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).
Announcements
Kickstart w/ Vagabond, Substate, The Lanthorn Scarecrow + Disappearer
A Music Venue Trust fundraising event bringing together four of the most exciting rising bands in the York scene.
Irie Vibes w/ Dean Atkins & Jonny Crawshaw
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 – Smorgasbord!
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 Siege Of Jorvik VI w/ Eld Varg & Trowsholm
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!
Chameleon: Objekt
Legendary Berlin-based DJ & producer Objekt returns to York this winter for a bass-heavy workout at The Crescent.
Spear Of Destiny
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 + The SickNotes – *At The Fulford Arms*
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.
Mock Tudors, Raucous Dorks + Chaffinch
Two of Sheffield’s finest DIY bands and Bingo Records recording buddies are passing through The Crescent to see us on Sunday 30th August.
Herbal Mafia: Front Bar 140bpm Special
We’ve had a little break and we’re back for an end of summer party! To say thanks for all the support this year we’re throwing a FREE (before 11pm, £5 after) sesh for you!
We’re taking over the front bar of Crescent for an intimate rave powered by our own heavyweight rig, vibes are gonna be strong and bass is gonna be loud!