Milijana Nikolic is an internationally acclaimed Serbian-born mezzo-soprano and vocal educator with more than 25 years of professional experience on the world’s leading opera stages. A graduate of the University of Belgrade, she was awarded a prestigious scholarship to the Young Artist Program at Teatro alla Scala, where her international career began.

She has performed throughout Europe, Asia, North America, Australia and New Zealand, appearing with renowned companies including Opera Australia, Teatro alla Scala, Metropolitan Opera, Teatro Real, Teatro Colón, and major opera houses in Italy, Finland, Japan and Korea. Her extensive repertoire includes leading mezzo-soprano roles such as Carmen, Azucena, Amneris, Eboli and Dalila, and she has collaborated with some of the world’s most distinguished artists and conductors, including Plácido Domingo, Riccardo Muti, Richard Hickox and Marco Armiliato.

Alongside her performing career, Milijana is a passionate and highly respected vocal mentor. She currently teaches voice at the University of Queensland and works extensively with young singers preparing for examinations, competitions and performances. Known for her insightful musicianship, technical expertise and nurturing approach, she brings a wealth of international experience and artistic excellence to the next generation of singers.