MottFest 2025 Live Music & Concerts

A celebration through live music, spoken word and film of the music, magic and memories of Mott the Hoople, Mott, British Lions and beyond!

A weekend celebration of Mott the Hoople, one of the most influential bands of the 70s, and offshoots Mott and British Lions takes place in October in Herefordshire, the county that spawned the original band

Featuring live music, film screenings and spoken word events, MottFest 2025 will trace the band’s roots around original members Pete Overend Watts, Dale ‘Buffin’ Griffin, Mick Ralphs and Verden AllenThe latter will take part along with musical director Morgan Fisher, who played keyboards in all three, Luther ‘Ariel Bender’ Grosvenor from Mott the Hoople’s second incarnation and British Lions front man John Fiddler

Music journalist Kris Needs will recall running Mott’s fan club over 50 years ago and host panels also including members of Mott’s worldwide family

Formed and playing their first gigs in Herefordshire, Mott the Hoople was created by legendary producer and Island Records A and R man Guy Stevens in 1969, who recruited singer-pianist Ian Hunter and helmed four albums before David Bowie rescued the floundering band with ‘All the Young Dudes’Hits followed including ‘All the Way from Memphis’, ‘Roll Away the Stone’ and ‘The Golden Age of Rock ‘n’ Roll’ along with global success before 1974’s split resulted in Mott then British Lions

Throughout the fame, superstar pals and highs including playing Broadway in New York City, Mott stayed true to their roots and extraordinarily loyal fans, some flying in from around the world for this last great event honouring the band

MottFest 2025 takes place at the Corn Exchange, Ross-on-Wye, on Friday October 3rd between 18.30 – 23.00 and Saturday 4th (13.00 – 23.00) with a special memorial event planned for the Sunday

All profits will go to St Michael’s Hospice, Bartestree, Hereford, and The Alzheimer’s Society: charities chosen, respectively, by the families of Overend Watts and Dale Griffin, Mott’s original Ross-on-Wye rock-steady rhythm section

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The Kings Head Hotel

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15mAWAY

3 ★

Situated in the most picturesque street in the market town of Ross-on-Wye, this 14th century hotel maintains many of its original features, including oak beams and a large stone fireplace..

Postcode: HR9 5HL
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The Old Court House

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58mAWAY

3 ★

Featuring free WiFi, The Old Court House B&B offers accommodation in Ross on Wye, 35 km from Cheltenham. Every room comes with a flat-screen TV. You will find a kettle in the room.

Postcode: HR9 5HH
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Columbine Cottage

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Located in Ross on Wye, this holiday home is set 35 km from Cheltenham. The unit is 40 km from Worcester. Gloucester is 25 km from Columbine Cottage, while Newport is 46 km from the property.

Postcode: HR9 7BS
Distance from Corn Exchange,:
0.1 miles

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Raglan House

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172mAWAY

4 ★

Nestled on the northern edge of the Forest of Dean, centrally located in the small market town of Ross-on-Wye, Raglan House is a charming Grade II listed Queen Anne building..

Postcode: HR9 7EA
Distance from Corn Exchange,:
0.1 miles

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The Chase Hotel

ROOMS FROM£69

439mAWAY

3 ★

The Chase is set in 11 acres of grounds and landscaped gardens, in the Wye valley. It offers free parking, a bar and an award-winning restaurant. Bedrooms are all individually styled and well-equipped and many have views over the grounds and.

Postcode: HR9 5LH
Distance from Corn Exchange,:
0.3 miles

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Brookfield House

ROOMS FROM£68

630mAWAY

4 ★

In a picturesque Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Brookfield House offers fantastic opportunities to explore the ancient woodland of the Forest of Dean by either hiking or cycling..

Postcode: HR9 7AT
Distance from Corn Exchange,:
0.4 miles

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