Well, well, well… look what you’ve done!You glorious riff-loving, tent-pitching, beer-chugging legends have only gone and SOLD OUT STEELHOUSE SATURDAY! 🙌💥 That’s right – the Saturday day tickets have officially left the building, faster than a guitar solo in a power cut. No more. Nada. Zilch. Not even if you throw in a lifetime supply […]
Spoiler: It’s a bit of a mixed bag, butt… Let’s talk access platforms at Maid of Stone Festival — because if you’re heading to a field full of noise, mud, and headbanging, you deserve to see the stage without having to crowd-surf your way to it. So, are they lush? Or a logistical letdown? ♿ […]
The toy no one asked for… but EVERYONE will want 😎🤘 From the windswept mountains of Ebbw Vale… it’s HERE.Introducing the officially unofficial STEELHOUSE FESTIVAL ACTION FIGURE – a pint-sized plastic powerhouse packed with more festival energy than a Gregg’s sausage roll and two cans of Monster. 🧍♂️ What’s in the box, butt? BONUS FEATURES: […]
📍 Saturday, July 19, 2025 🔊 Main Event – Funeral For A Friend Headline ShowA special one-off Welsh homecoming gig! 👀 Who else might show up? There’s still whispers of special guests and one mystery opener floating about… 👀Could we see a cheeky Stereophonics cameo? A Bullet For My Valentine drive-by mosh? Only time (and […]
You’ve got the ProGrip, the lenses, maybe even that ring light. But what about the little extras that take your rig from “okay” to “tour‑ready”? We’re talking straps, stands, mounts—the backstage crew that makes everything gig-ready. Here’s the lowdown: 🎯 SnapPouch – Pocket & Studio Price: ~£16 (US $19.99)Description: Compact hard‑shell pouches (Pocket and Studio versions) […]
So you’ve got the ProGrip. You’re feeling like Scorsese with a phone. Your thumb’s caressing that Bluetooth shutter like it’s the trigger to unleash cinematic glory… But something’s missing. That extra snap. That oomph. That lens flare that makes your TikTok feel like Blade Runner 2049. 🌈🎬 Well, c’mon then – let’s get you kitted […]
The DSLR-style mobile grip that turns your phone into a beast of a camera rig Let’s be honest — phone photography has come a LONG way. But even with all the megapixels, AI wizardry and post-editing magic… sometimes it still feels like you’re trying to shoot Glastonbury headliners with a potato. 🥔📱 Enter the ShiftCam […]
Is this the smallest, cheapest APS-C camera you can still buy new in 2025? We think so. And we’ve put it through its paces to find out if this budget banger is still worth your cash or if it’s best left in the dusty depths of eBay. 📦 What’s in the Box? (Spoiler: Not Much) […]
The Good, The Bad & The “What the actual hell is that smell?” edition Welcome to Maid of Stone 2025 – where rock met reality and Friday kicked off with a proper bang… followed by a bit of a soggy whimper, then a thunderous riff to save the day. Here’s your Riff Report breakdown of […]
Tonight’s not just about the Gallagher-fuelled chaos and Britpop anthems echoing off Cardiff Castle’s walls — it’s also about dodging lightning bolts, puddle lakes, and soggy sausage rolls. Yes butt, the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning and Oasis fans are being urged to bring more than just a parka and swagger. 🧥⚠️ […]
YUNGBLUD’s gone and done a proper lush thing, mun. The punk prince of Gen Z just released a live recording of Black Sabbath’s emotional ballad “Changes”, and here’s the kicker:👉 Every. Single. Penny. made from the track is going straight to charity. No industry fluff. No “portion of proceeds.” Just raw vocals and real kindness. […]
Posted by The Riff Report Blog – July 25th, 2025 📍Location: Hafod-y-Dafal Farm, Ebbw Vale, South Wales 🎟️ Attendance: Thousands of riff-loving legends 🍻 Beers drunk: Honestly? We lost count. 🏁 THE MOUNTAIN OPENS – AND IT’S GLORIOUSLY LOUD We’ve waited 364 days for this, and Steelhouse Festival 2025 didn’t disappoint – not even for […]
📍 Mote Park, Maidstone📅 Sunday, 20 July 2025⏰ Gates Open: 11:00🕙 Curfew: 22:00🌦 Forecast: 60% sunshine, 40% tears of joy (and maybe a cheeky drizzle) You’ve braved the queues, dodged the wasps near the beer tent, and possibly lost one welly to the mud. But here we are: Sunday, the closing chapter of a mega […]
📍 Location: Mote Park, Maidstone 📆 Date: Saturday, 19 July 2025🕚 Gates Open: 11:00🕥 Curfew: 22:30🍺 Mood: 90% excitement, 10% “where’s my tent?” If Friday was a warm-up, Saturday is where Maid of Stone explodes into a full-blown riff riot. Whether you’re riding high from Dirty Honey’s set the night before or crawling out of […]
Location: Mote Park, MaidstoneDate: Friday, 18 July 2025Gates Open: 13:00Curfew: 23:00Camping: From 09:00 if you’re keen enough to beat the bog queue Alright, festival fam – Friday is locked, loaded, and louder than a jet engine in a Portaloos queue. 🛩️💩 Whether you’re a day-tripper or already face-down in a field clutching a lukewarm can […]