Harley Olivia is a neurodivergent, Toronto-based alt-rock artist crafting an energetic blend of pop and rock music. With infectious melodies, powerhouse vocals, and relatable lyrics about mental health and self-empowerment, Harley Olivia has carved out a bold and charismatic presence in the music scene.
Formerly a globe-trotting flight attendant with over 50 countries visited and 8,000 hours in the air, Harley Olivia decided to swap her wings for the stage, committing herself fully to music. Since then, she has released her debut EP “Hiding Little Pieces”, showcased at festivals like Canadian Music Week and VENUEXVENUE and was crowned the winner of both the Jack Daniel’s Supporting Act Competition and Gussapolooza's Rising Sun Award in 2024. Harley has also received multiple Ontario Arts Council grants for her next EP, as she continues to collaborate and perform with JUNO Award-Winning Producer Siegfried Meier.
Riding a wave of momentum, Harley Olivia commands the stage with her exhilarating performances, earning her opportunities to open for artists like SUMO CYCO, Softcult, Skye Wallace and Terra Lightfoot. For fans of Paramore, LØLØ and Garbage, Harley Olivia delivers a strong shot of dopamine that will get even the shyest of wallflowers moving their feet!
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Harley Olivia is a neurodivergent, Toronto-based alt-rock artist known for her punchy blend of infectious melodies, powerhouse vocals, and relatable lyrics exploring mental health and self-empowerment. Formerly a globe-trotting flight attendant, she swapped in her wings for the stage, releasing her debut EP “Hiding Little Pieces” and winning both the Jack Daniel’s Supporting Act Competition and Gussaplooza's Rising Sun Award in 2024. Harley Olivia collaborates with JUNO Award-Winning producer Siegfried Meier and has opened for artists such as SUMO CYCO, Softcult and Terra Lightfoot. For fans of Paramore, LØLØ and Garbage, Harley Olivia will get everyone moving their feet!
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Harley Olivia is a neurodivergent, Toronto-based alt-rock artist crafting infectious melodies, powerhouse vocals, and lyrics about mental health and self-empowerment. A former flight attendant, she traded in her wings for the stage, releasing her debut EP “Hiding Little Pieces” and winning the Jack Daniel’s Supporting Act Competition and Gussapolooza's Rising Sun Award in 2024. Harley has opened for SUMO CYCO, Softcult, and Skye Wallace, with a sound perfect for fans of Paramore, LØLØ and Garbage.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Winner of the Jack Daniel’s Supporting Act Competition (2017) and The Rising Sun Award (2024)
- Over 700k+ views on Youtube
- Shared stages with SUMO CYCO, Softcult, Skye Wallace and Terra Lightfoot
- Awarded $6000 in grant funding from the Ontario Arts Council for her music
- 7.6k+ dedicated TikTok followers
- Played showcases at Canadian Music Week, Gussapolooza Music Festival, Rock The Coliseum, Indie Week, Goderich Salt & Harvest Festival and VENUEXVENUE
- Writes and performs with JUNO Award-Winning producer Siegfried Meier
