HOLLIE SMITH

Hollie Smith is a prolific hardworking singer, songwriter, and performer who has always maintained a highly respected reputation of creating music with the utmost integrity & passion. Her incredible live performances and powerhouse vocals have made her one of the most sought after acts in the New Zealand music industry.

After working with numerous bands, Hollie Smith shot into the public eye in 2007 when she was approached by NZ songwriting royalty Don McGlashan to perform on the movie soundtrack ‘No.2’, recording the single ‘Bathe in The River’ that topped the New Zealand singles charts, peaking at number two and spending 37 weeks on the charts. ‘Bathe in the River’ has since become one of the biggest and most iconic singles in New Zealand history, showcasing her breathtaking and soulful talent to the world.

This initial success was just the beginning of her solo career, as ‘Bathe In The River’ set the stage for Hollie’s debut album ‘Long Player’ released in 2007 that went straight to number one on the NZ charts and won three New Zealand music awards that year. Since then, Smith has curated an impressive discography including 2010’s ‘Humour and The Misfortune of Others’ LP and 2016’s ‘Water Or Gold’ LP which both hit number one in the New Zealand music charts.

Hollie Smith’s extensive career has been a dynamic one, with a plethora of landmark achievements including both national and international tours that have taken her to Canada, the US, and the UK, performances at the prestigious Montreal Jazz Festival wowing 50,000 audience members, accumulating ten New Zealand Music Awards & Nominations, several number one albums, as well as collaborating with New Zealand icons like Boh Runga, Anika Moa, and Mara TK.

In 2019, Hollie started the year with a moving performance at Splore festival before releasing the single ‘Whakaaria Mai’ with Teeks in March, with all proceeds going towards the Salvation Army. In the latter half of the year, she embarked on her ‘Intimate Song Showcase Tour’, a fourteen date sold-out tour that took her all across the country.

Hollie Smith latest album "Coming in from the Dark" released in October 2021 landed at Number 1 on the NZ top 40 charts and features the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Sol3Mio, and other special guests. Between releasing this album and mentoring young music students, Hollie Smith has been busy performing sold out shows across the country as far South as Invercargill and as far North as Kerikeri.

Hollie sold out 'The Bones Tour' in 2023, which lead to the resurgence of 'The Bones Tour II' earlier this year, to perform to the regions Hollie didn't get to go to last time, resulting in another sold out run.

To finish off 2024 'The Bones Tour II - South' was created for Hollie to perform to the Southern regions of NZ, truly ticking off the entire country. Audience members have experienced raw, intimate shows as if they're with Hollie in her living room, getting to witness how she creates her next album. Look out 2025!

VIDEOS

MUSIC/MIXES

DISCOGRAPHY

'Coming in from the Dark' (Album) - 2021
'What About' ft. RAIZA BIZA (Single) - 2021
'Something Good' (Single) - 2021
Coming in from the Dark ft. NZ Symphony Orchestra (Single) - 2021
Kōrukutia/ Bathe in the River (Single) - 2021
Whakaaria Mai (Single) - 2019
Please (Single) - 2016
Water Or Gold (Album)- 2016
Long Player (Special Edition Album) - 2015
Humour and The Misfortune of Others (Album) - 2015
Band of Brothers Vol.1 (Album) - 2015
Peace Of Mind (Album with Anika, Boh & Hollie) - 2012
If You Fall (Single) - 2011
O Holy Night (Single) - 2010
Sensitive To A Smile (Single) - 2008
Long Player (Album) - 2007

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