The John Otway Big Band
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The evening of the 16th January at The Crescent in York saw a vibrant gathering under the John Otway Big Band's direction, where melodies danced through the air with an infectious energy that enveloped the audience, creating an atmosphere both intimate and expansive as each performer added their unique hues to the collective score.
The John Otway Big Band
Saturday 16th January, 7.30pm
£20 (+ b/f)
*This is a standing show*
The world needs mavericks. One-offs. Bloody chuffed to bring John and his big band back to York again, always a packed night.
In a world dominated by music-by-committee, formulaic meaningless nonsense and fabricated beats, thank heaven for John Otway.
It’s Otway on steroids if you can imagine that. Otway with ROCK. All the hits and more but with other just-as-nutty musicians to bounce off. You’ll leave this show with an aching jaw from laughter and a sore throat from singing along. And joy in your heart that such a show can even exist in this day and age.
Massive turnout last year for the Aylesbury anarchist, expecting the same this time around.
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BwOyVIlupg
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Hotels within walking distance of The Crescent.
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Frequently asked questions
The John Otway Big Band takes place on Saturday, 16 January 2027 at 19:30.
The John Otway Big Band is held at The Crescent in York (8 The Crescent, York, YO24 1AW).
Tickets for The John Otway Big Band are priced at £22. Live prices and availability are shown on WeGotTickets.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Crescent can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for The John Otway Big Band can be booked via WeGotTickets using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The evening of the 16th January at The Crescent in York saw a vibrant gathering under the John Otway Big Band's direction, where melodies danced through the air with an infectious energy that enveloped the audience, creating an atmosphere both intimate and expansive as each performer added their unique hues to the collective score.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
The John Otway Big Band
Saturday 16th January, 7.30pm
£20 (+ b/f)
*This is a standing show*
The world needs mavericks. One-offs. Bloody chuffed to bring John and his big band back to York again, always a packed night.
In a world dominated by music-by-committee, formulaic meaningless nonsense and fabricated beats, thank heaven for John Otway.
It’s Otway on steroids if you can imagine that. Otway with ROCK. All the hits and more but with other just-as-nutty musicians to bounce off. You’ll leave this show with an aching jaw from laughter and a sore throat from singing along. And joy in your heart that such a show can even exist in this day and age.
Massive turnout last year for the Aylesbury anarchist, expecting the same this time around.
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BwOyVIlupg
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of The Crescent. Searching near The Crescent; check-in Saturday, 16 January 2027.
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Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is The John Otway Big Band?
The John Otway Big Band takes place on Saturday, 16 January 2027 at 19:30.
Where is The John Otway Big Band taking place?
The John Otway Big Band is held at The Crescent in York (8 The Crescent, York, YO24 1AW).
How much are tickets for The John Otway Big Band?
Tickets for The John Otway Big Band are priced at £22. Live prices and availability are shown on WeGotTickets.
Is there anywhere to stay near The John Otway Big Band?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Crescent can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for The John Otway Big Band?
Tickets for The John Otway Big Band can be booked via WeGotTickets using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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