Gordon Chapman-Fox’s Warrington-Runcorn New Town Development Plan project sees a bold visual aesthetic and striking retro-futuristic audio identity seamlessly melded together into one evocative musical package. Over five albums and three EPs, Chapman-Fox impeccably soundtracks the construction and growth of a northern English community from the mid 1970’s to early 1980’s, rendered in shimmering arpeggios and soaring, euphoric leads.
Some of our top York musicians are joining forces in this very special quickfire blast of a fundraiser.
All profits will be donated to MAP (Medical Aid for Palestine) and PCRF (Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund).
A Music Venue Trust fundraising event bringing together four of the most exciting rising bands in the York scene.
Irie Vibes present: Dean Atkins (ex Soul Jazz Sound System) and local legend Jonny Crawshaw (ex 100% Dynamite! Edinburgh / Soul Provision) to take us on a journey through the sounds of Soul Jazz Records; fusing reggae, soul, funk, hiphop and dancehall. N.B. this is not an official Soul Jazz event!
The Clementhorpe Collective return to the Crescent Community Venue with Smorgasbord – a musical buffet of ear watering delicacies. Featuring an expansive roster of DJs each cooking up a tantalising blend of their specialist genres, this promises to be a banging banquet of aural delights.
The sixth annual Siege of Jorvik on the final night of the Jorvik Viking Festival.
This year’s acts include Eld Varg and Trowsholm from Scotland and more to be announced!
Legendary Berlin-based DJ & producer Objekt returns to York this winter for a bass-heavy workout at The Crescent.
SPEAR OF DESTINY were formed in 1983 after the demise of Kirk Brandon’s post punk iconic rockers THEATRE OF HATE.
The current line up of Spear is the longest serving to date and features 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) on drums.
Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra have been gleefully trampling over genre boundaries for over a decade now, chucking Rockabilly, Blues, Country, Swing, Soul and more into their musical gumbo, but always sounding mostly just like themselves.
Two of Sheffield’s finest DIY bands and Bingo Records recording buddies are passing through The Crescent to see us on Sunday 30th August.