John Otway is an English singer-songwriter who has built a cult audience through extensive touring. Otway initially received some coverage on the back of punk rock and a performance on The Old Grey Whistle Test.His sixth single, the half-spoken love song “Really Free” reached number 27 in the UK Singles Chart in 1977. Otway has consistently toured throughout the decades, growing a reputation as both an eccentric live performer and one of the hardest working touring musicians on the circuit.On 2 April 2022, Otway played his 5,000th career gig, which, as a milestone event, was held at the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire.This show will feature performances of many of his popular songs from his career, played with the full Otway Big Band.
