Here we go again — another absolute banger of an announcement from the Firevolt crew! The Stockport rock weekender just dropped the news that A’Priori will be returning for Firevolt Rock Festival 2026, and fans are already buzzing. 🤘
If you were there in 2022, you’ll never forget it. The band won Battle of the Bands that year and opened the Sunday with a performance so explosive it’s still talked about today. Bev — one of the festival organisers — even “ran at them screaming” after they finished their set, shouting “that was like an atomic bomb!” 💥🤣
And honestly? She wasn’t wrong.
Since then, A’Priori have been on a serious rise — honing their sound, tearing up stages, and becoming one of the UK rock scene’s most exciting independent acts. Fast-forward to 2026, and they’re returning to the Firevolt main stage not as newcomers, but as conquering heroes ready to bring the noise once again.
🎸 Event Details
Festival: Firevolt Rock Festival
Dates: Friday 7th – Sunday 9th August 2026
Location: Whitebottom Farm, Etherow Country Park, Compstall, Stockport, SK6 5JE
Tickets: www.firevoltfestival.co.uk
This will be the 5th Edition Celebration of Firevolt, and the organisers are clearly pulling out all the stops. The lineup so far looks stacked, and with Trooper Beer sponsoring and that trademark community spirit back at Whitebottom Farm, it’s shaping up to be another weekend of muddy boots, cold pints, and loud guitars echoing through the trees. 🍻⚡
A’Priori’s return feels symbolic — a reminder of how far Firevolt has come since its early days and how it continues to grow with its fans and artists. The band’s evolution mirrors the festival itself: grassroots, hard-working, and unashamedly rock ’n’ roll to the core.
So if you fancy a weekend of pure rock energy, camping chaos, and unforgettable performances, Firevolt Rock Festival 2026 is your destination.
#Firevolt #FirevoltFestival #RockFestival #Stockport #APriori #RockCommunity #FestivalSeason #StaycationUK #MetalHeadsUnite #RockinOut #GigLife #TrooperBeer #UKFestivals #TheRiffReport
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. 🤘
Comments