Join us for a party night of pure hedonistic joy, soundtracked by our mighty York choir singing disco tunes from past and present in jaw-dropping harmony.

Get ready to dive into a rabbit hole of the best jokes in the world – star of Live at the Apollo and sell-out sensation Gary Delaney is back! One of the most sought after joke writers in the country and longstanding Mock the Week special guest, Gary has been through the laughing glass and he’s ready to bring you a brand new show with hit after hit of the kind of one-liners only a master could craft. If you’re hunting for snark, Gary’s got it covered!

Ripon folk singer Billie Marten finally returns to York for an intimate show at The Crescent.

York alt-rockers Colour Of Fire reconvene for a special show at The Crescent this December after an 18 year absence.

A Launch Party for ‘A Yorkshire Tribute To Michael Chapman’, a compilation album curated by Henry Parker and released on the beautiful Tompkins Square label.

Dick Valentine’s genre-flipping Top 10 gatecrashers just wanna take you to a disco, synth pop, glam and arena rock heaven; and all wrapped up in macho flippancy and tongue-in-cheek pomposity so be warned … High Voltage!

Rachel is back with a brand-new tour for 2023.
She’ll be casting her acerbic eye over everything from your children to her pretentious new alcohol-free life (accurate at time of writing). She’s worried though. Has she mellowed a bit? She carries a lucky crystal now. Catch her before she disappears to the countryside with only joss sticks and taxidermy for company.

Scottish alt-rockers Twin Atlantic prepare for their new album with a tour round some of the places they’ve missed over the years – including York!

Already deeply invested in hip-hop culture, DJ Yoda has put together a special two hour cut’n’paste Hip Hop history for the dancefloor.

After glowing reviews and the success of our last one, Likeminds is returning to The Crescent for a Funk, Soul & Disco special!

Join us on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at 17:00 GMT as we gather to raise our voices against the ongoing siege in Gaza. This aims to unite people to demand an end to the suffering and injustices faced by the people of Gaza.

This event will bring together Palestinian speakers, Jewish activists, and local community members to share their commitment to freedom and justice of Palestine and to discuss actionable solutions.

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.

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.

ACR cordially invited you to celebrate 45 years of music, a hand-picked run of shows in limited capacity venues. 2 sets in chronological order – no support.

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

A BADASS GRANDMA, A LESBIAN CRUISE AND ONE HELL OF A MAGICAL TRIP.
Strap in and see UK comedy darling Sophie Duker (pint-sized provocateur, Taskmaster champ, notorious gammon-whisperer).

Pillow Queens are a four piece based in Dublin, Ireland. Formed in 2016, their State of the State EP caught the ear of Steve Lamacq who called the band’s songs “deceptively infectious, with sharp hooks and sharp nails”. That EP’s lead single, Favourite, with its accompanying dog-filled video, received airplay on BBC Radio 1, BBC Introducing, Radio X, and Amazing Radio as well as across Irish national radio stations. Two UK tours followed, along with a brace of sellout hometown shows in Dublin.

Born in Muscle Shoals, AL and now based in Nashville, IL, Hannah Aldridge released her best record yet in 2023, Dream Of America.
She returns to York with her full band and Aussie producer buddy Lachlan Bryan in support.

Holy Moly & The Crackers are the innovative and fiery folk-rockers from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne in the North-East UK, who mash together unique flavours of americana, rock and indie with a punk-ish edge, and have become renowned for their blazing live shows.

Sir-Racha is now experimenting with live production after a string of releases on Dubophonic records, including under his previous alias ‘High & I’. He also runs the number one dub event in Middlesbrough: Teesside Dub Club, hosting guest sound systems from across the UK; which we have had the pleasure of representing at.

Support from the Irie Vibes crew and MC Sherlock Art playing everything from roots, reggae and rocksteady, to dancehall, dub and steppas.

Room 2 hosted by Breakz, York University’s longest running music / DJ society with its latest cohort playing all manner of beats and breaks.

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).

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.

The rocking new nine-piece band from garage godfather Jim Jones!
Blistering R&B meets Rock n Roll!

Wanna rave and help save earth at the same time? So do HENGE!

Ace South Wales guitar-pop trio The Bug Club return to The Crescent in November with a brand new (double!) album under their arms and a spring in their step!

A haunting cabaret oozing with the most devilish performances. Brought to you by The Family Shambles, featuring a cast of drag and burlesque monsters.

Palestinians in the West Bank cannot move more than 10 kilometres without being stopped by Israeli restrictions.

Checkpoints, demands for permits, and the apartheid wall surrounding the occupied territories, are part of the a struggle of daily life.

‘Freedom to Run’ follows two groups of runners, one from Right to Movement in Palestine, and one from Scotland. The two groups of runners support each other as they run both the Palestine and Edinburgh Marathons and on this journey the runners discover they are not so different, but they live very different lives.

There will be a Q & A with the filmmakers after the screening.

All proceeds from this event go to Medical Aid for Palestinians.

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.

Star of Live at the Apollo, Late Night Mash and Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee, brings a show all about the women in her life, from her mother to her best friend and that one girl who was mean in 2008. Oh, and Disney Princesses, obvs. Co-host of the smash-hit podcast Trusty Hogs and seen on BBC3, Comedy Central, Dave, ITV and more.

Years in the making, Luke Saxton is ready to introduce us to ‘Flamingo’. Set to be his best album yet, prepare to be transported to a beach paradise through his dreamy 70s arrangements. Join us at The Crescent to celebrate the launch!

The remarkable intimate solo performances Martin gives go from strength to strength – every gig is a masterclass. He travels the length and breadth of the UK and beyond, giving rapt audiences passion, sorrow, love, beauty, tragedy and majesty through his playing.

Tercelvoice celebrate the arrival of their new album ‘This Is Our Time’ with a launch party here in October!
Released on local independent label Young Thugs Records, you can expect more of Tercelvoice’s trademark cinematic textures, soulful melodies and infectious beats. The very wonderful Marnie Glum opens.

As the nights close in the temptation is to collapse on the sofa and wait for Spring. Resist the urge!
Join us on the Saturday 21st October at the Crescent for the usual messed up genre confusion. And big fun.

2023 Polaris Prize nominated Canadian country-garage outfit finally return to York suits on and ready to rock!

York’s top brass come together for an evening of big, bangin’, brassy tunes at The Crescent.

Leading Cuban musicians and heirs to Buena Vista Social Club, Sambroso Allstars bring their sellout show back to York, performing one of the most iconic albums in living memory.

Former Cast & The La’s frontman returns to The Crescent for an acoustic show.

Come and join York’s longest running reggae and dub event in celebrating 14 years of bringing roots and culture to the city every single month!

The Supersuckers and Warner E Hodges band get together for a ridiculously rock’n’roll co-headline tour.

California-born but now based in Manchester, discovered by Tom Waits, and brought on tour by Peter Gabriel to sing in his band, it was a phone call from Elbow’s Guy Garvey that saw her move to the UK. Her most recent album “Stonechild”, produced by John Parish (PJ Harvey, Aldous Harding, This is the Kit), received huge acclaim: her beautiful songs, rooted in the folk tradition are intricately detailed, acoustic-led pieces that teem with ideas.

Get ready to dive into a rabbit hole of the best jokes in the world – star of Live at the Apollo and sell-out sensation Gary Delaney is back! One of the most sought after joke writers in the country and longstanding Mock the Week special guest, Gary has been through the laughing glass and he’s ready to bring you a brand new show with hit after hit of the kind of one-liners only a master could craft. If you’re hunting for snark, Gary’s got it covered!

Former It Bites frontman and sideman to the stars, Francis Dunnery, returns to the stage with his new blues-rock project Tombstone Dunnery

Mozart Estate, formerly known as Go-Kart Mozart, are an English indie pop band founded by Lawrence, previously of the bands Felt and Denim.

UK SKA-PUNK legends RANDOM HAND are heading back to York as part of their New album tour due in October via Bomber Music.

Brighton post-punk-party seven-piece KEG return to York with a brand new EP strapped under their arm.
Called ‘Girders’ and released again on Alcopop! Records, they’ve managed to capture the live feel of the recordings while experimenting sonically in every direction. ‘Girders’ doesn’t try to hide behind anything: whether it’s the death of a loved one, the feeling of not really knowing yourself, your body slowly crumbling around your brain or a mass cull.

Unnerving, turbulent post-punk/alt-rock from the suburbs of Paris.

Cheshire-born indie-pop singer-songwriter Casey Lowry comes to York as part of the Music Venue Trust & Coca-Cola’s new partnership.

Dan Webster, fresh off his highly successful tour of Australia, is gearing up to release his fifth studio album. With previous albums receiving accolades from the folk and Americana press, Dan’s latest offering promises to be ‘rather marvelous’, as lauded by BBC R2.

Dan has spent the last two years changing the comedy industry from the inside out, paving new career paths for himself and many others; whilst being one half of the smash-hit podcast Have A Word.

‘Hayseed Dixie highlights the worth of mountain music to all things rock: energy, dirt-punk rhythm, careening harmonies and the fundamental right of all no-good fuck-ups to raise hell come Saturday night.’

Rowan Evans has been a breath of fresh air since landing in York a couple of years ago. He hosts a fabulous monthly session at The Golden Ball and has roped in a bunch of the finest musicians in our scene to be his ‘& Friends’, a slappin’ backing band – currently consisting of bass, guitar, drums and…well you never really know what else!

If you’re going to pay tribute to The Thin White Duke, you may as well get the best one around. ABSOLUTE BOWIE have been touring the UK & Europe for years, consistently selling out venues and we don’t expect this show to be any different.

Likeminds returns on Thursday 21st September for a very unique occasion, a Crescent special with one of York’s most beloved DJ crews, Chameleon.

On this his sixth UK tour, Geoff Norcott will be trying to make sense of the current cultural and political scene with his playfully provocative brand of humour. Whether it’s the dire blandness of the two main parties or the shamelessly shoe-horned right-on messages in adverts and films, Geoff will continue to tread in areas much of comedy leaves well alone.

Following the outpouring of love around the documentary, Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me, Jody reached out to his longtime friend, producer and songwriter Luther Russell to join him for some promotional appearances. A comfortability on stage became a kinship in the studio and eventually led to two albums as Those Pretty Wrongs

Alt-rockin’ party-poppers Wheatus are coming to play The Crescent in September!

Folk singer, lesbian and checked-shirt-collector Grace Petrie has been incorrectly called Sir every day of her adult life, and, having finally run out of things to write whiny songs about, she’s putting down the guitar to try and work out why.

We’re delighted to welcome The Big Moon to The Crescent for the first time in September who will be joined by Liz Lawrence for a great double bill.
Brought to you by The National Lottery and Music Venue Trust as part of their United By Music initiative.

Ghanaian bandleader, vocalist and highlife legend Pat Thomas is back in The Crescent with his seven piece party band.

Daphne’s Flight are an exceptional force in British music. Chris While, Helen Watson, Julie Matthews, Melanie Harrold and Miranda Sykes are among the UK’s most-loved and respected artists individually, but when they join forces on stage something magical happens

Mercury Prize winning, Manchester singer-songwriter Badly Drawn Boy is coming back to York to celebrate 25 Years with Something To Tour About!

York’s electro dub rockers DBC3 play for the first time with their new lineup and sound at The Crescent. Featuring 2 original members of the once sizable Dub Barn Collective, this trio have reworked their repertoire and now includes the addition of charismatic mic man Dandy Dizzle, and all-round musical wizard DJI (aka The Urbanizer).

HOUSE Of ALL appeared unexpectedly, but not without a stellar legacy. Five former members of The Fall gathered, led by original guitarist and force behind Blue Orchids, Martin Bramah, along with Paul and Steve Hanley, Simon Wolstencroft and Pete Greenway to record a left-field hit earlier this year, followed by a Marc Riley session, a six-date tour (with Phil Lewis filling in for Pete temporarily), and a second LP already recorded.

Sweet Baboo is the alter ego of North Walian musician and songwriter Stephen Black.
A magical singer-songwriter coming to charm us for an intimate seated show in The Crescent.
His career has spanned over 2 decades and has seen him release 7 albums to date to critical acclaim.

On Saturday 2nd of September 2023, Captain Mustache will have the privilege of assembling some of the best Beards & Moustaches, both from the UK and internationally for a new annual Beard Competition…

YouVee are performing their biggest headline to date, celebrating the release of their 2nd EP ‘The Print White Black’. Joined by some cracking supports, we hope you can join for an amazing night of entertainment!

After hibernating for twenty years (where did the time go!?) Britpop favourites, Sleeper are back on the road, performing live. Original members: Louise Wener (vocs, guitar), Jon Stewart (guitar) and Andy Maclure (drums) are newly joined by Kieron Pepper (previously of The Prodigy) on bass.

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

This August Bank Holiday sees the return of our beer festival CresFest, our first one since 2018!

This year’s beer will be from a range of breweries in the North East and cider from Orchards of Husthwaite. We’ll have 10 cask lines, 7 keg lines, local cider, and a gin & prosecco bar spread across both bars.  We will publish an updated beer list once it is confirmed, so follow us on social media to see the full list when it’s revealed.

For entertainment, we have invited DJs from some of your favourite events at The Crescent, and we will be hosting video games competitions over the weekend, plus an open entry Bar Billiards competition on the Sunday, with prizes for the winners! 

One of the most influential bands to emerge from the UK’s festival scene, Ozric Tentacles formed during the solstice at Stonehenge Free Festival 1983 going on to become psychedelic staples at Glastonbury and many other festivals. The creative vision of multi-instrumentalist Ed Wynne, the Ozrics’ uniquely trippy soundscapes connect fans of progressive rock, psychedelia and dance music culture.

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.

Next up we have one of the original Roots and dancehall DJs of York making his return. REDDREAD is the founder of one of the first roots and dub events in the city: Lion Paw; inspiring a scene of selectors, skankers and bass heads that continues to this day. Now living in Barcelona it is rare to see him in the shires so this will be a very special treat for all of us!

We’re delighted to welcome Pennine Suite to The Crescent for a special headline show this summer!
Inspired by the alternative rock movement of the 80s and 90s mixed with modern shoegaze and pop melodies, you may have seen Pennine Suite previously open up for some of the UK’s hottest bands such as BDRMM, The Lounge Society, LIFE and Youth Sector.

Mik Artistik’s Ego Trip are genuinely delightful, funny, frightening, and indefinable. Northern rock and roll stand-up comes close.

Legendary West Yorkshire alternative band CUD return to The Crescent this summer!

Live/Wire is The AC/DC Show. The hugely successful tribute to rock music’s greatest band AC/DC, complete with a wall of Marshalls’ and over two hours of High Voltage Rock ‘n’ Roll in a show critically acclaimed for its closeness in look and sound to the real thing.

The UK’s top-selling tribute to Glendale’s grammy-winning finest, SoaD, featuring touring musicians from Dragonforce, Breed 77, Anti-Nowhere League and Confyde,

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.

South London genre-blending story tellers Alabama 3 are back, and new album ‘Whacked’ is the first new material since the tragic passing of their beloved and unconventional frontman and songwriter Jake Black, aka The Very Reverend D. Wayne Love, in May 2019.

Get ready to join an unforgettable night of performances and dynamic artistry from the one and only Lily Monarch, joined by both The Family Shambles and the captivating crown jewels of York’s drag scene in a one night only showcase of all things drag, cabaret, burlesque and Bo Burnham parody.

We Are Scientists are coming to The Crescent in July!
The US alternative band have evolved from early post-punk leanings to a more shiny sound over the course of seven albums.

Th Escape Club returns to The Crescent to help kick the summer holidays off in style!

30 plus stalls of Self publishers, zine makers, printmakers, cool art stuff, DIY makers PLUS drop in casual zine and badge making with Scarborough Zine Library (travelling archive available to peruse)!

**Unfortunately Popa Chubby has had to cancel two weeks of his planned EU tour due to illness.
Refunds will be processed automatically from your point of purchase.**

Join our mighty York choir for a legendary summer festival party, from chilled sunset tunes to euphoric sunrise anthems in a night of unforgettable revelry. Ft tracks from Harry Styles, Blur, Craig Daivd, Dua Lipa and more. Good vibes guaranteed.

Formed in 2022 by frontman Martin Ledger, Alchemy Live hail from Yorkshire and bring together a group of professional players and friends who share a common love of the music of Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits. Collectively the band have toured worldwide and have shared the stage with rock legends such as Mike Rutherford, Mick Hucknell, Roger Taylor and many more.

Lost Map, the DIY/independent record label based on the Isle of Eigg in the Scottish Hebrides, celebrates 10 years with a run of showcase events across the UK. This special show in York will feature emotive indie-folk from Glasgow-based Canadian singer-songwriter L.T. Leif; Walthamstow shoegaze-pop 5-piece, Firestations; as well as an intimate solo appearance from the Eigg-man, Pictish Trail himself.

It’s summer! So we’re having our traditional residents party featuring all the crew – playing everything from roots, reggae and dub to dancehall, steppas and jungle on our heavy custom rig!

Guest MC Sherlock Art ‘pon de mic all night.

Room 2 (free entry) will be hosted by Mo Adair’s Memorial fundraiser.

‘Unfortunately tomorrow’s show in York has been rescheduled due to illness and will now take place on Friday 7th July.
All tickets remain valid but refunds are also available from your point of purchase.’

Cross-genre punk rockers Millie Manders & The ShutUp bring the party to The Crescent for the first time.

LOVE with Johnny Echols sees Arthur Lee’s longest serving band return to the UK to perform classic songs from Love’s first four albums Love, Da Capo, Four Sail and of course Forever Changes as well as some special deep cuts.

York prog rockers Mostly Autumn are back at The Crescent in July.

York & Liverpool based music collective The Illness celebrate the release of Summerase EP, their new quadruple A-side at The Crescent.

1970s mod-revivalists Secret Affair are coming to The Crescent!

Soft Machine is one of the greatest UK avant/jazz-rock bands of all time.
The current line-up features John Etheridge on guitar, Asaf Sirkis on drums, Theo Travis on saxophones and Fred Thelonius Baker on bass – Soft Machine will perform material from throughout the bands illustrious career.

The UK’s best tribute to The Smiths return to The Crescent.

The UK’s first and only Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater cover band. They have even performed live onstage in the UK with Tony Hawk himself!
Expect to hear… AFI, Alien Ant Farm, Bad Religion, Black Flag, CKY, Dead Kennedys, Goldfinger, Green Day, Lagwagon, Less Than Jake, Millencolin, Motorhead, NOFX, Papa Roach, Powerman 5000, Rage Against The Machine, The Ramones, Refused, Suicidal Tendencies, System of a Down and many more.

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!

After a year of serious life challenges, Mike Peters will bring the music of The Alarm back to the UK stage!

Described by The Guardian as ‘the finest instrumental duo on the traditional scene’, Spiers & Boden first rocketed onto the music scene in 2001, quickly winning a clutch of BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and going on to form and front the extraordinarily successful folk big band Bellowhead.

To celebrate the release of their album ‘How Many Dreams?’, Australian band DMA’s will come to York to play an intimate album launch show at The Crescent.

Rose City Band’s country psychedelic rock evokes the wide-open spaces of the American west and free spirits who call it home. The project of acclaimed guitarist and vocalist Ripley Johnson, Rose City Band has extended beyond the studio and lives in tandem as a live ensemble featuring some of the finest players in contemporary rock: pedal steel guitarist Barry Walker, keyboardist Paul Hasenberg, bassist Dewey Mahood (aka Plankton Wat) and drummer Dustin Dybvig.

Brisbane, Australia 5-piece Nice Biscuit play a heady mix krautrock, surf-rock, swirling garage rock and full blown, widescreen psychedelia and we’re very excited for them to raise the roof off The Crescent in June.
They’ve previously toured with King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Brian Jonestown Massacre & Allah Las and are readying a new album for 2024.
Marrying psychedelia with folk and a touch of country, Baby Cool is the latest side project by Nice Biscuit co-front woman Grace Cuell.

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.