Ey Up Maiden, full band on stage at Saltaire Festival 2026

Press & promoter kit · 2026

Yorkshire's finest Iron Maiden tribute.

Now touring Piece of the Beast, a full-production celebration of The Number of the Beast and Piece of Mind.

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Genre
Iron Maiden tribute / heavy metal
From
Yorkshire, UK
Formed
2017
Line-up
5-piece
Set length
120 min

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Ey Up Maiden: Yorkshire’s finest Iron Maiden tribute, bringing two hours of classic Maiden to your stage.

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Ey Up Maiden recreate the power of Iron Maiden with twin guitars, galloping bass and the full stage show. Their 2026 Piece of the Beast tour celebrates iconic albums The Number of the Beast and Piece of Mind with all the classic tunes you expect to hear from Run to the Hills to The Trooper.

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Scream for me, [TOWN]! Yorkshire’s finest Iron Maiden tribute @eyupmaiden hits [VENUE] on [DATE]. Two hours of Maiden classics. Tickets: [LINK]

The story

Jon in the Trooper redcoat with the Yorkshire flag
An accessible Iron Maiden tribute, dedicated to making live music affordable and available

Ey Up Maiden is Yorkshire's finest Iron Maiden tribute band, delivering an authentic Iron Maiden experience with Yorkshire grit and passion. From the soaring vocals of Bruce Dickinson to the thunderous bass of Steve Harris, we recreate the Maiden experience with the same intensity and precision that made the original band legendary.

Formed by dedicated fans and accomplished musicians from across Yorkshire, we bring the complete Iron Maiden experience to venues throughout the UK, from classic hits to deep cuts, complete with authentic stage show, and a sound just like the real thing.

Now touring

Piece of the Beast

Classic tracks from The Number of the Beast (1982) and Piece of Mind (1983): Maiden's golden era, raw and loud.

Where we've played

Yorkshire's Finest Tour

The Duck & Drake, Leeds · The Parish, Huddersfield · The Yorkshireman, Sheffield · The Stirling Castle, Bridlington · Saltaire Festival 2026

With a mix of free-entry gigs and ticketed shows, typically under £20, we're committed to making live music accessible. We understand the pressures on venues and audiences, and we're doing our part to keep the scene alive across the UK.

The line-up

Jon Crowder

Jon Crowder

Vocals · as Bruce Dickinson

Our "no-hair raid siren", with the soaring vocals and commanding stage presence of Bruce.

Tony Rushworth

Tony Rushworth

Lead guitar · as Dave Murray

Captures the melodic style and technical precision of Dave Murray.

Nic Sheen

Nic Sheen

Guitar · as Adrian Smith

Embodies the style and technique of Adrian Smith.

Kurt 'Bomber' Evans

Kurt "Bomber" Evans

Bass · as Steve Harris

Channels the thunderous, galloping bass lines of Steve Harris.

Steve 'Shippo' Shipman

Steve "Shippo" Shipman

Drums · as Nicko McBrain

Hailing from Sheffield, brings the complex rhythms and power of Nicko McBrain.

Press photos

71 high-res live shots for promotional use. Click any photo for the full-size original.

Ey Up Maiden full band on stageJon in the hooded maskJon with the crowdShippo on drumsJon in the aviator hatKurt on bassTony and Nic on guitars
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Saltaire Festival 2026 photos by Mark Ellis and Andrew Lawrence. Please credit when published.

Word of mouth

"If you get the chance to see these guys, DO SO!!! Fantastic tribute band, and Infinite Dreams was my personal favourite."
Fan review
"Fantastic gig. Great vibes from the band and so energetic."
Fan review
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Yorkshire's finest Iron Maiden tribute band delivering authentic performances with passion and precision.

A complete Iron Maiden experience with authentic stage show, and faithful recreations of Iron Maiden's iconic sound.

Professional musicians committed to recreating the true Iron Maiden sound, bringing the power of heavy metal to venues across the UK.

Piece of the Beast tour artwork

The setlist

The Piece of the Beast tour draws on two of Iron Maiden's most iconic albums: The Number of the Beast (1982) and Piece of Mind (1983). Plus all the classics people come for.

  • The Trooper
  • Run to the Hills
  • The Number of the Beast
  • Hallowed Be Thy Name
  • Aces High
  • Wasted Years
View full setlists →

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Tech & stage

We trust your judgement on anything not covered here and we're happy to discuss the show by email or on messenger beforehand.

Load-in
45 min
Soundcheck
15–30 min
Line check if needed
Changeover
20 min
Load-out
30 min
Min. stage
4 m × 3 m
Eddie backdrop
3 m × 5 m

Monitors

Up to five wedge positions: two for lead vocal downstage centre, one at each backing vocal mic, and a drum fill.

Fewer mixes is fine. We'll use whatever you have.

Good to know

  • Loud stage. All guitars use stage cabs and amps even if they have DI to front of house
  • Samples are used throughout the show. Some songs have sample and keys parts triggered by us, so keep laptop channels up through the set.
  • Backing vocals are occasional: mostly choruses and gang vocals.
  • Wireless Mic is digital 2.4 GHz. Shure GLXD24UK/B58: licence-free with automatic frequency selection.
Input list
SourcePositionConnectionSupplied by
Drum kitCentre, upstageMic’d to your usual practiceVenue
Bass (Kurt)Stage leftDI to stage boxBand
Guitar 1 (Nic)Stage leftMic on cabVenue mic
Guitar 2 (Tony)Stage rightMic on cabVenue mic
Samples LStage rightXLR from laptop DIBand
Samples RStage rightXLR from laptop DIBand
Lead vocal (Jon)Downstage centreXLR from wireless receiver (stage right)Band
Backing vocal 1Stage leftWired mic on boom standVenue
Backing vocal 2Stage rightWired mic on boom standVenue

We bring

  • Both guitar rigs (heads, cabs, pedalboards)
  • Bass rig with DI out to your stage box
  • Wireless lead vocal: Shure GLXD24UK/B58
  • Laptop and stereo DI for samples
  • Eddie backdrop and 2 side scrims
  • Drum kit, or we use the house kit

From the venue

  • PA and an engineer
  • House lighting
  • All mics except lead vocal
  • Monitor wedges
  • 13A power stage left and right
  • 3 m × 5 m hanging points for the Eddie backdrop
  • Secure storage near the stage

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