Ben Portsmouth is Elvis
Thurs
4th Feb | Doors 7pm. Show 8pm | Tkts: €27.90
A fitting tribute to
the King of Rock and Roll!
Ben, a multi
talented musician, singer and songwriter had Elvis’s DNA in his blood from an
early age. His father was an avid Elvis fan and Ben grew up on a diet of Elvis
songs. Having honed his musical talent Ben started his journey as an Elvis
Tribute Artist in 2005 when he formed the “Taking Care of Elvis” band.
Audiences and promoters quickly realized that this was someone with a special
talent. He looked like Elvis, sang like Elvis and had an on stage charisma that
had audiences believing at times they were watching the King himself.
This talent saw Ben
rapidly rise through the ranks of Elvis Tribute Artists in the UK. In 2006 he
was voted the best Elvis at the prestigious international Elvis festival at
Porthcawl Wales, the largest of its kind in Europe. He was the youngest
competitor and was the total opposite to the stereotypical Elvis impersonator –
he was sexy, didn’t need a wig and was wearing the most authentic outfits flown
in from America.
Success in the UK
was followed by success in Europe and Ben qualified to represent Europe in the
final of the “Images of the King” contest in Memphis 2010 to find the World
Champion Elvis Tribute Artist. It was a daunting task to be competing against
the best Elvis Tribute artists in what is effectively Elvis’s backyard. However
Ben was up to the task, inspired no doubt by his first visit to Graceland. Ben
was voted World Champion ETA by both the judges and the public vote.
When Ben returned to
the USA some months later and won again at another major Elvis festival near
New York, the global Elvis industry sat up and took notice. No Elvis Tribute
Artist had made a first time appearance at two consecutive major festivals in
America and walked away the winner of both. This success led to offers from US
promoters for Ben to headline shows in America. His first successful concert
was in New England and many more are set to follow.
Ben’s career in
Europe has also taken off where he is playing on the biggest stages to
audiences across Europe that are measured in thousands. However Ben is humble
and down to earth. He can’t believe he gets the opportunity to entertain as an
Elvis Tribute Artist and he wants to stay in touch with his core fan base.
There will always be a place for the smaller more intimate concert where he can
connect on a more one to one basis with his audience.
In 2012 Ben was
crowned winner of Collinwood, Canada Elvis Festival which qualified his entry
to the Worldwide Ultimate Elvis tribute Artist contest held in Memphis. Ben
went on to win this contest and in August was crowned by Elvis Presley Enterprises the Worldwide
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist 2012
When Ben performs
it’s as if he is inhabiting the persona of Elvis. His triple octave vocal range
and perfect pitch allows him to hit the most challenging high notes. His guitar
virtuosity enables him to authentically recreate Elvis’s 1968 comeback concert.
There was only one
Elvis but Ben is the closest you will ever get in terms of Elvis’s looks, his
singing voice and on stage charisma.
Tickets
In-Person:
Royal Theatre Box Office, Westport Road, and Ticketmaster outlets nationwide.
Tickets By
Phone: 094
9023111 or 0818 300 000
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