop Awards.

He is currently working on new music for an upcoming album project.

As a performer, Oscar’s soulful, expressive vocals have a surprisingly emotional affect on listeners. He brings genuine joy, clarity, and upbeatness to the songs he covers, whether it’s sharing an intimate version of a Noah Kahan song, or shredding a Jimi Hendrix number.

But beyond that, Oscar Stembridge’s music and persona channel many of the main issues which young people throughout the world are emboldened by. Alongside his singing, Oscar addresses youth issues such as climate change, bullying, and social alienation in his songs.

Oscar is an active environmental activist, supporting causes like FridaysForFuture and serving as an ambassador for environmental organisations. His commitment to environmentalism led him to donate the proceeds from his single ‘Don't Lie To Me’ to the charity ClimateLive.

Where you can hear Oscar Stembridge perform

Oscar has been lucky enough to travel and busk all over the world, meaning he has performed everywhere from his native Sweden, to London, to LA. His activism has also meant that he’s performed big shows aimed at raising awareness and funding to address issues like climate change.

Despite his growing success, Oscar has said that he continues to remain grounded, and he regularly performs on the streets of his hometown, Malmö.

To keep fully updated with Oscar Stembridge, including where you might see him perform next, the artist often posts on Instagram and other social media.