Good news for fans of loud guitars, gritty hooks and old-school rock ‘n’ roll – Kickin Valentina are heading back across the UK and Europe this summer with their Anthems From The Underground Tour, and yes, Wales is getting a slice of the action too! 🇬🇧🎸
The Atlanta hard rockers have built a reputation for delivering no-nonsense, high-energy live shows packed with swagger, massive choruses and enough attitude to shake the walls of any venue they play. If you’ve never caught them live before, now’s the perfect excuse.
🐉 Welsh Rock Fans – Llandudno Is Calling!
One date that’s sure to catch the attention of The Riff Report crew is:
📍 30 August – Motorsport Lounge, Llandudno, Wales
It’s always brilliant to see international rock bands making time for Welsh venues, and this promises to be one hell of a night on the North Wales coast.
🎤 UK Tour Dates
Kickin Valentina will be rocking:
- 27 August – Eleven, Stoke
- 28 August – Stonedead Festival, Newark
- 29 August – Bannermans, Edinburgh
- 30 August – Motorsport Lounge, Llandudno
- 2 September – The Louisiana, Bristol
- 3 September – Yardbirds, Grimsby
- 4 September – The Waterloo, Blackpool
- 5 September – HRH Sleaze, Sheffield
- 6 September – Brickmakers, Norwich
- 9 September – Cart & Horses, London
After that, the tour heads across mainland Europe with dates in Germany, France and Switzerland before wrapping up in Munich on 19 September.
🤘 Rock ‘N’ Roll Without The Frills
Kickin Valentina have carved out their own place in the modern hard rock scene by sticking to what they do best—dirty riffs, infectious choruses and proper rock attitude. Their live shows are known for being sweaty, loud and packed with singalong moments, exactly how rock gigs should be.
Whether you’re catching them at Stonedead Festival, squeezing into an intimate club show, or flying the Welsh flag in Llandudno, expect an evening full of fist-pumping anthems and classic rock energy.
🎸 The Riff Report Says…
It’s fantastic to see another international rock band giving UK grassroots venues some love. Shows like these are the lifeblood of the rock scene, and if Kickin Valentina are rolling into a town near you, we’d recommend grabbing a ticket while you can.
We’ll be especially keeping an eye on that Llandudno date… because you know we always love seeing Wales represented on a major tour. Proper tidy, mun! 🤘🐉
Will you be catching Kickin Valentina on the Anthems From The Underground Tour? Let us know which show you’re heading to in the comments, and keep it locked to The Riff Report for all the latest rock and metal news, reviews and tour announcements! 🎸🔥
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. 🤘
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