{"id":574558,"date":"2026-04-28T12:39:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T02:39:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/musicfeeds.com.au\/?p=574558"},"modified":"2026-04-28T12:41:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T02:41:49","slug":"slam-dunk-uk-festival-director-steps-down-amid-allegations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/musicfeeds.com.au\/news\/slam-dunk-uk-festival-director-steps-down-amid-allegations\/","title":{"rendered":"Slam Dunk UK Festival Director Steps Down Amid Allegations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>CONTENT WARNING: The following article discusses the death of a teenage girl<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UK punk festival mainstay Slam Dunk has confirmed one of its directors has stepped down following serious allegations that surfaced earlier this week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the individual wasn\u2019t named in the official statement, reports have pointed to founder Ben Ray, after a woman publicly accused him of sexual assault on April 23 via social media. 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They also confirmed the unnamed director denies the claims but has agreed to step away from festival operations while the matter proceeds through legal channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhile he strongly refutes these allegations, the director in question has agreed, in consultation with the board, to step down\u2026 while this matter is ongoing,\u201d the statement reads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The festival added that the safety and wellbeing of fans, staff and artists remains its top priority, and that it is committed to maintaining a \u201csafe, respectful and inclusive environment.\u201d Organisers declined to comment further, citing the ongoing legal process, but said they will provide updates when appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The development comes just weeks out from the 2026 edition of Slam Dunk Festival, which is set to take place across the UK in late May, with a lineup featuring acts like Good Charlotte, Knocked Loose and Sublime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At this stage, no further official comment 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