Mara Ellison
The songwriter who turned open-mic nights into stadium tours.
Mara Ellison is a British singer-songwriter whose confessional pop sound and relentless touring took her from Leeds open-mic nights to global stadium shows.
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Quick facts
- Profession
- Singer-songwriter
- Known for
- Stadium-pop anthems and the multi-platinum album "Glass Hours"
- Nationality
- British
- Born
- March 14, 1991, Leeds, England
- Age
- 35
Biography
Mara Ellison is a British singer-songwriter whose confessional pop sound and relentless touring took her from Leeds open-mic nights to global stadium shows.
Early life
Mara Ellison was born in Leeds, England on March 14, 1991. Early details of their life are drawn from public interviews and reputable profiles.
Career
Ellison released her debut EP in 2012 and broke through with the 2016 single "Paper Lanterns". Her third album, "Glass Hours" (2021), topped charts in eleven countries and anchored a 118-date world tour.
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Career overview
Ellison released her debut EP in 2012 and broke through with the 2016 single "Paper Lanterns". Her third album, "Glass Hours" (2021), topped charts in eleven countries and anchored a 118-date world tour.Mara Ellison net worth
Estimated net worth: $62 million (as of September 24, 2026). Confidence: medium.
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Career timeline
- 2009 — First open-mic set: Plays her first public set at 18 in a Leeds café.
- 2012 — Debut EP: Self-releases "Small Rooms" and sells out a 200-seat run.
- 2016 — Breakthrough single: "Paper Lanterns" reaches the national top five.
- 2021 — "Glass Hours": Her third album debuts at number one.
- 2023 — World tour: Closes a 118-date tour across four continents.
Notable work
- Small Rooms (2012) — EP
- Paper Lanterns (2016) — Single
- Northern Lights Out (2018) — Album
- Glass Hours (2021) — Album
- Second Skin (2024) — Album
Awards
- 2017 — Best New Artist, National Music Honours
- 2022 — Album of the Year — Glass Hours, National Music Honours
- 2023 — Global Tour of the Year, Live Industry Awards
Family
- Parent: Helen Ellison — Retired schoolteacher; frequently credited in liner notes.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Mara Ellison?
Mara Ellison was born on 14 March 1991.
What is Mara Ellison best known for?
She is best known for the album "Glass Hours" and the single "Paper Lanterns".
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