Ben Ruegg
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Based out of Auckland, New Zealand, Ben Ruegg is a multi-instrumentalist who has produced and recorded bands like Channeled and Chasing Titans.
In his first EP in over 10 years, Ben takes an idea and lets it reveal itself through structure, dynamics and emotion.
“A lot of today’s music is so perfect and quantised,” Ben reflects. “What I loved the most about the albums I grew up listening to was that they are like audio photographs. Some records just captured something that, while not perfect by any means, allowed the listener to feel what the intention of the artist was. As a kid in my bedroom with an acoustic guitar, I would just play and write music that flowed from within me. I want to create moments like that again.”
These three songs on the new EP are authentic and raw. Having recently lost his father, ‘Walking in the morning’ is a meditation on finding God in all things and reminding himself about being grateful for all we have. ‘They tried’ builds with angst about how we as people are slowly losing our ability to speak out. ‘The Turn’ is a powerful song that gently builds into an emotional finale. It’s a song about how life moves so fast and yet we hardly choose to slow down and become aware of it. Keep an eye out for some dates as Ben invites other musicians to join him in bringing this new music to the stage.
26/07/2026
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Simply tag a friend and what your favourite retro game is.
This will be drawn August 2nd. You have time!
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22/07/2026
I’m doing an intimate evening at Off Broadway Theatre in Papakura. Just me, a couple of guitars, and the stories behind the songs. Some from This Chaotic Sea, some from a long way back.
Jenni Smith is joining me for the night, along with a few other surprises.
We’ll also have stalls in the foyer from a couple of local Papakura businesses, so come early and have a look.
Saturday 8 August. Doors 7pm, show 7:30pm.
Off Broadway Theatre, Papakura.
Tickets $20 through Eventfinda, link in bio. Or at the door if we don’t sell out first.
09/07/2026
Thank you so much for the love and support over the years. I am feeling blessed that I have been able to get funding for my project CHANNELED Give us a couple of months and we will have something store special to show and play you. Also make sure you have tickets for the show next month :)
01/07/2026
It’s really happening again! We cannot wait. With support from KickArts Valura Chocolate Amanda Lee Coker and B**g Palisoc Lights and Sounds This will be a night you won’t want to miss!
Tickets at Eventfinda right now.
23/06/2026
9 years ago I recorded this cover of one of my favourite Shihad songs.
I look forward to playing this again at the upcoming show.
Ben Ruegg - Shihad Home Again Cover A cover of one of my favourite NZ songs.
22/06/2026
Here we go!
18/06/2026
16/05/2026
What a blessing it is that I am able to work alongside such talented musicians. Thank you to everyone who came out to support St Ignatius Of Loyola Catholic College. This year we had 4 bands enter the and it’s only our 3rd year as a school.
04/05/2026
Let’s go team. Massive news from coming soon. Honestly so excited to share what’s coming next.
Also, happy New Zealand music month. I love this song. RIP Aaron.
I was lucky enough to send him a video of myself playing this song. It was what I loved as a teenager. He saw it before he passed from this Earth and he told me how seeing it bought his joy. I explained that his song writing and dynamics on this track shaped a lot of my writing. Never underestimate NZ music.
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