Slam Dunk, the UK's biggest independent rock festival, has announced its second and final wave of artists for 2026, completing the stacked lineup for its 20th-anniversary event. Kentucky hardcore heavyweights Knocked Loose have been added to the bill, joining previously announced headliners Good Charlotte and Sublime. This final announcement also features a special addition for … Continue reading Slam Dunk completes 2026 lineup with Knocked Loose and over 20 new bands
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Slam Dunk festival announces first wave of bands for 20th anniversary
Slam Dunk Festival, the UK's biggest independent rock event, is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2026 with a massive first line-up reveal. The festival, known for showcasing the best in pop-punk, emo, ska, and metal, will return for another bank holiday weekend. Slam Dunk will take place at Hatfield Park on Saturday, May … Continue reading Slam Dunk festival announces first wave of bands for 20th anniversary
Slam Dunk completes 2025 lineup – and after-parties are back!
Slam Dunk, the UK’s biggest independent rock festival is back for 2025, with demand for next year’s edition at an all-time-high. Following a huge first drop of artists including A Day To Remember, Electric Callboy and Neck Deep, Slam Dunk is now revealing the final, remaining acts for 2025 including Finch, Streetlight Manifesto, Hot Milk, Wargasm, Twin Atlantic, Kid Bookie and more. … Continue reading Slam Dunk completes 2025 lineup – and after-parties are back!
Slam Dunk 2025 announces 20 acts
Slam Dunk, the UK’s biggest independent rock festival is back for 2025 and today unveils the hugely anticipated first drop of artists joining the bill. After a “triumphant” (Dork Magazine) Slam Dunk this summer, the festival steps it up once again with a line-up of epic proportions. Fans can get stuck into the best of pop-punk, emo, … Continue reading Slam Dunk 2025 announces 20 acts
Festival Review: Slam Dunk North 2024
We’ll start with the elephant in the room. Based on accounts from people who attended last year’s Slam Dunk Festival and the string of apologies from organisers after the event, it was clear that there were several issues at the 2023 event that needed to be addressed before this year’s festival. With promises of improvements … Continue reading Festival Review: Slam Dunk North 2024
Slam Dunk 2024 adds a bunch more bands
Today, Slam Dunk Festival has revealed its mega second drop of artists lined up for 2024. The UK’s biggest independent rock festival returns next summer, coming to Hatfield Park on Saturday 25th May, before heading back to its home in Leeds, Temple Newsam on Sunday 26th May 2024, and it’s shaping up to be one … Continue reading Slam Dunk 2024 adds a bunch more bands