Now an academic researcher and educator, he is currently a Lecturer in Music Management at the University of York,  where he leads the MA in Music Management and Marketing and is Chair of Careers and Employability for the School of Arts and Creative Technologies. Stewart’s current teaching and research interests encompass music management theory and practice, leadership within the music industries, the dynamics and infrastructure of music organisations, the creative workforce (particularly early career musicians), and live music audiences and reception. Outside of higher education, Stewart also works as a professional singer, and has performed regularly with a number of cathedral choirs across the UK, including currently with the Choir of York Minster.