On May 12th 2010, the Conservative Party and the Liberal Democrat Party agreed to form a coalition government and instigated a wave of austerity measures that punished the poorest in society. To mark 10 years of solidarity and resistance against Tory rule, we’re hosting a celebratory gig of music, poetry and good vibes.
Events — Gigs
Rob Newman: Philosophy Show
In this all-new show, multi-award winning stand-up comic Rob Newman weaves together Nietzsche’s sunglasses, James Bond in Toxteth, electric spiders and singing Neanderthals into a hilarious tour-de-force that offers new hopes for a changing world.
The Mysterines
Liverpool trio The Mysterines return to York in May. The majority of their tour dates in February are sold out so don’t sleep on this opportunity to see one of the UK’s most exciting new rock and roll bands in a small, local venue.
Paul Smith (Maximo Park) – *CANCELLED*
This show is cancelled due to governmental social distancing measures put in place to combat the COVID-19 outbreak.
Refunds are also available from your point of purchase.
Burning Duck Comedy – Rob Auton: The Time Show – *NOW AT THE BASEMENT IN OCTOBER*
The Time Show’ is the latest comedy/theatre/spoken word show by writer and performer of some of what he writes Rob Auton, “the Fringe’s comedian laureate” (British Comedy Guide) now turns his attention to time. He will be asking questions such as “What time is it?” and “What is it time?”
Robert Forster
In 2019, former Go-Betweens singer Robert Forster returned with his 7th solo album ‘Inferno’.
In May 2020 he makes an extremely rare visit to York with his guitar!
Curtis Eller’s American Circus
Last time was amazing, and this time we are bringing the circus to the awesome Crescent Community Venue. The show will be in two halves with an intermission, and feature performances from a variety of acts in quick succession, hosted by our own Ring Master, John Holt Roberts.
Motorheadache + Rising From The Deep
A fun rock’n’roll double header featuring Motorheadache and Deep Purple, Whitesnake & Rainbow trib, Rising From The Deep.
Jimi Anderson Group
After a successful night last year at The Crescent promoting the debut album ‘Longtime Comin’, York’s own Jimi Anderson Group ‘JAG’ are back to promote the new album ‘I Belong’. Expect another great night full of excellent high octane Melodic AOR & Classic Rock Songs
Bootleg Blondie
Bootleg Blondie is the world’s No. 1 official Debbie Harry and Blondie tribute band.