Sabyna Isn’t Waiting for Permission Anymore
After building a million-strong online following, Sabyna steps confidently into her live era with vulnerability, big vocals, and a standout new single.
Written by Elektra Kaldeli
At just the beginning of her career, London-based singer Sabyna is already proving herself to be one of the most exciting emerging voices on the scene. After building a devoted online following of over one million through covers, original ideas, and vulnerable TikTok videos recorded in her bedroom during the pandemic, she stepped onto the stage at The Lower Third for her first sold-out headline show.
Tickets disappeared within days, and by the time doors opened, there was already a long queue stretching outside the venue. When security began letting people in, Sabyna was already there, moving through the room, saying hello, chatting, recognising familiar faces, and meeting people for the first time. It isn’t something you see at most headline shows, but the moment felt easy and unforced, and the excitement in the room felt shared rather than separated between artist and audience.
Her set moved through fan favourites including “Passenger Seat” and “The One Before,” with every chorus met by a crowd already shouting the lyrics back at her, even for unreleased tracks like “Angry Girl.” She closed with her newest single, “Permission to Talk,” a confident, catchy pop track for anyone who’s ever felt small in a relationship. It’s for those who convince themselves they need to stay quiet, who second-guess their feelings, who swallow discomfort to keep the peace. Sabyna flips the narrative: you don’t need permission to speak, and you never did. With its clean production and big vocal moments, the track marks a clear step forward in her sound.
But the music was only part of what made the night feel special. When the set wrapped, Sabyna stayed for a meet-and-greet; signing posters, chatting with fans, and hugging nearly everyone who waited. Surrounded by her friends and team at the side of the stage, the room felt full of people who were genuinely connected to her music.
Outside of her headline show, Sabyna’s newest release arrives at a moment when her career is moving quickly. This year alone, she’s performed on a canal boat set at King’s Cross, opened at All Points East, and played a slot at Vibe Village, one of the biggest opportunities for rising UK talent. She’s also set to perform on BBC Introducing’s 2026 Ones to Watch, marking another major milestone in her momentum.
With a rapidly growing audience, a strong sense of artistic identity, and a new single that captures the honesty she’s becoming known for, Sabyna feels like an artist standing at the edge of a breakout moment.