The Slates

Four mates from Yorkshire, The Slates are a young, energetic indie band who are passionate about writing anthems and moving a crowd. The Slates formed in summer 2019 with front man Louis Barnes, guitarist Joe Briggs, bassist Jude Wales and drummer Zak Oldroyd. The band have succeeded to have plays on the BBC, series’ on Channel 4, played at YNOT Festival 2022, Isle Of Wight Festival 2023, Manchester Academy 1 and have played multiple times at the O2 Academy Leeds. The Slates released their debut EP ‘u wot?’, including summer anthems, ‘Hello, Don't You Know?’ and ‘Shield Your Drink’ in the back end of 2022 as well as their 2023 hit ‘What Have You Done?’ which gained them shows in iconic venues across the nation. As well as surpassing 300,000+ streams across streaming platforms and selling out every headline show, The Slates have just been on a UK tour with 90’s indie legends ‘Embrace’ who have spotlighted the bands potential in the current music scene. The Slates have just released their brand new anthem, ‘Come Out & Play’, which is about having a good time with the people around you and living in the moment. The band have also just got back from their first UK headline tour which has seen them selling out venues up and down the country. Come Out & Play The Brand New Single OUT NOW