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  •  Basement Sessions: The Birdman Rallies + What The Cat Dragged In + Charlotte Carpenter

    Basement Sessions is a new platform for local talent and up coming bands.THE BIRDMAN RALLIES www.thebirdmanrallies.comA band based in York and Harrogate, Birdman Rallies consist of members Dan, Adam, Dave and John, between them they play an array of musical instruments.This is a band overflowing with talent. Songs which are full of hooks, time signatures and perfect arrangements.WHAT THE CAT DRAGGED INwww.whatthecatdraggedin.bandcamp.comA five piece, unisex cabaret post-punk band based in York. They arrange taut pop songs that combine classical piano and violin with electric guitars, bass and drums,...... (read more)

  • Hyena Lounge Comedy Club Edinburgh Previews Matt Forde + Paul McCaffery

    Each week The Hyena Lounge Edinburgh Preview Season features two top comedians performing previews of their brand new shows for this year’s Edinburgh Fringe.The show is in two halves with each act performing for almost an hour. Don’t be too surprised if you see acts reading from notes or asking the audience...... (read more)

  • NA presents Josh Savage + Emily Rowan + Mike Simms + Alice Rowan + Bryony Drake

    Another great night from NA Music!featuring:Josh SavageEmily RowanMike SimmsAlice RowanBryony Drake

  • Script Factor

    Script FactorLocal writers, from the York Branch of Script Yorkshire, present brand new 15 minute plays. It's a fun night with a chance to meet and have a drink with old friends and new. Come along and vote for your favourite script, acted out (sight-unseen-script-in-hand) by members of York Settlement...... (read more)

  • basement presents Juffage + Nschlfn + Knuckles + Lip Denial

    Jeff T. Smith, a.k.a. Juffage, has been busy. Following the release of his newest album 'Semicircle', he took to the road. Playing over 90 shows in the UK and Europe, his larger-than-life performance style and seemingly effortlessmultitasking with drums, basses, guitars, vocals, keys, clarinets,...... (read more)

  • Hyena Lounge Comedy Club The Boy With Tape On His Face

    THE BOY WITH TAPE ON HIS FACEThe silent show that is creating a lot of talk.Mime with noise, stand-up with no talking, drama with no acting. You’ll laugh, you’ll scream and ultimately you’ll end up like The Boy - lost for words.AS SEEN ON ITV1s COMEDY ROCKS WITH JASON MANFORD, BBC3s “LIVE @ THE...... (read more)

  • Take The Stage

    Take The Stage is a fortnightly open mic designed to showcase those with the creative buzz. We have shows every other Monday during term time (these are University of York terms not any other terms like York St John or Presidential ones).Our ethos is simple:Anyone with any sort of act can give it a go!We...... (read more)

Luke Jermay's Psychic Cabaret

Thursday 1 November: Luke Jermay's Psychic Cabaret

An evening of psychic entertainment, telepathy and intuitive readings. The Incredibly talented Luke Jermay brings his unique gifts to The Basement, York.Direct from a two year run in Las Vegas the mind...... (read more)