Ellie Banke

Like the brilliant red and gold jackets adorned by the trees in the thick of Autumn, Ellie Banke’s music ushers crisp clarity and magic into the world. Ellie is a passionate singer/songwriter from the suburbs of Chicago known for seamlessly blending various genres and styles with painstakingly honest lyrics, allowing her listeners to be transported to old and new worlds alike. Ellie released her first song at sixteen, and took to social media in 2022 to promote her artistry. She has four songs (“I Got U, U Got Me,” “928 Miles,” “Ireland,” and “WOMAN”) charting over a million streams each on Spotify. In 2025, she released “Dive - Ellie’s Version” on streaming platforms following a viral moment that led her to the opportunity to meet and collaborate with her idol, Ed Sheeran. Now, Ellie has been invited by Ed to open for him in Chicago and Minneapolis on his Loop Tour in 2026. Ellie’s deepest passion is using her music to uplift and connect people. With a rapidly growing fan base of nearly 3 million people across social media platforms, she remains devoted to sharing her unique sound.