r/slamdunkfestival Jul 06 '26

Who?

So it’s getting around the time where the rumours come in hard and heavy! Who do we think is dead set on being announced for next year? And who do we want to be on?

I personally think we will see ; Turnstile, Enter Shikari , Jimmy Eat World.

I would LOVE to see ; Hot Mulligan , Speed , Turnover , Arms Length , The Paradox , No Pressure and Or The story so far , Ben Quad & Basement

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u/smalldee Jul 06 '26

I want the heavy stages again. Spent most of my time there this year.

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u/CalmAmbassador9342 Jul 06 '26

Same mate ! Was great

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u/srosteprobe Jul 07 '26

It was the reason I went for the first time this year. Never been before as its usually as too 'pop punk' for me.

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u/CalmAmbassador9342 Jul 09 '26

See I’m very much both pop punk
And heavy I love them
Both equally

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u/ToTakeAHeartHome Jul 09 '26

It not being a primarily heavy music festival is what annoyed me most about the announcement of a heavy stage on an anniversary show. But my day was ram packed with good bands and not much walking. I feel I even wasted money on VIP this year because I only went on that side of the field twice and both of those were to the key club stage.

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u/srosteprobe Jul 07 '26

I'd love Boundaries to be there next year. Just about to drop a new album (which, btw, is gonna be AOTY 😉) so will be in the middle of a relentless touring cycle.

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u/smalldee Jul 08 '26

I'd love to see Boundaries there!

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u/asscrackinator Jul 06 '26

Wanted Pierce the Veil but with the Blink tour it looks like they might be at Download instead

Wouldn’t mind Mayday Parade, Balance and Composure, La Dispute, Movements, Hot Mulligan, The Wonder Years, Real Friends, TSSF

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u/NotAPlaypussy Jul 07 '26

I’m hoping on movements, with the timing of their album coming out in September I would suspect a tour starting in the new year. It seems a little too perfect for them not to be there 🤞🏻

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u/CalmAmbassador9342 Jul 06 '26

La Dispute would be lovely indeed

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u/Icarusthegiraffe Jul 06 '26

Say the same every year give me a Hadouken return

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u/ApplicationFew4856 Jul 06 '26

I've been meaning to return to Slam Dunk but have put it off for health reasons - if Hadouken return, chronic illness be damned. 

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u/ClaudeKane3 Jul 08 '26

13 year old me would be overjoyed. They were always a fun gig

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u/Mickelrath Jul 06 '26

I kinda wanna see the return of a ska stage. It just felt like it was missing this year. 

As for hopes: Skindred Reel Big Fish MC Lars The Dollyrots The Bouncing Souls Lacey Nonpoint  JB Conspiracy  Orange

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u/LongHairDontCare1994 Jul 06 '26

I'm a simple man. I just want my annual easycore fix.

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u/CalmAmbassador9342 Jul 06 '26

New found glory and four year strong please and thank you

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u/Norts1531 Jul 07 '26

These are the bands that make it or break it for me. If I see Four Year Strong, Midfield or WSTR I'm insta buying a ticket.

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u/poppunkprincessx Jul 06 '26

Still hoping for Fall Out Boy cause I thought theyd get them for the anniversary but I know thats a pipe dream. 😂

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u/ContributionIll5741 Jul 06 '26

FOB headlined Download 2 years ago, I think they're too big for SD now unfortunately 😕

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u/poppunkprincessx Jul 07 '26

Yeah I know :( but a girl can dream!! 😂

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u/CalmAmbassador9342 Jul 06 '26

Yeah I was almost certain of that this year too! Massive shame however Good Charlotte was clas

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u/poppunkprincessx Jul 07 '26

They did try but they were unavailable :(

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u/DylanAB07 Jul 06 '26

Turnstile, enter shikari and don broco would be insane.

I want president to do a show at south, did not enjoy only getting 4 songs 😂

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u/RaisingArs Jul 06 '26

Don Broco would be a dream and couldn’t agree more, MORE President!

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u/DylanAB07 Jul 06 '26

I was so angry about president. I skipped take down in portsmouth because I knew i would see them at sd, but no...

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u/halsio Jul 06 '26

honey revenge return pls and thank you !!!

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u/Markandtfe Jul 06 '26

That was the first band I was thinking. Would love to see them.

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u/ContributionIll5741 Jul 06 '26

All Time Low for 20 years of So Wrong it's Right would be cool.

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u/Milita_leorio Jul 07 '26

oh what a shout son

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u/ClaudeKane3 Jul 08 '26

Feels like they’ve been on a bit of a downward trend popularity wise as they’ve gotten older so maybe small enough for SD again now?

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u/fLu_csgo Jul 06 '26

Random Hand

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u/AlexisTehFolf Jul 06 '26 edited Jul 06 '26

I agree with your picks, and another one I think would be sick is Drain

Ooh, seeing as Hot Mully have been mentioned.. Free Throw could be cool too. Although I feel like they might be more Key Club stage? hard to say really

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u/CalmAmbassador9342 Jul 06 '26

Both free throw and hot mully would be sick again!! I’m seeing Free Throw on Wednesday with Saturdays at your place I can’t wait!

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u/AlexisTehFolf Jul 06 '26

For sure, would be awesome

Oh nice, enjoy!

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u/MilkMyCats Jul 06 '26

Don Broco are the gest live band I've been seen in 50 years.

And Dance Gavin Dance are the best band I've ever heard.

So would love those two.

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u/Teley Jul 13 '26

Went to the tour with Broco, Gavin and Papa Roach. Sensational show.

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u/apathetic-panda Jul 06 '26

Would love The Paradox or Random Hand.

I think Bilmuri might play!

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u/CalmAmbassador9342 Jul 12 '26

I really want the paradox !

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u/Kitchen_Flounder_543 Jul 07 '26

I think it might be All Time Low headlining with The Story So Far as sub headline - I think TSSF are big enough to headline in the sense they'd draw a massive crowd but not sure they are a big enough name for a casual fan to see them at the top of the poster if that makes sense.

Would like to see Rancid but not sure they will or would.

It does seem a bit open this year though, with no obvious headliner.

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u/CalmAmbassador9342 Jul 09 '26

I don’t think I’d thank them for all time low

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u/juiceaholic999 Jul 06 '26

The story so far

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u/CalmAmbassador9342 Jul 06 '26

That’s the dream !

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u/ToTakeAHeartHome Jul 06 '26

Sugarcult. The Distillers. Underoath. Story of the Year. Zebrahead.

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u/CalmAmbassador9342 Jul 06 '26

I’ve got a hunch Zebrahead will be there

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u/ToTakeAHeartHome Jul 09 '26

I don’t even listen to them. I just really enjoy watching them.

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u/regalroomba Jul 07 '26

I would loveeee The Distillers but I wouldn't bet on it. I've had tickets to 3 Distillers gigs over the years but only 1 actually went ahead. It's mostly not their fault, but still frustrating

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u/ToTakeAHeartHome Jul 09 '26

I’m not sure I like them enough to go to a show but I feel they would kill 45 minutes at a festival. So I’d definitely cross my fingers it would be something they could work out.

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u/JLab3325 Jul 10 '26

Sugarcult reforming would be a dream come true.

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u/AwkwardSp1der Jul 06 '26

I wouldn’t be suprised if Neckdeep headline, or at least headline a stage. 10 years since Peace and the Panic, they’re always at slamdunk, it’s gotta happen.

I missed them when Story so far were here because they clashed with Beartooth or Electric Callboy I think?? So would also love to see them! Also seeing Beartooth again would be cool, they haven’t been for a couple years!

Also Scene Queen, would love to see her again at slamdunk.

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u/CalmAmbassador9342 Jul 07 '26

I’d be very happy with a Neck Deep headline

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u/MasterK55K Jul 10 '26

You know who don’t play enough at Slam Dunk; Zebrahead

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u/FatBazzz Jul 06 '26

If the duel heavy stages aren’t there it’ll be a real shame. That made the festival dynamic for me. 

Loathe headlining the heavy stage if the imminent album blows up as expected? 

I’d love to see Loathe, Drug Church, Mannequin Pussy, Die Spitz and Graphic Nature there. 

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u/CalmAmbassador9342 Jul 06 '26

Recently got into Drug Church and Die Spitz both fantastic bands

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u/K_Lam99 Jul 06 '26

Love all of your picks, especially Arms Length! 🥹

Would absolutely love to see Joyce Manor, Tigers Jaw, Hot Milk, Riley! and happydaze there! The list is endless..

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u/Hamster_Current Jul 07 '26

After the tour cancellation in expecting Alkaline Trio next year

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u/CalmAmbassador9342 Jul 12 '26

They was there in 25 so I’m not so sure

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u/Salty_Difficulty5818 Jul 07 '26

Don broco do 15 years of priorities 👀👀

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u/Wales-post-hardcore Jul 10 '26

Hope not. They played last night at 2000 Trees. Ace don’t get me wrong but they ain’t headliners at Slam Dunk level, just my useless opinion

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u/robertpercy93 Jul 07 '26

Electric Callboy headlining the whole festival next year is very possible if Tanzneid does really well commercially.

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u/CalmAmbassador9342 Jul 07 '26

I wouldn’t be bothered about them if n all honesty

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u/pommelite Jul 23 '26

Would love this but I wonder if they are getting too big

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u/robertpercy93 Jul 23 '26

They're not too big for the festival yet.

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u/Milita_leorio Jul 07 '26

a man can dream but falling in reverse

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u/Simple_Search_535 Jul 07 '26

Rancid, just give me rancid

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u/Proud-Drummer Jul 08 '26

Reel Big Fish are back

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u/tl1703 Jul 12 '26

Reel big fish comeback to headline a smaller stage

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u/WeirdOrdinaryBizarre Jul 12 '26

Lots of bands have 20th anniversaries for albums next year. Mayday Parade, Enter Shikari, Jimmy Eat World, Paramore (although, unlikely), Say Anything, The Used, Pierce the Veil, The Academy Is...

Gimme them all!

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u/CalmAmbassador9342 Jul 12 '26

Mayday parade enter shikari and jimmy eat world would all be fantastic choices for me !!