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Ben Portsmouth - This is Elvis
Type:Music
Holywell Street
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S41 7SA
Call direct on:
Tel01246 345222
About
Ben Portsmouth is a singer, songwriter, musician and actor and most notably an internationally renowned Elvis Tribute Artist.
Ben 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 realised 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.
In 2006, Ben was voted the best Elvis at the prestigious international Elvis festival at Porthcawl Wales, the largest of its kind in Europe. 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 where 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 and walked away the winner of both. In 2012, Ben made history when he won the Elvis Presley Enterprises ‘Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest’ which took place in Memphis, crowning Ben as the “Worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist”.
This success has led to offers from US promoters and all over the world for Ben to headline shows and in 2013 Ben was chosen to headline a special Elvis week on the David Letterman show. Ben’s career in Europe also took off and he’s played on the biggest stages to audiences across Europe that are measured in thousands.
When Ben performs, it’s as if he inhabits the persona of Elvis. His four-octave vocal range and perfect pitch allow 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.
Ben Portsmouth and the Taking Care of Elvis Band – a fitting tribute to the King of Rock and Roll.
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff | |
|---|---|---|
| All Tickets | £32.00 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets
- Facilities for hearing impaired
Booking & Payment Details
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Catering
- On-site light refreshments
Parking
- Parking with charge
Property Facilities
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
- Public toilets
- Smoking not allowed
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
Opening Times
| Season (8 Oct 2023) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Sunday | 19:30 | |
Map & Directions
Road Directions
The Winding Wheel is in Chesterfield town centre and there are many nearby car parks. The directions below are to the nearest car park
From North/South Leave M1 at junction 29 and follow A617 to Chesterfield (approx 4 miles). At roundabout select middle lane and take 3rd exit. At next roundabout select right hand lane and take 2nd exit (Lordsmill Street). Keep to right hand lane and go straight on through traffic lights and round back of 'Crooked Spire' Church. Select right hand lane and go straight on at 1st and 2nd set of traffic lights, approaching large roundabout with car park in middle. Keep to right hand lane and turn right into car park (Holywell Cross).
From East Follow A617 to junction with M1 motorway, then follow route from North/South.
From West Follow A619 to Chesterfield. At traffic light controlled roundabout (Matalan) select middle lane and take 3rd exit. Keep to left lane and, at traffic lights, go straight on. At next roundabout select left lane and take 1st exit (Lordsmill Street). Select right hand lane, then follow route from North/South.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest train station Chesterfield, 10 minute walk away.
Any bus to Chesterfield town centre.
