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.
Events — Gigs
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!
Victory Samosa w/ Speedreaders + J.Halliday
A mega cheap and extremely cheerful party to celebrate IVW25 with three of our faves. Plus Lasses On The Decks in the front bar!
Rowan & Friends
Rowan Evans was born in Coventry. Since then, he moved to York and formed his band: Rowan and Friends. Their monthly sessions – crammed into the corner of the Golden Ball pub – quickly gained a cult status. His band is formed of long-time collaborators Ollie Howland, Adam Holmes, and Tom Gabbatiss, as well as new members Tom Burgess and Dan Lucas. They are all stalwarts of the York music scene, having played with scene favourites Bull, Perspex, and The Howl and The Hum.
Burning Duck Comedy: Sophie Duker
Sophie Duker is BACK! The Taskmaster champ is back on tour and dealing with her (sugar) daddy issues in a hilarious new stand-up show.
Freida Nipples Presents… Valentines Day Burlesque, Drag & Cabaret
Freida Nipples is bringing her infamous Burlesque, Drag & Cabaret Revue back to The Crescent after a selling out twice in 2024!