The Slates brought their fast-rising indie-pop momentum to The Crescent, York on Thursday 26 June 2026, delivering a set that balanced the introspective pull of Try It Again with the band’s growing reputation for anthemic live energy.

Photos by Lucy May Short (@lucyontour28)

Fresh from festival appearances and tastemaker support, the Leeds outfit arrived with clear intent, translating their slow-burning studio moments into something far more immediate on stage.

There was a tangible sense of a band on the cusp. Tracks like Try It Again carried a quiet emotional weight, its reflective core cutting through the room, while earlier material leaned into bigger, more expansive hooks that drew a strong crowd response. The contrast worked in their favour, giving the set shape and demonstrating a versatility that’s quickly becoming their hallmark.

With major festival slots underway and a landmark headline show already in their sights, The Slates looked entirely at home under the lights in York—another step forward in what is quickly becoming a breakthrough year.

The Slates played at The Crescent, York on Friday 26 June 2026.