Slam Dunk Leeds announces rescheduled date at Temple Newsam following lockdown roadmap

Slam Dunk in Leeds has announced a rescheduled date - with hopes for the festival to take place in 2021.
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The festival posted an update on their Facebook page advising ticket holders of the new date - Saturday September 4 at Temple Newsam.

In the announcement, the festival said the announcement 'sealed the fate' of the original May date for the event.

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However, they 'predicated' this may happen and worked hard behind the scenes to reschedule.

Slam Dunk Leeds announces rescheduled date following lockdown announcementSlam Dunk Leeds announces rescheduled date following lockdown announcement
Slam Dunk Leeds announces rescheduled date following lockdown announcement

The full announcement read: "We know that after the Prime Minister's announcement last night, many of you will now be looking forward to returning to normal over the summer and getting back to enjoying gigs, club nights and festivals!

"Whilst we welcome the news laid out in the roadmap, it does unfortunately seal the fate of Slam Dunk Festival not happening over May Bank Holiday weekend.

"We predicated as much and have, of course, been working hard on rescheduled dates. So, we are very pleased to say that Slam Dunk Festival will now take place on:

"North - Sat 4th Sept @ Temple Newsam."

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All previously purchased tickets will be valid for the new dates, the festival confirmed.

The statement continued: "Hopefully moving back to September will allow enough leeway should there be any delays due to the current roadmap.

"We are also very happy to say the vast majority of the line-up will be staying with us for September, and a lineup announcement will be coming shortly.

"We want to thank you for all your patience, understanding and support in what has been a hell of a year.

"We can't wait to get back to it!"

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Thousands of festival fans took to the post to congratulate the team and share their excitement.

One said: "Can't wait, bring it on!"

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