Meet Indonesia-born UK Open Mic performer, Naya Yeira:

Hi Naya Yeira, thanks for joining us! Let’s get into it:

Do you play solo only, or also in a group?

Solo

How old are you?

22

Where were you born?

Indonesia

Where did you grow up?

Indonesia

How did that place influence your music? (if at all!)

Indonesia influenced how I write my music and the melodies I create. the lyrical content of my music and the instrumentation and riffs I decide to use.

Where are you based now, and why?

Am based in London now as I went To university here and I found many opportunities here

What got you into making music in the first place?

I always enjoyed listening to music, to the point where it was all I did in my free time. Naturally I found myself writing my own tunes

What instrument/s do you play?

Singing, Guitar

Who would be in your top 10 musical influences, and why?

Amy winehouse
2. Billie Eilish
3. rosalia
4. Lady gaga
5. Kanye
6. Labyrinth
7. Fka twigs
8. Doja Cat
9. Jazzy
10. SZA
I enjoy electronic music mixed withRNB and interesting beats.
I relate to their music, lyrically and production style

Do you write your own songs?

Yes

How many years have you been writing songs for?

4 Years

What process, or processes, do you often find yourself using when you write songs?

i start with an instrumental and then create melodies after. after choosing the best melodies i’ve come up with I’d choose lyrics to go with it

Why did you get into playing them in the first place?

to increase performance and confidence

What advice would you give new performers who are just starting out playing their first open mics?

Keep going

What’s the hardest thing, for you, about playing open mics?

i have no experience yet

What’s the most bizarre, or fun, open mic, or gig, you’ve ever played, and why?

n/a

If it’s not already, are you hoping to make music your full-time career?

Yes

What do you currently find the hardest and biggest obstacles to moving your music career forward?

Social media

What’s the one truth about you that people often find surprising?

I’m indonesian

What’s the most exciting project you’re working on at the moment?

my current EP

Do you have your own music video, channel or playlist you’d like to share?

https://www.youtube.com/@nayayeira2716

Do you have music on streaming? What’s you main streaming channel to send people to?

Where is the main place should people go to find out more about you?

https://www.instagram.com/nayayeira/

What other sites/profiles should people go to to find out more about you?

@nayayeira_

We’re done! Anything else you want to share before we go?

No thanks!