Marion Newman made her Pacific Opera Victoria debut in 2003 as Margret in Alban Berg’s Wozzeck, returning for The Tempest, La Cenerentola, Suor Angelica and Missing.

Marion Newman is Kwagiulth and Stó:lō First Nations with English, Irish and Scottish heritage. Born in Bella Coola, Marion grew up in Sooke, immersed in and embraced by her community and culture. She is one of Canada’s most accomplished singers in repertoire ranging from Charpentier to Cusson and has performed with many of Canada’s opera companies, orchestras and ensembles.

Recent highlights for Marion include Migrations with Welsh National Opera, and Song from the Uproar with City Opera Vancouver. Marion stars in the world premiere of Indians on Vacation with Edmonton Opera in 2026.

Marion is Assistant Professor of Voice at University of Victoria’s Faculty of Music, and host of CBC’s Saturday Afternoon at the Opera.