Chameleon & Ouroboros collaborate once again, this time bringing you the legend that is Midland, the DJ and producer behind the label Graded, and summer smasher Final Credits. Joined by York’s very own Lara David (formerly known as Chekov) who returns to The Crescent decks after last years Crescent Community Disco.
Announcements
Romeo Stodart (The Magic Numbers) – *At The Fulford Arms, York*
Singer songwriter Romeo Stodart founded The Magic Numbers with his sister Michelle and Angela & Sean Gannon in 2002.
The Magic Numbers have released five albums and were nominated for the Mercury Prize in 2005 penning hits like Love Me Like You, Take A Chance, Love’s A Game and Forever Lost.
Irie Vibes w/ Impressa feat. Alexis
Our long running sound system night bringing the finest dub, reggae and jungle guests from across the country to York.
Soma Crew – 10th Anniversary Party w/ Sherbert Flies, Cowgirl, Speedreaders, Rowan + Captain Starlet
A celebratory alldayer with a host of the cities finest alternative bands put together to congratulate Soma Crew on ten years existence. DJs in the front bar, a day of celebrating our small but deeply cherished scene.
Some Voices Choir presents Electric Dreams
The ultimate 80s night – let’s dance!
Grab somebody you wanna dance with to the sound of our mighty York voices performing 80s hits from Whitney, Tiffany, Prince, Bowie and many more, all in blockbusting harmony. Like all Some Voices shows, “it’s as much a party as it is a performance” (TimeOut) so join us on the dancefloor at The Crescent for the 80s night of your dreams!
Badly Drawn Boy + Liam Frost – *SOLD OUT*
Mercury Prize winning, Manchester singer-songwriter Badly Drawn Boy is coming back to York to celebrate 25 Years with Something To Tour About!
Nordic Giants + Chiyoda Ku
For Nordic Giants the performance is the thing, and as those who have seen the live show will attest, it is a visceral experience that goes beyond the normal descriptors. Each mind-blowing performance involves a selection of hand picked short films, which are soundtracked live with atmospheric soundscapes. Two mythical creatures create an experience with bowed guitar, piano that is both haunting and rousing, topped with climactic and thunderous drums and trumpet.
Alchemy Live – A Tribute to Dire Straits & Mark Knopfler
Formed in 2022 by frontman Martin Ledger, Alchemy Live hail from Yorkshire and bring together a group of professional players and friends who share a common love of the music of Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits. Collectively the band have toured worldwide and have shared the stage with rock legends such as Mike Rutherford, Mick Hucknell, Roger Taylor and many more.
Nice Biscuit + Baby Cool
Brisbane, Australia 5-piece Nice Biscuit play a heady mix krautrock, surf-rock, swirling garage rock and full blown, widescreen psychedelia and we’re very excited for them to raise the roof off The Crescent in June.
They’ve previously toured with King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Brian Jonestown Massacre & Allah Las and are readying a new album for 2024.
Marrying psychedelia with folk and a touch of country, Baby Cool is the latest side project by Nice Biscuit co-front woman Grace Cuell.
The 900 – Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater Covers Band + Mr Shiraz
The UK’s first and only Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater cover band. They have even performed live onstage in the UK with Tony Hawk himself!
Expect to hear… AFI, Alien Ant Farm, Bad Religion, Black Flag, CKY, Dead Kennedys, Goldfinger, Green Day, Lagwagon, Less Than Jake, Millencolin, Motorhead, NOFX, Papa Roach, Powerman 5000, Rage Against The Machine, The Ramones, Refused, Suicidal Tendencies, System of a Down and many more.