Singer Raye shared moments from her recent trip to the Montreux Jazz Festival, including photos of herself in bikinis and a message of encouragement to her fans. The 28-year-old artist was a featured performer at the 60th edition of the festival in Switzerland.
Raye posted a collection of images from her time at the festival, which included relaxing by Lake Geneva in a red bikini and swimming with friends in a striped bikini. She also shared behind-the-scenes clips, humorously depicting her energy levels during the week. "The last slide is an accurate depiction of my brain cells this week in my beautiful Montreux. So grateful to be a musician," she commented.
Alongside her festival experiences, Raye offered a personal message to her followers: "What a dream. I'm not giving up yet, and I hope that you won't give up on your dreams either. Lots of love, Raye."
This performance marked Raye's third consecutive appearance at the Montreux Jazz Festival. For her set, she collaborated with producer Mark Ronson and artist Alicia Keys. Raye, who has Swiss heritage, described the festival as "one of the greatest, if not the greatest, festival in the world."
In recent months, Raye has adopted a more private approach to social media. In April, she revealed she had stepped away from Instagram, crediting her Christian faith with helping her overcome past struggles with drug and alcohol misuse. She has previously spoken about her experiences with substance abuse during her time at Polydor Records. Reflecting on her faith's role in her recovery, she told The Times, "I'm terrified of people picking me apart and eating me alive."
She elaborated on her decision to be more offline, stating, "At the end of the day not everyone's going to love it but I know somebody out there will. I think since I've come offline, it's been much better, ignorance is bliss." Raye clarified that while she values her online privacy, she remains committed to making a positive impression in person and always greets fans warmly. "It's taken me so long to get here, I'd be terrified to jeopardise all of that by giving someone a bad impression of me," she said. "So I'll always say hello."