Mia Kelly

Mia Kelly is an award-winning singer-songwriter from Gatineau, Quebec, making her mark on the Canadian folk music scene with a distinctive blend of folk, rock, and blues, writing and performing in both French and English. Since releasing her debut album Garden Through The War in 2022, she has been recognized as a poetic lyricist with a powerful and versatile voice. Her sophomore album To Be Clear, released in 2024 and co-produced with fellow songwriter Jim Bryson (The Tragically Hip, Kathleen Edwards), received critical acclaim worldwide and showcases her growth as a songwriter and performer. Kelly was named Emerging Artist of the Year by Culture Outaouais and represented Canada as a finalist at the 2023 Jeux de la Francophonie in the Democratic Republic of Congo. At the 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards, she was awarded both Young Performer of the Year and Emerging Artist of the Year, and took home Single of the Year for Bonefish Boys and Video of the Year for Si j'étais franche. She has shared the stage with acclaimed artists including Basia Bulat, Kim Churchill, John Smith, Bobby Bazini, Aysanabee, The Franklin Electric, Daniel Champagne, Jeremie Albino, Julian Taylor, and Lloyd Spiegel. Kelly has performed at major events and festivals including Tallinn Music Week in Estonia, Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival, Folk Alliance International, Ottawa Bluesfest, Summerfolk, Ontario Festival of Small Halls, Festival des Montgolfières, Mariposa Folk Festival, Live from the Rock, and the Winnipeg Folk Festival. With her bilingual abilities, compelling stage presence, and emotionally resonant songwriting, Mia Kelly is rapidly becoming one of Canada's most exciting emerging voices.

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