King No-One are returning to their hometown for an incredibly special one off show. They’ll be doing two unique sets: One will be a throwback, incorporating all the best of their formative stages. And the second will be a newer set with all the bangers, fan favourites and a taste of the new direction that has seen them go from a small York band, to an internationally touring act.

Raised in a remote dale in the middle of the North York Moors, Amy May Ellis invites you on a journey through the history and mysticism of this wide-open landscape. Now based in Bristol, Amy’s warm and delicate folk-leaning songs are steeped in the culture, scenery, folklore and wildlife of the countryside that surrounded and shaped her as a child.

London fusionistas Lokkhi Terra create a unique sound-clash with ex-Fela Kuti keyboardist and legendary UK Afro-beat ambassador Dele Sosimi, and members of his critically acclaimed Afro-beat Orchestra.

Come help this legendary band celebrate their silver jubilee!
The multi-cultural collective has involved dozens of artists and musicians over the years — some remaining for years, a few for the duration, and others just popping in for a guest appearance. Their sound has accordingly morphed a variety of times since their inception: taking in dub, punk, jungle, ska, breakbeat, hip-hop and a whole lot more, it’s been a long road travelled.

Legendary punks Ruts DC return with new album Counterculture and are defiant and resolutely pushing against the forces that be in 2023.

Bob Fox, Jez Lowe & Julie Matthews come together ‘In The Footsteps Of Ewan MacColl’, a concert of songs and spoken word.
Revisiting the BBC Home Srvice’s Radio Ballads, hosted by Ewan MacColl along with Charles Parker and Peggy Seeger in the 50s and 60s.
Expect to be entertained and enlightened by songs of joy, love, hardship and humour.

A fab acoustic double bill with two very talented Yorkshire singer-songwriters.

Elanor Moss returns to York for a special headline show at The National Centre For Early Music.

As Seen on Mock The Week, BT Sport and ITV, ‘Master of one-liners’ MARK SIMMONS brings his brand-new show on the road.

For Nordic Giants the performance is the thing, and as those who have seen the live show will attest, it is a visceral experience that goes beyond the normal descriptors. Each mind-blowing performance involves a selection of hand picked short films, which are soundtracked live with atmospheric soundscapes. Two mythical creatures create an experience with bowed guitar, piano that is both haunting and rousing, topped with climactic and thunderous drums and trumpet.

We’re going to the beautiful National Centre For Early Music for a special tour. Access All Areas is an International Cultural Exchange celebrating disabled creatives with alt-pop singer-songwriters Ruth Lyon (Holy Moly & The Crackers) and Australian Eliza Hull.

Our next session sees the return of State of Satta! They blew us away when they played here last year and we can’t wait to have them back!
Support from the Irie Vibes crew playing all things reggae, roots and dub.

The hugely respected BBC 6 Music DJ, raconteur, author, producer, broadcaster, and frontman of the beloved 90s rock/hip-hop band Fun Lovin’ Criminals, Huey Morgan will be live at The Crescent for a massive dancefloor party.

Scottish band Vistas consists of vocalist Prentice Robertson, guitarist Dylan Rush and bassist Jamie Law – they’ve made their name gigging tirelessly across the UK, with word of mouth praise of their chaotic, life-affirming show travelling far and wide.

With an undeniable passion for music, a love of all things 60’s and an infectious personality, it’s only right that Jess has been gifted with one of the best female vocals of our time.

Less tribute and more homage, Nearly Dan is saviour to the growing legions of Dan fans, desperate to hear the meticulously crafted grooves and allusive lyrical style of Donald Fagen & Walter Becker.

Core members Greg Dread and original bassmaster Leo Williams with legendary reggae vocalist Earl 16 are joined by Bazil on technology and Blake Robert (Greg’s son) on guitar to celebrate Dreadzone’s 30th Anniversary.

From humble beginnings in the Highlands of Scotland, to playing around the world, Elephant Sessions are celebrating their 10th year as band in 2022. Creating a progressive blend of intricate tunes, engulfing guitars, with a bass and drum heavy backline, their music combines the very best of trad, funk and electronica, resulting in a new and exciting sound.

On a rare tour, the three original members of Oysterband open their treasure-chest of music and stories of life on the road as one of the most-travelled bands in the folk world.

A celebratory alldayer with a host of the cities finest alternative bands put together to congratulate Soma Crew on ten years existence. DJs in the front bar, a day of celebrating our small but deeply cherished scene.

Geordie Balkan Boogie!! Blistering Brass and Ska with a Eastern European sauce from Newcastle festival favourites.

Two of the hottest blues rock acts have joined forces to embark on what promises to be one of the most exciting co-headline tours in recent years. Critically acclaimed 5-piece roots/blues rockers The Commoners embark on a 15-date UK tour in April 2023 with the UK’s King of slide guitar, Troy Redfern.

Change is always hard and what better person to lead the men, selflessly by the hand into the new world than TV’s Jayde Adams.

Singer songwriter Romeo Stodart founded The Magic Numbers with his sister Michelle and Angela & Sean Gannon in 2002.
The Magic Numbers have released five albums and were nominated for the Mercury Prize in 2005 penning hits like Love Me Like You, Take A Chance, Love’s A Game and Forever Lost.

Highly praised, off-the-wall Co. Kerry singer-songwriter Junior Brother brings his band to The Crescent in April.

Late in 2022, TVAM returned with new record High Art Lite. which treads a beguiling line between blissful harmonies, crunching noise pop and childlike innocence. The album is both visceral and melancholic, drifting wonderfully across dream pop, shoegaze and synth-pop without ever permanently calling one camp its home.

Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs are Matthew Baty, Sam Grant, John-Michael Hedley, Ewan Mackenzie and Adam Ian Sykes. The band have recently completed work on their soon to be announced fourth studio album, recorded and mixed at Blank Studios, Newcastle upon Tyne and mastered at Abbey Road Studios.

The ultimate 80s night – let’s dance!
Grab somebody you wanna dance with to the sound of our mighty York voices performing 80s hits from Whitney, Tiffany, Prince, Bowie and many more, all in blockbusting harmony. Like all Some Voices shows, “it’s as much a party as it is a performance” (TimeOut) so join us on the dancefloor at The Crescent for the 80s night of your dreams!

Since 2014, Say Owt have been hosting raucous poetry slams where performers get 3 mins to wow an audience. They’ve become the mainstay of the York community. Whether you love the written (and spoken) word or are just curious, this high energy event features a host of poets each with a unique style. We promise a Saturday night poetry party packed with humour & heart, personal stories & politics.

Legendry UK dance outfit Stereo MC’s come to rock The Crescent in April!

Indian percussionist Sarathy Korwar brings the futuristic jazz of new album KALAK to The Crescent in April.
Recorded in just a day and a half at Real World Studios, KALAK features The Comet Is Coming’s Danalogue on synths, Tamar Osborn’s baritone sax, Al MacSween on keys, percussionist Magnus Mehta, vocals by Kushal Gaya of Melt Yourself Down and Mumbai-based producer and electronic artist Noni-Mouse.

Frances McKee, founder of legendary Glaswegian DIY-pop/indie-punk outfit the Vaselines is coming to play a rare acoustic show for us.

Our long running sound system night bringing the finest dub, reggae and jungle guests from across the country to York.

North-East dancefloor fillers rooted in funk, sould and acid jazz but touching so many more bases to make sure you have a GREAT party.

A three band bill of young indie/rock bands from York coming together for a big Thursday night party at The Crescent!

Kirk Brandon celebrates 40 years of Spear Of Destiny in 2023 touring all ovr the UK with current and longest serving lineup featuring Adrian Portas (New Model Army/Sex Gang Children), Craig Adams (Sisters of Mercy/The Cult/The Mission) and Phil Martini (Jim Jones and the Righteous Mind), as well as Clive Osborne on saxophone and Steve Allen-Jones on keys.

The Varnishing Days is the heart-stopping, glasses-dropping, hard-rocking, wig-shaking, levothyroxine-taking, knee-knocking, boot-licking, justifying, teeth rattling, digressing new show from stand up comedian to the stars John Kearns.

Corella is a refreshing indie quartet from Manchester, made up of Joel Smith (Vocals), Ben Henderson (Bass & Vocals), Jack Taylor (Guitar) and James Fawcett (Drums). Their signature catchy melodic hooks, propulsive multi-layered guitar riffs, and reminiscent lyrics, relay a coming-of-age story of their own.

Justin is back: still funny, yet middle aged. And he’s got a new suit. Come, it’ll be fun.

YES YES YES YES YES!
Awesome local tech-hardcore groovers RSJ are back for a special reunion show at The Crescent! What a line up too with much-missed melodic hardcore band Beyond All Reason and Pariah opening.

This is one fabulous show with all the CCR classics… Have You Ever Seen The Rain, Proud Mary, Fortunate Son, Who’ll Stop the Rain, Run Thru the Jungle, Suzi Q, Bad Moon Rising, Green River, Travellin’ Band and many more. And performed by a band coming up to its 25th anniversary, including premier musicians thoroughly able to to do the music justice since 1998 – Peter Barton (15 years singer of The Animals), Geoff Hammond (ex-Denny Laine Band), Graham Pollock (ex-Hollies) and Alan Sagar (ex-Slack Alice).

2nd date added!
Tim Key (Alan Partridge, The Witchfinder, Tim Key’s Late Night Poetry Programme) is back with an all-new show. Ruminations about the great indoors with a bit of stamping around. Velour tracksuit, continental lagers, some “poetry”.

Tim Key (Alan Partridge, The Witchfinder, Tim Key’s Late Night Poetry Programme) is back with an all-new show. Ruminations about the great indoors with a bit of stamping around. Velour tracksuit, continental lagers, some “poetry”.

Folk music’s legendary triumvirate, masters of flute, fiddle, song and guitar, Mike McGoldrick, John Doyle and John McCusker return to bring you their own blend of top-class folk songs, tunes and charming bonhomie.
These chaps have previously shared stages and recording studios with everyone from Bob Dylan and Mark Knopfler to Paul Weller, Joan Baez and Linda Thompson, Mike, John & John are a rare musical treat you’ll savour for a very long time.

Welcome to a Say Owt party celebrating Hannah Davies’ first collection of poems, Dolls. Part of York Literature Festival 2023. Dolls is a fierce and tender collection about womanhood, motherhood, feminism and survival. Hannah is a spellbinding storyteller and her writing is warm, lyrical and bold.

Writer/broadcaster Lucy O’Brien will be talking about her new book Lead Sister: The Story of Karen Carpenter, and the delights and challenges of writing a biography.

In her recent book Soul Survivor P.P. Arnold documents the musical highs and personal lows of her extraordinary life, including the bigotry and abuse experienced as a young black woman growing up in the music industry on both sides of the Atlantic in the 1960s and ’70s, as well as the temptations and trappings that accompany fame and success.

What better way to celebrate St Paddy’s day than a night of Folk Gone Wrong with York favourites, Hyde Family Jam!

Award-winning songwriter David Ford presents an intimate evening of rummaging through his illustrious song catalogue.

Elles Bailey, the smokey voiced, human dynamo who has powered her way to the forefront of the British blues and roots scene in recent years, has just unveiled her eagerly-awaited third album ‘Shining in the Half Light’.

Brisbane based singer, songwriter and author Robert Forster is back with a brand new album ‘The Candle & The Flame’ in 2023.
Robert co-founded legendary Australian band The Go-Betweens in 1978 with Grant McLennan.

Local Music Teaching Hero Pete Mitchell brings his large and diverse gang of students to the Crescent for their annual showcase. Repertoire includes idiosyncratic cover versions from Billie Eilish to the Bee Gees via Steve Earle and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. All this plus more ukuleles than you can shake a stick at for just six quid!

Black Spiders returned with a new album, ‘Give Em What They Want’, in July 2021.
A cracking triple bill awaits us in March with two of York’s mightiest rock bands in support.

For those of you who know Don, you will be aware that he has been a stalwart of the York music scene for many many years, as a performer, guitarist and songwriter in many bands.
Well, he could use some help…

One man and his guitar with songs to sing and stories to tell. Unafraid to tackle the big issues of the day, but doing so with his feet firmly on the ground. He’s an unrepenting optimist who’s songs celebrate all that is wonderful about the human spirit.

Orlando Weeks studied illustration at Brighton University before spending a decade in the band, The Maccabees. In 2016, when the group decided to disband he set about writing The Gritterman, his first book. He is on the verge of releasing his second solo album, ‘Hop Up’.

Having released her 16th album Gimme Some Wine to rave reviews at the end of 2021, Eleanor McEvoy one of Ireland’s foremost songwriters is now back on the road following the release of her latest riveting single ‘South Anne Street’.

Hutchinson is back with a brand new show for 2023. After a mammoth 87 date run in 2022, Carl capitalised and got right to work to produce his best show yet. If you’ve seen the Geordie in action before you know exactly what type of amazing night you’re in for. If you haven’t seen Carl, prepare to be dazzled by the UK comedy scene’s best kept secret.

From cabaret Jazz to 70s’ Funk and everything in between, Big Band 106 are doing it all. A 20-piece jazz ensemble featuring some of the University of York’s finest musicians playing a large variety of charts from Earth, Wind and Fire to Glenn Miller, a wide range of music for all to enjoy.

After 5 years as a staple of the York music scene, Pavilion have decided to call time on their musical journey. Join them for one more night of dancing, fun and probably a few too many drinks.

West Yorkshire electric blues guitarist Chantel McGregor brings her band back to The Crescent.

The fabulous Louisa Roach is coming to perform both songs and poetry for us in February at The Crescent.

The triple Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, underdog Fringe hero and delirious new mother (the first person to have two babies) returns with a show about the changes wrought by time, passion, moving to Scotland, and loving the world under – let’s face it – difficult circumstances.

Bonus matinée show added!
The triple Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, underdog Fringe hero and delirious new mother (the first person to have two babies) returns with a show about the changes wrought by time, passion, moving to Scotland, and loving the world under – let’s face it – difficult circumstances.

DRYHUMP is back and is going Thermoelectric!
Forget about your energy bills York, cause for you we are turning up the HEAT. We are Pumping through a fabulous mix of carnage and cabaret at the perfect pressure to get you S-W-E-A-T-I-N-G.

LA singer-songwriter Marina Allen draws influences as varied as Joanna Newsome, The Beach Boys, loft jazz, Meredith Monk and the New York avant-garde, Joni Mitchell, Karen Carpenter, Karen Dalton and Fiona Apple.
Her second album Centrifics was released by Fire Records in 2022.

To celebrate the release of their Album ‘Never Going Under’ Circa Waves will come to York to play a special album launch show at the Crescent on Thursday 9th February 2023.

World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker is a poet and a maths graduate. He writes about important stuff like hope, dinosaurs and German falafel-spoons. His work has been shared on TED.com and viewed millions of times worldwide, as well as being translated into 21 different languages. When there’s not a global pandemic on he performs all over the country and has really really missed live gigs.

A double bill of whiskey-drenched low-slung country and rock’n’roll from the American mid-west and the North of Yorkshire!

At his monthly session down The Golden Ball, Rowan found his perfect musical companions. Multi-instrumentalist Jack Woods rips on guitar, banjo, fiddle and more, bassist Ollie Howland and one of a seemingly revolving cast of drummers lay it down. Leaving Rowan to bash the crap out of an acoustic guitar and shake the songs from his soul. Sometimes they’re comical, sometimes rousing and melodic, often tends and always heartfelt, Rowan really is a great songwriter and this is a wicked band.

A very special show for us as part of Independent Venue Week.
Anna Meredith is a genre-crossing composer and producer whose work straddles the worlds of contemporary classical, art pop, electronica and experimental rock.

His new record sees Willie dive headfirst into a style of music he has always loved, but that never previously found its way into his own songs. It’s a low-slung, sensual ‘70s-style jam which simultaneously calls to mind Sly and The Family Stone, Philly soul, ‘Midnite Vultures’-era Beck and a little OutKast.

It’s birthday time!
We’ve had a great year bringing you the best in bass heavy music, from Ed Solo, Benny Page and Parly B to Skinnyman, Breakage and SP:MC, and everyone else who represented, there’s too many to name!
We start the new year properly with the return of some absolute dons; the York debut of a rising star; and a battle of bass between two local crews – on Herbal Mafia’s recently upgraded sound system in room 2!

After Lloyd’s last tour was interrupted by ‘you know what’ and ended up lasting eight years or so, he’s BACK with a brand-new fresh stand-up tour show for 2023. This is Lloyd’s biggest tour to date and he is pumped/really needs you to come.

BOOTLEG BLONDIE is the world’s No.1 official Debbie Harry & Blondie tribute band established in 2001, the only tribute to have performed with two founder members of Blondie, legendary drummer Clem Burke and singer songwriter, bass player and author Gary Valentine.

Considering Brennan Reece has spent most of his life entertaining crowds he recently discovered he is not a people person. He’d much rather stay at home and listen to Dido in the bath. But after a couple of years of isolation, Brennan is ready to reconnect with real life humans in this brand new hour of hilarious stories, heartbreaking tales and exceptional crowd work.

English singer-songwriter, Lauren Housley and Australian troubadour, Nigel Wearne join up for this special presentation of intimate acoustic performances from each artist, in a celebration of cross-continental connection. Culminating with the locking of harmonies and melding of styles, Lauren and Nigel will close the show with a soul-stirring set together.

‘Malanka’ is a Ukrainian New year celebration. The Ukrainians will be supported by two more eastern bands – From East to East (balkan), and Soma (slavic roots). There will be some Ukrainian traditions to see too!

Come and celebrate the arrival of Emily’s new book ‘gig’, a photo-journal of the beautiful York music scene over the last few years. We’re super pleased to be hosting this party at The Crescent with four ace bands who have continually supported what we do here. Cheers guys.

York brass-y party starters bring their hugely popular festival show to The Crescent.
Friday night!!!

York brass-y party starters bring their hugely popular festival show to The Crescent.
Thursday night!!!

Come celebrate the winter solstice with three ace York acts on Wednesday 21st December.
J. Halliday have a brand new EP to share with you, Captain Starlet bring their ripping garage-pop and it’s a Crez debut from Vehicle who count a former Perspex singer among their number.

The Howl & The Hum finally return to The Crescent stage for a special festive show on 20th December!

We’ve added an extra date!
The Howl & The Hum finally return to The Crescent stage for a special festive show!

We are super excited to bring you our Christmas party for 2022. Two rooms of the traditional genre blending madness. We cannot wait. These events sell out. Avoid disappointment during the festive season and buy tickets now.

Friends! Come celebrate another Christmas with a right thorough knees up at The Crescent this December!

Steve Mason, from The Beta Band, returns to The Crescent in December!

York progressive rock band Mostly Autumn return to The Crescent with their hugely popular Christmas Show.
Advance ticket purchase recommended!

Two drummers, electric guitars, fiddle, melodeon and 4-part harmonies combine to create music that is drenched in tradition, but filtered through a kaleidoscope of modern rock and pop. Blackbeard’s Tea Party are the go-to band for folkin’ fun shenanigans!
Come celebrate the release of their new album, ‘Kick The Curb’.

With their global hit and UK top 40 track ‘The Wellerman’ propelling them into the limelight, the Longest Johns are wasting no time in establishing themselves as one of the UK’s most innovative and prolific acts. After the release of their album Smoke & Oakum on Decca records, multiple tours and Major festival appearances at Glastonbury, Latitude and Shambala, there is certainly no slowing down for Bristol’s finest export.

Join us for a night inside the soundtrack of the ultimate festive movie. Love will be all around you as our York choir bring to life iconic moments and songs from ‘Love Actually’ including All I Want For Christmas, Jump For My Love and All You Need Is Love.

Alan Leach celebrates the release of his debut solo album ‘I Wish I Knew Now What I Thought I Knew Then’ with two full band, seated concerts at The Crescent in December.

Alan Leach celebrates the release of his debut solo album ‘I Wish I Knew Now What I Thought I Knew Then’ with two full band, seated concerts at The Crescent in December.

Come and watch the debut headline show from The Black Skies!

Perhaps you were too busy marvelling at how wonderful it felt to have your life ripped apart by Electric Six at the last couple of shows to notice that Electric Six didn’t even have a new album. Well, my friend, that is going to change. This year, you’re going to have your life and your mind shredded by brand new E6 stuff for the first time in four years!!!! The new album is “Born To Be Ridiculed” and it may be the poppiest, danciest Electric Six you’ve ever known.

Mohsen Amini, Graeme Armstrong and Benedict Morris fuse concertina, guitar and fiddle to produce an innovative, multi-layered signature that has captivated audiences around the globe. At its core, three seemingly acoustic instruments – but in the hands of three master craftsmen; Talisk’s unmistakable, bold sound and a captivating live show.

Abusing, evading, and obliterating 20 years of whimsical pop trends, Jane Weaver’s experience as a truly independent and resilient songwriter and sound-carrier commands respect and inspiration in equal measures. As an unshakable figure in the UK’s experimental pop music landscape her self-propelled career has in recent years reached a critical zenith with unanimous praise for her work.

Roots singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier is celebrating the release of her 11th album ‘Dark Enough To See The Stars’ with a rare UK tour in November.
In 2019 Mary was nominated for a Grammy Award and named International Artist of the Year by the UK Americana Music Association.

Mr Scruff returns for another all night long genre defying set!

Edinburgh Comedy Award “Best Show” nominee Glenn Moore is one of the best joke writers of his generation and is back on tour in Autumn 2022. Expect a “comedy masterclass” (The Times) and a high-energy barrage of the most jokes you’ve ever heard humanely fit into one stand-up show.

Part Chimp have made it their business to shake speaker-stacks, fry brains and induce jouissance and tinnitus alike during their twenty two year, five album existence. It was about time they came to play in York then really!

If Jen Brister has learned anything in the past 18 months, it’s that she’s no good in a crisis. (Unless you count getting into the foetal position in under 30 seconds.) Has the pandemic changed her for the better or is she the same old pessimistic naysayer she’s always been? I think we all know the answer to that. Let’s just hope she can make it funny.

To say that the exuberant appeal of The Bug Club’s live performances and songmanship has been spread by word of mouth is a bit of a contradiction, as you could never sum up the music produced by these three groovy peas in a far-out pod (musically and lyrically interesting, deliciously individual, stripped-back garage pop songs, which shimmy, bounce and slide from joyfully frenetic guitar riffs to melodious harmonies) in anything like one word.

‘Newcastle’s finest swing-honkytonk-rockabilly band’ are back with a new record and we’re off to The Fulford Arms across town to party with them to celebrate.

Niteworks are Innes Strachan (synth/keys), Allan MacDonald (pipes), Christopher Nicolson (bass) and Ruairidh Graham (drums). Childhood friends and long-term fellow musicians from the Isle of Skye, Niteworks blur the lines between Scottish traditional, folk and Gaelic music with contemporary electronica, creating a unique and exhilarating sound.

At the heart of Plastic Mermaids is the creative force of two brothers, Douglas and Jamie Richards, sons of a Gurnard boat-builder, who approach life like an art project, putting as much love into their band’s visual concepts and staging as they have into their unique brand of psych-rock and electronica.

Mucking about. New ideas and finding HOPE. This award-winning comedian (is there any other type?) asks how did we get here? What are we going to do about it? Who’s up for a sing song? After lockdowns and isolation this show is about the simple act of being in a room together and toppling international capitalism.

Ali Farka Touré is well known as one of the most influential and talented guitarists that Africa has ever produced. His legacy and impact are hard to overstate. Ali’s sound merged his much-loved traditional Malian musical styles with distinct elements of the blues, singing in the local languages of Fulfulde, Tamasheq, Songhay and Bambara. The result was the creation of a groundbreaking new genre, now well known as the ‘desert blues’, earning him three Grammy awards, widespread reverence and the nickname of the ‘African John Lee Hooker’. Though he transcended in 2006, Ali’s musical legacy lives on through his son, Vieux aka “the Hendrix of the Sahara,” an accomplished guitarist and champion of Malian music in his own right. Vieux joins us fresh off a new collaborative album with Khruangbin, hot off the heels of a solo album earlier in the year.

A double headliner from York’s alt power pop group One Iota and melodic rock band Genius the Fool.

Our fave off-the-wall Dutch party animals Personal Trainer return to the UK for four shows this November.

Hi all. Due to unforeseen circumstances, it is with regret that Shaparak has to cancel the show. We apologise for any inconvenience.
All tickets will be automatically refunded from your point of purchase.

York’s favourite drag family present a ghoulish cabaret full of surprises. Tonight we have gathered the most hauntingly spectacular drag and burlesque performers from far and wide to put on one hell of a show. Hosted by Bodie Snatcher, production by the family shambles, we are also joined by York LGBT forum who are supporting our night.

A beautifully curated all-day celebration of guitar-pop music.
Kinda.

Since 2014, Say Owt have been hosting raucous poetry slams where performers get 3 mins to wow an audience. They’ve become the mainstay of the York community. Whether you love the written (and spoken) word or are just curious, this high energy event features a host of poets each with a unique style. Highly Commended in the York Culture Awards, this will be a mega night out of humour & heart, personal stories & politics. A true poetry party!

Calling all bass heads! York’s longest running underground night is back for the new season of raves and we are very excited to bring two next level legends to the city for the first time, this is guaranteed to be a madness!

As the survivors of a global pandemic crawl from their fortified boltholes and begin to rebuild society, what is left of them and who amongst them dares to lead them to the light? Join critically acclaimed and multi award-winning comedian Nick Helm as he embarks on a show so insightful, so honest, so legitimate that it will fix all of society’s problems and lead the way to a new plane of existence.

Pauline Murray is still in fine voice – and attitude – and the band kick ass with raw performances of virtuosity, energy, poetry and passion that, frankly, leave many younger bands in the shade.

The University Of York Band Society autumn showcase featuring three of the best alternative bands based at the uni.

British husband and wife duo have a unique harmonic vocal-led approach to song writing, dirty electric guitar, slide resonator mandolin and fiddle create a unique distinctive and contemporary blues rock sound that echoes classic rock with hints of the blues that inspire them.

A member of Kraftwerk during the group’s golden era, Wolfgang Flur was the band’s electronic percussionist from 1973 to 1987.
In 2022 Wolfgang released a monster new album called Magazine 1 featuring contributions from a host of expert musicians including Peter Hook, Juan Atkins, MAPS, Midge Ure & U96.

York singer-songwriter Dan Webster is back for a full band headline show to celebrate the release of a new record!

Jason & The Scorchers and Dan Baird guitarist Warner E Hodges is one of the most instantly recognisable guitarists around. Joined here tonight by Ryan Hamilton, “Just fantastic!” – Adam Duritz (Counting Crows) and “…this generation’s Tom Petty” by Michael DesBarre. Signed to Stevie Van Zandt’s label, Wicked Cool, Ryan has toured with Ginger Wildheart, Jesse Malin, Counting Crows and our own The Alarm of whom Mike Peters said, “This young man is the future of rock n’roll”.

‘LoneLady’s infectious mix of kinetic drum rhythms, thin and funky, picked guitar lines and completely distinctive vocal style has proven a winning formula for lovers of post-punk, (any)wave and electro-indie hybrids alike. Her intrepid DIY approach sees her writing and playing all instrumental and vocal parts herself, furthering her credentials as an all-in-one modern studio songstress.’
Piccadilly Records

Revamped with a new sound, look and album, Joshua and his incredible band eagerly return to the stage.
Having cut his teeth playing the folk festivals of the UK and releasing two albums of traditional songs, Joshua now returns to his original songwriting, exploring themes from traditional folk fused with his dynamic brand of retro pop-infused folk.

Singer, guitarist, and folk music interpreter Jake Xerxes Fussell has distinguished himself as one of his generation’s preeminent interpreters of traditional (and not so traditional) “folk” songs, a practice which he approaches with a refreshingly unfussy lack of nostalgia.

Tankus the Henge have built their reputation on unforgettable song writing, spectacular live performances and relentless hard work.
Their funk-fuelled repertoire is wildly eclectic, ranging from New Orleans inspired swing to heavy rock riffs, and since their beginnings in the ratty alleyways of London’s Soho, the band has evolved into a wild groove machine.

Singer and bouzouki player Daoirí (pronounced ‘Derry’) Farrell is described by some of the biggest names in Irish folk music as one of most important singers to come out of Ireland in recent years. Six months after releasing the album ‘True Born Irishman’ Daoirí won two prestigious BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2017 for Best Newcomer and Best Traditional Track, and performed live at the awards ceremony at London’s Royal Albert Hall.

After releasing their excellent and very well received debut album ‘Bedroom’ just prior to lockdown, this Hull-via-Leeds band have had a whirlwind year touring, culminating in tours opening for heroes Mogwai & Ride.

Shaku fuse prog-jazz-rock sounds of the past with prog-jazz-rock sounds of the future, they love the music of Zappa, Gong, Caravan and Parliament/Funkadelic and weave these influences together into their own unique sound they call “Frog Rock”.

Heavy Japanese psych-rockers Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting Paraiso U.F.O. finally return to the UK in October!

This show has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. All tickets will be automatically refunded from your point of purchase. Hopefully Laurence will appear in York again in 2023.

It’s birthday time!
To celebrate bringing sound system culture to York every single month (that we have been allowed to!) for the last 13 years, we welcome Professor P from Manchester’s Original Dub Advertiser; FREEDOM MASSES SOUND SYSTEM! Joined on vocals by Alexis.

Multi-award winners at the National Tribute Awards 2018 welcome to their Greatest Hits show with incredible attention to detail, costume changes galore and excellent musicianship.

Come and celebrate your beloved Bull in The Crescent as part of our run of £1 entry gigs, an effort to make live music as accessible as possible in these financially stressful times.
They released their brilliant new EP ‘Stuck’ in August and will be supporting Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage and the mighty Pavement in Leeds very soon. Ace.

Brothers Brían and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn grew up playing music together around their hometown of Carlow, a small town in the southeast of Ireland. After moving to Dublin in 2012, they quickly became a staple of the live music and session scene in Ireland, playing their own original songs as well as folk songs from Ireland, Scotland, England and America.

*Unfortunately our show with Mark Peters has been cancelled due to illness. All tickets will automatically be refunded and we hope to have Mark and his band back here in 2023.*

Legendary punk and BBC 6 Music presenter Tom Robinson brings his band back to The Crescent in September.

Securely ranked among Scotland’s most skilled and imaginative contemporary folk acts, Breabach unite deep roots in Highland and Island tradition with the innovative musical ferment of their Glasgow base.

Beardyman is an award winning musician, a digital superstar, one of the world’s best beatboxers, a multi-instrumentalist, a groundbreaking live looping pioneer and a musical comedic talent championed by the likes of Tim Minchin and Jack Black.

The team behind our recent shows with Gruff Rhys & Steve Mason in Stockton On The Forest are presenting a super intimate show in Ellerton Priory with John Bramwell. The Parish Church of St. Mary (which replaced the original Gilbertine Chapel) is a beautiful, small, 16th century church in the village of Ellerton in the East Riding, between York, Selby and Pocklington.

Renowned for an action-packed explosion of a show, LIMEHOUSE LIZZY continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and Thin Lizzy alive.

Bringing together three hot new bands in Yorkshire, The DIY Class Of 2022 Tour reaches The Crescent on January 16th.
Tickets on sale now, be quick!

Spiritual enquiry meets high-octane observational comedy as the ‘Taskmaster’ survivor, multi-award-winner and “No More Jockeys” cult leader attempts to cram a couple of years of pathological overthinking into an evening of stand-up. Maybe we’ll even solve the huge problem. Doubt it, though.

A show about sexy things (awkward), private things (oh no) and a woman trying to sit on the face of time to keep it still (hot, right?). You’ve seen Jess on Live at the Apollo, QI and on Harry Hill’s Clubnite amongst other TV shows. She’s a regular co-host of The Guilty Feminist Podcast, the host and creator of The Hoovering Podcast and you hear her regularly on BBC R4’s News Quiz and Now Show.

Dom Joly is best known as the creator of Trigger Happy TV. And now the writer and broadcaster is undertaking his first UK tour since 2011, giving fans a rare opportunity to see him live. Dom will be talking about his exploits as a serial globe-trotting and seeker of dangerous travel spots.

Our resident monthly soundsystem session returns for a Jungle Special!

Tide Lines formed in Glasgow in 2016 but are deeply rooted in rural Scotland. Originally from the Highlands, their roots run from the Hebridean Islands to Lochaber; through Alness and Lossiemouth to the West End and South Side of Glasgow.

Isle Of Wight rock and roll band Coach Party come to York for the first time as part of the Music Venue Trust’s Revive Live campaign.

With a long Philadelphia based and intwined in that city’s experimental and D.I.Y. community, Rosali released her third album, No Medium, in May last year and it was one of our very faves of the year. A generally loose and alive, country-rock feel, well balanced with sparser, folkish numbers. Rosali’s voice sounds amazing all through and the songs are heartfelt and relatable. It’s proper good.

Previous collaborators include Mary Lattimore, Sarah Louise, Mike Polizze (Purling Hiss), Mike Sobel, Jayson Gerycz (Cloud Nothings) and Charlie Hall from The War On Drugs who along with J Mascis and The Weather Station Rosali has opened for on tour. A collective stamp of approval right there.

We welcome gorgeous Co. Dublin singer Liam Ó Maonlaí to The Crescent in September.
A passionate traditionalist and humanitarian, Liam formed the hugely successful Hothouse Flowers in 1985.

The Imaginarium & Upside Your Mind host a day of DJs and a silent auction to raise money for Help Ukraine Centre and Action Aid DEC Ukraine Appeal.

Weetwood Mac are a Leeds based Fleetwood Mac covers act, paying homage to the greatest band to ever form, split up… and the rest of it. Featuring members from Hope & Social and Ellen & The Escapades.

With their new album Headlight, this all-female, Grammy Award nominated band have boldly broken genre convention, pushing beyond their bluegrass roots to embrace the album’s potential as a platform for change. They’ve delivered a collection of songs at turns fearlessly personal and powerfully resonant.

Holiday Ghosts, quit your corporate job, put laptop in shredder, walk away, go outside, remember what the Clean, the Go Betweens and the Modern Lovers once promised you: a life cracked open with fresh new possibilities.

The progressive rock group will feature original members including legendary lead singer Chris Farlowe, alongside lead guitarist Clem Clempson and bass player and vocalist Mark Clarke. But it will also introduce exciting new musicians Nick Steed (keyboards), Kim Nishikawara (saxophones) and Malcolm Mortimore (drums)

£1adv entry!
Apocalyptic local heavies Iguanodon and ace Manchester weirdo-punk trio Mumbles and gonna hold this down.
Both bands are wicked and will appreciate your support.

A very special Leeds Festival warm-up show with hugely successful comic Russell Howard.

York’s most exciting new choir, Some Voices, brings you the ultimate summer soundtrack, Surround Sounds. Enjoy tracks from Lorde, Kate Bush, The Beatles, Gregory Porter and more like you’ve never heard them before. Get ready for a solar-powered performance with dazzling harmonies and original arrangements of the coolest summer tunes.

A celebration of Bar Billiards in The Crescent.

That’s right, now featuring the SECOND COMING tour set and GREATEST HITS!
One of the UK’s best known and successful tributes to one of the UK’s most influential bands – selling out venues across the UK year after year. The Completes, as they’re affectionately known to fans, play to acclaim not only from fans and press, but also original Stone Roses band members.

A rootsy rockin’ psychedelica, the Slambovian Circus of Dreams has been expanding the borders of the Americana genre with their fantastic stories and performance since forming in Sleepy Hollow, New York. The band visit The Crescent for the first time in support of their just-released new album, “A Very Unusual Head”.

From heavy Celtic roots to driving punk, ska/reggae to well-oiled sing-alongs and choking ballads, The Rumjacks’ are from Sydney and do the type of Celtic Punk that will satisfy fans of Ferocious Dog, Levellers, Dropkick Murphys, Anti Flag, Gogol Bordello…

Performing choice cuts of gonzo mutato classics from throughout Devo’s career. A labour of love and Devotion bringing the message of Devolution to all the good folk of York and beyond.

Birmingham indie-rock five-piece Swim Deep return to York as part of Music Venue Trust’s Revive Live Campaign.

An intimate show in York for the legendary goth-rockers.

Yorkshire Day is celebrated on the 1st August (we know we’re a little early!) and was founded by the Yorkshire Ridings Society in 1974 as a way to defiantly celebrate the county’s history and heritages. Come to Yorkshire Day: A Night of Arts to learn more about Yorkshire Day.

Yorks Zine Fest brings together paper lovers and celebrates DIY publishing.
It’s also free entry so come say hi!

A fine selection of young York-based bands from the city’s underground scene.

Where there is smoke, there is fire. And where there is KIEFF, there is jubilation. This four-piece is defined by its intriguing presence and their ability to raise eyebrows. Love for sonic onslaught, chaotic harmonies and the unusual appears to be the formula for creating mesmerizing and boundless orchestrations.

Come and celebrate the start of the summer holidays with on The Crescent dancefloor!
The Escape Club residents will be spinning cross-genre classics to help you move yer feet among our fun loving audience.

perspex released their ace debut album to absolutely zero fanfare back in May so we thought we’d belatedly throw a party to celebrate. Trueman & The Indoor League are back with a reshuffled line-up featuring one of the guitarists from Captain Starlet who open. So there you have it. It’s a party. We’ll likely have some DJs in the front bar and there will be refreshments available.

Friends! Come celebrate the launch of the brand new Hyde Family Jam album with a right thorough knees up at The Crescent on July 15th!

Alabamian Hannah Aldridge returns to York for a headline show at The Crescent with a class supporting cast.

Our occasional for toe-tappin’-toddlers returns in July with folk-pop trio Malthouse Boys.

Irie Vibes resident selectors and MCs playing the finest in roots, reggae, dancehall and dub, powered by our custom-built, Yorkshire-coloured sound system, heavyweight and crystal clear.
Very special guests this July with Forward Fever joining the session!

Formed in 2003 because of pure Morrissey/Marr & co. passion, The Smyths “didn’t just want to be a tribute band – we wanted to play the music of The Smiths and recreate what is was to see and hear The Smiths live”.

York Bands Serotones, YouVee, Pavilion and Palava come together in aid of Charity ‘CALM’ – In memory of Paul Layfield.

Mostly Autumn’s latest album ‘Graveyard Star’ released late 2021 has been very highly acclaimed and follows on from the nomination for best UK band, and best album in the Progressive Music Awards 2019.

The Beautiful South’s co-founder Dave Hemingway’s new band!
The man who once told us he loved us from the bottom of his pencil case, founder Beautiful South member Dave Hemingway returns with his new band SUNBIRDS announcing gigs for 2022.

Former National Poetry Slam Champion, Pete “the Temp” Bearder, brings to life the poetic movements that have shaped history. Find out why wordsmiths have always been vilified, feared and revered, from the ballad singers and Beat poets, to the icons of dub, punk and hip hop.

Ivor Novello Award nominated singer-songwriter Stephen Fretwell returned this year with a new Dan Carey (Speedy Wunderground) produced new album, his first for 14 years.

Unfortunately Nicola is too poorly to sing and will not be able to perform this weekend. Stick In the Wheel will come back to play again in York soon but as we do not know when that will be just yet we thought it best to refund your tickets.
We’re all disappointed. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Due to current travel difficulties, Wolfgang Flür has not been able to make it to the UK for his shows this weekend.
We’re really sorry for the inconvenience, we were excited too.
All ticket purchases will be refunded automatically.

Martin Barre was Jethro Tull’s guitarist for over forty three years, his sound and playing a major factor in their success and an important part of classic rock history.

Critically acclaimed blues rock guitarist Eric Gales returns to the UK in June 2022 following the release by Provogue of his studio album “Crown” produced by and featuring Joe Bonamassa.

Local York Metal Militia “Pariah” come back to the Crescent for their 5 Year Anniversary in 2022. Bringing an explosive live show and the heaviest of riffs, they’re definitely not one to miss.
For the headbangers, by the headbangers!

Inspired by the music of Sergio Mendes and Brasil 66, Carioca Soul perform an eclectic mix of Bossa Nova/Samba, contemporary Brazilian music mixed with original tunes in a melting pot of latin/funk and soul. Having already supported US Sax star Harry Allen, Carioca Soul have been wowing audiences at festivals and jazz clubs around the country.

The Unthanks return to live touring after two years off the road, with the rich and colourful sound of their eleven-piece ensemble, showcasing forthcoming new album, Sorrows Away, alongside favourites such as Magpie, The King Of Rome and Mount The Air.

Buzzing from the release of their much loved 2020 record, ‘I’m A Moron’, Lancaster duo Holly Ross and David Blackwell finally make it back to York. Outsider, lo-fi punk with plenty of weirdness and great pop songs to boot!

On the heels of their respective new solo albums, Scottish folk star Kris Drever (LAU), and Nashville-based Americana artist Rachel Baiman present a joint tour of the UK and Scotland in the Spring of 2022, featuring solo sets from each as well as unique collaborations drawing on their respective original material.

One of the pioneers of the Acid Jazz scene, JTQ have taken their distinctive trademark howling Hammond sound to the masses for over 30 years; still famed for their upbeat, energetic live shows with no sign of slowing down. The band’s relentlessly entertaining tunes take inspiration from the rare-groove style funk, and boogaloo funk of the 60s and 70s.

The Everly Pregnant Brothers were formed after a drunken dare by Pete Mckee and Richard Bailey in 2009. The success of the dare prompted the pair to draught in a bunch of disparate chaps who had three things in common, the love of beer, ukuleles and having a laugh.

Unfortunately Tobi is still testing positive for Covid-19 this morning, so we’ve made the decision to postpone tonight’s show in Hull along with tomorrow in York; now hoping to restart the tour in Sheffield on Wednesday. We aim to announce new dates for these shows as soon as possible alongside the already postponed Wolverhampton, Huddersfield, Edinburgh, Liverpool and Stoke dates. TB x
Trash Boat come to York for the first time in March.

Our fave kraut-y shoegaze band Soma Crew are back in May! What a treat. Excellent supports too with York post-punk heroes Percy and The New Solar Drones.

A folk singer, songwriter and activist from Leicester, UK, she has been writing, recording and touring relentlessly for ten years. Her unique takes on life, love and politics, and the warmth and wit with which they are delivered, have won over audiences everywhere, across the alternative, folk, political and comedy scenes.

A big friend of the venue here after supporting our special Michael Chapman live-stream and performing some great support slots, Katie Spencer comes to The Crescent for a headline show as she prepares to release her second album ‘The Edge Of the Land’.

After a righteous celebration of alternative party music at A Slow Education in October, we’re at it again in May!
A great bill of left-field rock’n’roll bands play on Friday night, our buddies Pip Blom headline, then again all day Saturday, with foliage loving, kraut-ish post-punks Snapped Ankles topping the bill.

The Klittens are five musicians on a mission, untrained but unbothered. A band for those who have a knack for happy songs and sad sentiments. Their music is a surprising mix of indie-fuzz and DIY. The result: a repertoire that reaches from dark post-punk to danceable songs about grandma’s.

Andy Irvine is one of the great Irish singers, his voice one of a handful of truly great ones that gets to the very soul of Ireland.
He’s enjoyed an amazing 50-plus-year career as a solo performer, his duo with Paul Brady, as founder member of Sweeney’s Men and Planxty and loads more. A real legend.

The penultimate night of Drawsome, a five day celebration of music and art in York. Local guitar band Bull are joined by dreamy electronic trio Haiku Salut, Bristol’s Japan-influenced trippy jazz collective Yama Warashi and soulful pop from Afiah Achi. An exhibition from Yama Warashi, and free Recycled Robot making and York Zine Fest workshops make up the the day from 12pm.

From the bowels of Disgraceland, Rock & Roll icons of the afterlife are raised from the dead! Rock & Roll meets Grunge as Elvis fronts Nirvana and gives the band the front man it’s been missing since ’94.

Robert Jon & The Wreck are a double shot of southern rock with a blues chaser. Roots rock jams, whiskey drenched lyrics and fervent stage shows only scratch the surface of what makes RJ&TW one of the best live bands to emerge from Southern California in years.

Masters of guitar & melodeon respectively, Martin Simson & Andy Cutting come together for a special show at The Crescent in May.

Legendary power-pop, garage and rock & roll band Flamin’ Groovies come to York for the first time ever in May!

A rare hometown show for Beth McCarthy, tickets go on sale on Friday 25th March.

York’s plant swap event, created by houseplant lovers, for houseplant lovers. A chance to socialise with other people who are passionate about plants.

The focus of this not-for-profit event is on all things HOUSEPLANT! Bring along your baby indoor plants, rooted cuttings and houseplant swaps to exchange for new plants. 

Former Steeleye Span fiddle player Peter Knight brings his star-studied Gigspanner Big Band to The Crescent in April.

Liz Lawrence released really great albums in 2019 and 2021. A songwriter of depth, honesty and humility without forgetting we all need a little pop music in our lives, particularly in these hard times. Genuinely Liz Lawrence is proving to be a cut above and we’re delighted to welcome her band to The Crescent for the first time.

Anna Mieke is an Irish singer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter based in Wicklow, whose anachronistic vocal talent toes the line between folk and vivid dreamscapes.

We’re extremely pleased to welcome back Kristin Hersh to The Crescent. Definite indie rock royalty, fronting her bands Throwing Muses and 50 Foot Wave. She’s back with her band featuring Fred Abong, bass player from Throwing Muses and Rob Ahlers, drummer of 50 Foot Wave. These electric trio shows are loud, tight and intense, featuring material from across Kristin’s thirty-year career.

For nearly two decades with Supergrass, Coombes came to embody the oddball end of British indie and Britpop. But it is through his solo work that he has found himself. With his 2015 album Matador, he presented a new musical identity: wide-screen, emotional, cinematic and full of artistic surprises. It earned him a Mercury Prize nomination.

Jonny & the Baptists – real names Jonny Donahoe & Paddy Gervers – have rapidly become one of the UK’s hottest live musical comedy acts.

Off-the-wall Norwegian pop-noise sensations Pom Poko are coming to York for the first time in April!

It’s been a big few years for most of us and Kiri is no different. She’s moved back to her home island of Anglesey, struggled with lockdown and got herself some rescue chickens. You can expect jokes about skinny jeans, learning Welsh and white supremacy – something for everyone.

Theatre of Hate came to prominence in the early eighties with their post punk charisma, strident lyrics and blistering live shows. Their debut album Westworld (produced by Mick Jones of the Clash) going top 20 and their song Do You Believe In The Westworld becoming a post punk classic “the Hate” were a strong favourite with punks and goths alike.

‘Japanese noise assassins Melt-Banana may well have been thrashing out blistering rockets of screeching, avant garde, hardcore for well over twenty years now, but my gawd do they still feel like a pulverising assault on the senses.’

A triple bill of big riffing heavy rock & metal comes to The Crescent with festival faves and Warrior Soul & Grand Magus touring buddies Blind River headlining.

Think Gov’t Mule meets Skynyrd and Zepp. Hard rock, blues and folk and, well, some pretty awesome facial hair.

Ace post-punk triple header on the dancefloor!

Canadian skate-punk/melodic hardcore band Belvedere come to The Crescent in April.

**DUE TO A SCHEDULING CONFLICT THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED.**

Making a very welcome return to The Crescent on her rescheduled ‘First Farewell Tour’, the charismatic Peggy Seeger – singer, songwriter, feminist, icon, Ewan MacColl’s partner and muse – is the undisputed queen of folk and political song. Join Peggy and her son Calum MacColl, an exceptional musician in his own right, for a glorious evening of up-close performance by these two world class musicians.

Come and move yer feet at the first York show from this new 24-handed, dubbed-up, brass-y beast!

York Blues Festival returns for a third celebration at The Crescent in York. The two previous events have sold out waaaaaay in advance so don’t hang around if you want to come, particularly looking at the line-up they have for us!

Hailing from the West Coast of Scotland and playing honest, straight-up, blue-collar, folk-infused rock’n’roll, Peat & Diesel have made friends the world over in a short time. This is their York debut and we can’t wait.

Brian Christinzio returns to The Crescent in March with his fabulous BC Camplight outfit after the release of their acclaimed 2021 album Shortly After Takeoff.

Punk Trio What’s Wrong With Homer are joined by close friends Junk It, Fat Spatula and Rory Welbrock to help them celebrate the launch of their debut album; American Patriot.

To close the 2022 York Literature Festival, the festival is teaming up with Say Owt for a very special collaboration. Join us for an evening of poetry performance from a selection of local spoken-word artists, before we welcome acclaimed poet Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan.

For our next event we have UK hiphop pioneer SKINNYMAN making a long awaited return to York, ahead of his ‘Council Estate of Mind’ UK tour. A Herbal Mafia favourite and absolute legend in the scene, we can’t wait to have him back!
Special guests HOMEBREW KIT in support: This new hiphop supergroup has emerged from from Skinnyman’s home town of Leeds. Consisting of MCs Tee Jackson, Matter & Teks over the beats and turntablist skills of UK DMC finalist, and Herbal Mafia regular: DJM.

A rock’n’roll pairing like no other!
One American southern-rock-punk trio led by the geniously named Eddie Spaghetti. The other a frantic punk’n’roll quartet with near-legendary local status. How it should be. Fun and ‘aving it.

With the disappointment of losing our Christmas party to illness behind us, we’re delighted to be back in The Crescent on March 16th.
Come help us make up for some lost hours on the dancefloor!

The ever metamorphosing entity that is GONG launches, as ever, into unknown – and unknowing – territory with a new tour for 2020, destined to be talked about, discussed, and argued over, up and down the land.

Glenn Tilbrook has more than earned his place at pop’s top table as one of our most cherished singers, guitarists and songwriters, not to mention an in-demand and endlessly endearing live performer. But more than 40 years after he first answered an ad placed by Chris Difford looking for like-minded sorts to form the band that became the much-loved evergreen Squeeze, an ending is nowhere in sight.

Irie Vibes welcomes their first guest of 2022, all the way from across the border… the legendary Lancashire sound: Bushrocker Hifi.
Since its creation by Daddy CoJo (RIP), this strictly roots rockers sound system has been playing the finest foundation sounds for over 2 decades. Also known for hosting the reggae & dub stage at Beat-Herder, one of the North’s seminal dance music festivals.

The world’s finest tribute to The Smiths has found a new home!
They will play both The Queens Is Dean and Meat Is Murder in full plus some of the bands greatest hits as a bonus.

British singer-songwriter and guitarist, Blair Dunlop, comes to The Crescent in March.

Performance poet, and one of the first of the “Punk Poets” Attila the Stockbroker comes to York as part of his 40th Anniversary Tour. Cherry Red have just issued a collected works called “Heart on my Sleeve” as a celebration.

Hugely popular Leeds-based trio Mik Artistik’s Ego Trip are well known for their unique live performances and madcap antics deeming every performance not just a gig, but a truly momentous event.