As a part of the Canberra music scene the band first began performing under the name of The Ellis Collective in late 2007,Quinn, Bill (3 June 2007)."The Matty Ellis Collective at The Polish White Eagle, 3 June". Monaro Musings. Retrieved on 24 April 2009 and quickly gained local popularity.Tap (19 April 2008)."Canberra’s Best and Worst Bands". The Riot Act. Retrieved on 24 April 2009.Galan, Andrew (4 April 2008)"Review: MojoJuju & The Ellis Collective". Fasterlouder.com Retrieved on 24 April 2009Galan, Andrew (22 November 2008)"The Ellis Collective, The Understudy & A Disappointing Fireworks Display @ The Phoenix. Culturazi.com Retrieved on 24 April 2009 In 2008 they appeared at the National Folk Festival where they were well received.Milthorpe, Naomi (1 May 2008)."The National Folk Festival @ EPIC 20 - 24 March". BMA Magazine. Retrieved on 24 April 2009 They have performed at festivals across Australia including the Woodford Folk Festival."Woodford Folk Festival Program". Woodford Folk Festival. Retrieved on 24 April 2009.
