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ATP! Live Review: Slam Dunk Festival 2014 (Leeds, UK)

Over the years, Slam Dunk Festival has grown in the UK to be something of the Holy Grail of music events in the country. From its relatively humble beginnings in Leeds back in 2006 as a pop-punk/ska event, which included big names like Fall Out Boy but on a smaller scale, Slam Dunk has grown to cater to everyone from pop/rock kids to metalheads. As a result, it's featured everyone from Paramore (before they were huge), to All Time Low, You Me At Six and literally hundreds more.

Despite the nation's relatively small size when compared to the US, the phenomenon has expanded in recent years to include several cities, all in relatively close proximity to one another. This is definitely in fitting with demand; and even this year's poor weather didn't stop fans attending in their droves. For 2014, the holiday weekend saw the famous Slam Dunk diversify its genres somewhat and cover its respective North date in Leeds, South date in Hatfield near London and Midlands date in Wolverhampton in style, as always. Acts from both sides of the pond were out to impress and it was evident in each of their performances. This is what went down at the (original, and best) Leeds University Union date this year…

Say Anything Perform "Shiksa (Girlfriend)" At Slam Dunk Festival

Check out a video of Say Anything performing "Shiksa (Girlfriend)", at the 2012 Slam Dunk Festival in the United Kingdom, can be viewed by clicking read more.

Gallows, Sharks, Misser (Transit/TTNY) To Play Slam Dunk Festival

Gallows, Sharks and Misser are amongst the few who have been confirmed to play this year's Slam Dunk Festival in the United Kingdom.

Check out the new additions to the bill below.

Gallows
Capdown
Random Hand
Sharks
Straight Lines
Misser
Acoda
Our Time Down Here
Neil Starr
Hildamay

Zebrahead To Play Slam Dunk Festival (South ONLY)

Zebrahead have been confirmed to play this year's Slam Dunk Festival, but only for the Southern date on May 27th due the band already being booked to play a festival in Germany the prior day.

Cartel, No Trigger, MC Lars, Heartsounds Added To 2012 Slam Dunk Festival

Cartel, No Trigger, MC Lars, Heartsounds, Decade, Save Your Breath and It Boys have all been added to this year's Slam Dunk Festival line-up in the UK on May 26th at Leeds University/May 27th Herts University.

Taking Back Sunday, Forever The Sickest Kids, Mayday Parade To Play Slam Dunk Festival

Taking Back Sunday have been announced as the headliners of this year's Slam Dunk Festival in the UK, which takes place on May 26 at Leeds University and May 27 at Herts Uni in Hatfield.

Mayday Parade, Forever The Sickest Kids, Every Time I Die, Cancer Bats, Set Your Goals, The Audition, Make Do And Mend, Architects and The King Blues have also been confirmed to appear.

Live Review: Slam Dunk Festival 2011 - Leeds University, Leeds & Hatfield University, Herfordshire - 28/6/2011 & 29/6/2011

The annual Slam Dunk Festival for many has become a must-see and year after year the anticipation grows. 2011 is no different with over 50 acts spread across seven stages, fans are spoiled for choice with a mix of emerging UK and US bands and established bands making their mark all over the festival. For many its impossible to see everyone they want to, but here at Alter The Press! we did our best to cover the festival as best as possible, with writers at both sites; Leeds and Hatfield. In addition we also covered Slam Dunk Birmingham and Slam Dunk By The Sea.

Much like last year's event, Slam Dunk once again showed why its one of the best UK alternative festivals with its wide variety and clear understanding of what is happening in the current music scene, with vast line-up covering hardcore, pop-punk, rock, ska punk, hip-hop and even dubstep.

Live Review: Slam Dunk Birmingham - The HMV Institute, Birmingham - 30/05/2011‏

Being a spin-off show from the two main Slam Dunk events, the queue for Birmingham date of Slam Dunk lead round the corner to the other end of the road; perhaps the largest queue that the HMV Institute has had since its recent opening late last year and this not even being a sell out show. Despite not announcing stage times at all prior to the show, people were very clear with the intention of who they wanted to see at this all-star event.

Having only just arrived to catch the last song of Failsafe's set, the main room is packed considering how unknown they are. Set Your Goals charm the audience into the first circle pit of the night with 'Fallen' from their second album 'This Will Be the Death Of Us', their newest effort 'Exit Summer' from their upcoming album translates well despite the sudden change of pace for the night. For the close of their set 'Mutiny', they bring an injured kid up on stage who squanders across the stage, ensuing hilarity and turning him into a legend for the night. Meanwhile, in the temple, All or Nothing are benefiting from the huge crowd that left Set Your Goals, they play personal favourite 'A Day at the Stadium' alongside newer efforts from their upcoming debut album. Since my last review of All or Nothing, their sound is a lot more refined and the band are a lot more charming, throwing cans of Carlsberg to anyone in the crowd that fancied one, I'd like to meet the person who has a complaint with that.

Live Review: Slam Dunk By The Sea, Guildhall, Southampton - 31/5/11

Due to a combination of the interesting band order and crazily early doors I arrived just in time to see Goldfinger take the stage, having missed Set Your Goals. (Who has a 6pm doors on a school night?!) The Californian punk legends played an almost identical set to that at the other previous Slam Dunk shows - even down to the between-song banter. However, unlike at Slam Dunk South there were no generator issues and the band went on to blast out the usual crowdpleasers like 'Superman', 'Here In Your Bedroom' and 'Open Your Eyes'.

It’s really hard to be positive about Anti Flag when they’re so negative as a band. Sure Goldfinger have their activist ways and a message to spread but thankfully it’s not so in-your-face as Anti Flag. They did, however, played a strong set of songs including 'Turncoat' and 'Die For Your Government' and a cover of The Clash’s 'Should I Stay Or Should I Go' that the fans seemed to love, but did little to win over the passing spectator with their preaching. Let’s be honest, “You’re gonna die for your country, that’s shit” aren’t exactly profoundly eloquent lyrics are they?

Acoustic Tiger Please Slam Dunk Festival Video

A video of Tiger Please performing 'Autumn Came The Fall' acoustically at this past weekends Slam Dunk South Festival, can be viewed on Punktastic or by clicking read more.

Acoustic Dangerous Summer Video

A video of The Dangerous Summer performing an acoustic version of 'Where I Want To Be' at this past weekend's Slam Dunk South Festival, can be viewed on Punktastic or by clicking read more.

Punktastic Announce Slam Dunk Acoustic Stage Special Guests

Punktastic.com has announced four bands who will be playing as special guest on its acoustic stage at this weekend's Slam Dunk Festival.

3:00 Hit The Lights (Leeds)
4:30 The Dangerous Summer (Both)
5:30 Hellogoodbye (Both)
6:30 Deaf Havana (Both)

Don't forget to check out our full preview of Slam Dunk here and follow us on Twitter for live updates.

Attack! Attack! (UK) Pull Out of Slam Dunk Festival

Attack! Attack (UK) have pulled out of this week's Slam Dunk Festival. Me Vs Hero (South) and Paige (North) will be replacing the band, meaning both bands will now play both days.

Feature: Festival Preview: Slam Dunk 2011

One of Pop-Punk’s most highly anticipated festivals is fast approaching once again this year for another whirl-wind of musical mayhem right across the UK this May Bank Holiday weekend.

The Slam Dunk Festival will be in its 5th year running for 2011, and promises to deliver only the best in all your punk/emo/ska/metal/alternative needs. Like previous years, Slam Dunk will once again be taking place in Leeds University (SOLD OUT) and Herts University in Hatfield, Herts.

Adelaide Added To Slam Dunk Festival

Adelaide have been added to the Slam Dunk Festival as winners of the Kerrang!/Slam Dunk contest. The band will play the Kerrang! Introduction stage.

Macbeth & Keep A Breast Announce Slam Dunk Festival Signings

Macbeth and Keep A Breast have announced details about several signings at this weekend's Slam Dunk Festivals in Leeds (Saturday 28th) and Hatfield (Sunday 29th).

1:15pm - We Are The in Crowd
2pm - Set Your Goals
3pm - Anti Flag (Hatfield only)
4pm - We Are The Ocean
5pm - The Starting Line
6pm - Hit The Lights
7pm - Hyro Da Hero

Each signing will last for 30 minutes.

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