ELLA ION ANNOUNCES POP-UP MELBOURNE SHOW NEXT WEEKEND SUNDAY 26TH APRIL AT THE GEM BAR

PRAISE FOR ELLA ION

“Ella Ion sparks immediate pause, to be fully immersed in her heavenly sonic aura. Like a Pearl, Ella is singular and rare, emanating mystery, beauty and completely awe inspiring. Mesmeric in the best possible way.”
- Kath Devaney (ABC Country)

“My favourite Kaurna artist and songwriter. I find myself mesmerised everytime by you. Adding this to the catalogue of favourites once again.”
- Claire Mooney (triple j)

“Completely and utterly mesmerising in both the writing and production.”
- Abby Butler (triple j)

Fresh from a standout run of performances in the United States, including multiple showcases at SXSW, Kaurna Land/Adelaide based artist Ella Ion returns to Australia with a special pop-up show in Melbourne this April, taking place at The Gem in Collingwood VIC on Sunday 26th April (doors at 3:45pm). Joining her as support is SBDB the solo project of Stefan Blair from Good Morning, setting the stage for an afternoon of thoughtful songwriting and intimate live performance. Tickets on sale now here.

Now, with her sophomore album newly completed, this one-off afternoon show offers fans an early glimpse into the next chapter of Ella Ion’s evolving sound as she continues a remarkable period of momentum.

Ella's time in Texas saw her bring her emotionally resonant, folk-inspired sound to international audiences, earning praise from Rolling Stone, who noted, “Indie artist Ella Ion enchants the crowd with catchy folk-inspired music.” Her balance of raw vulnerability with melodic precision has become a defining feature of her work. Ella's ability to trace the contours of old wounds with poetic lyricism is an exercise in cutting the listener straight to the bone.

The run followed the release of a striking live version of her single ‘Map’, recorded live-to-air at 3RRR FM’s Breakfasters program with just her voice and acoustic guitar. The performance captured the song’s emotional core, centred on the strangeness of trusting someone new, and drew glowing praise from host Jas Moore, who described it as “a genuinely stunning performance… I still have goosebumps.”

~ LISTEN TO "MAP - BREAKFASTERS LIVE AT 3RRR" HERE ~

2025 marked a period of major growth for Ella after taking home two South Australian Music Awards fuelled by tracks "Map // Creature Skin", "Mess In Your Eyes // Vultures", "Blue Black Crows" and "Looking For Nothing". All tracks received widespread airplay across triple j, Triple R, PBS, 4ZZZ, Radio Adelaide, Edge Radio and beyond, as well as being added to over a dozen Spotify editorial playlists each and featured in Frankie Magazine, The Music and Rolling Stone among others.

The past year has been a transformative one for Ella, breaking out of her Adelaide hometown to play headline shows, The Great Escape and Green Man Festival, alongside tours across the UK and Europe supporting artists such as Jake Bugg, Big Sleep and Folk Bitch Trio, as well as a Melbourne performance with Suki Waterhouse during Rising Festival, showcased at BIGSOUND in the middle of her debut Australian tour, played Port Fairy Folk Festival and supported acts such as Folk Bitch Trio, Gordi and Kacy & Clayton.

Emerging from Kaurna Land (Adelaide, Australia), fragmented-folk musician Ella Ion crafts music that cuts deep to the core. Drawing on influences of indie-rock, folk and country, her eloquent lyricism and masterful musical control delivers a cacophony of raw emotion, anchored by grit and heart. Ion has already amassed a loyal following across Australia, having played at a plethora of prolific venues, events and shows. However, the reach of her sonic capabilities stretches beyond country borders, with listeners streaming her music across the UK, US, Europe and more.

From picking up a guitar at 10 years old to performing in beloved local bands as a teenager, Ion broke into the wider music scene in 2023 with her debut LP ‘Waiting’. A 10-track exploration of the tension between longing, stagnancy and growth, ‘Waiting’ saw Ion earn praise for her seamless ability to balance deft introspection with an outward curiosity. Like her songwriting, Ion’s live performances similarly demonstrate the musician’s masterful range. From intimate encounters of tender folk to electrifying post-rock arrangements, Ion flaunts her ability to transform a room of anyone and everyone into a fan with her magnetic stage presence, considered songwriting and angelic vocal range.

Ella Ion is holding nothing back as she barrels forward in a direction of raw sonic and personal exploration. With a renewed creative direction and personal clarity, she’s carving out her own path in real time.

Tickets for her show at The Gem on Sunday 26th April are HERE.

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