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Slam Dunk is the top tier pop-punk, metal, rock and alternative festival in the UK and an absolute must for any fan that loves the aforementioned genres. It is extremely nostalgic and heart-bursting excitingly new at the same time. Taking place this year on May 25 and May 26, Slam Dunk is set to wake the UK!
It’s less than a month until Slam Dunk Festival returns to Leeds and Hatfield and here’s our top ones to watch this year.
#1 THE DANGEROUS SUMMER
Listen:“Way Down,” “Blind Ambition,” “Gravity”
Similar Artists: Jimmy Eat World, The Starting Line
When they’re playing: 11:50am
This Maryland born band have a well deserved spot in this year’s line-up. They’ve taken influence from bands such as Third Eye Blind and Jimmy Eat World, giving that raw rock edge with catchy and astute lyrics. They’re definitely a must-see and must-listen!
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#2 WATERPARKS
Listen:“FUNERAL GREY,” “SELF-SABOTAGE,” “Numb”
Similar Artists: All Time Low, You Me At Six, Palaye Royal
When they’re playing: 19:45
Also very familiar with Slam Dunk, Texan trio Waterparks are guaranteed to pull-off an explosive and exciting set on the Kerrang! stage. This is a band you simply can’t get enough of; their stage presence and visuals intensely captivating and inventive songs that will be stuck in your head for weeks. Totally unique in creativity and performance, Waterparks are bound to ramp up the thousands!
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#3 STATE CHAMPS
Listen: “Elevated,” “Dead and Gone,” “Just Sound”
Similar Artists: Neck Deep, All Time Low
When they’re playing: 17:00
They’re back and ready to hit the main stage at this year’s festival that they could call home at this point. This set will be a UK exclusive celebration, performing their debut album The Finer Things in its entirety for the 10 year anniversary of their masterpiece of an album. The energy State Champs have on stage and paired with their catchy anthems is a set not to be missed!
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#4 YOU ME AT SIX
Listen: “Deep Cuts,” “Traumatic Iconic,” “Straight to My Head”
Similar Artists: Deaf Havana, Mallory Knox, All Time Low
When they’re playing: 20:50
This one goes without saying. Headliners, You Me At Six, will be making their last UK festival appearance at Slam Dunk in a couple of weeks; the legendary band have decided to call it a day after 20 years and plan to grant an ardent goodbye on their familiar return to the main stage. You do not want to miss this performance of a lifetime!
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#5 BEAUTY SCHOOL
Listen:“Gloom,” “Oak,” “Happiness,” “Take It Slow”
Similar Artists: As It Is, Neck Deep, The Wonder Years
When they’re playing: 11:50
This homegrown 5-piece band have a slot on ‘THE KEY CLUB’ stage and are bound to get you warmed up with, in their own words, “emo-infused alternative-rock” hits that also hold an indie and pop-punk vibe. If you’re looking for something new to listen to, give these local lads a listen!
For further updates and tickets for Slam Dunk Festival 2024 head to: https://www.slamdunkfestival.com
