Ben Ottewell (Gomez) | The Rigger

🚨 Announcement 🚨
🎶 Ben Ottewell (Gomez) 🎶
📅 30th August 2025
📍 The Rigger, Newcastle-under-Lyme

We're thrilled to announce that Ben Ottewell, the gravelly-voiced frontman of the legendary Mercury Prize-winning band Gomez, is coming to The Rigger Venue for an unforgettable night of soul-stirring music.

With a voice that's been called one of the most distinctive in British rock, Ottewell will be performing live on Saturday, August 30th, bringing fans a stunning mix of Gomez classics and highlights from his acclaimed solo albums, including Shapes & Shadows, Rattlebag, and A Man Apart.

Expect an evening of raw acoustic power, introspective lyrics, and the kind of emotive storytelling that has captivated audiences for over two decades.

🎟️ Tickets on sale now — don’t miss this chance to see a true British music icon up close in one of Staffordshire’s most iconic live venues.

Doors: 7:30PM
Age Restriction: 14+

👉 Secure your spot and join us for a night of music that promises to be nothing short of extraordinary.




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