Friday – 7:30pm When the name Luke Morley appears on a festival bill, expectations are naturally sky-high. As the legendary songwriter, guitarist and founding member of Thunder, his catalogue has soundtracked decades of British rock, and Friday evening at Steelhouse Festival 2026 proved exactly why he remains one of the most respected musicians in the […]
Friday – Main Stage – 4:10pm If anyone wandered into Steelhouse Festival 2026 thinking blues rock was all about slow tempos and smoky bars, Anthony Gomes was on a mission to prove them spectacularly wrong. Taking to the Main Stage at 4:10pm on Friday, Gomes delivered a performance bursting with power, passion and enough jaw-dropping […]
Friday – Main Stage – 3:15pm There are bands that simply play a festival, and then there are bands that stroll onto a stage like they own the mountain. Parker Barrow firmly fell into the second category as they kicked off Friday afternoon at Steelhouse Festival 2026, bringing a hefty dose of Southern rock swagger, […]
Friday – Main Stage – 2:30pm There are festival sets that entertain. There are festival sets that impress. Then there are festival sets that feel like a full-scale invasion. King Kraken’s Friday afternoon appearance at Steelhouse Festival 2026 was exactly that. With the Welsh mountains towering behind them and a passionate home crowd gathered in […]
The calm before the storm? Not for long… Steelhouse Festival XV is well and truly underway, and as fans continue to flood onto the mountain, one stage is already looking primed for absolute mayhem. Standing proudly beneath the Steelhouse stage roof is the unmistakable backdrop of King Kraken, with the Welsh rock heavyweights preparing to […]
There’s a certain moment at every festival that tells you it’s officially game on. It isn’t the first band hitting the stage, the first pint being poured, or even the first guitar solo echoing across the mountain. It’s the queue. And at Steelhouse Festival XV, that moment has arrived. The lines outside the arena are […]
The gates are open, the pints are flowing and the unmistakable sound of electric guitars is once again echoing across the Welsh mountainside — Steelhouse Festival 2026 is officially under way! Friday 24 July marks the opening day of Steelhouse XV, and the festival has assembled a cracking collection of blues-rock swagger, modern hard-rock muscle […]
That’s it, butt… we’re almost there! The engines are idling, the playlists are cranked up, and the excitement is through the roof as we wait to make the climb up the mountain for another unforgettable weekend of rock ‘n’ roll. ⛰️🔥 The tents are packed, the camera batteries are charged, and the snack stash has […]
Sometimes life on the road throws up unexpected surprises. A broken guitar? Fair enough. A dodgy festival shower? Standard. A cancelled ferry? We’ve all been there. But getting bitten by a bat… then a poisonous spider… on two separate AC/DC tours? Now that’s proper rock ‘n’ roll chaos. Taylor Momsen, the powerhouse frontwoman of The […]
Rock legend forced to cut New York performance short as fans rally behind the Bon Jovi frontman. 🤘🎤 There are few names in rock music as iconic as Jon Bon Jovi, but even legends have difficult nights. Fans attending Bon Jovi’s recent performance at Madison Square Garden were left surprised after the singer brought the […]
Right then, butt… it’s officially festival time! After weeks of counting down, checking the weather every five minutes, charging every gadget in sight, and making endless lists of things not to forget, The Riff Report has completed the most important mission of them all… The food has been picked up… and, more importantly, the drinks […]
One of the best things about Steelhouse Festival isn’t just watching your favourite bands tear up the mountain—it’s getting the chance to meet them afterwards! Whether you’re after a signed album, a selfie, a quick chat or simply want to shake hands with some of the artists making this year’s festival unforgettable, the Planet Rock […]
The mountain isn’t just about massive riffs, towering amplifiers and headbanging until your neck gives up. If you’re lucky enough to have VIP access at Steelhouse Festival 2026, Friday also brings the chance to experience two incredible artists in a much more intimate setting. Away from the thunder of the main stage, the VIP Acoustic […]
One last tour. One last singalong. One final chance to see The Hunna tear up a Welsh stage. 💔🤘 Indie rock favourites The Hunna have announced a Cardiff date as part of their huge farewell tour, giving fans in Wales one final opportunity to see the band perform together before they bring their journey to […]
Friday – 7:30pm to 8:00pm | VIP Acoustic Stage | Steelhouse Festival 2026 As the sun began to dip behind the Welsh mountains and the anticipation for Friday night’s headline performances continued to build, the VIP Acoustic Stage welcomed one of British rock’s most respected songwriters. Luke Morley delivered a masterclass in musicianship, proving that […]