After a ridiculous show here last spring, Newen Afrobeat return to York for another epic party.
A 13-piece Chilean orchestra that makes music inspired by the legacy of the Nigerian musician Fela Kuti. With a particular Latin stamp, Newen unify the African rhythms with a colourful and energetic staging, embedded in a deep social message that talks about their roots and social movements in their territory.
Announcements
Nina Nastasia + Before Breakfast
Returning to widespread international acclaim with Riderless Horse, a moving masterpiece of an album recorded by Steve Albini and released by Temporary Resonance in 2022
Herbal Mafia X Frakture: Ben Snow
It’s our last rave before the summer break so we’re joining forces with local bass crew: FRAKTURE! Together we’re bringing you one of the hottest jungle and drum&bass producers currently tearing up the scene right now: BEN SNOW!
Two rooms of bass music with support from Herbal Mafia and Frakture residents.
Burning Duck Comedy – Lloyd Griffith – *RESCHEDULED*
Fresh from supporting Jack Whitehall on his 2023 UK arena tour, comedian Lloyd Griffith is back with a brand new show ‘Baroque and Roll’.
Burning Duck Comedy – Stephen Bailey
Star of BBC’s Live at the Apollo & Would I Lie To You?, comedian and TV’s Stephen Bailey makes a very welcome return to the stage with his brand new live show, CRASS.
OFF! + Teen Mortgage
Raging Californian punk supergroup OFF! come to York for the first time in November!
OFF! are singer Keith Morris (Black Flag, Circle Jerks), guitarist Dimitri Coats (Burning Brides), bassist Autry Fulbright II (…And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead) and drummer Justin Brown (Thundercat, Herbie Hancock).
Le Vent Du Nord
The award winning and highly acclaimed band Le Vent du Nord is a leading force in Quebec’s progressive francophone folk movement. The group’s vast repertoire draws from both traditional sources and original compositions, while enhancing it’s hard-driving soulful music (rooted in the Celtic diaspora) with a broad range of global influences.
Pat Thomas & The Kwashibu Area Band – *POSTPONED*
Ghanaian bandleader, vocalist and highlife legend Pat Thomas is back in The Crescent with his seven piece party band.
Mik Artistik’s Ego Trip + Rowan (Synth Set)
Mik Artistik’s Ego Trip are genuinely delightful, funny, frightening, and indefinable. Northern rock and roll stand-up comes close.
Irie Vibes: Ital Guidance Sound System
We are delighted to welcome back the vibes controller of the North East – ITAL GUIDANCE SOUND SYSTEM to bless the Irie Vibes decks.
Dubwise providers to Newcastle and the surrounding area for the last decade these guys know how bring the party!
Expect reggae, dancehall, digi, rub-a-dub, steppas and specials galore from our guests and residents selectors powered by the Yorkshire coloured machine of dreams!