Yorkshire’s Chris Brain has carved his place firmly into the contemporary folk scene following his highly-regarded first two albums, Bound to Rise (2022) and Steady Away (2023).
Garnering acclaim from the likes of Cerys Matthews (BBC 6 Music) and Mark Radcliffe (BBC Radio 2), he has since shared the stage with iconic acts like Robert Plant, Jacqui McShee and Martin Simpson. ‘Golden Days’, the first single from Steady Away is now prominently featured in the A24 film ‘We Live In Time’, starring Oscar-nominated actors Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield.
Announcements
Twinnie
Hailing from York, international singer/songwriter Twinnie is quite the trailblazer, carving out her own lane in Nashville, where she now resides. Following her sold out home show in November, she joins us again in June!
“A Country-Pop star on the rise with a personality as powerful as her magnificent voice” – The Telegraph
Fin James w/ DuckLin Curls
Fin debuts his new Lads Bible EP with us on April 11th! With support from DuckLin Curlz.
York Zine Fest x Black Lodge Press: Radical Typography Workshop
Come make a TWO LAYER RISOGRAPHED BIG POSTER! Black Lodge Press will introduce some of their amaaaaazing posters and then you’re off-glue sticks in hand!!!
IST IST
Manchester post-punk powerhouse Ist Ist formed in late 2014 and have forged a formidable reputation on the back of uncompromising, intense shows and a fierce DIY work ethic.
Tom McGuire & the Brassholes
Glaswegian funk-soul powerhouse Tom McGuire & the Brassholes land in York for the first time!
Freida Nipples Presents… Valentines Day Burlesque, Drag & Cabaret
Freida Nipples is bringing her infamous Burlesque, Drag & Cabaret Revue back to The Crescent after a selling out twice in 2024!
Victory Samosa w/ Speedreaders + J.Halliday
A mega cheap and extremely cheerful party to celebrate IVW25 with three of our faves. Plus Lasses On The Decks in the front bar!
The Birthday Massacre
Goth-y, metalic synth-rockers The Birthday Massacre return to the UK in 2025.
Colour Of Fire
After spending the past year recording with producer Andy Hawkins at The Nave, York’s Colour of Fire make their return to share a preview of new material alongside a few much-loved classics!