With more than a small helping of anticipation, we made our way through the already heaving queue to the entrance of the Temple Newsam grounds for what promises to be a for-rip-roaring day of music and festival shenanigans. Even though it’s only a relatively quick jaunt over to Leeds from homebase this weekend personally marks only my second Slam Dunk experience, with the first being all the way back in 2018, which marked the final year of the city centre edition of the festival. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Bayside
Bayside Share Their Single “Monster” – New EP Out Now
Queens’ 4-piece, Bayside, have digitally dropped their previously unreleased single, “Monster,” from their 2011 album, Killing Time. Until now, the song was only available on the album’s vinyl pressing. It features on their new five track EP, Anywhere But Here. Check it out below.
Continue reading
FESTIVAL PREVIEW: Slam Dunk Festival 2026
Slam Dunk Festival is back for 2026, and this year’s edition feels extra special. The festival is once again hitting both Hatfield Park in Hertfordshire on Saturday 23 May and Temple Newsam Park in Leeds on Sunday 24 May over the late May bank holiday weekend. Organisers are marking a milestone with the 20th anniversary of the festival, so you can expect a full weekend of big names, new surprises, and plenty of party vibes.

