Announcements

A POP Party

Please Please You & Safe Suburban Home presents A POP Party w/ British Birds Captain Starlet Autocamper Mt Misery Adam Hopper & The Wimps Vehicle Tickets are £10 (+ b/f) in advance (£15 on the door) and available from See Tickets. *This is a standing […]

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Hope & Social

New Music Industry pioneers Hope & Social return to The Crescent for one of only two full-band headline shows in 2025. That’s right: just two. And this is your only chance to catch the full 8-piece lineup in York.
No support. No filler. Just an all-killer, brass-blasting, harmony soaring, audience-singing, musically blistering blue-jacketed blowout.

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Film Screening: The Big Lie III – Censoring Palestine

A genocide is happening in Palestine, but the newspapers and TV don’t tell us the truth. Even social media is censored. In the streets, in education, on stage and screen, speaking out is not allowed. People face dawn raids, arrest, detention. Dissent has been criminalised.
With Ken Loach, Alexei Sayle, Jackie Walker, Roger Waters and many more.

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Holy Moly & The Crackers

Roll up, roll up – Holy Moly & The Crackers are back for a one off spin on the merry-go-round.
Fiery cult folk-rockers pull up the curtains once again, to hit the stages of their hometown music halls, for an exclusive end-of-summer bonanza. Grab your tickets, strap in tight, put on your red lips, enjoy the ride ⚡️

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Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage

New York City DIY hero, genius songwriter, bandreader and comic book creator Jeffrey Lewis returns to The Crescent with his band after the release of career highlight 2025 album ‘The EVEN MORE Freewheelin’ Jeffrey Lewis’.

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Naima Bock

Naima Bock tours the UK this Autumn for a selection of intimate, stripped back shows in great venues around the UK. Her second album ‘Below A Massive Dark Land’ was released by Sub Pop in late 2024 to rave reviews from Uncut, Mojo, The Line of Best Fit, Clash and beyond.

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Melting Pot

These boys have been gigging constantly in various bands since it all began for them back back in the mid 1990’s. The live show is a homage to the greatest of the great Indie, Britpop and dance hits of that era. A monster sell out last year so don’t hang about if you want in.

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Talisk

Talisk have spent the last decade redefining contemporary folk, captivating audiences worldwide with their powerful, energetic performances. With millions of streams, sold-out shows across five continents, and major awards to their name, Mohsen Amini, Benedict Morris, and Charlie Galloway bring bold tunes and unforgettable live energy to every stage.

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Ibibio Sound Machine

Fronted by London-born Nigerian singer Eno Williams, Ibibio Sound Machine is a clash of African and electronic elements inspired in equal measure by the golden era of West African funk, disco, and modern post-punk and electro.

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RURA – *At The NCEM, York*

RURA are a multi award-winning Scottish folk band known for their powerful, cinematic sound and thrilling live performances. Celebrating 15 years in 2025, they’ve toured globally, played to millions on BBC1’s Hogmanay Live, wowed festival crowds worldwide, and played countless sold-out shows – including Glasgow’s legendary Barrowland Ballroom.

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