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

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

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.

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’.

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”.

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!

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.

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.

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.