Fast forward to less than a year later, and after recently moving abroad, I had the chance to meet Ben in person before his set at the iconic Camden Roundhouse in London. He was supporting British pop singer-songwriter Henry Moodie, and the energy in the venue was electric. Surrounded by the buzz of dedicated fans, queued around the venue, I couldn’t help but reflect on how far Ben has come since our first conversation. (Literally, in less than a year.) For me, it felt like a full-circle moment—witnessing his success throughout the year.
The Roundhouse is home to performances featuring some of the most legendary musicians; Notable acts ranging from Fleetwood Mac and David Bowie to Radiohead and The Rolling Stones.
A year after our first interview with Ellis, one of the developments I’ve loved seeing has been watching his fanbase evolve into a community. Fans who first connected online now gather in cities across the country for Ben’s meet-ups, bonding over their shared love of his music. These events offer more than just a chance to meet their new favorite artist—they provide a space for fans to connect with others who simply just get it.
In our 2023 conversation, Ben was just trying to grow his audience with dreams of playing bigger stages. A year later, Ben has since then played gigs opening for McFly, Stray Kids, Anne Marie, and Tom Walker across some of the most iconic venues and festivals – such as BST Hyde Park.
Ben’s success across social media platforms is evident, as he is making his mark in music seamlessly. With a catalog of over 2 million streams and a consistent timeline of being featured for 22 weeks on BBC Radio Wales’ “Welsh A-List” throughout the release of “The Ed’s House EP”, as well as his previous tracks “No One Sleeps In Hollywood” “DEEP!” and “Does It Get Cold In California”. Continuing to showcase his vibrant lyricism and vocals, the Cardiff-based musician released his new single “Red Handed“, on November 20th.
With new music releases and support gigs up his sleeve, Ben announced his debut headline tour, No Longer In My Bedroom 2025 Tour, set to take place in venues across the UK next year. Remarkably, within just one minute of tickets going on sale, Ben’s first-ever headlining tour sold out completely, having to upgrade venues nearly immediately. (Those shows selling out quickly as well.)
Ben’s gratitude and humility shone throughout our entire conversation. His passion lies in creating music and forming genuine connections with his fans through it.
