Orlagh Dooley doesn’t like boxes. Throughout her journey as an artist, the Derry-born producer and DJ has consistently strived to escape categorisation attracting a strong fan base and gaining her a BBC Radio 1 Residency, an Essential mix, and ‘Best DJ’ award from DJ Mag. From running DIY parties in abandoned shops whilst studying in Liverpool, to securing some of the best club residences around the world, Or:la’s story has been as organic and authentic as they get.
Announcements
Weetwood Mac
Leeds-based Weetwood Mac are rapidly making a name for themselves as one of the UK’s most authentic homages to Fleetwood Mac.
Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black – played by the Belgrave House Band
After back-to-back sellout shows here, The Belgrave House Band return to The Crescent to revive Amy’s classic second album Back To Black, complete with full horn section, backing vocalis and a rhythm section from Leeds’ burgeoning jazz acene.
Cyril Cyril
Suisse banjo and drums/percussion pair Cyril Cyril come to York for the first time in January!
Glass Caves
Starting life busking on the streets of York, Pontefract’s Glass Caves quickly amassed a loyal and devoted following who appreciate their no-nonsense, back-to-basics brand of self-promotion. All journeys start somewhere, and not many end up taking in some of the UK’s best-loved festivals and venues in front of vast, adoring crowds.
A PPY Christmas Party w/ Cowgirl, Captain Starlet & Decksy’s Midnight Stunnah’s DJs
Please Please You Christmas Party Time!
Two of our fave rock n roll bands back together at last
Cowgirl have a load of new material to blast you with and Captain Starlet reconvene for the first time since the summer.
Decksy’s Midnight Stunnah’s host the front bar til midnight – A night of music from and for the gals, gays and theys!
YouVee + The Zangwills
YouVee are a fresh 4 piece band, immersed in a world of alternative rock. YouVee return to headline their home town and kick start 2025! Supported by The Zangwills and launching new merch, you don’t want to miss out!
Herbal Mafia Christmas Party!
We’ve had an amazing year of bass music, with some of the finest artists, producers and DJs gracing The Crescent’s stage and testing the mighty Turbosound rig!
We want to say a massive thanks to everyone that has supported us and we’re paying you back with a cheap entry Christmas party with all the crew!
The Bastard Sons, This House We Built, Sleuth Gang + Straw Doll
THE B*ST*RDS ARE BACK! They were never meant to be silent…
Dormant since 2017 but quietly crafting new music in the shadows, the fire burns brighter than ever.
King Creosote
A quarter of a century since his self-released debut solo album, Kenny Anderson’s DIY pop alter-ego King Creosote has released over 100 records (at a relatively conservative guess), and his songs have been covered and performed by artists including Simple Minds and Patti Smith. 2024’s tour was such a success that we are delighted to announce the Any Storm in a Teacup tour is heading to York in June.! Expect modular synth, tracks from latest album, I DES and KC classics.