The UK alternative music scene has been rocked by a series of high-profile allegations directed at Ben Ray, the founder and primary organizer of the massive Slam Dunk Festival. British actress and showgirl Jenny Miller has come forward on social media, detailing a harrowing account of alleged sexual assault and misconduct involving Ray. These public statements arrive at a critical juncture for the festival, as Slam Dunk prepares for its 20th-anniversary season next month with a lineup featuring some of the biggest names in rock and punk.
As initially reported by Lambgoat, the allegations center on a fractured professional and personal relationship, with Miller claiming that Ray’s behavior crossed severe legal and ethical boundaries on multiple occasions.
Disturbing Allegations of Misconduct
In a detailed statement shared across Instagram and Facebook, Jenny Miller described a history of interactions with Ray that began under the guise of professional opportunities. Miller, who worked as a performer, claimed she initially trusted Ray due to his standing in the music community and his connections to various high-profile bands. However, she alleges that this trust was betrayed during private encounters where she claims Ray provided illicit substances and ignored explicit lack of consent.
According to Miller’s public posts, the assaults occurred while she was in a compromised physical state. She stated that despite her repeated demands for him to stop, Ray persisted. “He was my friend and I trusted him,” Miller wrote. “I was in the process of pressing charges against him for all the trauma he gave me.” Miller also shared screenshots of alleged text exchanges where Ray seemingly acknowledges a lack of “anger” regarding her decision to come forward to his family members about the incidents.
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The Industry Connection: Slam Dunk and VIP Plans
Beyond the personal accusations, Miller’s statements shed light on alleged plans Ray had for the Slam Dunk Festival brand. She claimed Ray approached her with a job offer to manage a stripping/dance component in the festival’s VIP area for performing “rockstars,” and that he harbored ambitions to open his own strip club.
These claims add a layer of professional scrutiny to Ray, who has been the face of Slam Dunk since its inception as a club night in 2006. Over the last two decades, the festival has grown into a cornerstone of the UK festival circuit, hosting legendary acts like Paramore, Fall Out Boy, and Turnstile.
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The Future of Slam Dunk 2026
As of this report, Ben Ray has not issued a public response to Miller’s accusations. The 2026 installment of Slam Dunk, scheduled to take place next month, features a massive bill including Good Charlotte, Knocked Loose, Sublime, and Taking Back Sunday.
With the festival just weeks away, the community is awaiting word on how the organization will handle these serious allegations against its founder. The “one-day, two-site” festival model is currently one of the most successful independent operations in the UK, but these claims represent the most significant controversy in the event’s 20-year history.
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TL;DR:
Jenny Miller, a British actress and performer, has publicly accused Slam Dunk Festival founder Ben Ray of sexual assault and rape. Miller alleges the incidents occurred during private encounters involving illicit substances. While Miller claims to be in the process of pressing charges, Ray has yet to respond. The allegations come just weeks before Slam Dunk’s 2026 event featuring Good Charlotte and Sublime.
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