Emerging alternative artist, Zara Smile captures audiences with their raw lyricism and electric energy on stage, a combination that will make you feel ignited and yet intimately connected with your inner feelings. With inspirations such as Black Country New Road, Laura Marling and Joni Mitchell combined with 2000's Emo and Riot Grrrl Punk, Smile focuses on telling their story and monologue through enchanting melodies and heart-soaring arrangements, bringing you closely into her world.

Zara Smile Features on 'Next Up North: Class of 2025'!

Next Up North is the first artist development programme specifically supporting emerging artists of marginalised communities from the North of England. For the inaugural edition, we are delighted to announce the 2025 Cohort featuring: Sinead Campbell, Dee Rae, Zara Smile, Lucas Assagba.