Tash Sultana has turned to music to share some devastating personal news.
The Jungle singer, 29, took to Instagram to dedicate their new song Hold On to their wife Jaimie Sultana, who they revealed was diagnosed with cancer at the end of 2024.
Tash, who has been with their long-term partner for years, revealed that their ‘whole world stopped after one phone call,’ as the couple were informed of the diagnosis just a few days before Christmas.
In the clip, which showed the multi-instrumentalist performing the song teary-eyed, they captioned the post: ‘I wrote this song for my partner who was diagnosed with cancer at the end of last year.’
‘We didn’t have many answers at the time. It was completely unexpected, and navigating the news was turbulent, but we are getting through it together, one step at a time.’
Tash, who uses they/them pronouns, told their fans that a tumour had turned cancerous and was left undetected.
Tash Sultana (left) has turned to music to share some devastating personal news. The Jungle singer, 29, took to Instagram to dedicate their new song Hold On to their wife Jaimie Sultana, who they revealed was diagnosed with cancer at the end of 2024
Tash, who has been with their long-term partner for years, revealed that their ‘whole world stopped after one phone call,’ as the couple were informed of the diagnosis just a few days before Christmas
‘I wrote this song for her and for anyone standing in the storm not knowing what’s next. If you’ve ever had to hold on to the people you love, this is for you.’
In a second post, which included an array of pictures of Tash and their wife Jaimie, they wrote: ‘Some songs come from a place deeper than music. This one came from one of the hardest moments of my life.
They added: ‘If you’ve ever felt like life was slipping through your hands, this song is for you.’
Fans poured into the comments section of the video, sharing their sympathies for the singer.
‘Hate that you’re both going thru this but love this heartfelt song,’ one person wrote.
‘Wish you both lots of love and good vibes, I’m sure you’ll get through!!!! you are one of my fav artist, you touched my heart so much with your song and with your story. thank you for sharing,’ another wrote.
One fan wrote: ‘Sorry to hear you are both having to face this. Wishing your life all the best for a good recovery.’
Some followers even expressed their own similar stories and how the song had resonated with them deeply.
Tash is set to go on their Return To The Roots tour in June, performing gigs across the US with Aussie band Lime Cordiale
Tash told their fans that a tumour had turned cancerous and was left undetected
‘My dad has some serious medical issues going on rn, song came at the perfect time,’ one person wrote, adding: ‘wishing light and healing for the both of you.’
‘I am in the same boat as your partner, wishing her all the love and strength,’ one person confessed.
Another person wrote: ‘My dad was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year, sending you and yours so much love to get through this.’
One person shared a heartfelt message, writing: ‘Lost my Mum to Cancer in December, nearly 8 weeks to the day of her diagnosis.’
They went on: ‘You truly just have to hold on and keep going. The amazing strength you see in them is something unparalleled. Sending love and wish the best for you both.’
Tash is set to go on their Return To The Roots tour in June, performing gigs across the US with Aussie band Lime Cordiale.
