Ooof! A hot-as-it-gets, tasty Independent Venue Week treat involving post-punk and weirdo-indie bands.
Rejoice!
Announcements
Motorheadache + The Hazy Janes
Lifelong Motörhead fan Rob Campbell (Rickenbastard & vocals) captures the essence of Lemmy in voice, stage clothes and that grinding mid-range bass sound. No wonder this band all but sold out York last time.
Gong
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.
Ren Harvieu, Robert Chaney + Felix Holt
Salford singer-songwriter Ren Harvieu leads a five-piece band feat. The Magic Numbers’ siblings Romeo & Michele Soddart to perform songs from her new album Revel In the Drama (Bella Union).
Ozric Tentacles Electronic – *NOW AT THE FULFORD ARMS – SOLD OUT*
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 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.
Crescent Community Disco!
The Crescent Community Disco returns!
Another Late Night Extravaganza!
Our finest community DJs bring you a party to beat those January blues, spinning the finest tunes in their bags. Anything goes! We’re also celebrating Harkirit’s 30th. Likely to be an absolute mess.
York Music Hub: Best Of The Bands!
The evening will see bands from across York compete to be crowned Band Band 2019. Musicians from the city’s secondary schools will perform a mix of covers and original songs.
Dave Haslam: In-conversation with John Moores – **CANCELLED**
The Haçienda, Manchester & beyond – Dave Haslam discusses his life and career as a DJ and writer.
Ravin’ Rascals
Start the new year right with an afternoon of energetic family fun at Ravin’ Rascals!
York’s favourite rave-themed family disco is returning to The Crescent on Sunday 26th of January, providing the ultimate rave experience for children and parents alike!
Herbal Mafia 14th Birthday ft. Slimzee & Nicky Blackmarket
We’re celebrating 14 years of bringing the bass to York. In the last year alone we have had the likes of Roni Size, Calibre and Loefah absolutely shelling it, on top of the scores of talent that have represented over the years.
We have big plans for 2020 starting with the godfathers of grime/uk bass and drum&bass/jungle. Two legends that have been in the game since they were youths, and have helped push and progress these underground dance music scenes to global recognition and mainstream appeal: SLIMZEE & NICKY BLACKMARKET