About Anna van Riel

Award-Winning New Zealand & Australian Folk Singer & Songwriter

A dynamic wordsmith, and powerhouse vocalist, New Zealand-born singer/songwriter Anna van Riel is a touring artist based in Lake Hāwea.

With seven studio albums and multiple awards in songwriting, Anna van Riel approaches her craft with a sustainable focus, both environmentally and as an independent artist.

With blues-folk, jazz, and 80’s-influenced power ballads currently at the heart of her musical creations Anna tours both solo and with her band.

Inspired by her mountain home, organically-grown food and building community; house concerts, festivals and creative workshops play a key role in her tour planning, and offer an authentic and connected experience to both artist and audience. 

An offshoot of Anna’s musical passions is Nook Road Productions; a performance, production and industry mentoring service to support growing artists and the performance sector.

Anna is the creator of the touring stage production Waste Free Wanda; a show created to support her environmental work and to encourage young audiences to participate in the arts as they learn how to be a superhero in their own backyard.

Community recognition.

Sustainable Business Awards Finalist Anna Van Riel
Ignite Wanaka Business Awards Finalist In The Outstanding Individual Award Anna Van Riel