Nova Hughes is a professional singer, lecturer, vocal coach, and Estill Mentor & Course Instructor (EMCI) based in Essex, UK.

Nova is currently the Course Leader for Musical Theatre at Colchester Institute, where she has taught for over 16 years. During this time, she has lectured in singing, acting, and musical theatre performance across both Further and Higher Education programmes. Alongside her role at Colchester Institute, she has lectured at a number of leading performing arts institutions, including The Urdang Academy, Performers College, London School of Musical Theatre, Mountview Academy, and the University of Venice (IUAV).

Passionate about helping singers develop healthy, versatile, and sustainable voices, Nova works with a wide range of performers, students, and professional clients, supporting them in achieving their individual vocal goals. She also runs her own community choir Raise Your Voice in Essex and is the founder of Singing Escapes, a unique singing holiday held in a beautiful château in France's Loire Valley.

After training in Acting and Musical Theatre at Mountview Academy in London, Nova went on to enjoy a varied career as both a performer and educator. Her professional experience spans both performing and backstage roles in London's West End, including Oliver! at the London Palladium, Show Boat at the Prince Edward Theatre, Oklahoma! at the Lyceum Theatre, Jackie at the Queen's Theatre, Annie at the Victoria Palace Theatre, and Dirty Dancing at the Aldwych Theatre. She has also performed as a jazz vocalist in London, is a member of the vintage vocal trio The D-Day Dames, and worked as a lead production singer for Celebrity Cruises aboard the Galaxy, Mercury, Century, and Millennium. In addition, she served as Cruise Director for the prestigious Yachts of Seabourn aboard the Spirit and Pride.

Estill Voice Training® has become an integral part of Nova's work as a teacher, performer, and vocal coach. She is passionate about combining voice science with artistic expression, empowering singers with practical tools that help them develop confidence, versatility, and vocal freedom. Nova enjoys sharing the Estill Voice Model with singers at every stage of their journey, from community choirs and aspiring performers to higher education students and professional voice users.