Nieve Ella

When: 4th November 2026
Location: Barrowland Ballroom

Nieve Ella is an English singer whose anthemic pop mixes catchy melodies with introspective lyricism. Coming to Glasgow’s Barrowland Ballroom on 4th November 2026.

As the nation went into lockdown during the Covid pandemic, many of us swore we’d finally learn that dusty musical instrument we’d been threatening to pick up for years. Most of us never actually did it, but Nieve Ella, born and raised in the West Midlands, picked up a guitar and decided she was going to be a pop star… 

Now an artist who carries profound and complex lyricism, Ella also doesn’t shy away from her pop roots. There are shades here of Carly Rae Jepsen, but an introspective look across her life more akin to Adele. Taylor Swift is a clear and obvious influence. In fact, fans at Ella’s shows are already sharing homemade bracelets. What’s the Midlands equivalent of a ’Swifty’?

Since launching her career, Ella has already supported Dylan and garnered quite a following from the release of her first two EPs. The debut came out at the start of 2023, entitled ‘Young and Naïve’, featuring the catchy, anthemic track ‘19 In A Week’. Ella’s sophomore record released in late summer, with the striking ‘Car Park’ showing us exactly what sort of artist she wanted to be. Ella is a storyteller, growing up with each track, and it’s a journey she wants us all to be a part of. 

TikTok has played a huge role in Ella’s career, elevating her presence and amplifying her voice, but it’s also been key to building a fanbase – giving Ella the confidence she needs from an ever-growing support group. There’s something innately positive, if raw and authentic, about her style. Always seeking the silver lining, there’s little room for misery here. With this comes a degree of vulnerability (she’s even opened up about creating a fictitious romance between herself and Harry Styles, for the song “Blue Shirt Boy”…), and her fans are always right there when she needs them.  

Looking back has always fuelled Ella’s songwriting, but 2024 marked the moment those reflections expanded into a much bigger picture. Her debut album, Watch It Ache And Bleed, captured the emotional sharpness that had defined her early EPs while broadening her sound into something bolder and more assured. Tracks including ‘Sweet Nothings’, ‘Sugarcoated’ and ‘Ganni Top (She Gets What She Needs)’ confirmed that she could pair diaristic songwriting with hooks built for rooms full of voices singing back every word.

The momentum has barely slowed since. New singles have continued to arrive, collaborations have widened her reach and a relentless run of live shows has turned early online supporters into a fiercely loyal audience. Whether she’s playing intimate headline dates or stepping onto festival stages, Ella has developed the rare knack of making even her most personal songs feel communal, proving that the promise heard in those lockdown demos was only the beginning.