Slam Dunk North Street Spotter 2016

Our music writer Amber had an incredible time at music festival Slam Dunk North seeing a ton of bands and snapping this beautiful lot. She found out who they were there to see and who they’ve been tattooed by… 

Name: Fia Theobald 
Job: Model  
Tattoos: 
Tom Flanagan, Oddfellows Tattoo, Matt Cravan, Crooked Claw Tattoo. 
There to see: The Story So Far, Gnarwolves, Roam.

Name: Gareth Hatfield
Job: Accounts Manager
Tattoos:
Lee Withey, Ghost House Collective
There to see: Yellowcard, Panic! At The Disco, Set Your Goals.

Name: Jake Fogarty
Job: Drummer in Red Seas Fire  
Tattoos: 
Vicky Morgan, Ghost House Collective, Phatt German, No Regrets Tattoo, Lukasz Andrzejewski, Ultimate Skin Tattoo.
There to see: Memphis May Fire, Northlane, Blood Youth.

Name: Emily Cressey
Job: Web Designer 
Tattoos: 
Adam Cornish, Oddfellow Tattoo, Dave Bewick, Black Crown Tattoo, Vegan Dan, Fat Panda Tattoo.
There to see: Real Friends, Yellowcard, Moose Blood.


Name:  Alisha Bevan
Job: Payments Operation Associate
Tattoos:  Sam Ellis, Mr Personality Tattoo,   Bridie Maw, Forgiven Tattoo.
There to see: Yellowcard, The Story So Far, Mayday Parade.

Name: Charlotte Clutterbuck (left)
Job: Body Piercer and cover model of Creeper’s ‘The Stranger‘ EP 
Tattoos: 
Hannah Clark, Rain City, Adam Hudson, Fourleaf.
There to see: Creeper, Panic! At The Disco!

Name: Stephany Wilcox- Tobin (right)
Job: Merchandiser at Topman
Tattoos: 
Jody Dawber, Jayne Doe Tattoo, Keely Rutherford, Jolie Rouge Tattoo.
There to see: Moose Blood, Dead!

Name: Gemma Thorogood
Job: DJ for Facedown
Tattoos: 
Philip Yarnell, Skynyard Tattoo, Kolahari, The Circle London.
There to see: Every Time I Die

Did you go to Slam Dunk this year? Who was your favourite band? 

Countdown to Slam Dunk Festival

It’s less than a week to Slam Dunk Festival and our music writer Amber and team will be heading to the sold out Northern date in Leeds to celebrate the bank holiday with some amazing bands. Amber picks some of the tracks she would love to hear at the weekend…

This year’s line up reminds me of so many great previous line ups that I feel like it’s going to be a weekend of reminiscing alongside so many thriving bands.  To help us countdown to Slam Dunk I’ve picked out a few tracks I’d love to hear this weekend.

Moose Blood

With their second album ‘Blush’ due for release this August via Hopeless Records I cannot wait to hear Moose Blood performing this new track ‘Honey’ live.

Four Year Strong

Is it a pop punk party without Four Year Strong? The answer is no. Slam Dunk have pulled off an amazing line up and I’m going to have very sore feet by the end of the night…

Norma Jean

I may be a little over excited for Norma Jean’s upcoming UK tour but the Impericon stage has such an incredible line up this year I might not venture too far. Let’s just hope no one is chugging milk at Slam Dunk during their set.

Creeper

If you’re yet to catch Creeper on one of their countless tours as they smash the UK then Slam Dunk is your chance. ‘Black Mass’ comes from their E.P ‘The Stranger’ who happens to be that creepy wee figure you can see in the background.

Every Time I Die

Once you hear that cowbell you know that something is going down. Which headliner are you going to watch this weekend?

Real Friends

In the spirit of Slam Dunk pop punk, Real Friends latest video ‘Mess’ comes from the forthcoming album ‘The Home Inside My Head’ due for release May 27th via Fearless Records. They’re playing the O2 Academy indoor stage, North at 5pm, Forum Live, Midlands at 5:15pm and Forum, South at 5pm so don’t miss out!

New Found Glory

It never feels quite like Slam Dunk without some New Found Glory!

Cancer Bats

I missed out on Cancer Bats last UK tour so I cannot wait for their set this Saturday.  With bands like these tearing up the place, it’s a good idea that they’re closing the streets of Leeds for Slam Dunk.

Which Slam Dunk are you attending and who are you going to see?