Earlier this year, Reay released his debut EP, All This to Say I Love You – a swoon-worthy collection that channels his deep affection for the sounds of the ’50s and ’60s. Blending classic rock ’n’ roll with cinematic flair, contemporary touches, and a hint of playful self-awareness, the record showcases Reay’s timeless yet modern artistry. Influenced from an early age by artists like Roy Orbison and Elvis, Reay channels that pioneering era of culture into his music to incredible effect.
He will support Benson on the following UK dates:
October 2025
23rd Belfast SSE Arena
26th Manchester Co-Op Live
27th Manchester Co-Op Live
30th Glasgow OVO Hydro
November 2025
1st Birmingham Utilita Arena
3rd London The O2
4th London The O2
5th London The O2
Elliot James Reay has a genuine, lifelong love for not just the music of the 50s but the entire era and he has the voice, look, and magnetism to seemingly transport his fans back in time. But a close listen to his intoxicating forays into doo-wop and rockabilly reveals decade-hopping flourishes, knowing nods, and the occasional bent melody or distorted peel of guitar that would’ve caused uproar in Billy Fury’s day. Instead — and despite those who told him he’d need to change his sound to succeed — Elliot’s grown a huge fan base via modern means, organically amassing over 5 million followers and hundreds of millions of views across social media platforms.
Reay grew up listening to all kinds of music in the town of Bury, outside of Manchester, but he was drawn to the old stuff from an early age and took it farther than most, thrifting for vintage clothes and busking the town center as a teen. As the crowds grew, so did his confidence, and after earning more than £2,000 in a single day fundraising in the wake of the 2017 Manchester tragedy, Elliot realized the power he had to reach others. He was only 15 years old back then, and ever since he’s been working on bringing his velveteen voice to an expanding audience whose appreciation for his music transcends generations, time zones and, yes — to see his fans’ comments about his work — quite possibly time itself.
