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  1. Slam Dunk 2019

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    5 minutes ago, Traher666 said:

    I think once they have ironed out the kinks, it will be really great, it's only the second year in the new location in Hatfield.

    The main problems seem to have been the bars and not all the food vendors accepting card, which is likely to be contractor issues, rather than the festival. The phone signal was annoying, but there's not really all that much that can be done about that, you put 15,000 people in a field and it's bound to be bad.

    Vodafone install big 'temporary' phone masts at Leeds fest to drag more signal into the area so its absolutely a thing that is possible.

  2. Slam Dunk 2019

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    47 minutes ago, she bangs the drums said:

    First I've been to Slam Dunk. Really enjoyed the music but the infrastructure wasn't great. 

    Arrived at Leeds train station at 11.30am and took about 30 mins to get on a shuttle bus and then another 45 mins to get to Temple Newsam because the traffic lights on major road could not cope with amount of traffic (no police or festival organisers helping). 

    No phone signal as would appear organisers hadn't bothered with potential signal issues so couldnt meet with anyone, luckily bumped into my friends about 4pm after being at the festival since 1pm.

    The queues were about 10-15 mins for alcohol and the food was much worse.

    Queues for women's toilets got longer and longer as the day went on. 

    Ended up going home about 8pm as needed something to eat and my wife needed a wee! 

    Am I being harsh on the organisation (given I am used to Glastonbury and Leeds standards) and was it just me who experienced this? 

    Agreed.  This was my 9th Slam Dunk so i've seen it through 3 venues now and I did love the setting of this new one, the stages worked really well and it wasnt too huge. The fact its on a hill for the main stage is great as makes it easier to see. Toilets wernt bad but theres been issues in years past with those. There needs to be a better bar system as the wait was about 20 mins at most although we found the one where all the rides were was empty all afternoon once most people were in. There was loads of food choice and the queues did go down pretty quick on them I found. Traffic wasnt great but ill let them off for that as its the first year. Phone signal was my major issue, lost my friends twice after going toilet and proved nigh on impossible to contact anyone at all. Luckily a few texts went through eventually. They need a mast thing like at actual Leeds fest next year. 

    All in all I think the new venue was a sucess and I think it will stay there a while now as theres plenty more room to grow. I can even see it going like 'Give It A Name' in the future and being a 2 day event where they swap the bands in each venue either day. 

  4. Slam Dunk 2019

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    8 minutes ago, Traher666 said:

    I think it was pretty obvious really. Worst kept secret ever. Proper fucked me off that they posted the Y3K clue and loads of people thought it was the Jonas Brothers.

    I doubt anyone genuinley thought it was Jonas Brothers, that was a joke. 

  5. Slam Dunk 2019

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    8 minutes ago, tjchittt86 said:

    Anyone ITK have any word on what overpriced beer/cider is on offer?

    Normally 1 or 2 types of larger (not sure which as I don't drink it) and normal strongbow and dark fruit. £4.50 a pint from what I remember 

  7. Slam Dunk 2019

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    6 minutes ago, hellbound said:

    I have said it before here, as much as I would adore it to be him I am not sure the hype behind the secret set justifies it, Yes he has just done an arena tour, yes he's never played Slamdunk before but is a he as big a draw as ADTR or BMTH? and is he as popular?

     

    (anyone south will spot me as I'll be wearing my Frank turner Hoodie with pride but i am also being honest)

    This is why I persinally can't see it being Busted. They arn't 'special' at all and not worth the hype. I could be totally wrong but to me they just don't fit. 

  8. Slam Dunk 2019

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    8 hours ago, Steve1000 said:

    I don’t have a clue who this guy is but putting my tinfoil hat on, he follows Jordan Fish on insta, and none of the blokes from TOP. And I don’t know any members from Busted and cba checking.

    I've had a look, he doesn't follow anyone from Busted but he does follow loads of other band people, although they have either played before (All Time Low, GC, Boston Manor, Creeper) or split up (Lower Than Atlantis) and can't see anyone other than Jordan from BMTH or anyone from ADTR at least that i'm aware of so thats a dead end really. 

  9. Slam Dunk 2019

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    What does everyone think will hapoen with it? Will they announce it? Give more clues till its pretty obvious? Leave us guessing so we have to show up to find out? 

    Personally I hppe its more clues as its kinda fun and obviously kerping people interested. 

  16. Slam Dunk 2019

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    16 minutes ago, Traher666 said:

    Still no sign of who the TBC is on the Key Club stage.

    Assuming it's just going to be a smaller band.

     

    It's mad that Cruel Hand are opening that stage, and also means i'm going to have to try and get in by 11.30, which I don't think will happen in a month of Sunday's.

    For anyone that went last year, what were the queues like getting in to the festival?

    Depends if you have your wristband early or not. Deffo suggest getting that day before if you can, if they offer that this year. If you have a wristband normally like a 45 min queue to get in at gate opening time in Leeds but as its earlier this year that could be completley different.

  17. All Points East Festival 2019

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    9 minutes ago, Traher666 said:

    Still no sign of who the TBC is on the Key Club stage.

    Assuming it's just going to be a smaller band.

     

    It's mad that Cruel Hand are opening that stage, and also means i'm going to have to try and get in by 11.30, which I don't think will happen in a month of Sunday's.

    For anyone that went last year, what were the queues like getting in to the festival?

    Leeds queues are normally pretty bad. Never waited for my wristband since theyve started giving them out at the pre-party, so can't speak for that as last time I needed that on the day was 2013 I think. Good 45 min wait once you have it if you get there for gate opening time. You're best getting wristbands before the day if they do that again, cuts it down to 1 queue rather than 2. 

  18. All Points East Festival 2019

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    9 minutes ago, Traher666 said:

    Still no sign of who the TBC is on the Key Club stage.

    Assuming it's just going to be a smaller band.

     

    It's mad that Cruel Hand are opening that stage, and also means i'm going to have to try and get in by 11.30, which I don't think will happen in a month of Sunday's.

    For anyone that went last year, what were the queues like getting in to the festival?

    Leeds queues are normally pretty bad. Never waited for my wristband since theyve started giving them out at the pre-party, so can't speak for that as last time I needed that on the day was 2013 I think. Good 45 min wait once you have it if you get there for gate opening time. You're best getting wristbands before the day if they do that again, cuts it down to 1 queue rather than 2. 

  20. Slam Dunk 2019

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    3 minutes ago, DomDom1984 said:

    Doesn't Hellfest do similar? Australian festivals do it as well, and I'm guessing it's quite a semi-normal thing elsewhere.

    They used to do it years ago when it was in Leeds Refectory with main stage/introducing stage and Give It A Name was similar back in the day when that was still a thing. 

  21. Slam Dunk 2019

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    25 minutes ago, Pop Punk Sucks said:

     

    They wouldn't be able to headline a stage at Slam Dunk as Alex is already headlining the fest

    Well yeah... 

    I just ment why would they play a 30 min opening slot on a smaller festival whr  theyll be headlining a big one two weeks later. 

  22. Slam Dunk 2019

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    3 minutes ago, jcarb said:

    I wouldn't be surprised at it being Simple Creatures, Alex is already there and they're playing Download like 2 weeks later?
    I'd assume a special stage/festival opener slot to get everyone in the arena earlier?

    Hmm not sure they would headline DL but play first at SD. 

    Im thinking Set Your Goals after they bailed last year. They would fit that stage. 

  25. Slam Dunk 2019

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    20 minutes ago, somethingpersonal said:

    Has anyone thought of having a go at the clashfinder yet for this year? It would be nice to see what we have so far laid out! 

    Can't can we, theyve not announced all the bands or what stages most of them are on yet never mind the times 

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