About Kirsty Bows
Kirsty Bows Now
Kirsty Bows, South Africa’s enchanting electric violinist, is far more than her iconic glove. Kirsty is a transformative audio-visual experience that captivates the world with modern style music.
Her musical journey reads like a symphony of success. Headlining at HSBC Rugby 7s, delivering iconic entrance at Cape Town Fashion Week in 2023, opening for Grammy Award-winning Maroon 5 keyboardist PJ Morton, and named the featured artist for the prestigious 2023 Business in Arts South Africa Awards, Kirsty’s performances have graced illustrious stages worldwide. From the peaks of Finkenstein Castle in Austria to the heart of Chicago’s Rotary International Champions of Inclusion Gala, she has orchestrated enchantment at every turn. In 2022, Kirsty opened the doors to Table Mountain’s ethereal “Views” restaurant and added her melodic touch to Siya Kolisi’s historic Kolisi Foundation launch.
Kirsty is now recognised as a prized artist in Cape Town by prestigious names including the Kolisi’s, Tutu Foundation, Albie Sachs, and consistently celebrated by Investec.
A true collaborator, Kirsty shares the stage, both physical and virtual, with renowned South African talents like Jimmy Nevis, Msaki, and Craig Lucas. Her crescendo of success extends to international horizons, where she serenaded audiences at the Abu Dhabi Airport opening, Forbes Women Africa Conference and graced Los Angeles venues, including the iconic Anchor Rose. Kirsty’s name even harmonized with legends, as she joined the esteemed “Sail and a Song” series alongside none other than the legendary Kenny Loggins.
Kirsty’s pioneering spirit is evident on every stage she graces. She made history as the first violinist to serenade the Cape Town Pride parade in 2023 and set the tone for Jacques La Grange’s dazzling AW2023 fashion show. Her enchanting presence extends beyond the spotlight, as she effortlessly collaborates with celebrity designers like Gert Johan Coetzee, Jacques La Grange and Stephen Van Eeden.
But Kirsty Bows is more than just an artist; she’s a beacon of empowerment. Kirsty’s commitment to female empowerment extends to her support for the Lalela Project Woman’s Empowerment class in Hout Bay, where she helps inspire the leaders of tomorrow.
Kirsty Bows is the embodiment of elegance, innovation, and cultural richness. She invites you to join her on a journey where music meets motion, and the world is transformed into an Elegantly Bold Voyage.
Kirsty Bows Then
Kirsty first picked up the violin at age 6. Before the fact, she knew she had music deeply embedded in her, starting first with singing, followed by violin and piano. The violin she considers the extension of her voice.
She performed at her first professional performance alongside high school friend Lize Mynhardt in 2010, who is now titled runner up of Season 14 Idols South Africa. Since then, all she did entrepreneurially was around music – hosting church bands, conceptualizing for major cultural school events, setting up impact platforms such as The Platform at Stellenbosch University music department.
Kirsty’s music performance discipline is owed to her classical training at Stellenbosch University. It is at the SU Music Department that she achieved BMus (Cum Laude) and MMus (Cum Laude) degrees. During her academic years she achieved well, such as becoming a member of the Golden Key Society for high academic achievement, and obtaining the Harry Crossley Scholarship for Postgraduate Study.
Kirsty owes a lot of her success to growing up and working from a young age. Her father employed her to work in the ice cream van as part of his own ‘side hustle’ job.
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