Niki Kennedy

A professional vocalist who has played hundreds of stages, from large festivals to intimate rooms. Niki works as a full-time performer and can be found playing venues around the Lower Mainland every week. A sweet but strong sound and an extensive song list featuring a wide variety of genres and styles (including Pop, R&B, Rock, Soul, Country, Oldies, Motown, Christmas/Holiday, Top 40) with custom song requests available for special events. Also available as a duo, trio, or full band.

Born and raised in Aotearoa New Zealand, Niki Kennedy is a Pasifika singer, songwriter, and musician based in Vancouver. Anchored by feel-good grooves and emotive melodies, she blurs roots, soul, and pop sensibilities to offer honest storytelling with heart.

A career performer, Niki has had the privilege of playing hundreds of stages, from large festivals to intimate rooms, with recent appearances at RBC GranFondo Whistler, Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival, Steveston Spot Prawn and Seafood Festival, Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival, PNE Winter Fair, and the Music on the Wharf Concert Series.

Her releases have earned her multiple appearances on television and radio, including live performances on CTV Morning and Humber Radio, commercial radio support in Australia, alongside songwriting recognition as a semi-finalist in the International Songwriting Competition, Unsigned Only Music Competition, and as a Finalist Award winner in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest. She was selected as one of 28 participants in the 2021 SOCAN Foundation’s TD Incubator for Creative Entrepreneurship, a program “designed to identify, celebrate, and support the next generation of music creators that have demonstrated extraordinary potential”, as well as a participant in the Equity X Production I & II programs. She holds a First-Class Honours degree in Music and Sound and is currently completing her Master of Music. She is passionate about increasing the presence and visibility of women and Indigenous peoples in popular music creation.

Niki shares openly in the hope that listeners will feel seen, heard, and a little less alone, crafting space for listeners to connect and build community through music.

As a solo artist, I am available to accompany myself with a keyboard (or venue piano, tuned). Duo, trio, or group also available for an additional fee.

Shelter or cover from elements such as rain and direct sunlight must be provided for outdoor performances. I can provide my speaker(s)/PA, and can provide a portable power supply for solo outdoor performances if required for venues that may not have access to power.

Happy to travel for events, subject to additional fees.