Featuring intimate live performances filled with an array of work spanning the 20+ year career of both their band Gomez and solo work and the odd cover throw in.
Gomez fans rejoice! Ben Ottewell and Ian Ball from the infamous British band from Southport are returning to Australia this September.
Following a successful run of the country as a duo in 2022, Ben & Ian are back with new songs plus all the favourites from the Gomez years. The tour will kick off in September at Eltham Hotel, and take to Brisbane, Perth, Fremantle, Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne, Newcastle, Wollongong, and Pambula for Wanderer Festival before finishing up in Sydney in October.
Ben Otterwell & Ian Ball Australian Tour
Wednesday 13 September – Eltham Hotel
Thursday 14 September – The Zoo, Brisbane
Friday 15 September – Imperial Hotel, Eumundi
Saturday 16 September – Rosemount Hotel, Perth
Sunday 17 September – Mojos, Fremantle
Tuesday 19 September – The Gov, Adelaide
Thursday 21 September – Altar, Hobart
Friday 22 September – Meeniyan Town Hall
Sunday 24 September – Brunswick Ballroom, Melbourne
Tuesday 26 September – The Espy, Melbourne
Wednesday 27 September – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
Thursday 28 September – Lizotte’s, Newcastle
Friday 29 September – La La La’s, Wollongong
Saturday 30 September – Wanderer Festival, Pambula
Monday 2 October – The Great Club, Sydney
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As a band, Gomez have toured the world countless times and have amassed a huge loyal fanbase. The critically acclaimed band won a Mercury Music Prize for their 1998 debut album Bring It On 25 years ago, kicking off their huge career which included 11 albums and touring across the globe.
As a duo, Ben and Ian’s joyful and harmonious performance brings together a bit of blues, indie-pop and folk-rock into a music-lovers feast fit for all ears.
Supporting Ben and Ian on their 15-date Australian tour is LA artist BUDDY and the duo’s longtime touring pal who brings his brilliant and beautiful songs filled with lyrical wit and wisdom to the Australian stages.
Featuring intimate live performances filled with an array of work spanning the 20+ year career of both Ben and Ian’s solo work and the music of their iconic band Gomez, audiences may even find themselves singing along to a cover or two.
All tickets on sale Monday 26 June. Find out more here.
