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Jimmy Eat World To Headline Slam Dunk Festival 2018

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November 15, 2017

Slam Dunk Festival 2018 has revealed Jimmy Eat World as their headliner for next year's event - making this their first ever appearance at the festival.

They've also been joined by Taking Back Sunday, Sleeping With Sirens, State Champs, Four Year Strong and Trash Boat.

This news follows on from the announcement that the south site will be moving to Hatfield Park after out-growing its usual home of The Forum at the University Of Hertfordshire.

Slam Dunk Festival will take place at the following locations:

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NORTH: 26 - LEEDS CITY CENTRE

SOUTH: 27 - HATFIELD PARK

MIDLANDS: 28 - BIRMINGHAM NEC

Tickets go on sale Friday, November 17 at 9am from here.

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