Music Festivals

There are plenty of festivals across the UK, each with its own identity, atmosphere and loyal following. But every now and then you witness something that reminds you what the rock and metal community is really about. Walking around Steelhouse…

Saturday – Main Stage – 12:15pm If anyone thought an early Saturday slot meant easing into the day, Black Lakes had other ideas. Taking to the Main Stage at 12:15pm, the Welsh metallers exploded into life with a performance that…

Rival Sons Lead Another Massive Day of Riffs, Rock and Festival Magic at Steelhouse 2026 The tents are up, the beers are flowing, and Friday has already reminded us why Steelhouse Festival is one of the UK’s greatest rock weekends.…

Saturday at Steelhouse Festival 2026 is absolutely stacked, and if you’re hoping to grab an autograph, snap a selfie or simply meet some of the incredible artists performing across the mountain, the Planet Rock Signing Tent is where you’ll want…

Saturday on the mountain is shaping up to be another unforgettable day at Steelhouse Festival 2026, and if you’ve got VIP access, you’re in for an absolute treat. The VIP Acoustic Stage once again delivers an incredible line-up of intimate…

Friday – Main Stage – 9:30pm As darkness settled over the Welsh mountains and thousands of festival-goers packed themselves in front of the Main Stage, the atmosphere at Steelhouse Festival 2026 reached another level. Then came The Temperance Movement. By…

Friday – Main Stage – 8:00pm As daylight slowly began to fade over the Brecon Beacons and the anticipation for Friday night’s headline acts reached fever pitch, Hollow Souls stepped onto the Steelhouse Festival 2026 Main Stage with one goal…

Dear Steelhouse Festival… we’ve got one very important request. The bands are incredible. The beer is flowing. The atmosphere is unbeatable. The mountain views are spectacular. The riffs are louder than ever. But there’s one thing missing… An ice cream…

Friday – Main Stage – 6:40pm As Friday evening rolled on and the Steelhouse crowd continued to swell, it was time for one of the UK’s fastest-rising rock bands to take centre stage. Mason Hill arrived at 6:40pm on 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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

The tents are packed. The cameras are charged. The waterproofs are… somewhere. It can only mean one thing – The Riff Report is heading back to Steelhouse Festival! After months of counting down the days, we’re finally making our way…

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…

Friday – 4:50pm to 5:20pm | Steelhouse Festival 2026 If anyone thought an acoustic slot meant taking the foot off the accelerator, Parker Barrow were having absolutely none of it. Their Friday afternoon appearance on the VIP Acoustic Stage at…

It’s hard to believe, but 2026 marks the 15th edition of Steelhouse Festival – a huge milestone for one of the UK’s most unique and beloved rock festivals. Perched high on Hafod-y-Dafal Farm above Ebbw Vale, Steelhouse has grown from…

Steelhouse Festival isn’t just about world-class rock music and breathtaking views from the top of the Welsh mountain – it’s also about the incredible food, drink and traders that make the weekend feel like a proper rock ‘n’ roll village.…