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Holly Riva is an Australian singer/songwriter blessed with perfect pitch, a four-octave range, and melodic and lyrical sensibility that belies her age of 20.

Since the tender age of 10, when Holly opened the Festival of Diwali in Rishikesh on the banks of the Ganges to 10,000 people, Holly has regularly travelled with her parents to Kolkata, where they all work in support of the famous charity The Hope Foundation, for whom, together with writing partner Craig Gannon from the Smiths, she wrote the song “Hope”, which the charity have now adopted as their main musical theme to support their marketing programme.​

Holly has been writing with some of the very best contemporary songwriters in the USA and UK, including: James Birt (Mimi Webb), David Glass (Flo Rida US #1), Craig Gannon (The Smiths), Swavy Beats (Kanye West US #1) and more. In early 2023 Holly performed her single 'A Memory' live to 1 million viewers + on the BBC TV.

Armed with fresh new singles, songwriting awards and now having her songs feature on high profile movies, things are really starting to heat up for this young talent.

RADIO 1
Wonderland New
Triple J Unearthed
Lock

"Your voice is unreal, the fact that you can just whip it out at a moments notice is mind blowing honestly"

Nels Hylton

Radio 1 Presenter

"Love Who You Wanna Love” is a pop gem that brings a refreshing uniqueness to the scene, promising a bright future for this rising star"

Music Reviewer

Wonderland

"Love hearing Holly take ownership of her own narrative! I feel so empowered after listening to this one <3"

Anika Luna

Producer

"She’s an artist who has been making waves for some time now."

Josh Abraham

Lock Magazine

Live Shows And Events

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"In 2023 I've performed on UK National TV, achieved key radio plays across the BBC and been interviewed by Radio 1 DJ Nels Hylton - it's been great" - Holly Riva

Here's just a few radio stations that have supported my music:

BBC INTRO
Amazing radio
Triple J Unearthed
WATCH: HOLLY'S INTERVIEW WITH NELS

RELEASE TIMELINE

Holly Riva · Drowning

Drowning (29.09.23)

Holly Riva · Love Who You Wanna Love

Love Who You Wanna (01.07.23)

Holly Riva · Probably Not Right For Me

Probably Not Right (05.01.24)

LATEST VIDEO: DROWNING

“Drowning uses a Bond chord progression and has a vibsey swing 6/8 time signature, creating mystery, tension and a totally unique track”

- Holly Riva

Filmed by Blinding Talent

WATCH ON VIMEO

Songwriting & Music Syncs

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"Getting my music featured on LAIR was super exciting and the first movie placement of many I hope!" - HOLLY RIVA

Holly's song writing ability is undeniable, this has led to a number of awards including the John Lennon Songwriting Competition, where she won the World Music Category (2023). Not content with winning awards Holly has even secured many Film & TV song placements including LAIR, Paradise Hotel and the iconic Home And Away!

Channel 7
FOX
Home And Away
RCA
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"The most talented female artist since Annie Lennox walked through my door"

Bill Kimber

Former Head of A&R, RCA Records

"an amazing young Australian songwriter!"

Craig Ganan

The Smiths

LIVE ON THE BBC

Releasing her first single 'A Memory' she performed live in 2023 to 1 million viewers + on the BBC.

WATCH: 'A MEMORY' ON BBC

2023 Gallery

The Team

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