Although incredible purveyor of Afrofuturism, Kweku aka K.O.G , has been to the Crescent as part of other projects like KOG & The Zongo Brigade and Onipa, this will be his first time alongside his own extended band. Support from Afrodesia, who played alongside Alogte Oho earlier in the year as well as at the Bishy Road Street Party. Expect fierce raps with political messages alongside Afrobeat, Hi Life and jazzy licks.
Announcements
Theatre Of Hate
Gothic post-punk legends Theatre Of Hate bring their energetic show to the Crescent at the start of September.
York Palestine Assembly: Where Olive Trees Weep (Film Screening)
York Palestine Assembly are hosting an evening with guest speakers followed by the showing of the Palestinian film Where Olive Trees Weep. Please join us in the fantastic setting of The Crescent community venue. All profits go to the Palestinian Medical Relief Society
Burning Duck Comedy: Rob Auton
Award winning writer, comedian and actor Rob Auton brings his latest show ‘The Eyes Open and Shut Show’ to the Crescent in March.
Beans On Toast
Cult legend and all-round hero with songs to sing and stories to tell. The enthusiastic performer is promising a unique evening of stories about his travels and songs from his huge sixteen album back catalogue.
New York Brass Band
Big Summer party as York’s top brass come together for an evening of New Orleans style big brassy tunes!
Burning Duck Comedy: Rachel Fairburn
A star of Live at the Apollo and co-host of All Killa No Filla, Rachel joins us at the Crescent for her highly-anticipated 2025 UK tour. Set to perform for the first-time ever a unique blend of her brand-new stand-up and character show ‘Side Eye’.
Talisk
With over 15 million streams and sold out shows across five continents, Talisk have amassed a global following whilst redefining the folk genre. Mohsen Amini (concertina), Benedict Morris (violin) and Charlie Galloway (guitar) push musical boundaries whilst testing a trio’s live production capabilities. There’s captivating a crowd, then there’s Talisk.
Ed Force One: Iron Maiden Tribute Act + Spirit of the Hawk
Now considered the best Iron Maiden tribute act in the UK, Ed Force One have “Maiden down to perfection.”
Live/Wire: ‘The AC/DC Show’ – Saturday
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.