If ever there was an event to blow away the last twelve months it has to be the STEELHOUSE FESTIVAL. International classic rock music in a breath-taking mountain top location in South Wales, seems like the perfect way to spend a weekend to us – and what a weekend this year’s festival is set to be.
Following the disappointment of having to postpone last year’s event, the team have made up by announcing huge headline acts for this year, with three days of non-stop, unadulterated rock. Sadly, the pandemic is still having an effect on the festival, with changes to the headline act for Sunday, as Uriah Heep now top the bill.
As the organiser have said…..
‘Covid will, of course, still have an affect and the travel restrictions have meant that both Europe and H.E.A.T. are unable to join us at the top of the mountain. Whilst this is of course sad news, Covid will not have the last laugh as Steelhouse is proud to announce that two great British acts and indeed friends of the festival, Uriah Heep and NWOCR front-runners Stone Broken, have stepped in to the breach.
‘So, whilst we’ll have to wait a little longer to see Europe and H.E.A.T, there is plenty of top notch entertainment to be had once again. Making their only UK appearance this Summer, Heep will close out this event on Sunday and Stone Broken will appear the same day. Very limited weekend tickets for the event which takes place over this weekend remain [day tickets are now sold out].’
Who would have thought the Brecons would be the rock capital of our South Wales World. Take a look at the video below and you’ll see what we mean.
It’s been 11 years since the Welsh hills first came alive with the sound of Classic Rock. And like the towering, solid piece of stone it’s perched on, the Steelhouse Festival stands resolute – a seemingly immovable object on the festival landscape. Steelhouse looks set to be the biggest and best yet with rock soldiers from far and wide making the uphill ascent for a bill that mixes the classic and the contemporary and is as breathtaking as the location itself.
We can tell you you’re in for a treat and half with THE DARKNESS headlining the Saturday night slot. We’ve seen the guys a few times. First was right at the start of their career at a tiny venue in Bristol. Permission To Land was just about to launch, and to see the band up close was phenomenal. We’ve seen them since in larger venues and each time they blew the roof off.
No roof to blow off in Ebbw Vale but it’s a set you have to catch. And as we creep ever more out of Covid, what better way to celebrate our way back into live music.
Justin Hawkins of The Darkness said……..
“People of rock! We are so happy to be able to come out and play with you again at the one and only Steelhouse festival! F*** Covid – let’s put our thumbs in our belt loops and rock like there’s no tomorrow… or yesterday”.
The Darkness made a new album/tour announcement recently, so we have new music to look forward to at Steelhouse.
“People! The time has come to put your fookin pants on your head and rock like Satan is eating your private parts with a pointy fork! Yes, we, The Darkness, are back on tour… so come and party with us like it’s the last orders at the last chance saloon! And there’s more! A new album is forthcoming in October. MOTORHEART! “
‘Motorheart’ is on Deluxe CD with bonus tracks, Exclusive Colour LP or good old Tape from their official TD store HERE All bundles also include a signed band photo.
Promoters Mikey Evans and Max Rhead said…..
“It gives us enormous pleasure to announce The Darkness as our SH2021 Saturday night headliners – a band so mighty that at the start of this century they single-handedly pulled the music we love out of depths and set it squarely back in front of the eyes and ears of our fair nation. They are the very best of British, dare we say a ‘National Treasure’. Welcome back boys!
“It makes us so happy to be able to announce something positive for the summer. There’s a feeling of optimism in the air following the announcement by the UK government. Couple that with the incredible vaccination roll-out and thankfully, the week-on-week fall in figures relating to the pandemic, we believe that Steelhouse is perfectly placed to finally celebrate its 10th anniversary…Thanks again to the Steelhouse family for their patience, understanding, sticking with us and wanting the festival to move forward.
In combined statement Europe – Joey, John, John, Mic & Ian said………
“It is with deep regret that we have to announce our withdrawal from this year’s Steelhouse Festival. Unfortunately, the travel restrictions in place for overseas personnel have made it impossible for us to get our band, crew and equipment into the country for this show. We left it until the last possible minute in case there were any changes to the procedures but sadly nothing has been forthcoming. We will be back up the mountain as soon as we can though and, in the meantime, enjoy this year’s event and the bill the promoters have worked so hard to put together”
Steelhouse promoters, Mikey Evans and Max Rhead added…..
“We looked at every practical way to get both Europe and H.E.A.T. over to the UK for Steelhouse. It was also hoped that guidance would change in time for their appearance – ultimately though, it’s come to the point where we all had to call it. At this point we’d just like to thank both bands and their representatives for trying their very best to make it happen – their commitment to that end is massively appreciated. Fear not though they will both return to Steelhouse in the not-too-distant future.”
“It is, however, our great pleasure to welcome their replacements – the perfect mix of classic and contemporary – Uriah Heep’s last appearance went down as one of the most popular sets ever at Steelhouse. They have the heritage, songs and energy to put in an incredible headline set – a perfect way to bring down the curtain on SH2021…As for Stone Broken, they are without doubt one of the most exciting young classic rock acts in the UK right now. They’ve already done incredible things and they’re about to go to another level…We’re beyond excited to welcome them back”.
Of course it all kicks off this Friday with a packed day of incredible music. THE QUIREBOYS are no strangers to Steelhouse and will be powering through another set that will definitely be “A Bit of What You Fancy”. It’s all about playing live for the boys, and after the last year or so of no gigs, they will be more than ready to get back onto the Steelhouse stage.
Just one other thing to mention, and this ain’t no Robbie Williams thing. Every night there’ll be a full on ROCK DJ set in the beer tent when all the lovely bands are safely tucked up in bed after a hard days work. You have to go to at least one.
Officially the UK’s highest music festival, this unique event will once again be held in the spectacular surroundings of Hafod-y-Dafal Farm situated on the southern edge of the Brecon Beacons.
Aiming to be the UK’s best value rock festival where families and friends can rock out at a price that won’t clear out the holiday kitty, the event has built up a loyal following and a real heritage over the years.
The Festival site is less than an hour from CARDIFF and BRISTOL, and less than 2 hours from BIRMINGHAM, READING and the WEST COUNTRY. Stick NP13 2ER into your sat-nav and you’ll be directed straight to the site. The nearest train station is Ebbw Vale.
As for tickets, Glamping is now sold out. Weekend tickets are £110 in advance, Saturday and Sunday day tickets are £65. Friday is free to anyone holding a weekend or single Sat/Sun day ticket. FREE Arena entry for children 14 and under accompanied by an adult 18+ (children DO require a camping ticket to stay on the campsite).
The STEELHOUSE FESTIVAL is this weekend, from the 23rd to 25th July. To check the line up and get your tickets, go here. STEELHOUSE
The organisers suggest you take this lot along if you heading to the festival…..
Clothes for warm and cold weather
Waterproofs
Wellies
Sun cream
Sunhat
Torch
Also – if you are camping:
Tent
Sleeping bag
Toilet paper
(If needed, you can buy emergency toiletries at the festival).
