Having already introduced her dynamic live show to Australian fans, In 2022, ASHWARYA was handpicked to support global superstar Dua Lipa at her exclusive show at Melbourne’s Palais Theatre, backed by a live band that recreates her unique instrumentation. The strength of ASHWARYA’s music and her creative vision extends beyond the music through to her epic live shows and striking visual aesthetic, which has brought rightful international attention with performances including Field Day, NYE on the Hill, and support slots for Broods, Meg Mac, The Rubens and more. ASHWARYA’s ability to perform and captivate a crowd is immeasurable. Along with the national momentum built off the back of her debut EP NOCTURNAL HOURS and recent singles like ‘BEST FRIEND’ and the hypnotic and effortlessly striking track ‘UP IN MY HEAD’’, prolific titles including VOGUE India, HypeBeast, PAPER, COMPLEX UK, Wonderland and The Guardian have all staked a claim in being part of the ASHWARYA story. ASHWARYA will be debuting her highly anticipated sophomore EP, Why’s It Gotta Hurt, to her live repertoire. A fitting phase of evolution from her NOCTURNAL HOURS era, this record sees ASHWARYA step further into her own power as a visionary and curator. We acknowledge that this event is held on the stolen lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging. Sovereignty was never ceded.