Back in 2012, Steelhouse was still the new kid on the festival block — smaller in size, but absolutely massive in spirit. Fans came for the music, but stayed for the camaraderie, the scenery, and the sense that they were helping to build something truly unique. The weather, true to Welsh tradition, was unpredictable. But […]
📍 Hafod-y-Dafal Farm, Ebbw Vale, South Wales📅 28–29 July 2012🎉 The first full-scale weekend of the now-legendary Steelhouse Festival – where the tradition of mountain madness truly began! 🔥 Saturday – July 28th, 2012 🎸 Reckless Love (Headliners) 💄🔥Finnish glam metal heroes closed the first night in style – all spandex, sparkle and searing solos. […]
Held on 28–29 July 2012, Steelhouse Festival’s second full-scale edition cemented its place as Wales’ premier rock weekend in the clouds. With an ambitious lineup that fused rock legends, NWOBHM royalty, and up-and-coming talent, 2012 was where the Steelhouse legend really began to take shape. Despite battling the now-traditional mountain mist (and the odd Welsh […]
No one quite knew what to expect. There were whispers: “A rock festival? In the Welsh Valleys? On top of a mountain? In July?”The answer came quick: “Hell yeah, butt.” The inaugural Steelhouse was intimate, gritty, and glorious. The weather was unpredictable (of course), the mud was ankle-deep (obviously), but the vibe was electric, and […]
📍 Hafod-y-Dafal Farm, Ebbw Vale, South Wales📅 20 August 2011🎉 The beginning of the legend… One day. One stage. One mountain. Many riffs. Steelhouse Festival 2011 was the humble but mighty origin story – a one-day event, put together by a group of passionate music fans who dreamed of creating a proper hard rock festival […]
📍 Dominion Theatre, London🎶 “Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?” Nope – this is a full-on rock opera explosion! ⚡ The Story Set in a dystopian future where musical instruments are banned and rock music is a distant memory, the world is ruled by the corporate Globalsoft and its tyrannical leader Killer […]
📍 West End Premiere: 1989 | Broadway: 1990 | Still Touring Today🎶 “The musical that proved rock ‘n’ roll history belongs on stage – and that Buddy Holly’s legacy is timeless.” 🎬 A Deeper Dive into the Story More than just a biopic on stage, Buddy is structured to highlight key moments that changed both […]