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Billy Talent, While She Sleeps, Code Orange And More For Slam Dunk Festival 2021

Slam Dunk has announced a huge wave of artists for next year's festival

Billy Talent, While She Sleeps, Code Orange And More For Slam Dunk Festival 2021

Slam Dunk has announced a ton of bands for next year's festival.

Joining previously announced headliners Don Broco and Sum 41 – plus NOFX's Punk In Drublic stage featuring Pennywise and more – are a smorgasbord of the great and good from the world of 21st century punk, metal and alternative.

Just some of the names lined up for next year's bill are Billy Talent, While She Sleeps, The Used, State Champs, Code Orange, The Story So Far, The Wonder Years and Motion City Soundtrack.

This year's instalment of Slam Dunk was cancelled due to the pandemic, but the majority of 2020's line-up are returning for next year's May Bank Holiday festival.

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"Not delivering Slam Dunk festival in 2020 was hard, but with 2021 being the 15th anniversary we will be sure to make it a special one for us all," say festival director Ben Ray. "With overwhelming support shown by our fans by keeping hold of their tickets, I felt it was important to try to give them as many of the artists they bought their tickets for as possible. Therefore I’m so happy to be able to confirm the majority will be returning."

The likes of Reel Big Fish, Basement, Comeback Kid, Your Demise, Ice Nine Kills, Four Year Strong and Dance Gavin Dance also join the line-up. Check out the full bill below.

Slam Dunk takes place in Leeds and Hatfield on May 29 and 30, 2021, respectively. Tickets are available now.

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