Leeds based, singer songwriter, Danny Clement releases his hotly anticipated EP ‘Letters’ on 4th October and brings the launch show to us at The Crescent on 9th October.

Flatcap Carnival are York’s first and only bongo-bashing, trumpet-tooting Skanival band.

Local favourites, kraut-y shoegaze heroes Soma Crew return with an ace guitar heavy local supporting bill in Needlework and Fat Spatula.

Ace Dutch indie trio return to York in December!

As part of our 15th birthday celebrations over the next few months, we are honoured to have some very special guests joining us:

Bradford’s dub defenders INSPIRATIONAL SOUND; also celebrating an amazing 25 years in the scene will be bringing the crew, including singers and MC’s: Richie Ranks, Dan Man and D.Bo General – responsible for the vocals on one of the biggest jungle tunes ever released: Some Justice ’95 aka ‘The Arsonist’.

Support from the Irie Vibes DJs and MCs, playing all manner of roots, reggae and dub; with jungle to finish!

Following on from their success at the Crescent last year with the New York Brass Band, in 2024 the York Railway Institute Band will collaborate with the fabulous York Music Forum Jazz Ensemble – led by Ian Chalk – to present an evening of quirky, jazz-infused music.

At last! The long-awaited comeback of Crescent Cabaret, an evening of top class musical comedy variety in a true working men’s club style.

The Mouse Outfit are a Hip Hop production team and live band from Manchester. They  They are back on tour in 2022 performing DJ sets/Soundsystem gigs with MCs and  shows with their full 8 piece live band. They will be fronted by MCs Koj and Ayite with special guests at selected locations. 

Dynamic synth and drum duo bring an energetic live-looping post-punk-disco show to The Crescent.

A daytime all-welcoming event for families to enjoy music from the best bands in York.
Short sets of kid friendly music, illuminated room and activities between bands for the kids to have fun.