Photo: Corné de Weert
Whether it be in her songs or other creative works, she tends to shine a light on raw, sincere emotions, frequently exploring themes of vulnerability, introspection and self-care. Driven by the firm belief that there must be others who recognize these same feelings and, hopefully, feel less alone as a result.
Elly previously worked with Grammy Award-winning producer Larry Klein (Joni Mitchel, Tracy Chapman, Bob Dylan), Iain Matthews (Fairport Convention, Matthews Southern Comfort) and was awarded with the Tamoil Culture Award for the Arts & Literature. Jury report excerpt: “Elly is able to write about what is sharp and painful in a way that makes it slightly muffled and vague and therefore easier to digest and look at. At the same time she knows how to make the vague visible with exactly the right words...”
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Singing for people living with dementia
In 2025, Elly Kellner began playing music for the residents of one of Aafje's nursing homes. Aafje is an organization for elderly care, and this particular location houses a small-scale nursing home, primarily for people with various forms of dementia. Initially, she volunteered as a buddy for two residents, sometimes bringing her guitar along to entertain them. After that, she was invited to give small concerts in some of the living rooms.
Smiles all round: some residents closed their eyes and danced with their hands, others sang along or stood up to dance the twist. All emotions were welcome and singing along was encouraged. The connection had a positive effect on everyone present. Now, Elly regularly sings beautiful songs by others, songs she also has fond memories of.
Photo by Corné de Weert
Reunion Botte Hommel
2025 - After some time of silence Elly performed live again in Gebouw-T in Bergen op Zoom during the reunion of the Botte Hommel. She was joined by Martin Putto on drums.
OOR: album review of Out Of The Flames
2023 - Album review by Willem Jongeneelen of Elly Kellner's new album Out Of The Flames in the biggest music magazine of the Netherlands. Listen to the music via all online streaming platforms.
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Looking back on the Hete Vuren exhibition
2023 - This video with Elly Kellner in the Markiezenhof was produced by BigBoy Film for Stichting M6. Made as promotion for the exhibition Hete Vuren; the concerts and events that were organised in Bergen op Zoom and the other events that are still yet to come in other city museums. More information on the other locations will be made available here.