INTRODUCING
TYLA RODRIGUES
RISING COUNTRY MUSIC STAR TO PLAY C2C FESTIVAL IN MARCH
NEW EP HOLD ON TIGHT OUT NOW
https://promo.theorchard.com/4cBO6bRg9BoSaFcf17yS
Photo credit: Jane McCormack
Rising Australian country star, Tyla Rodrigues, is to make her UK debut at C2C (Country To Country) Festival in March. She will play the festival stages at London’s The O2, March 13-15.
Setting herself apart with her soulful voice, heartfelt lyrics and captivating stage presence, Rodrigues is a growing presence on the Australian music scene and is now making inroads around the globe. Amongst many career highlights to date, her debut EP Upon Reflection garnered over 1 million streams and her singles, “Hot & Heavy” and “By The Time It’s Over” both impacted the Australian Top 20 national country music airplay chart; holding their positions for more than 2 months.
Tyla secured a Golden Guitar nomination for Best New Talent plus nominations in the Countrytown Awards for Breakthrough Artist and Single of the Year. She has supported Dylan Gossett and James Johnston on tour and was invited onstage to sing with Noah Kahan during his AU dates. She played CMA Fest and Americana Fest in Nashville in 2025 and has spots on major festivals this year.
Signed to ABC Music, Tyla recently released a taste of her new music with the EP, Hold On Tight, out now. Listen here: https://promo.theorchard.com/4cBO6bRg9BoSaFcf17yS .
Produced with Jared Adlam (James Johnston/ Travis Collins), the four track EP includes songwriting credits with Tyla and Nashville based songwriting talents: Jordan Dozzi (Big Loud), Jesse Dozzi (Lily Publishing), Sinead Burgess and Blake O’Connor. The new focus track on the EP is “Can’t Keep Doing This”.
As Tyla describes the EP, “Hold On Tight takes you through the journey of stepping forward and embracing what comes with the journey – the fun, the fight, and the uncertainty of what’s next all while keeping hold of who you are and what you believe in.”
Describing the new single, she says “We’ve all been there, promising ourselves we’ll change – then finding ourselves back in the same old places. “Can’t Keep Doing This” is a relatable country confession about late nights, small-town bars, and the moment you realise the habits you laugh about are starting to catch up with you.”
An artist with her roots deep in traditional country music, Rodrigues, at just 22 years of age, has quickly become a sought-after performer at some of the most prestigious festivals. In 2026, she is already slated to appear at Tamworth Country Music Festival (headline show), Howlin’ Country Festival and CMC Rocks in Australia, as well as C2C in Europe.
Standby for news on her full-length album release later in 2026.
Hold On Tight EP track listing:
“Hot & Heavy”
“Can’t Keep Doing This”
“By The Time It’s Over”
“Wait For Me”
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