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Andrew studied music (voice & conducting) at the University of East Anglia and was twice awarded the Norwich and Peterborough Scholarship, enabling him to continue vocal studies with John Aplin (MA). He was subsequently awarded a prestigious Japanese Government (Monbusho) Scholarship, which allowed him to pursue postgraduate solo vocal studies at the Tokyo National University of Music and Fine Arts.

Fluent in Japanese, His TV presenting profile includes Weekend Japanology on NHK to over 80 countries world-wide, and Sky TV. A versatile session singer and narrator, he has extensive voice over, narration and studio credits in Japan and Australia including, featured voice in McDonald’s ‘I’m Lovin It and Telstra campaigns to name a few, in addition to background vocals for George Benson with SSO/TSO, Usher and collaborative performances with Paul Mac, Sheila E & Chaka Khan.

His solo vocal repertoire ranges from Dowland 16th century lute song, to Duke Ellington, gospel, spirituals, jazz and contemporary song books in solo recitals from Kings College Cambridge, Imperial Hotel, Tokyo and City Recital Hall, Angel Place. As a conductor/musical director/vocal arranger he has worked with London Chamber Orchestra, The Café of The Gate of Salvation Gospel Choir and a handpicked diverse chamber voice ensemble for his sold out, genre spanning Bach In Colour project (Sydney Festival-ACO Nielsen).

A sought-after host & MC, Andrew has been guest host for ABC Classic FM’s Night Music, SSO’s pre-concert talks at Sydney Opera House as well the Australian Chamber Orchestra in Sydney and on tour. He can also be heard on Audible as the narrator for ‘Mind What You Think’ by Dr Karen Graham.