NINA's first public appearances as a vocal interpreter and later as a singer/songwriter are related to the Children’s Cultural Centre and competitions called Zlatna Sirena (Golden mermaid) where she was a three-time first prize winner and once received a special reward. She also won several times the first prize for interpretation and composition at the Fedemus competition. Since 2003, she participates both in national and regional music festivals where she wins first prizes. She also participated in festivals abroad, such as Coventry Peace Month in England or Srebrna Jantra festival in Bulgaria where she was awarded first prize for interpretation. In 2011. she was Serbian representative at the European Song Contest, singing Kristina Kovac's composition Caroban. She was placed 14th in finals. She was also the lead singer in her cover band - Club57. Currently, she is living in Australia, and releasing her original songs and covers of popular music radio hits as part of her "Monday Vibes' session every Monday at 2pm CET (youtube channel: NINAmusic)