Ava Lily

Having written songs for some of the UK’s biggest musical talent, Ava Lily is now ready to step into the spotlight, sharing her music and coming into her own as an artist like she never has before. Originally from Bristol and now based in London, Lily has been writing music and playing piano since childhood, using songwriting as a way to express emotions that would otherwise be bottled in. After being discovered by Naughty Boy from her cover of ‘I Can’t Make You Love Me’, Lily was signed to Virgin EMI where she collaborated with artists including Emeli Sande and James Arthur, and upon exiting her deal co-wrote 'Common' off of ZAYN's Icarus Falls record. Through that process, Lily continued to hone her craft and develop an even deeper respect for the complex art of songwriting- and ultimately decided that she both wanted and needed to tell those stories as an artist herself. Inspired by the likes of Amy Winehouse, Tracy Chapman, and H.E.R., to name a few, Ava Lily’s music shares the qualities of honest and empowered songwriting with elegant and soulful vocals. On her last EP ‘Higher Love’, Lily tells a story of the powerful moment of feeling comfortable alone after a major breakup, and the strength she felt from deciding to put herself first.