Stefan Bielik

What began as a musical passion in Lower Austria led Stefan Bielik to the world’s biggest stages – and most recently even to the most luxurious cruise ships in international shipping. The bassist, originally from Bruck an der Leitha, is now one of the most sought-after musicians for international shipping companies and can look back on an extraordinary career.

For over ten years, Bielik has been performing as a professional musician. After his training at the Joseph Haydn Conservatory in Eisenstadt, where he studied jazz and pop music, he quickly moved abroad. Berlin became a formative station in his career: there he played with internationally successful bands such as The Trouble Notes and The Sunpilots. With millions of views on social media and tours through Europe and Canada, he made a name for himself far beyond the Austrian music scene.

His career also reached several extraordinary peaks at sea. From 2022 to 2024, Bielik was engaged as a musician for Carnival Cruise Lines and was personally selected to accompany the musical opening of the Carnival Jubilee – the shipping company’s largest and most modern ship at the time.

In 2025, another prestigious career step followed: as a resident musician aboard the Ritz-Carlton Luminara, the most exclusive new build of the renowned Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Bielik was among a hand-picked selection from over 100,000 applicants worldwide. During Mediterranean voyages, he captivated a discerning, international audience and performed with Broadway stars, award-winning artists, and globally recognised musicians – an impressive testament to his standing in the international music scene and a highlight of his career to date.

The next musical adventure won’t be long in coming: already in February, Bielik will play several concerts in England with his new band. The line-up here is also top-class: Frank Ferrer, who was a member of Guns N’ Roses for 19 years, is on drums. Brett Smith Daniels, a young English musician who has already toured with blues legend Walter Trout, is on board as singer and guitarist.