What’s occurring, butt? Big news for all you classic rock fans – the one and only Neil Young is bringing his legendary back catalogue to London’s Hyde Park as part of the British Summer Time (BST) Festival.
Yep, Old Shakey himself is dusting off the harmonica, strapping on Old Black, and getting ready to serenade thousands with the kind of tunes that shaped generations. Expect “Heart of Gold,” “Rockin’ in the Free World,” “Old Man,” and maybe even a few curveballs only Neil could pull off. 🎤🔥
BST Hyde Park is known for massive headliners (we’ve seen everyone from The Rolling Stones to Bruce Springsteen rock the Great Oak Stage), and adding Neil Young to that history is nothing short of lush. 🌿
👉 Details to keep your eyes on:
- 📅 Exact date: TBA (BST usually runs end of June into July)
- 🎟️ Tickets: You know the drill – they’ll sell out faster than a pint at last orders.
- 🎶 Support acts: Still under wraps, but expect some serious heavy-hitters and folk-rock royalty.
This is shaping up to be a proper job summer show – an outdoor evening with Neil Young under the London sky? Tidy! 🤘
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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