Jeremy Olivier: Variety Singer

Singer-songwriter and guitarist Jeremy Olivier delivers polished, contemporary live performances, blending jazz musicianship and pop sensibility to create engaging, feel-good music experiences.

Quick Facts:

  • Highlights:
    • BMus Honours in Jazz Performance from UCT
    • Early touring experience from age 14
    • International and national performance career
    • Collaborations with leading global and South African artists
  • Formats:

    Live music performer, singer-songwriter, and guitarist

  • Audience:

    Corporate events, festivals, concerts, lifestyle brands, and audiences seeking refined, contemporary live music.

  • Outcomes:
    1. A polished and engaging live music experience
    2. Broad appeal across pop, jazz, and acoustic audiences
    3. Professional performances tailored to premium events
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  • Travels from: Johannesburg

Talent Short Bio

Jeremy Olivier is a Zimbabwe-born, South Africa-based guitarist, vocalist, and singer-songwriter whose career spans jazz, pop, and contemporary acoustic music. Raised in Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe, Jeremy’s musical journey began early, touring the country in a rock band from the age of 14 after discovering his passion for guitar.

After completing his A-Levels in Harare, Jeremy relocated to Cape Town to formally pursue music. He earned a BMus Honours degree in Jazz Performance from the University of Cape Town College of Music, where he refined his technical ability and developed a versatile performance style rooted in strong musicianship.

Now well established on the South African music scene, Jeremy has performed with a wide range of international artists including George Benson, Katherine Jenkins, Jonathan Butler, and Daniel Bedingfield. He has also shared stages with leading South African artists such as Danny K, Loyiso Bala, Sibongile Khumalo, GoodLuck, Judith Sephuma, Ard Matthews, Arno Carstens, Freshly Ground, Mango Groove, Jimmy Nevis, and Johnny Clegg.

Jeremy has toured extensively across South Africa and internationally, performing in Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Dubai. In 2012, he introduced himself to radio audiences with his debut single Serendipity, which became an instant hit and charted at number six on Heart 104.9’s SA Top 10. Subsequent singles It’s My Time and What About Now received strong national airplay, with chart success across multiple stations.

Jeremy Olivier music career started in his small home town, Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe, where his passion for guitar catapulted him into a gigging rock band, touring the country from the age of 14.

After completing his A-Levels in Harare, Jeremy decided to further pursue music and he moved to Cape Town, where he obtained a BMus Honours in Jazz Performance from UCT’s College of Music.

Now, well established as a guitarist and vocalist in South Africa, Jeremy Olivier has performed with some great international artists such as George Benson, Katherine Jenkins, Jonathan Butler and Daniel Bedingfield.

Jeremy Olivier has also shared the stage with some of South Africa’s finest musicians and artists, including Danny K, Loyiso Bala, Sibongile Khumalo, GoodLuck, Judith Sephuma, Ard Matthews, Arno Carstens, FreshlyGround, Mango Groove, Jimmy Nevis and Johnny Clegg.

He has performed all over South Africa, as well as in Germany, Switzerland, Holland and Dubai at various shows, festivals and concerts.

Jeremy Olivier then went on to record a four track E.P. and he released a further two singles, ‘It’s My Time’ and ‘What About Now’ from that E.P., both receiving the same enthusiastic response from deejays and the public alike. ‘Serendipity’ charted at # 6 on Heart 104.9’s SA Top 10 and ‘It’s My Time’ charted at # 21 on Radio Heidelberg’s Top 30 and at # 2 on Bush Radio.

All three songs were also picked up by Mood media and are now playing in the USA on the DMX Acoustic Chill channel as well as in retail stores throughout Northern America.

In addition to performing, Jeremy also regularly composes and arranges the musical score for Sunrise Productions ‘Jungle Beat’ animated series (showing worldwide on Cartoon Network, RAI, Canal +, Al Jazeera etc.)

He has written an arranged the theme song for the new SA Rugby mascot, ‘Bokkie’ as well as ‘Sharkie’ for the Sharks Ruby Team.

He also won the attention of his music idol, Oliver Mtukudzi, after singing a rendition of his song, ‘Neria’ on the show and there are plans to work together in the future.

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