The Rise and Fall of T in the Park

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Arielle Free uncovers what happened to Scotland's legendary festival.

It was a rite of passage for every Scottish teen. A festival of pure hedonism that attracted the biggest names in music. So, what happened to T in the Park?

The Rise and Fall of T in the Park: 6. The Slam Tent

6. The Slam Tent

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Things are getting dark, loud and very, very sweaty as we enter the Slam Tent.

Things are getting dark. They're getting loud... and they're getting very sweaty as we enter the home of electronic music at the festival: the legendary Slam Tent.

For many festival goers, T in the Park meant one thing: the Slam Tent. It became infamous for its immersive 12-hour sets, packed with world class DJs and electronic artists. People would run towards the tent as soon as the festival gates opened... but what made it such a unique experience? Whether you went for the thunderous bass, the hypnotic beats or simply to party your socks off, the passion that people felt for the Slam Tent was very special indeed. From the DJs who played the tent to the revellers on the dancefloor and the Slam boys themselves, this is a journey within a journey.

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