On Stage
Aileen Kelly, is an independent singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist hailing from the West-Country. Her music is deeply personal and reflective, she is a vivid storyteller who uses imagery to illustrate her songwriting. Her sound continues to evolve and diversify, with influences from soul, blues, jazz and gospel. She studied artist development at music college in Bristol before moving to London. She started working in nursing during the pandemic, and her music became an escape from the reality she found herself living in. In 2023 she was awarded a place on the ‘In the Making’ artist development programme, which works in partnership with the ‘Ivors Academy’. She was mentored by producer ‘Cassel the Beatmaker’. Her debut album ‘Maiden Voyage’ was released in May 2026 produced by Cassell the Beatmaker. With an uncompromising approach to the authenticity of her music, Aileen Kelly possesses a style and attitude that is not to be underestimated.