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Shortlisted entries within the 2025 Young Composers Award will be performed by baroque instrumental group, The Brook Street Band, at an award day next May

Young composers invited to enter National Centre for Early Music award

Russell Watson returns to York Barbican in 2025

Russell Watson returns to York Barbican in 2025

Artist with seven million worldwide album sales comes to York venue

Pendulum return after a self-imposed hiatus, organisers said

Pendulum return after a self-imposed hiatus, organisers said

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Triple-platinum electronic band to perform in North Yorkshire town

Singing star soprano Nadia Eide

Singing star soprano Nadia Eide

Television singing star brings Christmas joy to North Yorkshire town

The Harrogate International Sunday Series will return with five concerts between January and April. Pictured are musicians Aaron Azunda Akugbo (left) and Junyan Chen

The Harrogate International Sunday Series will return with five concerts between January and April. Pictured are musicians Aaron Azunda Akugbo (left) and Junyan Chen

Sunday concert series to return to Harrogate's Old Swan Hotel

The York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir will perform a Christmas concert at the Citadel Church, in Gillygate, between December 3 and December 6. The choir will be supported by the church's own ladies' choir

The York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir will perform a Christmas concert at the Citadel Church, in Gillygate, between December 3 and December 6. The choir will be supported by the church's own ladies' choir

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Mince pies and music in four-day Gillygate male voice choir concert

York Record Fair returns in April 2025

York Record Fair returns in April 2025

Hundreds of collectors descend on York bi-annual fair

New York inspires old York band’s single - released days before city gig

Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde

Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde

'Take your iPad and take it away,' says Chrissie Hynde as Pretenders rock York

Olly Murs will be performing on June 28

Olly Murs will be performing on June 28

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Four-time chart-topping artist heads to York Racecourse for the summer

York RI Golden Rail Band will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a concert at the National Centre for Early Music

York RI Golden Rail Band will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a concert at the National Centre for Early Music

Brass band to blow own trumpet at 40th anniversary celebration

'A Baroque Christmas,' a collaboration between professional vocal and instrumental ensemble, Eboracum Baroque, and York Gin, will take place at Merchant Adventurers' Hall in December

'A Baroque Christmas,' a collaboration between professional vocal and instrumental ensemble, Eboracum Baroque, and York Gin, will take place at Merchant Adventurers' Hall in December

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Baroque music and gin event to come to Merchant Adventurers' Hall

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell appear on July 6, 2025 at Scarborough Open Air Theatre

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell appear on July 6, 2025 at Scarborough Open Air Theatre

Band led by icon of UK music scene headlines North Yorkshire venue

Rag 'n' Bone Man returns to Scarborough in 2025

Rag 'n' Bone Man returns to Scarborough in 2025

BRIT Award and Ivor Novello Award winner performs again in North Yorkshire

The sleeve from Nerve Senta's eponymous debut LP

The sleeve from Nerve Senta's eponymous debut LP

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‘We were probably the most well-known band in York’ - album re-released 40 years on

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has announced her biggest ever UK headline tour

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has announced her biggest ever UK headline tour

Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Pop diva announces York tour date ahead of new single release

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Shed Seven legend Rick Witter unveils York gritting wagon 'Rick Gritter'

Chart-topping British band brings tour to North Yorkshire venue

Chart-topping British band brings tour to North Yorkshire venue

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Chart-topping British band to headline North Yorkshire venue

WHSmith in York is returning vinyl records to its shelves

WHSmith in York is returning vinyl records to its shelves

Return to popular York high street store of item last seen there in the 1990s

Songwriting greats - Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook on the York Barbican stage. Photos by Dave Lawrence

Songwriting greats - Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook on the York Barbican stage. Photos by Dave Lawrence

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'A jukebox of hits' - legendary band delight fans in sell-out York gig

Vinyls have come back into fashion which was helped by new releases by artists such as Taylor Swift

Vinyls have come back into fashion which was helped by new releases by artists such as Taylor Swift

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WH Smith 'excited' to sell an item that hasn't been on its shelves for 30 years

Stars of a previous Community Carol Concert at York Barbican

Stars of a previous Community Carol Concert at York Barbican

Singing carols since 1958! Look back at York’s Community Carol Concert

Shed Seven on stage in Museum Gardens this summer as Elbow are announced as the next headliners in 2025. Image: Supplied

Shed Seven on stage in Museum Gardens this summer as Elbow are announced as the next headliners in 2025. Image: Supplied

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Elbow tickets for York gig: why are local residents penalised?

Steve Hackett at York Barbican on Tuesday night. Photo by Dave Lawrence

Steve Hackett at York Barbican on Tuesday night. Photo by Dave Lawrence

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Music legend wows sell-out crowd at York Barbican - review and photos

The performance sees musicians mingle with the audience

The performance sees musicians mingle with the audience

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Producer of York concert aims to 'dismantle outdated traditions' for young audiences

Andy Simpson with the dress

Andy Simpson with the dress

Hollywood icon's dress to be shown in York

Shed Seven on stage in Museum Gardens this summer as Elbow are announced as the next headliners in 2025

Shed Seven on stage in Museum Gardens this summer as Elbow are announced as the next headliners in 2025

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Major Manchester band to headline Museum Gardens as more gigs planned for 2025

Peter Hook on stage at York Barbican

Peter Hook on stage at York Barbican

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'How does it feel?' Peter Hook's epic Joy Division and New Order showcase in York

Skylights outside York Barbican which they will play next month

Skylights outside York Barbican which they will play next month

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‘A dream come true’ as York band close to selling out Barbican for biggest gig yet

The Snappy crocodile joined members of the Flying Ducks Youth Theatre at the Grand Opera House launch event with Steve Coates (far right)

The Snappy crocodile joined members of the Flying Ducks Youth Theatre at the Grand Opera House launch event with Steve Coates (far right)

Music producer with sold out shows in York adds new event at leading venue

Shed Seven will play Scarborough Open Air Theatre next year

Shed Seven will play Scarborough Open Air Theatre next year

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'It doesn’t get much better': Shed Seven announce biggest ever North Yorkshire gig

LNER celebrated Shed Seven, right, topping the UK album charts by putting out a special message congratulating the band on its board at York railway station, left

LNER celebrated Shed Seven, right, topping the UK album charts by putting out a special message congratulating the band on its board at York railway station, left

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LNER puts out special message congratulating Shed Seven on Number One album

Liv Quigley has released 'Own Way Home'

Liv Quigley has released 'Own Way Home'

York singer with autism celebrates release of latest single

Paul Studer at the Angel Studios in Islington, London, during the recording of his second album, The Magic Slippers, with the RPO

Paul Studer at the Angel Studios in Islington, London, during the recording of his second album, The Magic Slippers, with the RPO

York man who made album in memory of wife reunites with famous orchestra

Claire will join the BBC Philharmonic on October 9

Claire will join the BBC Philharmonic on October 9

York student to play solo live on air with national orchestra

Shed Seven who have landed their second Number One album – in the same year as their first.

Shed Seven who have landed their second Number One album – in the same year as their first.

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Shed Seven land second Number One album – in the same year as their first

Rick Witter on stage with guitarist Paul Banks and during Shed Seven's homecoming gigs at Museum Gardens in July

Rick Witter on stage with guitarist Paul Banks and during Shed Seven's homecoming gigs at Museum Gardens in July

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‘We’re having the best year we’ve probably ever had': Shed Seven's success at 30

Rick Witter on stage at Museum Gardens during Shed Seven's homecoming gigs in July

Rick Witter on stage at Museum Gardens during Shed Seven's homecoming gigs in July

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Shed Seven frontman calls for more Museum Gardens gigs after noise complaint dropped

Ian and Dom at Lyth Arts Centre

Ian and Dom at Lyth Arts Centre

Renowned jazz duo coming to York

The full line-up is revealed

The full line-up is revealed

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North Yorkshire town reveals full line-up for three days of music

Rick Witter of Shed Seven performing in front of thousands at York Museum Gardens earlier this year (Image: Dave Harrison and Steve Lewis)

Rick Witter of Shed Seven performing in front of thousands at York Museum Gardens earlier this year (Image: Dave Harrison and Steve Lewis)

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York Museum Gardens can host more music gigs after noise complaint dismissed

Shed Seven are leading the midweek charts as they battle to secure their second number one album – in the same year as their first

Shed Seven are leading the midweek charts as they battle to secure their second number one album – in the same year as their first

Shed Seven leading the midweek charts as they battle to secure Number One album

Plenty of fun is promised

Plenty of fun is promised

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North Yorkshire sausage factory to stage Oktoberfest this weekend

Ignite Concerts Movies at York Minster

Ignite Concerts Movies at York Minster

York singer Alistair Griffin's York Minster concert

Left to right: Steve Purton, Miles Salter, Paul Lewis, Steve Collington

Left to right: Steve Purton, Miles Salter, Paul Lewis, Steve Collington

York band to play headline gig at local festival

The Darkness will be supported by ASH at their show in York

The Darkness will be supported by ASH at their show in York

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British rock legends set to take the stage in York

Paul Carrack delighted crowds at his gig at York Barbican on Saturday night. Photo is from a previous visit to the Barbican, by Dave Lawrence

Paul Carrack delighted crowds at his gig at York Barbican on Saturday night. Photo is from a previous visit to the Barbican, by Dave Lawrence

Top singer-songwriter delivers hit after hit to Barbican crowd

The York RI Golden Rail Band will be joined by the York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir for the concert at The Citadel, in Gillygate

The York RI Golden Rail Band will be joined by the York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir for the concert at The Citadel, in Gillygate

York brass band's 'homage to Wallace and Gromit’ with music by Bowie, Stones and more

Many fans were shocked to see prices for Oasis tickets increase, says Which?

Many fans were shocked to see prices for Oasis tickets increase, says Which?

Which? wants Oasis and Ticketmaster to refund fans hit by inflated ticket prices

A crowd enjoys the music

A crowd enjoys the music

Performers to bring sweet music to York food and drink festival

Some of the staff at GlitterBeam Radio, which launches in York today on DAB.

Some of the staff at GlitterBeam Radio, which launches in York today on DAB.

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Radio station promises to bring glitter to York in launch today

One of the performers at Harrogate's Musical Weekender in 2023

One of the performers at Harrogate's Musical Weekender in 2023

North Yorkshire town to blow its trumpet with music weekender

There is still one final obstacle to seeing them next year, securing a ticket.

There is still one final obstacle to seeing them next year, securing a ticket.

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Digital expert shares the secrets to securing Oasis tickets this weekend

Liam and Noel Gallagher have confirmed that after 15 years, Oasis is back together and will have special shows in London and Manchester in 2025.

Liam and Noel Gallagher have confirmed that after 15 years, Oasis is back together and will have special shows in London and Manchester in 2025.

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Oasis back together as Liam and Noel Gallagher announce huge reunion tour