SPILL CONTEST
WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO THE HAMMER SLAMMER FESTIVAL ON AUGUST 8 AT THE CORKTOWN PUB IN HAMILTON!
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WINNERS WILL RECEIVE:
2 TICKETS TO THE FESTIVAL COURTESY OF SPILL MAGAZINE AND NOISE OF THE VOID!
*CONTEST CLOSES: AUGUST 6, 2026 @ MIDNIGHT
Next month, Hammer Slammer is set to take over Hamilton’s Corktown Pub on Saturday August 8. Presented by Noise of the Void, the inaugural musical festival showcases the local Hamilton alternative and heavy music scene while exposing local music consumers to incredible Canadian acts. With one venue, two stages, 12 bands (a line up filled with artistically rich acts) and no overlaps, Hammer Slammer also hopes to make Hamilton a notable destination for high-quality alternative heavy music and promises “One hell of a good time!”
Hammer Slammer is run by the members of Hamilton’s alt metal staples, Loversteeth, and their new agency called Noise of the Void. Noise of the Void’s mission is to support independent artists through concert booking, technical productions and artist relations. The vision behind the outfit and the festival is to interconnect music scenes across not only Hamilton, but all of eastern Canada.
“Hammer Slammer reflects the quality of acts that the underground music scene can produce; it’s a celebration of some of the best underground acts in Canada, but it is also meant to be accessible. There’s something for everyone on this fest and with affordable ticketing, it really is an invitation for all GTHA music fans to gather, engage in community and celebrate each other,” shares Karl Lebel Viens, Festival Founder.
Early Bird tickets are currently available for $20 while Student Tickets are also available for the same price (with a valid student ID). Pre-Sale tickets are available upon Early Bird selling out, and will be $25. You will also be able to get tickets at the door for $30, subject to capacity and pre-sales.
“It is an honour to be playing the first ever Hammer Slammer. Hamilton and surrounding area has a very vibrant and heavy music community that is worth celebrating. Never has it been more relevant and necessary to build communities centred on love and catharsis through the arts. Resilient arts communities are central to inspiring anti-oppressive futures. Turn up your amps, make it loud. It is time to be the joyful noise, together,” add Emmalia and Sarafina, from Bonnie Trash.
Check out the full lineup and stages below:
APPALACHES STAGE
Bonnie Trash – Guelph
Greber – Cambridge
Absorb – Hamilton
Laser Mountain – Toronto
Loversteeth – Hamilton
Droning – Hamilton
CORKTOWN STAGE
Grandmother – Ottawa
Nasu – Hamilton
Evil Age – Hamilton
Eden Will Burn – Montréal
The 49th Parallel – Hamilton
Kvrida – Toronto
Festival Links
SPILL NEWS: NOISE OF THE VOID ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL HAMMER SLAMMER FESTIVAL | TAKES PLACE IN HAMILTON AT CORKTOWN PUB SATURDAY AUGUST 8
