Biography
Based in amongst the natural beauty of the Lake District in north west England, Olivia’s music is deeply rooted in her connection to the living earth. With a quality of the liminal to it, her melodies and lyrics evoke a sense of the unseen and the tangible depth and beauty within all things.
An emerging artist on the alternative folk scene with “a rare voice that can summon tears of beauty” (Ayla Nereo)
Olivia shares her music internationally performing in many different settings: from gig venues and festivals to yoga retreats and environmental activism events,
In 2024 Olivia is due to play gigs across Europe and will release 4 new singles featuring female artists Ayla Shafer, Carrie Tree and Ayla Nereo as well as a full album in early 2025.
Olivia’s music has been supported by The Arts Council England and earlier last year she received funding to record a new body of work called ‘Red Thread’ that centres around our connection to the feminine both in nature and in our lives. And which is now available on all major streaming platforms. At its core her project was about bringing women together to sing and helping women connect with themselves through song. As part of her ACE project during her U.K. tour Olivia offered free Women’s Singing Circles alongside her concerts.
Reviews
“Incredible melodies, voice, lyrics and soul” BBC Introducing
“Haunting vocals, a captivating presence, and a truly beautiful voice. Expect goosebumps” Beatherder Festival
“The emotive songcrafting of Olivia Fern’s music wraps around my ears to lead me down a quiet pathway to the heart” Murray Kyle
“one of those rare and stunning voices than can summon tears of beauty” Ayla Nereo
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