Aayushi Jain — UK New Artists

Blending introspective poetry with soulful vocals, Aayushi's songs are strikingly tender. With support from the likes of BBC 6's Fresh On The Net and A&R Factory, her music has graced Spotify's 'The Most Beautiful Songs in the World' and 'New Music Friday UK' playlists, as well as popular YouTube channels such as MrSuicideSheep. Her 2015 collaboration with electronic producer Dillistone has been played over 4.5 million times on Spotify alone, subsequently sparking a host of self-released singles. With over 30,000 monthly Spotify listeners, her digital fanbase continues to grow.

In 2020 Aayushi's poem 'Whale Song' won second prize in the Jane Martin Poetry Prize, and her short story 'Lighthouse' was published in the Write Across Canada Anthology. She has since performed at venues such as O2 Academy Birmingham, Warwick Arts Centre, and Symphony Hall. She most recently played festival sites across Birmingham in support of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022.

Some of Aayushi's most successful performances have been in spaces such as meditation retreats and nature reserves. Her recent work has explored the space between poetry and music through collaborations with local Birmingham poets, supporting the likes of Birmingham Poet Laureate Casey Bailey and multiple slam champion Jasmine Gardosi.

UKNA Projects:

Taking Place: Lincoln - New Artist Collective