York’s Shed Seven mark 30 years at sell-out Piece Hall show

The indie favourites launched a record-breaking summer of live music at The Piece Hall in Halifax, marking 30 years since the release of their 1996 classic album A Maximum High by playing the record in full, alongside a run of their biggest hits, in front of 6,000 fans.

York band Shed Seven wow fans with anniversary gig marking 30 years since the release of their 1996 classic album A Maximum High. (Image: Cuffe & Taylor)

The set opened with Dirty Soul, Dolphin, Speakeasy and Ocean Pie, before frontman Rick Witter appeared in a red sequined shirt to launch into A Maximum High’s explosive opening number Getting Better.

Rick Witter, frontman of York indie band Shed Seven, at The Piece Hall in Halifax last night, June 6, 2026. (Image: Cuffe & Taylor)

Fan favourites including Magic Streets, Where Have You Been Tonight, Going For Gold, Bully Boy and On Standby followed, before the band closed the album section with Parallel Lines.

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The band, which is one of York’s most celebrated musical exports after putting the city firmly on the UK indie music map, returned to the stage for an encore featuring Disco Down and the anthemic Chasing Rainbows.

Rick Witter, frontman of York indie band Shed Seven, at The Piece Hall in Halifax last night, June 6, 2026. (Image: Cuffe & Taylor)

Speaking on stage, Rick Witter told the crowd: “What an incredible night. The Piece Hall is an amazing place – we will be back.”

Fans turned out in force to watch as York’s Shed Seven mark 30 years at sell-out Piece Hall show. (Image: Cuffe & Taylor)

Shed Seven, which formed in York back in 1990 and built a strong following through local gigs before breaking into the national charts, were joined by special guests Seb Lowe and The Guest List.

Shed Seven at The Piece Hall in Halifax, June 6, 2026. (Image: Cuffe & Taylor)

The show opened TK Maxx presents Live at The Piece Hall 2026, which will host a record 42 headline performances this summer.

The series continues on Friday with the first of two nights by Madness who wowed the crowd last night at Scarborough Open Air Theatre.

Madness had a headline slot at the open-air arena, bringing their energy to an 85-minute set packed with hits during their fourth appearance at the coastal venue.