Next May sees the return of this mighty festival in Hatfield and Leeds - check out the killer array of acts!
The news many of you have been waiting for – next year’s Slam Dunk festival is now revealing their final, remaining bands for 2025!
Following a huge first drop of artists including A Day To Remember, Electric Callboy and Neck Deep, newly added performers include Finch, Streetlight Manifesto, Hot Milk, Wargasm, Twin Atlantic, Kid Bookie and more.
Slam Dunk will return to Hatfield Park on Saturday 24th May, before heading north to Leeds, Temple Newsam on Sunday 25th May 2025.
From Saturday 9th November, limited Final Release tickets will be on sale, with VIP add-ons available by the end of November. Fans are encouraged to get the tickets now to avoid missing out at www.slamdunkfestival.com.
The latest wave of artists features heavy-hitters Finch and Home Grown; two bands who have cemented their status as legends in the alt and emo scenes. Joining them are punk ska heavyweights Streetlight Manifesto, whose brass-infused punk anthems have become timeless classics in the ska scene.
They’ll be bringing a guaranteed high-octane show, as will The Aquabats, known for their wildly fun antics, and Save Ferris join the mix, with punk-ska classics including ‘Come On Eileen’. Bad Cop Bad Cop is heading to Slam Dunk, bringing fierce energy and punk grit with songs like ‘Womanarchist’.
Hailing from Manchester, Hot Milk delivers fierce, no-holds-barred alt-rock, with punk energy and some of the catchiest hooks. Wargasm, will be serving up their unique blend of punk, electronic, and metal – known for their explosive live shows that never fail to get the crowd moving. Scotland’s Twin Atlantic and their anthemic hits ‘Heart and Soul’ and ‘Crash Land’ will add an arena-rock feel to the lineup.
For fans eager to catch the scene’s hottest rising stars, NOAHFINNCE is not to be missed as he joins Slam Dunk fresh off his UK tour supporting his debut album, ‘Growing Up On The Internet‘. Known for blending pop-punk energy with witty, relatable lyrics, he’s quickly gaining momentum with Gen Z fans.
Newcomers South Arcade, Rain City Drive, and Point North will also bring fresh energy to the stage, along with Cali alt-rockers Cemetery Sun. Hailing from the MySpace-era music scene, electro-pop duo Millionaires will also be heading to Slam Dunk, along with the phenomenal alt-pop sensation Sophie Powers.
Elsewhere, the lineup boasts the raucous sounds of cult favourite Kid Bookie, French metalcore giants Landmvrks, and genre-defying metalcore act Imminence, plus the electronic-infused hardcore of I See Stars. Punk fans will also find plenty to love with acts like Scowl and Defects, who are set to make a mark with their raw, high-energy performances.
Plus, Lake Malice, emo-tinged punk rockers Free Throw, newcomers Sweet Pill, Heart Attack Man, and Winona Fighter, each primed to deliver gritty, anthemic punk that promises to blow the roof off one, in what’s set to be a Slam Dunk for the ages.
With a lineup shaping up to be nothing short of unforgettable, fans are urged to get tickets now to avoid missing out on what promises to be the biggest weekend in rock, metal, punk, and everything in between.
Slam Dunk’s after-parties are back for 2025! For South, the after-parties will take over Camden Town’s Dingwalls, Electric Ballroom, The Black Heart and Underworld. And this year, Slam Dunk is hosting a special after-party at the festival’s old stomping ground The Forum at Uni of Hertfordshire! Hosted by Black Parade vs Chop Suey! who will be bringing you the biggest emo, pop punk, metalcore and nu-metal anthems.
Up north, the after-parties will take over Leeds’ Merrion Street, including The Key Club, Belgrave, Santiago and The Social. Find out more here.
Main Photo: NECK DEEP – photo by @WONDERGIRL PHOTO
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