Gong in 2025 features the longest running line up of this legendary international psychedelic band.
Comprising of members hand picked by the founding member Daevid Allen following his intent that his mystical vision for a group be continued after his passing, 21st century Gong remains a psychedelic tour de force, constantly evolving and expanding its core sound.
Starting life busking on the streets of York, Pontefract’s Glass Caves quickly amassed a loyal and devoted following who appreciate their no-nonsense, back-to-basics brand of self-promotion. All journeys start somewhere, and not many end up taking in some of the UK’s best-loved festivals and venues in front of vast, adoring crowds.
A special soul club hosted by The Sheriff Of York raising money for The Mayor Of York’s Charities.
With a broad range of soul music from a host of York DJs, the dancefloor awaits!
Legendary Glasgow indie band The Vaselines are coming to play a rare full band show at The Crescent!
We are very excited to welcome the incredible An Dannsa Dub to The Crescent for a very special live performance. Future Dub from Ancient Scotland, this project is the brainchild of Dub vocalist & producer Tom Spirals (Walk n Skank / Earth & Power Records) & multi-instrumentalist Euan McLaughlin (Valtos).
Singer-songwriter Demi Marriner brings her band to The Crescent for the first time in May, having previously appeared here as a member of Elles Bailey’s band.
Demi was the winner of the Bob Harris Emerging Artist Award at the UK Americana Awards in 2021 and released her debut album last year.
Prince Edward Island’s The East Pointers continue to redefine themselves. Their dancefloor-shaking, electro-trad glorious combination of folk/pop sounds has already seen them acknowledged as musical trailblazers internationally. Their debut album Secret Victory won the 2017 JUNO Award for Traditional Roots Recording of the Year.
An exciting collaboration that unites three of the biggest names in breakbeat, King Of The Beats will take you on a kaleidoscopic journey of sound… From old-skool hiphop, funk, and boogie, to acid house, breakbeat and bass music from 130-180bpm. This is the DJ supergroup combo of PLUMP DJS, FREESTYLERS and KRAFTY KUTS!
She’s back. The formidable Rachel Croft returns as you’ve never seen her before for a series of tempestuous shows this summer.
In celebration of the launch of her new EP ‘A Mind Made Of Sky’, energy and pure artistry from this eclectic musician.
A quarter of a century since his self-released debut solo album, Kenny Anderson’s DIY pop alter-ego King Creosote has released over 100 records (at a relatively conservative guess), and his songs have been covered and performed by artists including Simple Minds and Patti Smith. 2024’s tour was such a success that we are delighted to announce the Any Storm in a Teacup tour is heading to York in June.! Expect modular synth, tracks from latest album, I DES and KC classics.