The Welsh mountain-top rock festival unveils 13 acts for its 16th edition, with hometown heroes FLORENCE BLACK securing an exclusive UK festival headline performance.
Steelhouse Festival is preparing to turn the volume up once again, announcing the first 13 acts for its 2027 edition.
Returning to Hafod-y-Dafal Farm in the Welsh hills from 23rd to 25th July, the independent rock festival has delivered an opening line-up packed with established names, rising British talent and a few special surprises.
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Leading the announcement are Welsh rockers FLORENCE BLACK, who will headline Friday night in what promises to be a particularly special homecoming. They are joined by MASSIVE WAGONS, making their long-awaited return to the mountain, and guitar virtuoso JOHN 5, who will make his Steelhouse debut with THE CREATURES, featuring WEDNESDAY 13 on vocals.
Also confirmed are BILLY SHEEHAN’s THE FELL, FM, CROBOT, SISTERS DOLL, KEZIA GILL, JAYLER, THESE WICKED RIVERS, ASOMVEL, FIREHEART and AETHORIA.
For a festival that has built its reputation on bringing together rock legends and the next generation of guitar-driven talent, it is a suitably powerful start to the 2027 campaign.
FLORENCE BLACK TO HEADLINE A SPECIAL WELSH HOMECOMING
The Friday night headline slot belongs to FLORENCE BLACK, the Merthyr Tydfil rock trio who have become one of the most exciting names in British hard rock.
Their relationship with Steelhouse stretches back to their first appearance in 2017, and the band have returned to the festival several times since. Now they take the top spot, playing their only festival show of next summer. For a Welsh band to headline a major Welsh rock festival, so close to home, makes this more than just another headline booking. It is a celebration of the local talent and loyal following that have helped shape the Steelhouse story.
The band said: “As a Welsh band, headlining a Welsh festival so close to home makes it even more special.” They also thanked the fans who have supported them along the way, promising they cannot wait to see everyone back up the mountain.
MASSIVE WAGONS MAKE LONG-AWAITED RETURN
After last appearing at Steelhouse in 2019, MASSIVE WAGONS are finally heading back to the mountain. The Lancashire rockers will take the Sunday special guest slot, bringing their infectious energy and anthemic rock sound to a festival they clearly hold close to their hearts.
Frontman BAZ MILLS said the band had missed the festival, describing the atmosphere, the crowd and the line-ups as everything a rock festival should be. After years of touring across Europe, they are looking forward to making some noise in Wales once again.
JOHN 5 AND WEDNESDAY 13th JOIN FOR A SPECIAL COLLABORATION
One of the most intriguing bookings in the first announcement comes from JOHN 5 & THE CREATURES, featuring WEDNESDAY 13 on vocals.
Best known for his work with MÖTLEY CRÜE, ROB ZOMBIE and MARILYN MANSON, JOHN 5 is one of modern rock’s most accomplished guitar players. This special Steelhouse appearance will draw on his extensive career, with a set expected to feature material associated with those legendary artists.
It is a combination that should appeal to fans of theatrical hard rock and heavy metal, and a particularly exciting debut for the festival.
Another familiar name returning is bass virtuoso BILLY SHEEHAN, this time with his new outfit THE FELL. Meanwhile, British melodic rock favourites FM make their first appearance on the mountain since 2015.
INTERNATIONAL ROCK AND THE NEXT GENERATION
The first wave also reaches beyond the established British rock scene.
American groove-rock outfit CROBOT will make the journey from Pottsville, Pennsylvania, bringing their muscular riffs and blues-infused sound to Wales. Australian party-rockers SISTERS DOLL are also making their Steelhouse debut.
There is a country-rock flavour to the announcement too, with KEZIA GILL, one of the UK’s leading names in the genre, adding a different dimension to the weekend.
The rising British contingent includes JAYLER, THESE WICKED RIVERS, ASOMVEL, FIREHEART and AETHORIA, giving the opening announcement a healthy balance of established performers and newer bands ready to make their mark.
Festival organisers Max and Mikey say they are particularly excited by the mix of legendary artists, British talent and the addition of country-rock. They also highlighted the importance of giving FLORENCE BLACK the Friday headline position, drawing comparisons with previous Welsh headline successes from THOSE DAMN CROWS and SKINDRED.
STEELHOUSE FESTIVAL 2027: DATES AND TICKETS
Steelhouse Festival returns to Hafod-y-Dafal Farm, near Ebbw Vale, Wales, from Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th July 2027.
Weekend tickets are currently priced from £165, with single-day tickets, VIP upgrades and glamping packages also available. Organisers have indicated that glamping availability is already limited, while payment plans are available on selected weekend tickets and packages.
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Beyond the main stage, the festival will once again feature its Mynydd Draig VIP big top, including an acoustic stage and exclusive performances across the weekend.
With 13 acts confirmed and more announcements still to come, Steelhouse is already shaping up for another memorable weekend above the Welsh valleys. For a festival that prides itself on its community, its setting and its love of proper rock music, the mountain is calling once again.
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