Well, butt, it was always gonna ruffle a few feathers… or eardrums. Blackweir Live stormed into Cardiff’s Bute Park with a stacked line-up and a sound system that could wake the dead in Cathays Cemetery. But now, it’s under fire – and not the pyrotechnic kind. Over 100 noise complaints were logged during the festival’s […]
By The Riff Report Blog – still deaf, still buzzing, still standing (barely) By the time Sunday rolled around at Maid of Stone, you’d think we’d be done, dusted, and begging for a bath and Berocca. BUT NO. We came for the riffs, we stayed for the chaos — and Sunday delivered the final knockout […]
What’s occurring, Brum? The arena doors have swung open, and Comic Con Midlands 2025 is officially GO! 🙌 From the moment the shutters lifted, it’s been a glorious blur of capes, colour, collectibles, and chaos. We’re talking full-scale fandom overload — and it’s only just started! Whether you’re a seasoned con warrior or a bright-eyed […]
There are a few things in life that feel eternal: the smell of wet grass at a British festival, arguing about who was better – Oasis or Blur – and Dire Straits’ Brothers In Arms. And yet, somehow, this absolute juggernaut of a record turns 40 years old in 2025. Excuse me while I go […]
(aka: When Legends Gatecrash the Stage and Blow Our Socks Off, Mun) Let’s be honest, there’s nothing more glorious than a surprise guest crashing a rock gig or metal set. You’re vibin’ in the crowd, sipping warm lager, and suddenly—BOOM! Slash walks on. Halford belts a note. Dave Grohl appears like some drum-wielding wizard from […]
Mania Boils Over 🔥The Riff Report – No ticket? No mercy. Just madness. Well, it wouldn’t be a true Oasis gig without a bit of chaos at the gates, would it? 😎 On Friday night, July 11th, as Liam and Noel finally strutted back on stage together in Manchester’s Heaton Park for the first time […]
Because rockin’ out’s no good if you’re flat on your face from heatstroke 😵💫 Location: Blackweir Fields, Bute Park, CardiffDates: [Include relevant dates here – e.g. June 27 – July 9, 2025]Line-up included: Noah Kahan, Alanis Morissette, Slayer (YES, REALLY), Stevie Wonder and more! 🤘 🚰 WATER POINTS – WHERE TO REFILL IN BLACKWEIR FIELDS […]
Don’t look back in dehydration, mate. Stay cool, stay safe, and don’t let the heat steal your Wonderwall! 😅☀️ It’s Oasis Live ’25 – Heaton Park is buzzing, 80,000 Mancs and musical pilgrims are roasting under a brutal July sun, and Liam Gallagher’s vocals aren’t the only thing leaving people gasping. The real headliner on […]
Right then, rockers – the countdown to Oasis Live ’25 at Heaton Park is ON. The bucket hats are ready, the pint money’s been stashed, and the setlist’s gonna be as biblical as your da’s CD collection. But before you get lost in the Supersonic buzz, let’s talk survival – and no, not just dodging […]
This one’s for the grafters, the gaffers, and the gurners. The crew that makes the mountain move. 🔧🎸🏔️Powered by caffeine, chaos, and Carling – only on The Riff Report. 💡 WHO THE HELL ARE THE MOUNTAIN CREW? You might not see them onstage, but they’re the first to arrive and the last to leave – […]
“And So It Goes” premieres July 18 & 25 on HBO – and it’s packed with legends! It’s time to grab your piano keys and a box of tissues, butt – because Billy Joel is about to pour his heart out in a two-part documentary that’s already shaping up to be the music event of […]
Trams? What trams? Mancunia turned into Tram-geddon on night one of Oasis Live ’25 – and the only thing moving faster than fans were the arguments in the queue. 🤯 If you were one of the nearly 80,000 fans heading to Heaton Park to witness Liam and Noel’s biblical reunion, chances are your first support […]
Yungblud has hit the pause button on his high-energy chaos machine — at least for a couple of nights — after a nasty bout of tonsillitis flared up worse than a mosh pit at Download. The punk prince of Gen Z announced he’s postponing two upcoming gigs: Dundee, Scotland and Liverpool, citing medical advice and […]
🌲 Upcote Farm, Cheltenham – July 10, 2025✍️ The Riff Report Blog | Still hoarse, still happy, still covered in glitter and gravel rash 🎸 Thursday: The Day the Forest Went Feral If Wednesday was the emotional warm-up, Thursday was the flipping cannonball into the riff pool. The Main Stage roared to life, the pits […]
🕯️ Trigger Warning: This post discusses topics related to child abuse and criminal convictions that some readers may find disturbing. Pontypridd’s darkest shadow just flickered back into the spotlight — but this time, it’s not from that monster. It’s from one of the people left picking up the shattered pieces: Lee Gaze, former guitarist of […]