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JC Stewart

John Callum ‘JC’ Stewart has packed a lot into his 27 years. A self-released single when he was 18. A record deal with Warner Music, signed after an old- fashioned bidding war, when he was 21. A Number One single in the Czech Republic in the teeth of lockdown, underpinned by gold-selling success in Eastern and Northern Europe. A touring and writing partnership with good friend Lewis Capaldi – the Irishman co- wrote ‘Hollywood’ (current Spotify streams: 84 million, give or take) from the Scotsman’s blockbuster debut album, Divinely Inspired to a Hellish Extent. A co-write with Niall Horan on his own 2021 song ‘Break My Heart’. An EP with Tom Odell, one of JC’s North Stars and true heroes. A proper viral moment with his parodic cover of Friends theme ‘I’ll Be There For You’, which went from TikTok to ABC News to an American media storm after Jennifer Aniston reposted it. A deep-seated creative bond with Foy Vance, aka the patron saint of modern Irish songwriters. Now, JC Stewart returns - rebooted, refreshed, realigned and stronger than ever - with his new record label Stanley Park, to continue his musical journey.

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Events featuring JC Stewart

Mar 10, 2025
8:50pm — 9:20pm
Presented by
Take Action x SXSW
Mar 12, 2025
8:00pm — 8:40pm
This performance is part of the showcase that starts on
Thursday, March 13
Mar 14, 2025
12:00am — 12:40am
Date TBA
Presented by
SXSW DAY PARTY: Output Belfast
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From:
Magherafelt, United Kingdom, Northern Ireland
Subgenre:
Professional Connections
JC Stewart is seeking the following:
  • Brand Partnership
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