About

Hi, I’m Ellie Finnerty – a singer/songwriter/guitarist, originally from Devon, UK.

If I had to narrow it down to two things that drive me, it would be my love of performing and travelling; and knew I’d regret it forever if I never attempted to build a life that had those two things at its core. 

After failing to get into Drama School at the age of eighteen, I left Sixth Form College with my A Levels and a determination to see what the world outside of Devon had to offer. I took a “gap year” working as a Holiday Rep in Kos, Greece. Safe to say I wasn’t cut out for handling complaints and selling excursions! But there, I watched the Entertainment Team perform the evening shows and quickly decided that up on stage was where I wanted to be. Skip ahead six months and I was working as a Production Vocalist for tedgroup in Holiday Village Tenerife, where I learnt how to dance, how to present confidently on a microphone and had the best time making memories abroad. 

One more “gap year” wouldn’t hurt… right?

 Over the years I have continued to work full-time as a performer in various forms; as a production cast member in hotels across Europe, a Theatre Practitioner for Cornwall’s Rogue Theatre, a Guest Entertainer for Royal Caribbean and now as an independent singer/songwriter. All of these experiences have enriched my life invaluably and given me a strong work-ethic and skillset. When I’m not working away on contracts, I am based in Devon gigging at festivals and events around the UK. 

Above all else, writing and performing original material is what excites me most. I write from personal experience and have found that this is what connects best with audiences. Six “gap years” along and I am more passionate than ever about my life and cannot wait to continue this journey filled with adventure and music.