This webpage is the official information page for MottFest 2025 and is intended to keep everyone up to date on the programme & organisational arrangements.
Last updated 28 August 2025
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3-5 October, 2025, Corn Exchange, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire.
Your Programme
Friday October 3rd
17.15 Door Open
18.00 Welcome from the Mayor of Ross-on-Wye; Introductions etc
18.45 Welcome from the Families; Pete/Buff/Mick Memories; “The Beginnings”
20.30 Verden Allen Live!
21.30 Kris and Verden “In Discussion”
23.00(ish) End
Saturday October 4th
10.30 Doors Open
11.00 Screening of “The Ballad of Mott”
13.00 Kris and Mott Fans “In Discussion”
13.45 “Mott in America (Revisited)”; Charity Auction
16.00 Luther Grosvenor Live!
17.00 John Fiddler Live!
19.00 Kris’ “Big Chat”
20.00 Morgan Fisher Live!
22.00 The Big Finale!
23.00(ish) End
Sunday 5th October (12.00)
Unveiling and dedication of a memorial bench in the memory of Pete and Buff. Location – Rope Walk, Ross-on-Wye.
Sunday 5th October (13.00)
Unveiling of an official Blue Plaque to commemorate Mott the Hoople at the Hope & Anchor pub, Ross-on-Wye.
Everyone is welcome to attend these two events.
Several other events are planned over the Friday and Saturday, but we are keeping them a surprise!! The above programme is subject to change.
Welcome to Ross-on-Wye
Ross Pub Trail and Landmark Trail for Ross-on-Wye
After some extremely dedicated research, we intend to publish a pub trail shortly, which will include many points of interest related to Mott the Hoople.
In the meantime, if anyone has any queries, please feel free to email me at s_rowberry@mac.com.
We all look forward to seeing you there.
Tourist and Visitor Information
Tourist information and attraction leaflets can be found in the Town Council's leaflet stands on the 1st floor of the Market House, open from 10am to 4pm every day. The Market House hosts weekly markets on a Thursday and Saturday, while the 1st floor hosts a local art collective.
Vintage & Design Trail (a collection of 16 independent vintage shops that have formed a trail) visitrossonwye.com/vintage-shopping-trail/
Ross Trails app (a collection of short, guided walks in the Town Centre)
www.rosstc-herefordshire.gov.uk/tourism/ross-on-wye-trails/
Visit Ross-on-Wye website (directory of shops, restaurants, accommodation and upcoming events)
Museum without Walls (Augmented Reality app showing the viewer the town's history across 12 different sites) https://museumwithoutwalls.uk/
Town map A3 map
visitrossonwye.com/3d-flip-book/2025-town-map-and-guide/
Heritage trail
MottFest Facebook page.
Mott Fest Merchandise.
Branded tee shirts, hoodies, mugs and baseball caps for MottFest and the You Are One of Us book.
Pre-order now
A big thanks to everyone who contributed to You Are One of Us ... our unique and emotional tribute to Mott the Hoople. It's been great fun compiling, editing, designing and publishing words, images and magic memories of fans from across the globe. A MottFest limited-edition glossy-art paper version is available for pre-order direct from Hit the North. Fans attending MottFest (3-5 October) can pre-order and collect from us at the Ross-on-Wye event in October without paying any shipping costs. The deadline for MottFest pre-orders is 5 September 2025. Make sure you pre-order to avoid missing out on this limited-edition.