Whether or not you've seen her before, once you do, she's an artist you'll never forget.

 

Tia Nova is a pop-rock singer-songwriter from Barrie, Ontario, known for being a powerhouse on stage and a love for purple. Inspired by 2000s pop-rock icons like Hayley Williams, Kelly Clarkson, and Demi Lovato, Tia brings together the best of both worlds: the catchy, fun side of pop and the raw lyrics, with the grit and energy of rock. With music as her outlet for self-expression, she’s putting her own spin on two genres that shaped her, creating music that you can scream and dance to at the same time. A little pop, a little rock, she's making a name for herself doing it her own way.
 

Her talent and dedication have earned her notable recognition. In 2025, she received the Most Promising Youth Award at the Barrie Arts Awards and placed 1st in Senior Self-Accompanied Pop Vocals at the Ontario Music Festival Association (OMFA) Provincial Finals. She was also a finalist in Canada’s Teen Jam at TD Music Hall, further establishing herself as an emerging Canadian artist to watch.

Her live performance experience spans stages across Ontario. In Barrie, she opened for JUNO Award-winning Canadian artist Hawksley Workman at the Barrie Troubadour Festival and, in 2026, reached a major milestone opening for Gabby Concepcion at the Barrie Fiesta Extravaganza. At just 18 years old, Tia performed for a crowd of more than 2,000 people, marking the biggest performance of her career to date. She has also performed at Toronto’s iconic Massey Hall, accompanying Feura at the Honey Jam 30th Anniversary concert, and at the prestigious Elgin Theatre as a chorale member in Lost Heroes of Oro.

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In 2025, Tia was a featured vocalist on the Barns2Beaches Music Tour with the Canadian Musicians Cooperative, performing across Ontario at venues including the Ed Broadbent Park Amphitheatre in Oshawa, Memorial Park in Brighton, and Meridian Place in Barrie. Performing a three-hour set of Canadian hits, she strengthened her live performance skills while showcasing her vocal versatility and ability to captivate audiences.

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Full of purple, grit, glitter, and angst, Tia Nova is chasing her childhood dream of becoming a pop star. With powerhouse vocals and unapologetic pop-rock energy, she’s here to make noise, own the stage, and leave her mark.