The world needs mavericks. One-offs. Bloody chuffed to bring John and his big band back to York for the first time since 2008.
It’s Otway on steroids if you can imagine that. Otway with ROCK. All the hits and more but with other just-as-nutty musicians to bounce off. You’ll leave this show with an aching jaw from laughter and a sore throat from singing along. And joy in your heart that such a show can even exist in this day and age.
Upcoming Events
Mr Wilson’s Second Liners
New Orleans meets 90s club classics…a rave funeral without the body.
The vision is an anarchic, street extravaganza, bursting with colour and sound, rallying impromptu raves on street corners and rousing audiences young and old into a joyful frenzy.
The Crescent Record Fair
8 stallholders with lots of collectable and rare LPs and 45s and loads of bargains. A great selection of vinyl records of many genres. Free admission. Bar open for refreshments.
Burning Duck Comedy: Ania Magliano
After two critically acclaimed sell out runs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and a sold out Soho Theatre run, Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Show 2023 nominee Ania Magliano is back on tour.
Ned Swarbrick
We’re very pleased to welcome young York singer-songwriter Ned Swarbrick (and a couple of bandmates) to The Crescent for the first time for a special seated headline show.
Switching seamlessly between Belle & Sebastian-esque pop numbers and intimate folk tunes more reminiscent of Nick Drake. He describes his music as melancholy, upbeat, sad, happy, tongue in cheek and serious.
Scott Matthews – *At The NCEM, York*
Ivor Novello Award winning singer-songwriter Scott Matthews plays a special show for us at The NCEM.
YouVee + The Zangwills
YouVee are a fresh 4 piece band, immersed in a world of alternative rock. YouVee return to headline their home town and kick start 2025! Supported by The Zangwills and launching new merch, you don’t want to miss out!
Cyril Cyril + Soma Crew
Suisse banjo and drums/percussion pair Cyril Cyril come to York for the first time in January!
Hayden Thorpe & Propellor Ensemble perform NESS – *At The NCEM, York*
Hayden Thorpe is best known as the former frontman and chief songwriter for the much-loved band Wild Beasts. He returns to the stage with his beautifully singular third album Ness, made in collaboration with best-selling nature writer Robert Macfarlane.
Herbal Mafia 19th Birthday w/ DJ Hybrid, Euphonique, Navigator & more
We’re starting the year with a bang, celebrating 19 years of underground raves in the city! Joining us for our bass heavy shenanigans we have not 1, or 2, but 3 massive veteran artists making their York debut!