Hi, I'm Nicola Holliday, a passionate performer and musician based in York, North Yorkshire. With a clear, warm voice and a friendly character, I have extensive experience in stage acting, presenting, and session singing. I love combining my skills in acting and music to bring stories and performances to life, whether on stage in theaters or in front of an online audience. Over the years, I've had the pleasure to work in various productions – from musical theater to short films – and as a lead singer and musical director for live music events. Continuously learning and growing, I’m always excited to take on new challenges and collaborate with creative teams to deliver memorable performances and experiences.

Nicola Holliday

Hi, I'm Nicola Holliday, a passionate performer and musician based in York, North Yorkshire. With a clear, warm voice and a friendly character, I have extensive experience in stage acting, presenting, and session singing. I love combining my skills in acting and music to bring stories and performances to life, whether on stage in theaters or in front of an online audience. Over the years, I've had the pleasure to work in various productions – from musical theater to short films – and as a lead singer and musical director for live music events. Continuously learning and growing, I’m always excited to take on new challenges and collaborate with creative teams to deliver memorable performances and experiences.

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Hi, I’m Nicola Holliday, a passionate performer and musician based in York, North Yorkshire. With a clear, warm voice and a friendly character, I have extensive experience in stage acting, presenting, and session singing. I love combining my skills in acting and music to bring stories and performances to life, whether on stage in theaters or in front of an online audience.

Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure to work in various productions – from musical theater to short films – and as a lead singer and musical director for live music events. Continuously learning and growing, I’m always excited to take on new challenges and collaborate with creative teams to deliver memorable performances and experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Backing Vocalist at Trudi Mosiamo
December 31, 2010 - July 30, 2025
Provided backing vocals, supporting artists such as Skunk Anansie and The Pogues during live performances from 2007 to 2010.
Backing Vocalist at The Stow
December 31, 2012 - July 30, 2025
Performed as a backing vocalist at significant festivals and venues including Glastonbury, BarFly, and Koko Camden from 2010 to 2012.
Resident Vocalist at TUI Couples
December 31, 2012 - July 30, 2025
Resident vocalist for TUI Couples in Crete, Greece, holding a 6-month contract in 2012, providing live entertainment performances.
Lead Vocalist and Musical Director at Apple Regent Street 10 Year Anniversary
December 31, 2014 - July 30, 2025
Included leading vocals and musical direction duties for Apple’s Regent Street 10 Year Anniversary event at the Grosvenor Hotel, London in 2014.
Lead Singer at Nic & The Wildhearts, The Notebook Duo, Nicola Holliday-Wedding Singer
January 1, 2014 - Present
Lead singer for multiple acts and wedding singer engagements from 2014 to present, performing live music across various venues and events.
Director at Live Music North
January 1, 2019 - Present
Director of a live music business since 2019, managing operations and live music events.

Education

BMus at London College of Music
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

Qualifications

Both Feet, Intro to Meisner Intensive Retreat
November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022
Showreel Retreat
July 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023
Actors Stretch
February 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023
Singing, Acting and Dance Classes
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Other