Every Summer, Forever
In just over two weeks, we will all be joined for the biggest group therapy session of the summer. Bring it on!
Celebrating its sweet 16 this summer, the UK’s fastest growing alternative festival (we didn’t research this fact, but let’s face it, you know it’s true) is back for another year with an incredible line-up and we’re here to get you all the info you need to make your Slam Dunk epic.
The Line-up
Incredible headliners with Sum41 and Neck Deep are just the start. There isn’t a single band on this line-up you should miss (which will make things quite difficult when trying to work out your schedule – we never said this would be easy).
The Dickies Stage will bring you the likes of Boston celtic punks Dropkick Murphys, Chuck Ragan and his Hot Water Music, the one and only The Bronx and many more.
Over on the Jagermeister stage, it’s getting heavy with Alexisonfire headlining alongside a long awaited UK return from The Used and fresh from supporting none other than My Chemical Romance, Cassyette will be taking over that stage as well.
Brand new to Slam Dunk is the Rock Sound stage which will host headliners Neck Deep as well as The Story So Far, Knuckle Puck, KennyHoopla, Meet Me @ The Altar and more. We’re not biased but if you want to see some incredible new alternative talent, this is THE stage to be.
Last but by no means least, because it’s one of the best stages at Slammy D – The Key Club Stage. Nova Twins, Magnolia Park, The Flatliners, Hot Mulligan and so many more will be serenading you and you won’t want to miss it.
But what about the clashes?
We hear you! You probably can’t see everything, but if you never try you’ll never know! Walkign distances aren’t that far at Slam Dunk so who’s up for a challenge? Person who sees the most bands at Slam Dunk wins… bragging rights (listen, we’re a small blog, we don’t have money for prizes. But we’ll fangirl you all the way to Slam Dunk 2023).
So take a look at the below, and let us know how many you think you can see.
How on earth do I get to Slam Dunk though?
Don’t fret! We have you covered.
| Leeds / Slam Dunk North | Hatfield / Slam Dunk South |
| GETTING THERE BY TRAIN: Slam Dunk North is accessible from Leeds City Train Station via our shuttle bus service or by taxi. | GETTING THERE BY TRAIN: The site for Slam Dunk South is directly opposite Hatfield Train Station. This is a short train ride from London Kings Cross with trains going regularly to and from London and other regions. |
| GETTING THERE BY SHUTTLEBUS: Slam Dunk Festival 2022 is running a dedicated shuttle bus service from Leeds City Centre directly to the festival site and back again – pick up and drop off is just a short walk away from Leeds Train Station, on Sovereign Street and will be operating from 8.30am – 3pm to the festival site and 8pm – 1am from the festival site back to the city centre. Single tickets are £5 and return tickets are £10* Subject to booking fees* Book your shuttle bus tickets here. | GETTING THERE BY SHUTTLE BUS: There is no inbound shuttle bus to the South site however Slam Dunk Festival 2022 is running a dedicated shuttle bus service from the festival to Central London for the official afterparty at O2 Forum Kentish Town.Tickets are £10* and can be booked in advance here. *Subject to booking fees Tickets can also be purchased on the day with cash or card. |
| GETTING THERE BY CAR: Slam Dunk North car park is located off a junction of the M1 and A63. For sat nav location of the entrance search “Temple Newsam Park – Event Road” and then follow the yellow festival signage once approaching the site. The car park opens at 9am and will close shortly after the festival so cars will not be able to be left overnight. | GETTING THERE BY CAR: For sat nav location please use AL9 5PG which is directly off the A414. When you are within 2 miles of the site please follow our yellow festival signage which will take you to the correct car park entrance. The car park opens at 9am and will close shortly after the festival so cars will not be able to be left overnight. |
| GETTING THERE BY TAXI: There will be a dedicated space for taxis and those being dropped off by family/friends at the Slam Dunk North entrance to the site. This is accessed via the public entrance on Temple Newsam Road via the A64. | GETTING THERE BY TAXI: There is a dedicated space for drop off and pick up on the site for private hire taxis and the public. This will be at Hatfield House Visitor Car Park entrance. |
I want to keep the party going!
There are LOADS of Slam Dunk adjacent events going on, check out some of them below:
So there you have it gang. Find your fellow festival buds and head to this summer’s biggest group therapy session. Every Summer Forever 🖤
High Fives & Stage Dives 