Ellie made a name for herself with her debut album Unseen, which broke fan-funding records, and Fin’s Song, which raised funds for NSPCC and reached Number One in the Amazon MP3 charts. Thyroid Cancer halted Ellie’s progress However, less than 10 months after beginning treatment, Ellie followed a sold out show at Exeter Phoenix with a UK tour in support of her 2nd album, Hope, supporting acclaimed artists such as Suzanne Vega, Joan Armatrading, Seth Lakeman, Midge Ure, The South and Steve Knightley. Joan Armatrading went on to feature Ellie’s track Lay on BBC Radio 2.

Tickets £8 (£6)

http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/ellie-williams/