Upcoming events.
THE FERRET OPEN MIC With Jamie Brewer (1st Tues & 3rd Sun of every month!)
THE FERRET OPEN MIC - now on the first tuesday and third sunday of every month!
SUNDAY 19th May with host: Jamie Brewer
Every month on the FIRST TUESDAY and the THIRD SUNDAY we'll be opening up The Ferret stage for an Open Mic, and inviting local bands & musicians to showcase new material. The OPEN MICwill feature an exciting mix of new & experienced players, showing us what they've got!
We have plenty of Open Mic slots from 7pm. Arrive early to bag your spot!
Backline provided - drummers please bring breakables - please get in touch if you have specific requirements.
Slots are first-come first-served.
Free entry. It all kicks off at 7pm.
EVERY MONTH - on the FIRST TUESDAY and THIRD SUNDAY.
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SUNDAY 19th MAY: The Ferret Open Mic hosted by guest host Rachael Waring. Join us!
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🗓️SUNDAY 19th MAY - 7pm
📍The Ferret, Preston
🔗theferret.live
FREE ENTRY
#openmic #theferret #livemusic #supportlivemusic
Make The Ferret Mad Again - Stand Up comedy in the heart of Preston! (May Edition)
“Make The Ferret Mad Again” - Stand Up Comedy in the Heart of Preston! 🤣🎤
Every third Tuesday of the month we bring you MTFMA, featuring a hand-picked line-up of hilarious comedians from all over the North West. Keep an eye out for your guest MC!
Expect everything plus the kitchen sink!
Lineup:
TBC!
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Introducing: “Make The Ferret Mad Again” - Stand Up Comedy in the Heart of Preston! 🤣🎤
A monthly comedy night for Preston, and we’ve got the privilege of hosting the laughs at our gaff.
Curated by Fil Milton and featuring guest hosts each month, Make The Ferret Mad Again will land at The Ferret every 3rd Tuesday of each month.
These hilarious nights are FREE ENTRY and the laughs will kick off from 7:30pm (doors at 7pm).
Come and enjoy some Ferret funnies, and Make The Ferret Mad Again! 🙌
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Tuesday 21st May 2024
Free entry
7pm Doors / 7:30pm Showtime
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month
✨The Ferret presents: WE SAVED THE FERRET WEEKENDER!✨
✨The Ferret presents: WE SAVED THE FERRET WEEKENDER!✨
🗓️Thurs 23rd to Sun 26th May 2024
📍The Ferret, Preston
To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: We Saved The Ferret Weekender! tickets from Skiddle .
Thanks to you lot, as well as our friends at MVT, MVP, ACE & PCC… WE SAVED THE FERRET!
So - what better way to celebrate than with a “We Saved The Ferret Weekender”?
For this celebratory weekend party, we are inviting some of our favourite bands who helped us out during our Save The Ferret fundraising campaign last year. There were over 100 amazing artists who played for our Save The Ferret campaign, so we’ve had to squeeze that down to one weekend’s worth, with 20+ artists already confirmed and a few more to add soon.
👉All these artists appearing, Thursday 23rd May through to Sunday 26th May:
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Thursday 23rd May:
Tin Gods
Design Rewind
Seamus Mcloughlin
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Friday 24th May:
Nigel Clark (Dodgy)
Ivan Campo
Granfalloon
Audrey’s Dance
One Sided Horse
+ DJs TBA
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Saturday 25th May:
Tony Wright (Terrorvision)
Blues Harvest
Ahmed & The Romans
The Jackpot Golden Boys
Gideon Conn
Beach Mountain
Zvilnik
+ more TBA
+ DJs TBA
+ CORE VALUES AFTER PARTY
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Sunday 26th May:
Wyres
All Hail Hyena
Heavy Salad
Idle Hours
FMA + 12 Gage
FirstnameFrank
+ more TBA
+ DJs TBA
We were blown away by your generosity and the strength of feeling around the #SaveTheFerret campaign, so now it’s time to say thank you & to celebrate!
🗣️The weekender is open to anyone & everyone, with tickets on sale now: https://skiddle.com/e/39070584
...but as a massive thank you for your fundraising efforts last year we’re giving away free tickets to all those who invested in Music Venue Properties, or donated to the #SaveTheFerret crowdfunder, or bought a ticket to one of our #SaveTheFerret shows. Check your email for special links to a very limited batch of free tickets, which you should have received by now. (First come first served).
If you don't receive an email & think you should, please let us know. Or - buy a ticket instead: https://skiddle.com/e/39070584
Here’s to an exciting future (& a big f-off party)!
🗓️ Thurs 23rd to Sun 26th May 2024
📍 The Ferret, Preston
All ages welcome (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).
Accessible ground floor venue & facilities.
Dog friendly venue.
Aziz Ibrahim (The Stone Roses & more) - The String Theory Tour
Aziz Ibrahim
(The Stone Roses & more) - The String Theory Tour
Wednesday 29th May
The Ferret | Preston
Born from British/Pakistani routes, the eclectic fusion of cultures can be heard through the electric samples and felt through the live wall of worldly guitar sounds.
Aziz Ibrahim's decorated career has seen him perform across Europe, (the first UK rock n roll artist to tour Libya & Syria) North/South American, India & Pakistan. Having replaced John Squire in seminal Manchester band 'The Stone Roses' Aziz has subsequently co-wrote & recorded on further classic records with Ian Brown including 'My Star', 'Corpses in Their Mouth', 'Golden gaze' & 'Solarized' which he incorporates with his unique and original style within his live set.
Aziz was asked by Mick Hucknell (Simply Red) to join the band in 1988 for their highly regarded 'End of the world tour' which he duly agreed to and subsequently fulfilled, performing on smash hits 'Holding back the years' & 'Monies too tight to mention'.
Collaborations with Paul Weller, Mani & Asia have cemented Aziz's status as one of the most sought after & uniquely talented underground musicians to be working within the industry.
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AZIZ WHO? Aziz Ibrahim Interview & Feature:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZJTKtX6rME
Aziz Ibrahim - Stay On The Middle Road Feat. Paul Weller:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4xmAIN_sgU
Ian Brown - My Star:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M019_bg4uWg
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Aziz Ibrahim (The Stone Roses & more) - The String Theory Tour
Wednesday 29th May
The Ferret | Preston
skiddle.com/e/38271806
Ages 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
The Empire Police
The Empire Police
return to The Ferret in Preston for a hometown headline show!
The Empire Police - Noise from the heart of Lancashire.
The Empire Police are a four-piece musical powerhouse hailing from Preston.
Since forming in 2015, they have carved their mark within their local scene and beyond, with instantly captivating music and energetic live shows, earning them support slots with the likes of The Sherlocks, Blinders and RATS, and sold out headline shows across the north-west.
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TICKETS: www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Preston/The-Ferret/The-Empire-Police-at-The-Ferret/38193801/
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Friday 31st May 2024
The Ferret | Preston
7PM
TICKETS: www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Preston/The-Ferret/The-Empire-Police-at-The-Ferret/38193801/
Willy Banjo's 30th Birthday Rewind ft ALTERN 8 + many more!
The Legendary Willy Banjo celebrates 30 years in the business, with a reunion birthday do ft ALTERN 8 & more - raising money for The Foxton Centre!
Saturday 1st June 2024
The Ferret, Preston
2pm - 2am
With music from:
ALTERN 8
(Rave Legend Mark Archer DJ Set)
DJ Tony Cannon
(House Classics)
The Filth Wizard
(Beats of Rage - Robot Rock Rewind)
Big Things
(90s Hip-Hop Block Party)
Jake Whoo
(House & Techno)
DJ Willy Banjo
(30 Years of Nonsense)
Fifi’s Kitchen Disco
(House & Disco Anthems)
DJ Mills Pays The Bills B2B Captain Redeye
(Smoking Beats)
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Join us for a night of classic house, rave, hiphop and more. This is pure party music so bring your dancing shoes.
Guaranteed to be a cracking night and we're raising money for The Foxton Centre once again.
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Tickets start at just £9 and £3 from each ticket will go to The Foxton Centre - a local Preston charity:
THE FOXTON CENTRE
Helping the most marginalised communities & supporting them with resources and opportunities to flourish as human beings.
- Providing and enabling resources of people, place and community
- Actively working with others to promote social justice
- Helping people to grow, learn and flourish
...and they do it bloody well.
The Ferret have also chipped in for costs and the DJs are playing for costs... Proper Charity night!
Get your dancing shoes on!
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Tickets are £9 advance, more on the door.
Tickets available from the legendary Willy Banjo's shop on Lowthian St, Preston - or online from Skiddle.
The Legendary Willy Banjo's 30th Birthday Rewind
Saturday 1st June 2024
The Ferret, Preston
2pm - 2am
No dress code - ROAR
Tickets: https://skiddle.com/e/39049344
Hip Hop All Day ft Homeboy Sandman (Brooklyn, New York) + Jazzin The Park DJs + Big Things DJs + more TBA
Presented by The Ferret in association with Preston Jazz & Improvisation Festival
The Ferret + Big Things present: HIP HOP ALL DAY
ft. the legendary HOMEBOY SANDMAN (Brooklyn, NYC)
With special guests TBA!
+ All Day Outdoor DJ Session:
JAZZIN THE PARK DJs
BIG THINGS DJs
+ more TBA
Sunday, 2nd June 2024
The Ferret | Preston
3pm - late! (DJs in the beer garden 3pm til late Live MCs on stage from 7pm)
HOMEBOY SANDMAN (Brooklyn NYC):
Renowned lyricist Homeboy Sandman delivers a rich tapestry of beats and rhymes that transcend the boundaries of conventional Hip-Hop.
Pitchfork commended the emcee saying, “When it comes to underground rap veterans who have remained both prolific and reliable, Homeboy Sandman doesn’t have much in the way of competition.”
New album Rich II promises to be a testament to Homeboy Sandman's unwavering commitment to authentic storytelling and musical innovation, showcasing his unique ability to craft rap anthems with a distinct flair.
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Meanwhile, outdoors, Jazzin’ The Park DJs bring the flavour, alongside your hosts the Big Things DJs. Special guests TBC.
With special guest support MCs yet to be announced, this promises to be a Super Sunday of beats, rhymes & vibes.
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Sunday 2nd June
3pm til late
The Ferret, Preston
Tickets: £9 earlybirds // more on the door
https://skiddle.com/e/39036451
All ages welcome (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).
Accessible ground floor venue. Dog friendly.
Nu Jazz (NYC)
Presented by The Ferret in association with Preston Jazz & Improvisation Festival
NU JAZZ (NYC)
Wednesday, 5th June 2024
The Ferret | Preston
Featuring members of Deli Girls, Ex-Wiish, Murderpact, The Beak Trio and more, NYC’s most transgressive and mysterious supergroup, Nu Jazz, synthesizes a decade plus of six unique, yet naturally interconnected musical journeys. Some members have spent years in New York City’s experimental electronic scene, while others have dedicated the bulk of their musical lives pursuing what we call “Jazz”. Despite disparate influences, all are bound by a profound appreciation for musical frontiers that have yet to be explored, creating that which defies the limitations of genre.
Their debut record “Vol. I” combines the sound of NYC electronic hardcore, unrestrained improvisation, and sample based modular synthesis techniques influenced by featured collaborator and keyboardist Jason Lindner of Bowie’s “Blackstar Orchestra”.
The six members have previously operated in genres of synth punk, breakcore, art-pop and thrash metal, resulting in a distinct and raw sound. Vast electronic soundscapes, extraterrestrial vocal textures and open improvisation submerged in raw punk swagger sets Nu Jazz apart from the rest.
Psychedelic, dizzying and cathartic.
Dan Orlowski @shitney_queers [Deli Girls] on vocals
Kevin Eichenberger @two_enchanted_hammers [The Beak Trio/CGI Jesus] on bass
John Bemis @murderpact [Murderpact] on drums
Ben Shirken @beshkenxo [Beshken/Ex Wiish] on electronics
Ryan Easter @mrryaneaster [Wrens/The Trap Music Orchestra] on trumpet
Jason Lindner [Blackstar Orchestra] on keys
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NU JAZZ (NYC)
Wednesday, 5th June 2024
The Ferret | Preston
skiddle.com/e/39027070
Oddisee & DJ Unown
Presented by The Ferret in association with Preston Jazz & Improvisation Festival
Oddisee & DJ Unown
Thursday, 6th June 2024
The Ferret | Preston
Tickets: skiddle.com/e/38217237
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Oddisee (Washington DC, USA)
Born Amir Elkhalifa in Washington D.C. to a Sudanese father and African American mother, and raised in Prince George’s County, Maryland, Oddisee bore witness to stark inequity early in life and became as political as the city he was raised in.
Elkhalifa tackles the human condition with unwavering conviction and candor, merging elements of jazz, funk, and go-go into his hip-hop rooted production. Instead of pursuing record deals and executives, Elkhalifa has taken the less-traveled path. Streamlining elements of the industry early on, from single-handedly recording, producing, and mixing his music to steering his marketing strategy and tour runs.
A string of contemporary releases—Rock Creek Park (2011), The Beauty in All (2013), The Good Fight (2015), Alwasta (2016), and The Iceberg (2017)—headlining performances and tours with his 5-piece band, Good Compny, and streams in the hundred-millions have propelled him to international recognition and acclaim.
Long celebrated as a deep-thinking emcee that delivers a masterclass in lyricism over his own production often influenced with the Go-Go music of his DMV roots, Oddisee explores human ambition, posing the question: “how far are you willing to go, and why?” on his 2023 return full length album „To What End“.
Oddisee’s work has been celebrated by NPR, TIME Magazine, Rolling Stone, New York Times, Washington Post, Complex, Hypebeast, KCRW, and many, many more across the globe.
Pitchfork deemed 2017’s trenchant The Iceberg “a focused beam oflive-band and hip-hop soul that rattles loudly in our present political moment,” while Stereogum described 2020’s Odd Cure as “gorgeous” and with NPR booking Oddisee for TWO Tiny Desk performances.
Youtube:
NPR Tiny Desk Concert
https://youtu.be/88_jAJ-MduU?si=QpsP-pmV_4lk9dAH
Own Appeal
https://youtu.be/E2Snh2NZHhk?si=OaJYOgRDr_MRdfGa
Like Really (A COLORS SHOW)
https://youtu.be/IzjuReog3Yo?si=HUf_vkwEkn8jo83P
You Grew Up:
https://youtu.be/eD_QnHxM1_A?si=iCnKpKKjqxFwPztk
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Thursday, 6th June 2024
The Ferret | Preston
Tickets: skiddle.com/e/38217237
Benoit Martiny Band
From jazz’n’roll at their very beginning to the genuinely unique powerhouse of psychedelic and cinematic grooves that makes the meticulous & prolific band we know today…
Presented by The Ferret in association with Preston Jazz & Improvisation Festival
The Benoit Martiny band
The Benoit Martiny Band or BMB are a Jazz-Rock Band formed in summer 2004 somewhere in between a garage in Rameldange (Luxembourg) and the streets of Rotterdam (Holland) where the band members met during their Jazz studies.
The group consists of Benoit Martiny (Luxembourg) on drums, Sandor Kem (Hungary) on Bass, Jasper van Damme (The Netherlands) and Joao Driessen (NL) on Saxophones, and Frank Jonas (NL) on guitar.
The music they play is composed by Martiny and is inspired by Rock, Free Jazz, and Psychedelia, taking inspiration from artists such as Led Zep, Frank Zappa, Jimi Hendrix & Miles Davis.
Over the years BMB has released 6 albums and 2 DVDs. The band was nominated for the Dutch Jazz Competition in 2005 and won the Amersfoort Jazz Talent Award in 2008. Apart from touring all over Europe the band has also played concerts and festivals in Japan and Venezuela.
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Benoit Martiny Band
Friday, 7th June 2024
The Ferret | Preston
skiddle.com/e/38300492
Crypta: Shades Of Sorrow Summer Tour
Madhouse Promotions Presents:
Crypta: Shades Of Sorrow Summer Tour
The Ferret | Preston
Tuesday, 11th June 2024 | Doors 7pm
Crypta is a Brazilian death metal band, founded in 2019, by Luana Dametto and Fernanda Lira, and officially announced in May 2020. On guitars, Tainá Bergamaschi and Jéssica di Falchi complete the current line-up.
The four-piece is signed to Austrian label Napalm Records, through which their debut album “Echoes of the Soul” was released, in June 2021.
The album was recorded in Brazil at Family Mob studio, engineered by Otávio Rissato, produced by Thiago Vakka, mixed by Arthur Rizk and mastered by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studio. The cover art was painted by Wes Benscoter.
The full-length was also licensed and released on the same date in Brazil and Argentina by Dynamo Records, in Russia by Soyuz Music, in Japan by Ward Records and later in Mexico by Concreto Recs.
The 3 main singles off it were “From the Ashes”, “Starvation” and “Dark Night of the Soul”, which videos can be found on their label's official YouTube channel.
The promotional tour of their first album went through Latin America and Europe, featuring some important dates alongside some of the biggest names in metal and the participation in some of the main festivals around the world, such as Wacken Open Air, Rock in Rio, Primavera Sounds and Rock al Parque. In addition to that, the band is already planning to announce in the coming months the continuation of the tour in territories not yet visited by them!
Crypta just released their second album called “Shades of Sorrow”, and are currently promoting it around the world, and on the 11th of June, they’ll be visiting us here at #TheFerret on our legendary stage!
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Tuesday, 11th June 2024
The Ferret | Preston
Bonnacons Of Doom + Human Hand + Thraa
The Ferret presents:
Bonnacons Of Doom
+ Human Hand
+ Thraa
Thursday 13th June 2024
The Ferret | Preston
Traversing the everyday in 2023, the need for catharsis only grows stronger. Enter Bonnacons Of Doom, progenitors of Trans Pennine hypnotic music.
This mirror masked collective, amassed from across the North of England, have stepped up their mission accordingly on ‘Signs’ – their second album for Rocket Recordings.
To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: Bonnacons of Doom tickets from Skiddle .
Signs takes the band’s engagement with tradition and ritual on a new trajectory, tracking forward into our digital lives and exploring how our actions are shaped by the post-human environment. New rituals and behavioural patterning evolve in response to the dominance of digital flows and interactions. The desire to reconnect to the ancient and the mystic grows stronger as our daily lives become ever more enmeshed within waves of information and disinformation.
The accelerated course into the post-digital begs pause for thought on this new realm’s impact on human and ecological development. Building on the intimidating intensity of Bonnacons Of Doom’s self-titled 2018 debut, ‘Signs’ offers a sonic response to the tension between the urge to pursue continuity with our past and to adapt to our changing present. Hypnotic grooves and the monomaniacal intensity of the riff are fractured by digital interplay, electronics and the incantatory vocals of ceremonial leader Kate Smith, coalescing into a metaphysical force which stands defiant of easy categorisation.
“The past five years has really accelerated a sense of confusion” states the band’s Rob Strachan. “I think we’re in a period of post-digital decay and in a sense the album is naturally a response to that. I think everyone feels out of control and we’re all trying to make sense of a period where it feels like everything is falling apart. So I think culturally and politically there’s a tendency to look for emergent signs to explain things that are essentially chaotic. Pattern recognition is a key part of being a human so we all look for signs even if their interpretations are misaligned or totally out there”
“There was definitely a conscious decision to address the real world more explicitly on this record. It’s much more lyric based than the first album but still trying to channel something otherworldly or spiritual” reflects Kate.
“The idea of signs works as a multiple metaphor across the album” she adds. “Signs related to differing aspects of being human” The title track ‘Signs’ itself - which shoots the band’s elemental forces through a fragmented electronic prism to liberation and transcendence anew - “...is about looking for signs from the universe and wanting to feel connected to a greater whole”. ‘Facing’, meanwhile, the album’s opener - volleying forth with a riff-driven aural assault as graceful as it is steadfast - “...is about having to fight for everything.
Standing when there are multiple obstacles in the way” ‘Signs’ marks both a portent of things to come, and a roadmap of the psychic pathways to survival. Within these otherworldly manifestations lurks solace in a place where the transcendent powers of heavy amplification, sonic explorations and forces darker and more unknowable can coalesce to cathartic and redeeming effect.
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“Beckoning the aliens to beam down and join us.” The Quietus
“A hard band to beat.” Clash
“Unearthly vibrations and unholy revelations.” Louder Than War
“Imagine Master Musicians of Bukkake playing a house party on The Wicker Man island.” Echoes and Dust
“An Earth-rattling howl into the desert.” Concrete Islands
“Massed mantras and immersive psychic wailings.” Mojo
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Support from:
HUMAN HAND:
Noise from Lancashire, UK. Joe Hollick (Wolf People), Karl Eden (tRANSELEMENt), Jonathan Dickin (Mums/Honeyspider).
"heavy psych alchemy" - The Sleeping Shaman
THRAA:
Working without the constrictions of a traditionally structured song, this duo improvise around meditative drones, combining Sunn 0))) influenced guitars with soaring vocals. Making single take recordings, they capture an organic sense of sound that has cavernous textures with minimalism at heart.
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The Ferret presents:
Bonnacons Of Doom
+ Human Hand
+ Thraa
Thursday 13th June 2024
The Ferret | Preston
Tickets: https://skiddle.com/e/37258511
When You Were Young - All Night Indie Throwbacks with NMEra
When We Were Young - All night indie throwbacks!
It’s time to dust off your kneesocks and denim jackets, When You Were Young is bringing the golden age of indie to The Ferret once again!
With live music from NMEra
Get ready to hear all your throwback indie faves performed by live band - NMEra.
Get ready to hear all your throwback indie faves performed by live band - NMEra.
We’re taking you ALL THE WAY BACK and ‘up the bracket’, this ones for the early 2000’s OG’s who’ve seen it all and the indie sleaze revival kids. Making this a ‘Last Nite’ you’ll ACTUALLY want to remember.
🎶 Biggest & Best Indie Hits
🎸 Live Band - NMEra
🎧 Indie DJ until 1am so don’t leave before the lights come on!
Expect to hear the likes of Arctic Monkeys, The Strokes, The Killers, Two Door Cinema Club, The Libertines, Razorlight, The Vaccines, MGMT, The Wombats, Jamie T, Kate Nash, Florence & the Machine, Courteeners, Vampire Weekend and many more!
TICKETS:
www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Preston/The-Ferret/When-You-Were-Young---Preston/38043509/
Make The Ferret Mad Again - Stand Up comedy in the heart of Preston! (June Edition)
“Make The Ferret Mad Again” - Stand Up Comedy in the Heart of Preston! 🤣🎤
Every third Tuesday of the month we bring you MTFMA, featuring a hand-picked line-up of hilarious comedians from all over the North West. Keep an eye out for your guest MC!
Expect everything plus the kitchen sink!
Lineup:
TBC!
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Introducing: “Make The Ferret Mad Again” - Stand Up Comedy in the Heart of Preston! 🤣🎤
A monthly comedy night for Preston, and we’ve got the privilege of hosting the laughs at our gaff.
Curated by Fil Milton and featuring guest hosts each month, Make The Ferret Mad Again will land at The Ferret every 3rd Tuesday of each month.
These hilarious nights are FREE ENTRY and the laughs will kick off from 7:30pm (doors at 7pm).
Come and enjoy some Ferret funnies, and Make The Ferret Mad Again! 🙌
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Tuesday 18th June 2024
Free entry
7pm Doors / 7:30pm Showtime
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month
Wolfgang Flur/MusikSoldat (Ex-Kraftwerk) with special guest Peter Duggal
The Ferret presents:
WOLFGANG FLUR
(ex-Kraftwerk) / Musik Soldat
with special guest Peter Duggal
To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: WOLFGANG FLUR (ex-Kraftwerk) - With special guest Peter Duggal tickets from Skiddle .
Wolfgang Flür, robot member of the seminal electronic group Kraftwerk from 1973 to 1987, invented and played much of the group's electric percussion used throughout the 1970s.
A member of Kraftwerk during the group's golden era, he was there from their international breakthrough with the album Autobahn (1974) and remained as they experimented with proto-techno on albums such as Trans-Europe Express (1977) and Computer World (1981).
Musik Soldat ('music soldier') sees this true pioneer performing music from his present projects, including new album MAGAZINE 1, and Kraftwerk past... all with a strong anti-war message.
Don't miss this unique show.
The Ferret presents:
WOLFGANG FLÜR - Musik Soldat
(ex-Kraftwerk)
with special guest Peter Duggal
The Ferret, Preston
Friday 21st June 2024
Doors 7PM
Tickets: https://skiddle.com/e/38188398
Epic Rap Battles of History
EPIC RAP BATTLES OF HISTORY
To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: Epic Rap Battles of History tickets from Skiddle .
Epic Rap Battles of History (from Los Angeles, USA) is a comedy rap series created by Nice Peter and EpicLLOYD which pits notable historical and pop culture figures against one another in a rap battle format.
The series has amassed over 4 billion views on YouTube and has featured appearances from huge stars including the likes of Weird Al Yankovic, Snoop Dogg, T-Pain, Key & Peele, Lilly Singh, Rhett and Link.
They have performed live on stages across the USA and Europe and now bring their high energy show back to the UK!
www.erbofhistory.com
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Epic Rap Battles of History
Friday 28th June
Doors: 7PM
All ages. Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Advance Ticket Price: £25 | On Door Ticket Price: £30
TICKETS HERE: https://skiddle.com/e/38060026
Hippie Death Cult
The Ferret presents:
hippie death cult
Wednesday 3rd July | Doors 7pm
The Ferret | Preston
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Hippie Death Cult's journey through shameless and triumphant artistic expression has led them to become a vibrant force in the realms of psychedelia and riff-heavy rock n' roll. This journey has not been without its challenges, but the band has always managed to emerge stronger and more determined than ever. Throughout their formative years, the band underwent what proved to be a very significant evolution, transitioning from a 4-piece to a more cohesive and harmonious power trio. This lineup currently consists of guitarist and founder Eddie Brnabic, vocalist and bassist Laura Phillips, and drummer Harry Silvers.
In 2019, Hippie Death Cult caught the attention of Cursed Tongue Records, who signed them for the release of their highly anticipated album "111." The record was met with widespread acclaim, solidifying their place in the heavy music scene. Building on this success, the band made another significant move in 2021 by signing with Heavy Psych Sounds Records. This partnership resulted in the release of their album "Circle of Days" and a split release titled "Doom Sessions Vol.5" with label mates High Reeper. Both full-length albums soared to the very top of the Doom Charts as well as many “Album Of The Year” lists, further cementing their status as a rising force in the genre.
Beyond their studio work, Hippie Death Cult is renowned for their electrifying and passionate stage performances. Their captivating stage presence have taken them on tours across the United States, Canada, and Europe, where they have garnered a dedicated and growing fanbase.
Now, as they prepare to unleash their new album "Helichrysum" on October 20th, Hippie Death Cult is ready to take their music to even greater heights. This album marks a significant milestone as it features Laura Phillips on vocals for the first time, adding a new dimension and sense of originality to their sound. "Helichrysum" promises to be an unapologetically deep, heavy and groovy album that showcases the band's artistic growth and musical prowess.
To support the release of "Helichrysum," Hippie Death Cult has planned full-blown North American and European tours. Fans can expect an immersive and powerful live experience as the band brings their high-energy performances to stages across the globe. With their unwavering dedication to their craft and their ability to push boundaries, Hippie Death Cult is poised to leave an indelible mark on the music scene for years to come.
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The Ferret Presents: Hippie Death Cult
The Ferret | Preston
Doors 7PM
Tickets: https://skiddle.com/e/38196408
Paddy Green’s 50th ft Neon Love + Zvilnik + Masters of the Scene
Paddy Green’s 50th ft Neon Love + Zvilnik + Masters of the Scene
It's a musical jubilee with fifty years of history as we celebrate Paddy's (Zvilnik) continuing hellslide ride to the grave (aka birthday) with a trio of acts to nourish rapidly wrinklifying face-flesh.
ALSO THERE WILL PROBABLY BE CAKE!
Sounds coming from:
NEON LOVE: Welcome to the party, Neon Love are a local Mancunian band living their 80s fantasy!
Giving you an energetic live set you won’t forget. Everything from the Human League to Dolly Parton, dance your way into the new year, 1980s style.
ZVILNIK: The Birthday Boy’s big bad band. Sci-fi-surf-cabaret-rock. Superconductors of eccentricity. Expect weird science, unnecessary surgery, robots, dinosaurs, and more!
MASTERS OF THE SCENE: A NSFW acoustic comedy duo. Mixing country, folk, pop and rock genres with Noel Coward-esque wordplay to create hilarious cautionary tales, this eclectic pair are bringing sexy back to the acoustic guitar!
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Paddy Green’s 50th ft Neon Love + Zvilnik + Masters of the Scene
Saturday, 6th July 2024
The Ferret | Preston
8PM til late
TICKETS: skiddle.com/e/38218261
Enjoy The Show Presents: John Hegley - An American in Luton
Enjoy The Show Presents
John Hegley - An American in Luton
The tall and unannounced Maine man appears in a seemingly ordinary 1960's English living room. He is the high chaperone and bringer of a grandmother who has not seen her stamp-collecting son for decades; her grandchildren, never.
His reuniting job done, this curious visitor hands the children each a ten-dollar bill says his goodbyes and is gone - off up the suburban street, into the evening and perhaps a hotel in the town centre on his horse. (A hobby horse, in fact, given him by one of the children)
Festival and radio regular John Hegley returns with a story of family, fantasy, love, loss - and the long unseen son's stamp album. A Caravaggio and a wry dry stone-waller are also thrown into the mixture. The show contains a good deal of yet-to-be-published material alongside some back catalogue favourites.
Devised for adults but not unsuitable for the odd nine-year-old. Drawings will be provided. But not biscuits.
TICKETS: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Preston/The-Ferret/John-Hegley-An-American-in-Luton/38077888/
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John Hegley was born in Newington Green, Islington, North London. and now lives in the neighbouring borough of Hackney. He led two John Peel sessions with his band The Popticians on Radio1 in 1983/4, hosted the Border TV poetry series, Word of Mouth in 1989 and was a Perrier Comedy Award nominee in the same year.
There have been three series of Hearing with Hegley on BBC Radio 4 - 1996-2000 and Hegley was the BBC Online poet in residence 1999. In 2010 – he worked with Company Paradiso in Warning, May Contain Nuts alongside BBC Radios Sussex and Berkshire, challenging stigmas around mental illness.
Hegley was Keats House poet in residence in 2012, and in 2019, Arts Council England funded his touring collaborative project Putting You in the Picture; working with fellow poets to take children to art galleries to delve into, and respond to art works with drawing, writing and cut-out paper characters.
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★★★★ - ‘a lovely show of stories, music, poetry and silliness’ - British Theatre Guide on John’s previous show Biscuit of Destiny
'Just because he is one of the funniest men alive, do not underestimate his dedicated gentleness' - Adrian Mitchell, The New Statesman
About John and his work:
‘Awesomely mundane’
The Independent
‘Scandalously talented’
Sunday Times
‘Bleeding marvellous’
NME
Agreeable whimsy, distinctive comic perspective and ear-catching poems and songs’
Chortle
‘His words are dry and whimsical and quite often make little sense’
Luton News
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Wednesday, 10th July, 2024
Doors 7PM, show starts at 8PM
The Ferret | Preston
Cassidy Paris
Madhouse Promotions present:
cassidy paris
Saturday 20th July 2024
The Ferret | Preston
Cassidy Paris = the next generation of ROCK!
To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: Madhouse Promotions Present: Cassidy Paris tickets from Skiddle .
Australian rocker Cassidy Paris has a very bright future ahead of her. Raised on classic hard rock and inspired by female rockers such as Lzzy Hale, Joan Jett, Pink, Pat Benatar & Avril Lavigne, the fiercely determined young woman is on a mission to inspire a new generation of younger fans to not only listen to Rock 'n' Roll, but pick up a guitar instead of a phone.
At just 21 years old, Cassidy has released two sold out eps - "Broken Hearted" & "Flirt", and her first full length solo record "New Sensation" via Frontiers Music Srl.
Cassidy has built up a strong connection with her growing worldwide fanbase that has already seen her perform in America, U.K. and Japan.
Her talents have not gone unnoticed by one of the major guitar giants Fender, lending their support by joining forces with Cassidy to bring her on as an endorsee of Fender Squier Guitars. Cassidy has also recently secured an endorsement with Wornstar Clothing.
Cassidy has started 2024 with a bang, with an upcoming hometown album launch, an appearance at Glam Fest Australia and more UK & Europe dates to be announced shortly.
Cassidy Paris = the next generation of ROCK!
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Madhouse Promotions Present: CASSIDY PARIS
Saturday, 20th July 2024
The Ferret, Preston
Tickets: https://skiddle.com/e/38188862
The Total Stone Roses
The Total Stone Roses
The UK’s BEST Stone Roses Tribute return to the stage to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the eponymous Stone Roses Debut Album!
If you love I Am The Resurrection, Made Of Stone, Fools Gold, Waterfall, She Bangs The Drums and many more then do not miss this exclusive opportunity to hear your favourite Stone Roses anthems performed live by the UK’s finest tribute!
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The Total Stone Roses
Friday 16th August, 2024
The Ferret | Preston
Tickets: skiddle.com/e/38091080
Glastonferret 2024 - The ORIGINAL INDOOR TURFED Festival!
GLASTONFERRET 2024
The Original Indoor Turfed Festival!
THURS 22nd - SUN 25th August 2024.
The Ferret | Preston.
EARLYBIRD TICKETS ON SALE NOW:
To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: Glastonferret 2024 tickets from Skiddle .
GLASTONFERRET 2024 - The Original Indoor Turfed Festival returns!
THURS 22nd - SUN 25th August 2024.
The Ferret | Preston.
The Ferret's legendary event is back for its 17th year, as always: bigger and better than ever. Four days filled with a massive live-music lineup of amazing acts; real grass & hay bales installed throughout the whole inside of the venue; guest craft ales, cider and summer drinks on tap; fantastic festival food vendors, DJ sessions & crafty stalls in the extended outdoor area; and late night after parties taking us through til the early hours.
Events run from Thursday night until Sunday night (Bank Holiday).
EARLY BIRD TICKETS ON SALE NOW: skiddle.com/e/37137283
Previous year's guests have included: BODEGA, Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage, Evil Blizzard, Panic Shack, Do Nothing, The Blinders, She Drew The Gun, Strange Bones, Porij, The Orielles, Bob Vylan, Billy Nomates, Red Rum Club, The Lovely Eggs, Twisted Wheel, Treeboy & arc, Bo Ningen, Personal Trainer, TVAM, Grandmas House, Wooze, The Bug Club, The Utopia Strong, JOHN, Fuzzy Sun & many many more over 16 previous years of the festival.
The GLASTONFERRET 2024 LINEUP:
From special guest headliners to local legends, outdoor DJ sessions to massive live shows - Glastonferret 2024 promises to be an absolute belter.
--- OPENING NIGHT: Thursday 22nd August 2024 (from 4pm) ---
Line up TBA
--- Friday 23rd August 2024 (from 2pm) ---
Line up TBA
--- Saturday 24th August 2024 (from 12pm) ---
Line up TBA
--- Sunday 25th August 2024 (from 12pm) ---
Line up TBA
Glastonferret isn't just about the bands on the main stage (although they’re all top notch) - these lot are here for your listening & dancing & feasting & shopping pleasure…
DJ SESSIONS:
From a Sunday night closing party with special guest DJs through to laidback afternoon beats & pieces we’ve got all sorts of selectors joining us for all-day DJ sessions out in our extended beer garden, as well as late night after parties once the bands have finished...
THURSDAY:
DJ line up TBA
FRIDAY:
DJ line up TBA
SATURDAY:
DJ line up TBA
SUNDAY:
DJ line up TBA
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CRAFTS & CLOTHING STALLS:
Adding a bit of colour to Glastonferret, local creatives will be showing their wares at our Glastonferret market stalls.
OFFICIAL MERCH STALL:
Official Limited-Edition Glastonferret T-shirts + band merch.
OTHER STALLS TBA
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FESTIVAL FOOD:
FOOD VENDORS TBA
2024 TICKET PRICES:
4 Day Weekend Ticket: £45 super earlybird / £50 earlybird / £60 advance
(+ Skiddle booking fees)
Day tickets coming soon.
Tickets available from:
GLASTONFERRET 2024 - The Original Indoor Turfed Festival
THURS 22nd - SUN 25th August 2024
The Ferret, 55 Fylde Rd, Preston, PR1 2XQ
All ages welcome - under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Full price tickets must be purchased for all attendees (only babes in arms are the exception). Please note: expect loud music throughout the venue - both inside & outside.
OPENING TIMES:
Thurs 22nd Aug: 4pm - 1am
Fri 23rd Aug: 2pm - 2am
Sat 24th Aug: 12pm - 3am
Sun 25th Aug: 12pm - 3am
Project Renegade with ChemiQueen + Second Cities
Madhouse Promotions Presents:
Project Renegade with ChemiQueen + Second Cities
To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: Project Renegade with ChemiQueen + Second Cities tickets from Skiddle .
Madhouse Promotions bring a trio of alternative sounds to The Ferret!
Project Renegade is a modern metal band from Athens, Greece, founded by Marianna (vocals) and Ody (drums) and joined after by Philipp (guitar) and Jay (bass).
Project Renegade's sound derives from an alternative, modern, heavy and groovy background blended with electronic and ambient elements.
With 2 releases under its belt (EP "Cerebra"- 2017 & LP "Order of the Minus"- 2019), the band signed with the American label Pavement Entertainment and released its second LP “Ultra Terra” (2023) to high international acclaim.
Project Renegade are performing live in Greece and all around Europe, having shared the stage with bands like Slipknot, Evanescence, Within Temptation, Sepultura, Manowar, Bullet For My Valentine, Jinjer, Hammerfall, Soulfly, Sonata Arctica, Harakiri for the Sky, Mayan and Beyond the Black among others.
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ChemiQueen - A forbidden experiment which has gotten out of control. Working in absolute secrecy, a Curious Chemist was using dark alchemical arts in order to create the most addictive substance in existence. Overcome with pride, she consumed the test sample but she was deceived and her soul was corrupted.
Using her knowledge and arcane skills, she crafted four likeminded assistants who would use their musical knowledge to hypnotise others to follow the whim of the ChemiQueen. If you’re reading this, it’s already too late.
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Second Cities - When Emo and Metal collide you find the most cathartic experience for anger and sadness. are precisely that blend of sadness and anger finding the melody buried in aggression. Tackling difficult situations such as Grief, Betrayal, Depression, Anxiety, Pain and Jealousy to find solace with their fans, Second Cities build a community of misfits and outcasts who need a place to feel comfortable and appreciated. A Band for the abandoned, music for the outcasts.
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Madhouse Promotions present: Project Renegade with ChemiQueen + Second Cities
29th August, 2024
The Ferret | Preston
Doors 7PM
Tickets: skiddle.com/e/38065724
Goldie Lookin’ Chain - The 420 Tour (SOLD OUT!)
Crosstown Concerts Presents:
Goldie Lookin' Chain
The 420 Tour
With support from CHROMA
SOLD OUT!
GLC celebrates the 20th anniversary of their debut album 'Greatest Hits'.
20 years, 20 shows, 20 songs, 20 quid.
+ Special Guests
Saturday 7th September 2024
Preston | The Ferret
Ticket: £20 | Doors 7PM
Ages 14+ (Under 18's must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18+)
To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: Goldie Lookin' Chain - The 420 Tour tickets from Skiddle .
GLC celebrates the 20th anniversary of their debut album 'Greatest Hits'. 20 years, 20 shows, 20 songs, 20 quid.
Guns don't kill people, rappers do. Ask any politician and they'll tell you it's true.
Safe. Stick on your leisurewear and get out of your Gaffney. The original nutters GLC hit Preston for their 20th anniversary. With heavy street accents and loads of slang-slinging, comedy rappers Goldie Lookin Chain are proud to be lazy sods from Newport, Wales.
CHROMA -
Influenced by the likes of Yeah Yeah Yeah’s and The Gossip, CHROMA have already received a groundswell of early radio support from BBC Radio 1, BBC 6 Music, Kerrang! Radio, Radio Wales and BBC Radio Cymru and ongoing support from BBC Introducing.
Tracks on their formidable debut variously reflect on the band’s collective experience growing up in the South Wales Valleys, and explore the myriad lived experiences of young women. Exploring infighting within the feminist movement, the oppression of trans right in the UK, violence against women, and other weighty topics, they ultimately invite the listener to a place of safety and empowerment.
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Crosstown Concerts Presents:
Goldie Lookin' Chain - The 420 Tour
+ Special Guests
Saturday 7th September 2024
Preston | The Ferret
Ticket: £20 | Doors 7PM
Ages 14+ (Under 18's must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18+)
Tickets: skiddle.com/e/36532910
SCALER (fka SCALPING) + PVA (New Date)
The Ferret presents:
SCALER
(FKA SCALPING)
+
PVA
Friday 20.09.24 (new date)
The Ferret, Preston
To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: SCALER (fka Scalping) + PVA tickets from Skiddle .
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SCALER
Formerly known as Scalping, Bristol's Scaler have quickly become known for blistering live performances and astute production, formed through a love of their hometown’s visionary off-the-wall dance music as well as full throttle noise and punk. Each show incorporates dark, hypnotic projected visuals, and bridges the gap between live guitar music and live electronic music.
Armed with a battery of squelching synths, animalistic rhythms and gritty, piercing guitars, the band have gained a reputation for their frenzied closing slots at festivals, delivering the most visceral audio-visual experience.
“LOAM”, the band’s collaboration with Daniel Avery sees the band lean further into their club and dance-based influences, combining adrenaline fuelled rhythms with euphoric synths that ebb and flow around their heavier sensibilities.
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PVA
South London band PVA’s stunning debut BLUSH consolidates the beating pulse of electronic music with the raw energy of a life-affirming gig and reveals more about the trio than they’ve ever shared before.
The 11 blistering tracks from the group, Ella Harris and Josh Baxter (who share vocals as well as handling synths, guitars & production) alongside drummer Louis Satchell, are made from a formula of acid, disco, synths, the release of the dancefloor & queer-coded post-punk.
Their early gigs established PVA as key players in South London’s fervent indie scene alongside Squid, black midi & Black Country, New Road. Leading to slots at SXSW, Pitchfork Festival & Green Man plus tours with Shame, Dry Cleaning & Goat Girl. Even in their earliest iterations their existence beyond the confines of a traditional band set-up were clear. It wasn’t unusual to be able to catch them twice in one night, at Brixton's Windmill and again in the early hours DJing at Deptford’s Bunker.
They released debut single ‘Divine Intervention’ through Speedy Wunderground in 2019 with debut EP ‘Toner’ a year later via Ninja Tune. The EP featured a remix of ‘Talks’ by Mura Masa that picked up a GRAMMY nomination.
On their debut album PVA carry that same energy from the live circuit, while also building out a holistic world full of texture and heart. BLUSH is rich with industrial beats that pack a heavyweight punch, jagged punk spirit and moments of hushed contemplation from Harris’ poetic lyrics.
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The Ferret presents:
SCALER (fka Scalping)
+
PVA
Friday 20.09.24 (new date - please note this is a rescheduled event, all tickets for the original date remain valid)
The Ferret, Preston
Doors 7pm
Ages 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Madhouse Promotions Presents: Praying Mantis with support TBA!
Madhouse Promotions Presents:
praying mantis
with support TBA!
The Ferret | Preston
12th October 2024 | Doors 7pm
Praying Mantis were formed in London, England, in 1973 by brothers Chris and Tino Troy. The music scene of the late 70's was widely regarded as stagnant in the wake of a dying punk scene so it became time for a new breed of British bands to emerge and establish themselves with their own creative style of music. Through Neal Kay, DJ at THE BANDWAGON, North London's premier hard rock disco, a new movement was being formed and today this story has become folk law to Hard Rock fans all over the world. Due to Neal's much appreciated support, Mantis were given a platform to air their music, which featured classics 'Captured City' and 'Lovers to the Grave'.
Along with fellow London bands Iron Maiden, Angel Witch and Samson, Praying Mantis quickly established themselves and rapidly received the attention of the music press of the time. Along with a number of similar bands across the UK this entire movement was labelled by `Sounds` as the New Wave of British Heavy Metal.
In 2013, vocalist John Cuijpers and drummer Hans in 't Zandt joined the band replacing Mike Freeland and Gary Mackenzie. The Dutch duo has vast experience in their fields having toured with the likes of Toto, Jeff Scott Soto, Mad Max, Sinner and Vengeance. This has added a new and exciting dimension to the band's music and live performances.
To hear and see the band now, fans will experience both the spirit and energy of 1980 together with a technical style that really compliments today’s standards.
With their latest critically acclaimed album 'GRAVITY' released via Frontier Records in May 2018, Praying Mantis continue to tour with their current band members Chris Troy, Tino Troy, Andy Burgess, John 'Jaycee' Cuijpers and Hans in 't Zandt. The band are now producing music which is some of the best in their 46-year history!
Madhouse Promotions Presents: Praying Mantis with support TBA!
The Ferret | Preston
12th October 2024 | Doors 7pm
Tickets: skiddle.com/e/38140598
Dirty Laces
The Ferret presents - In association with Whispering Pines Collective:
Dirty LAces
Thursday, 17th November 2024
The Ferret | preston
To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: Dirty Laces tickets from Skiddle .
Dirty Laces are a 4-piece alternative rock / post-punk group from Manchester, UK, comprised of Charlie Jordan (Vocals), Thomas Edwards (Bass, Synthesisers), Luke Dec (Guitar), and Luke O’Reilly (Drums, Percussion).
Dirty Laces over their career have played countless sold out shows in their hometown at prestigious venues including Gorilla, Salford Lads Club and Deaf Institute. Leading to their billing at major festivals around the UK making the lineup for Kendal Calling, Sound City, Wheels and Fins, Hardwick Festival and more.
With this traction behind them the band have been invited to open up for some legends of the music industry such as Inspiral Carpets and Pete Doherty and have had their single ‘You’ remixed by Loz Colbert (Ride, Charlatans).
Their music has not fallen on deaf ears, they have been championed by 6 Musics Chris Hawkins finding themselves played on national airwaves frequently alongside local stations such as XS Manchester whom they played live on air for in the past.
Sonically the band take inspiration wide and far from iconic predecessors like Pink Floyd, Joy Division and Queens of the Stone Age. Their debut album 'Blink For Nothing' offers a wild, unapologetic ride through ethereal atmospheres whilst maintaining the bands raw authenticity.
With the release of their eagerly awaited debut album, 'Blink For Nothing.' Independently crafted over six years that hit the airwaves on November 24th, 2023 the band have blossomed into maturity only looking forwards.
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The Ferret presents:
Dirty Laces
Thursday, 7th November 2024
Doors 7pm
Ages 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Tickets: skiddle.com/e/38252212
The Chris Slade Timeline
Madhouse Promotions Presents:
The Chris Slade Timeline
After the end of the AC/DC Rock Or Bust Tour in 2016, former AC/DC drummer CHRIS SLADE began touring the World with his own band THE CHRIS SLADE TIMELINE!
The high energy Chris Slade Timeline Band wasted no time in coming back with a vengeance, this time taking with them the Rock or Bust drum kit…
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Friday, 29th November 2024
The Ferret | Preston
Doors 7PM
Tickets: https://skiddle.com/e/38072325
Madhouse Promotions Presents: Warlock AD with VLKA, Wailing Banshee & Vanitas
Madhouse Promotions Presents:
Warlock AD
with special guests:
VLKA, Wailing Banshee & Vanitas
Saturday 18th May | 7pm
The Ferret | Preston
To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: Warlock AD with Pagan Sword, Wailing Banshee & Vanitas tickets from Skiddle .
Warlock AD are returning to Preston bringing their Power Metal all the way from the mystical land of Stoke-On-Trent with influences such as Dio, Manowar, Rhapsody, and PowerWolf with the aim of telling epic tales of bizarre interdimensional proportions.
VLKA - a 5 piece viking metal band from Manchester, England who began playing in 2019.
Wailing Banshee are a five piece classic metal band hailing from Manchester. They are the new generation of old school heavy metal with a mission to thrust their traditional influences back in to the modern scene.
Vanitas are a progressive metal band formed in 2022 the five piece burst into the UK scene with technical riffs, big orchestral soundscapes and soaring vocals, with what they call 'cinematic djent'.
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Saturday, 18th May 2024
The Ferret | Preston
Doors 7PM
TICKETS: skiddle.com/e/38090636
Preston Scratch Band - Saturday 20th MAY
Preston Scratch Band
Saturday 18th MAY
The Ferret, Preston
Doors 12.30pm, session runs until 2.30pm
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Communal music-making! Bring an instrument or just bring yourself and we will all sing and play pop songs together using provided lyrics, melodies and chords.
No preparation is required but we will be having a go at Hi ho silver lining, Make me smile, Eternal flame, Son of a preacher man, Happy together, Sweet Caroline, I guess that’s why they call it the blues, Torn, Imagine, Run, Knockin’ on heaven’s door, Yellow.
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£5 per person, cash or card.
Drinks available from the bar.
The Ferret, 55 Fylde Road, PR1 2XQ.
Doors 12.30pm, session runs until 2.30pm.
Contact session leader Jon on JonAveyard1@gmail.com.
www.PrestonMusicWorkshops.com
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A new home for Preston Scratch Band
The communal music-making session known as Preston Scratch Band will soon be meeting in its new home at The Ferret.
The group gathers on occasional Saturdays to sing and play pop songs using provided music books. Led from the keyboard by Jon Aveyard of Preston Music Workshops, participants borrow hand percussion or bring along their ukuleles, guitars, violins and whatever other instruments they would like to play. Some of the participants instead sing along and can make use of the wireless microphones if they want to make sure they are heard.
The group first met in the UCLan Media Factory but for the past two years had been gathering in The Larder. Now that The Larder has closed its doors for the final time, the group is moving to The Ferret following a successful one-off visit as part of last year’s Lancashire Encounter festival.
“We are grateful to The Larder for hosting us these past few years but now we’re looking forward to the next stage in the life of the Preston Scratch Band,” says Jon. “The Ferret is undoubtedly one of Preston’s most important music venues and it’s a privilege to meet there to play.”
Unlike most groups that perform at The Ferret, there is no expectation of being at a professional standard. “There’s no audience at a Preston Scratch Band session. Everyone who attends takes part in every song even if they’re just quietly singing along or shaking a tambourine. It’s a gathering of people willing to throw themselves into singing and playing and accepting whatever is brought to the session by the other participants.”
Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fmkVNPrwNcfor a short film by Chris Davis about the Preston Scratch Band.
USA Nails + Mums + Rude Films
The Ferret presents:
USA NAILS
+
MUMS
+
RUDE FILMS
Friday 17th May | Doors 7pm
The Ferret | Preston
To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: USA Nails + Mums + Rude Films tickets from Skiddle .
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USA Nails:
“Since their 2014 debut, London quartet USA Nails have built up a reputation for a bracing and scorching style of post hardcore and noise rock.” - Under The Radar
Expect searing post punk soaked in distortion, anarchic instrumentation and wild-eyed vocal delivery.
Mums:
“In the mutable realm of alternative music, where vibrancy clashes with cacophony and melodies flirt with dissonance, bands like Mums, rooted in the gritty landscape of Northwest England, show that longevity isn’t just about persistence—it’s about evolution.” - Idioteq
With their sound pushing its own boundaries, Mums drive deeper into the realm of thick riffs and earworm vocal lines, while ensuring the feedback always threatens to shatter speakers.
Rude Films:
The four piece, hailing from Manchester via Lancashire mill town Chorley, draw upon a melancholic sound, which they dub as ‘a sonic reflection of their bleak surroundings’.
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The Ferret presents:
USA NAILS + MUMS + RUDE FILMS
Friday 17th May | Doors 7pm
The Ferret | Preston
Ages 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Tickets: skiddle.com/e/38071977
Rob Clamp | April Moon | The Just Numbers
Rob Clamp | April Moon | The Just Numbers
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Thursday, 16th May 2024
The Ferret | Preston
Doors 7PM
FREE ENTRY!
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ROB CLAMP:
Singer, acoustic guitarist, stomp box and foot tambourine player.
‘It’s not often you come across a voice with such controlled power: even at the emotional heights and depths of the songs, Rob’s voice retains a purity and focus that is all too rare. Wherever his songwriting leads him, his voice adapts to the genre, from pop through folk and roots. A classic voice for classic music.’ Rob has been featured on BBC introducing, has won the highly regarded ‘Purbeck Rising 2022’ imprinting himself onto the UK folk scene, and won the ‘Sofia International Singer Songwriter Festival 2022’ in Bulgaria.
Heavily influenced by the likes of; Ben Howard, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and Bruce Springsteen - Rob’s music is filled with real life experiences, performed in his own compelling storytelling style, with acoustic guitar accompanied by a variation of foot percussion. 2023 was eventful for Rob, selling out numerous shows in the South of England including; The Joiners Arms (Southampton) and The Railway Inn (Winchester), rounding off the year supporting the likes of; Frank Turner, James Walsh (Starsailor) and Sean McGowan. Rob has performed on nationally regarded stages already in 2024 at; The AMA UK Showcase in London and won the public vote on the Introducing stage at The UK West Coast Folk Festival in Blackpool. His debut album (Lost Soul) was released on March 1st with his debut headline tour across the UK and Europe throughout the Spring of ‘24.
APRIL MOON:
An alt-country / Canadiana duo, who use intertwined guitars, big vocal harmonies and an old suitcase kick drum to create a big, full sound.
Live videos on the April Moon YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhmASaLeG7TDlwQk2MQToIann-aM4hTPZ&si=cgGuFE05A0U3xTa4
THE JUST NUMBERS:
Rock & Blues Originals
https://soundcloud.com/thejustnumbers
https://www.facebook.com/thejustnumbers
Rob Clamp | April Moon | The Just Numbers
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Thursday, 16th May 2024
The Ferret | Preston
Doors 7PM
FREE ENTRY!
All ages welcome. Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Empire Events Presents: Hearts with House of Wolves & The Forensics
Empire Events Presents:
HEARTS with House of WOlves & The Forensics
Consisting of members from Catfish and The Bottlemen, and Swedish groups The Bongo Club and Bottlecap, Hearts made their debut on the Swedish/UK scene last year with a bang.
TICKETS: www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Preston/The-Ferret/Hearts-at-The-Ferret/38220126/
Sharing an impressive story of extensive touring, playing venues all over the world, the band have thousands of hours of adventures behind them. These experiences, and a shared passion for playing live is the foundation of Hearts.
Living and breathing being in bands for the last decade, there’s nothing they know better, and Hearts will keep championing guitar-music moving forward. With musical influences from the indie heroes of the noughties brought into 2024, Hearts deliver a modern rock sound ready for the festival stages.
“it’s a super cool blend of indie rock, with edgy synth vibes”-
FAME MAGAZINE
With, House Of Wolves - Hailing from Preston House of Wolves are a trio with pure raw energy.
Toms driving drums and Jakes bass lines are the perfect backbone for Henry who can only be described as a modern day Jimi Hendrix on the guitar. Add to this the raw vocals from Henry and you’ve got yourself a band who are about to take the world by storm.
And The Forensics - Lancashire based The Forensics are an indie rock band with a passion for creating catchy, forward-thinking anthems, that are impossible to ignore.
Despite the shadow cast by an impeccable lineage of bands hailing from neighbouring cities Manchester and Liverpool, the band plan to carve out their own path and put Lancashire firmly on the map.
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Wednesday, 15th May 2024
The Ferret | Preston
DOORS 7PM
TICKETS: www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Preston/The-Ferret/Hearts-at-The-Ferret/38220126/
Open Mic Spoken Word Night - The S Werd May Edition
Open Mic SPoken Word Night
FREE ENTRY
The S Werd started out as phone note ramblings. After complaining of nowhere to spout the words, and a few too many beers on a night out, a stage was booked!
The S Werd is for spoken word, poetry, prose and limericks - all levels are welcome to come join for a spot!
Whether heartfelt or funny, memories or made up - this is your chance to have the floor.
Hosted by Becca Jaye (or Screwps to some), The S Werd is open mic and free entry - with a usual excess of 11 acts this night has been a hit since its inception back in November ‘23.
So come hear about dick pics, read texts from your ex, or hear why online dating is as funny as cheese on a plane…
Free entry!
Tuesday 14th May, 2024
The Ferret | Preston
6.45PM til 10PM
Cold Bath Street Improv Session with Guests (afternoon session!)
CBS Improv - Live Session with Guests
AFTERNOON SESSION FROM 1PM-3PM!
CBS Improv - A new monthly session at the Ferret where guests improvise with members of the Cold Bath Street band using their GRID system to create some strange, weird and wonderful music.
If you like what you see, put your name down for a future session or just come down and soak up the vibes.
Admission: Free
Time: 1PM - 3PM
Further Info: www.coldbathstreet.com
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More info:
Anyone is very welcome to come down and watch. If you are interested in playing, the session has a particular format. There will be two pieces - one before the break and one after the break. Each piece is done on a GRID that tells the players when they're going to play but not what to play. You’ll need a watch (or stop watch on phone etc).
It's a basic (fun!) system, it does mean we need to know exactly who's playing beforehand as everyone is allocated a number on the GRID. If you've not done it before, we asked that you watch/listen to the first piece and then we can give you a number and you can join in with the second if you want to. The style of the playing will vary massively depending who shows up - improv etc.
You need to provide your own equipment. We’re not using the house pa. Small amplifiers are welcome.
Recommend parking on Kirkham Street.
Any further info message Cold Bath Street on Facebook.
Empire Events Presents: Heavy Goods
Empire Events Presents:
Heavy Goods
Empire Events return to The Ferret in Preston for another all-day party, this time featuring some of the hottest and heaviest bands around!
Featuring:
Supera Morza
The Strangerz
Rude Films
Dog Sport
Eternum Joy
Maggie Witch
Horsemeat
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TICKETS: www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Preston/The-Ferret/Empire-Events-Presents-Heavy-Goods/38074294/
An all-day party, live from The Ferret in Preston, featuring some of the hottest and heaviest live bands around!
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Saturday 11th May 2024
The Ferret | Preston
4PM - 2AM
TICKETS: www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Preston/The-Ferret/Empire-Events-Presents-Heavy-Goods/38074294/
Baba Ali + Yaang + Jean Genie’s Massive Hugs + more
The Ferret presents:
BABA ALI
+ YAANG
+ Jean Genie’s Massive Hugs
The Ferret, Preston
Fri 10th May 2024
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To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: Baba Ali + Yaang tickets from Skiddle .
BABA ALI:
Recognised as one of the most electrifying new acts to emerge from the UK in recent years, Baba Ali is the combined force of American performer and musician Baba Doherty and British guitarist Nik Balchin.
Following the release of their debut Memory Device in 2021 and 18 months of touring, Baba Ali return with one foot firmly placed on the dance floor, and the other in a state of frenzy. The bold and fiery lead single Burn Me Out from their sophomore album Laugh Like A Bomb, serves as a blueprint for what the duo call their ‘electro punk disco’ sound and was premiered by Lauren Laverne on BBC 6 Music.
Having previously collaborated with Al Doyle (LCD Soundsystem / Hot Chip) on their debut album, this time the duo absconded to Doyle’s studio in his own touring absence and took to production duties themselves. Laugh Like A Bomb was recorded in just three weeks before being mixed by Sheffield producer Ross Orton (Working Men's Club / M.I.A. / Yard Act).
Onstage, Baba Ali is a captivating and seductive presence, transmitting a wall of sound that fills the room with an infectious raw energy and groove that makes standing still impossible.
YAANG:
Forming in 2017 when Davey Moore (vocals/sampler) met Oliver Duffy (Guitars/vocals) at a rhythmic awareness class at the University of Salford - and later completed by Ben White (Ex-Working Men’s Club) on bass duties - the trio have steadily built their reputation for furious, high-energy, live shows, powered by the rocket-fuel combo of pulsating drum loops, clangorous guitars and a wicked sense of humour.
Jean Genie's Massive Hugs:
"The magically spirit affecting, songs of Jean Genie" (Monthly Planet)
Jean Genie brought us the incredible song "Ray of Hope (Ferret Forever)" to support our Save The Ferret fundraising - "What a song!" (John Kennedy, Radio X). A Ferret legend in the house for one night only.
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Plus, some very special guests & super secret surprises throughout the night.
AND a mega after party with our boy Telstar at the controls.
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The Ferret presents:
BABA ALI
+ YAANG
+ Jean Genie’s Massive Hugs
+ more!
+ after party with Telstar
The Ferret, Preston
Fri 10th May 2024
Ages 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Tickets: skiddle.com/e/38252459
C Duncan + guests: La French + Arran Dailly
The Ferret presents:
C DUNCAN
+ La French
+ Arran Dailly
Thursday 9th May | Doors 7pm
The Ferret | Preston
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Born and raised in Glasgow by two classical musicians, Chris studied piano and viola before taking up guitar, bass, and drums in his teens, eventually studying music composition at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
After graduating he began work on his first album, writing and recording everything from home. His Mercury nominated debut 'Architect' was released in 2015 and after a spell of touring the UK and Europe he returned to his home studio and began work on his Twilight Zone inspired second album 'The Midnight Sun' which was released in 2016 and shortlisted for Scottish Album of the Year.
He supported Elbow on their UK and North American tour which led him to record his third album 'Health' at their studio in Salford with Craig Potter, which was released in 2019 and also shortlisted for Scottish Album of the Year.
Now back in his "new and improved" home studio, Chris recorded and released his fourth album ‘Alluvium’ in May 2022 on Bella Union. He is also a keen artist, and paints all his own album artwork.
Catch C Duncan at The Ferret this May!
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Support from:
La French:
La French is a multi instrumentalist/producer based in Leyland, Lancashire. Combining his love for hip hop, electronica and jazz he uses samples and live instruments to recreate the genres with an ambient warmth.
Arran Dailly:
Arran Dailly is an acoustic guitarist and vocalist from Neilston, Glasgow. Currently based in Preston (and a familiar face behind The Ferret bar) Arran has gained a reputation for his accomplished performances, from indie pop to melancholy rock.
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C Duncan
+ La French
+ Arran Dailly
Thursday, 9th May 2024
skiddle.com/e/38186662
£12 ADV
Enjoy The Show Presents: Ayse Balkos: Canine Teeth (stand up spoken word)
Enjoy The Show Presents
Ayse Balkos: Canine Teeth (stand up spoken word)
A stand-up monologue about grief, gender and discrimination - a harrowing look at the life of a young Turkish woman.
TICKETS: www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Preston/The-Ferret/Canine-Teeth-stand-up-spoken-word/38055824/
CANINE TEETH by Ayse Balkos
Canine Teeth is a stand up monologue combining live spoken word and soundscapes with storytelling and visual landscape created through visual projection. (Istanbul streets, Turkish culture).
It is a voyage and return – moving into the past, digging ever deeper (into oneself, into relations) – fundamentally journeying from here to discover something that’s over there, and then coming back transformed so the audience may experience the place Ayse started in a new way. This story begins inside, and moves out.
Canine Teeth was developed after Balkos released her collection of poems and songs, “Come To Tower and actively discovered a line through them that connected the works during “Making Autobiographical Theatre Workshop run by On The Run Theatre 2022. The project received an Arts Council Lottery Project Funding with presentations at the Migration Matters Festival and Dorothy Pax in Sheffield in summer of 2022.
About Ayse Balkos:
Ayse walks across the stage and talks about the Turkish culture she was growed in.
A story which has not been heard before that takes place during a day against the back drop of a Turkish society obsessed with marriage and women. Ayse’s stand up show, Canine Teeth is an insightful and ultimately harrowing look at the life of a young Turkish woman.
Rooted in Ayse’s lived experiences, the show is a journey into an alternative reality of a modern and westernized Turkish woman and the clash of family, freedom and faith.
A work about grief, gender, economic and social discrimination. A young women’s relatable experience.
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Wednesday, May 8th, 2024
Doors 7PM, show starts at 8PM
The Ferret | Preston
THE FERRET OPEN MIC With Jamie Brewer (1st Tues & 3rd Sun of every month!)
THE FERRET OPEN MIC - now on the first tuesday and third sunday of every month!
TUESDAY 7th May with guest host: Rachael Waring
Every month on the FIRST TUESDAY and the THIRD SUNDAY we'll be opening up The Ferret stage for an Open Mic, and inviting local bands & musicians to showcase new material. The OPEN MICwill feature an exciting mix of new & experienced players, showing us what they've got!
We have plenty of Open Mic slots from 7pm. Arrive early to bag your spot!
Backline provided - drummers please bring breakables - please get in touch if you have specific requirements.
Slots are first-come first-served.
Free entry. It all kicks off at 7pm.
EVERY MONTH - on the FIRST TUESDAY and THIRD SUNDAY.
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TUESDAY 7th MAY: The Ferret Open Mic hosted by guest host Rachael Waring. Join us!
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🗓️TUESDAY 7th MAY - 7pm
📍The Ferret, Preston
🔗theferret.live
FREE ENTRY
#openmic #theferret #livemusic #supportlivemusic
Elder Emo UK: EMOTIONAL DAMAGE FESTIVAL
ELDER EMO UK PRESENTS ITS FIRST FESTIVAL…
EMOTIONAL DAMAGE FESTIVAL🔥🔥🔥
MAY BANK HOLIDAY
Saturday 4th - Sunday 5th May, 2024
The Ferret | Preston
Tickets: OVER 18 - £10 | UNDER 18 - £5 (KIDS CURFEW 7PM)
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I'M JUST A KID - KIDS EMO TEA PARTY with PRO CIRCUS workshop
A chance for parents, carers and kids to get together and make new friends!
DJ playing encouraging dance and games for the kids. Kids can try the DJ decks and a selection of instruments. Kids party bags to be handed out! We ask for kids to bring a toy to share and play together.
ETERNAL AUTUMN
5 piece Alternative Metal band from the North West of England.
ALCHEMIZE
UK Pop Metal.
REALMS
Post-hardcore band from Yorkshire making music for people who never grew out of their emo phase.
Your favourite bands from the 00s if you ordered them off Wish.
WEIGHT BEARER
6-Piece dual vocal metal band from the Northwest of England, blending a mixture of metallic and progressive influences.
DJ PHILLIP SHAW
Playing bangers throughout Saturday night - Download Festival/Face Down/Voodoo Rocks/Project Mayhem/Sonisphere/Reading Festival
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-POP GOES PUNK BRUNCH-
DREADNOUGHT
UK Producer/Artists fusing the worlds of metal, hip-hop and EDM blending them into a cinematic style to create a modern concoction of heavy beats, emotionally driven lyrics, powerful vocals and a mega tonne of energy. Big influences into dreadnoughts sound include ghostemane, scarlxrd, bring me the horizon and two steps from hell.
RUPCHA FARMS
Bradfords own Rupcha Farms (RF) bring a unique card to the table, infusing their brash northern identity with a cocktail of cross genre entertainment. Combining potent Rap vocals, high octane Metal/Punk riffs with punchy electronica, RF represent and resonate with the energy and escapism of today's disgruntled generation.
FITZSY
A solo artist based in Preston, with a large variety of crowd pleasing covers and originals!
THROOWBACK
Cover band of all things pop punk, emo and Kerrang goodness!
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👉BANK HOLIDAY HOST AND YOUR FAVOURITE NUTTER DJ CONNIE VON D SPINNING THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND!
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MAY BANK HOLIDAY
Saturday 4th - Sunday 5th May, 2024
The Ferret | Preston
Tickets: OVER 18 - £10 | UNDER 18 - £5 (KIDS CURFEW 7PM)
TICKETS: skiddle.com/e/38201668
Red Method & Foetal Juice with special guests Odysseus
Madhouse Promotions Presents:
Red Method & Foetal Juice with special guests Odysseus
The Ferret, Preston
Friday 3rd May
Red Method formed in the ashes of metal acts across the UK. Red Method have established themselves as a formidable force on the live circuit in a mere 3 years, from Bloodstock Festivals main stage, to the Download Takeover supporting the likes of Phil Anselmo and Cradle of Filth!
Recently releasing their newest album, Grotesque Foetal Juice have been attacking the UK with violent Death Metal since 2005 with numerous festival appearances including Bloodstocks main stage, and many more. These boys haven't been to Preston in a seriously long time so come and make them feel welcome again!
And just to make it even more extreme, our local Death Metalers Odysseus will be opening the show. Recently nailing their main support slot for Napalm Death with plenty of new tracks on the way, we can't wait to have these guys back on the stage!
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Madhouse Promotions Presents: Red Method & Foetal Juice with special guests Odysseus
The Ferret, Preston
Friday 3rd May
Tickets: https://skiddle.com/e/37393988
CRYWANK - Unofficial World Record Attempt - 🔥Most Cities Performed in 24 Hours🔥
CRYWANK
🔥Unofficial World Record Attempt. Most Cities Performed in 24 Hours🔥
🗓️Friday 3rd May
📍The Ferret, Preston
🚪Doors 12pm
⏰Crywank 1:10pm
♥️Support from Toenails & Kole Cook
✨FREE ENTRY✨
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DIY anti-folk artist Jay Clayton aka Crywank performs acerbic confessionals with song titles such as "Now I'm Sad (Boo Hoo)" and "It's OK, I Wouldn't Remember Me Either" - aka sad songs for smelly losers. On this potentially world-record busting tour, Jay performs solo for 20 minute sets in as many cities as possible over a 24 hour period, the current aim is 16 cities, but more are TBC!
👉The Ferret in Preston is stop number 2 on the tour, so Jay will be FRESH and RARING TO GO. Doors open at 12pm, entry is free, support is TBA, and Crywank will be on stage at 1:10pm (traffic from Lancaster depending).
🔗More info: linktr.ee/crywankband
Dragged Up with Black Shape + Bleach Brain
Dragged Up | Black Shape | Bleach Brain
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Thursday, 2nd May 2024
The Ferret | Preston
Doors 7PM
£4 ADV | £5 OTD
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TICKETS: skiddle.com/e/38256132
DRAGGED UP
Formed in Glasgow in 2018 by Eva Gnatiuk (guitar and vocals), with Simon Shaw (guitar and vocals) & Lisa Jones (vocals). In 2019, Chas Lalli joined on bass & Julian Dicken on drums. Stephan Mors replaced Dicken on drums in 2022.
‘High on Ripple connects the lofi garage sound that can also be heard on previous releases, which is reminiscent of the flair of sleazy low budget films of the early 60s, with rich, against-the-grain punk, classic doom metal influences and recited poetry to a dense brew’ - African Paper
"Their sound continues to explore echoes of the Anorak/ C86 scene, mixing slacker girl group vibes with garage pop essentials. And Dragged Up are experts at the form." - Byron Coley, The Wire
BLACK SHAPE - London-based sludgy/grungy/doomy two-piece whose material is mostly about bins.
BLEACH BRAIN - Wack slacks and Kickers only.
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Thursday, 2nd May 2024
The Ferret | Preston
Doors 7PM
£4 ADV | £5 OTD
All ages welcome. Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Shenanigans pop Punk Pub Quiz
Shenanigans pop punk pub quiz
£5 entry per team!
WIN a £30 bar tab!
Entry to the event is FREE, but participation in the quiz is £5 entry fee per team (max 5 people per team).
Wednesday 1st May 2024
7PM-late
The Ferret | Preston
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Know your Alkaline Trio from your All American Rejects?
Think you can identify a song from the first note alone?
Recon you and your friends are expert moshers?
Come and prove it!
Join us for an evening of nostalgia & competition at Shenanigans' Pop Punk Pub Quiz! Test your knowledge on all things Pop Punk and Kerrang Classic songs, as well as your familiarity with the artists who defined an era.
Hosted by our resident Shenanigans DJ's, who will also be spinning nostalgic emo, ska, pop-punk, and metal tunes throughout the night, assemble your team and come for a mid week boogie at The Ferret!
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Starts at 7:00 PM, quiz kicks off at 8:00 PM and the night goes until late!
The winning team will receive a £30 bar tab to enjoy at The Ferret & guest list to the next Shenanigans event!
Gather your friends, put your music knowledge to the test, and join us for another Shenanigans special of music and trivia!
Elder Emo UK: Core Values - Y'ALL WANT A SINGLE SAY F*CK THAT (Country X Nu Metal)
Elder Emo UK’s CORE VALUES is BACK with a Country X Nu Metal night: Y'ALL WANT A SINGLE SAY F*CK THAT
A word from Elder Emo UK…
LET'S BE HONEST... COUNTRY SLAPS - SO FROM KORN TO LUKE COMBS WE ARE HAVING A DOUBLE WHAMMY THEMED NIGHT PLAYING ALL THE BANGERS AS IF SCUZZ TV WENT TO A RODEO!
GET YOUR BOOTS
GET YOUR HAT
WE'RE BRINGING COUNTRY TO THE FERRET
FREE ENTRY!
SEE Y'ALL THERE
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CORE VALUES - 🔥Last Saturday of EVERY MONTH at The Ferret🔥
🗓️Saturday, 27th April 2024
📍The Ferret | Preston
⏰11PM-3AM
Whinge + Tero Kulero + Nodding Dog Disco + Sabbath Soundsystem | Joe S-R's 40th Birthday!
Joe S-R's 40th! (AKA Joe off of Whinge) With…
Whinge + Tero Kulero + Nodding Dog Disco + Sabbath Soundsystem
FREE ENTRY ALL DAY AND NIGHT!
WHINGE:
Whinge make noise with guitars, synths and drums. Plus shouting. Post-punk informed DIY garage-rock played with gay abandon,Whingeslam together influences from the Mondays to the Sabbath, ESG to LCD, Genesis to The Rapture. They've supported bands like LIFE, Evil Blizzard, Bodega, and Part Chimp.
TERO KULERO:
Preston's premier psych rock outfit, Tero Kulero mixes sludgy riffs, cosmic drones and pulsing synth lines, stew it all up in a big, bubbling pot of reverb and then serve it out to all and sundry.
NODDING DOG DISCO:
Bringing us soulful vibes to wag your tail to. The Preston DJ duo blend soul-disco-afro delights and joyful sounds.
SABBATH SOUNDSYSTEM:
A journey from 60s Psych, via Latin Rock, thru 70s groovers, to Smooth Jazz and Lo-Fi Beats, with DJ Frank Lovescenes and guests.
NODDING DOG DISCO SPINNING IN THE BEER GARDEN FROM 2PM
LIVE MUSIC FROM WHINGE + TERO KULERO, WITH SABBATH SOUNDSYSTEM & WHINGE DJ’S INSIDE (AND MORE) FROM 8PM - 11PM
PLUS FROM 11PM - 3AM - Elder Emo UK’s CORE VALUES is BACK with a Country X Nu Metal night: Y'ALL WANT A SINGLE SAY F*CK THAT - theferret.live/listings/core-values-27th-april
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Joe S-R's 40th ft Whinge + Tero Kulero + Nodding Dog Disco + Sabbath Soundsystem
Saturday, 27th April 2024
The Ferret | Preston
2PM-LATE
FREE ENTRY
All ages welcome. Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Dog friendly. Accessible Venue - all facilities on ground floor.
The After Show with DJ Goblinizer
The After Show with DJ goblinizer
Spinning punk, punk and MORE punk from 11PM til late! FREE ENTRY FROM 11PM
After this gig! - https://theferret.live/listings/madhouse-thekut
The Kut with Sally Pepper, Lythium & Fallen North
Madhouse Promotions present:
The Kut
with Sally Pepper, Lythium & Fallen North
Friday 26th April 2024
The Ferret | Preston
It's been a long time coming the Punk Rock trio The Kut are finally returning to The Ferret!
To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: The Kut with Sally Pepper, Lythium & Fallen North tickets from Skiddle .
The Kut
Raised in Blackpool & disillusioned with school, The Kut found comfort in the coils of punk rock, forming her first band at 14. They would gig in Lancashire & go on to win the local Battle of the Bands – but confusion struck when their drummer was hospitalised with schizophrenia. The Kut turned to psychology for answers & returned to London to study it. Inspired by London’s street artists, Maha assumed the tag ‘The Kut’, which would become her stage name.
It was here in London she became fascinated by mixing genres, drumming & breakbeats. Finally finding her line up, now a collective of 7 on rotation, she started selling guitars on Denmark Street post-studies & planned to build a studio, soon forming a bedroom label to release demos.
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“Remember the fuss people made about Paramore’s ‘Riot’? They’ll be saying the same thing about ‘Grit’ in a few years too… Expertly executed song-craft… The new queen of punk has arrived”
9/10 Vive Le Rock, Bruce Turnbull
“An Outstanding Album from one of the Most Exciting Current UK Artists”
10/10 Power Play, Andy Houghton
“A Flawless Punk Rock Album. A Piece of Punk Rock Perfection”
5/5 ERB Magazine, Dean Parker
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Sally Pepper
Sally Pepper is an acoustic pop-punk singer-songwriter based in Blackpool, taking influence from alternative bands like All Time Low, Paramore and Fall Out Boy, as well pop artists like Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus. She has toured extensively in the UK as both a headline act, and has shared the stage with the likes of fellow songwriters Lucy Spraggan and Grace Petrie. Sally has also made her mark on the rock and punk scenes, playing support slots with acts such as Sonic Boom Six, Millie Manders and The Shutup and Ryan McCombs (of the band Soil) and being part of lineups at Rebellion and Nice N Sleazy Festivals. Her latest EP, Real World, was released through the Manchester-based punk label Horn and Hoof Records, with tracks being played on match days at Anfield, home of her beloved Liverpool FC. With her big choruses, heartfelt lyrics and witty onstage chat, Sally always puts on a show which can be enjoyed by fans of any genre.
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Lythium
Lythium were founded in late 2018, and have since played venues such as 53 Degrees, Percy's Cafe Bar, Night 'n' Day Cafe and West Street Live among many others.
The main aims of the band are to make music that would be exciting to play live and to stay loyal to the idea that what you can hear on the recording can be played live too. Focusing on powerful melodies and strong vocals, the band has managed to create a sound that is simultaneously unique and recognisable.
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Fallen North
Preston based hard rock band. Their set is a mix of rock, hard rock, punk rock, heavy rock and metal... there's something for everyone.
Madhouse Promotions Present: The Kut with Sally Pepper, Lithium & Fallen North
Friday 26th April 2024
The Ferret, Preston
Doors 7PM
Tickets: https://skiddle.com/e/37389661
The Gideon Conn Trio | Lanterns | Morning Tourist
The Gideon Conn Trio | Lanterns | Morning Tourist
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Thursday, 25th April 2024
The Ferret | Preston
Doors 7PM
FREE ENTRY BEFORE 8PM - £5 AFTER!
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The Gideon Conn Trio:
The Gideon Conn trio (John Cowham - double bass and Bruce Sargent - drums) play an original brand of laid back hip hop with jazz and soul influences. It’s uplifting and thought provoking music. The sound palette is warm and soft, allowing the listener to fully absorb the lyrics whilst enjoying the beats which snap and attack with more presence because of their restraint. The bass weaves a conversation around the guitar and vocal. A couple of choice covers by The Roots and Gil Scott Heron sit happily alongside Gideon’s writing and help set the tone for a unique journey through hip hop, jazz and soul.
Lanterns:
Lanterns are a northern, indie dream-pop trio from Rossendale, Lancashire. Our sound is an energetic reminiscence of bands such as The Maccabees, Bloc Party, The 1975 & Bastille. Focusing on melodic guitars, addictive rhythmic drums, and prominent dreamy vocals that stick with you. Previously marked by BBC Introducing Lancashire's 'Shaun McGinty' as one to watch.
Morning Tourist:
Morning Tourist is London based indie folk rock artist Sean McKinney. Since the release of his 2018 debut EP ‘Quiet Lives’, Morning Tourist has played extensively on the London circuit and across the UK, both by himself and accompanied by his band. He has appeared at regional festivals, embarked on solo European tours and received local and digital radio play.
The Gideon Conn Trio | Lanterns | Morning Tourist
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Thursday, 25th April 2024
The Ferret | Preston
Doors 7PM
FREE ENTRY BEFORE 8PM - £5 AFTER!
All ages welcome. Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Enjoy The Show Presents: Harry Baker: Wonderful
Enjoy The Show Presents
Harry Baker: Wonderful
First date of the new tour in PRESTON! World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker is back with a new show celebrating the wonder that is being alive!
TICKETS: www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Preston/The-Ferret/Harry-Baker-Wonderful/38055814/#tickets
After a sellout Edinburgh Fringe Run and subsequent 40-date UK Tour, World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker is back with a brand new show celebrating the wonder that is being alive. Featuring brand new poems about death, postcodes and his favourite German wheat bear Schöfferhofer, the maths-loving, TED-talking, German-speaking, battle-rapping, happy-crying, self-bio-writing unashamed human brings his signature playfulness and poignancy that has made him a fan favourite and reached millions of people all over the world.
This will be Harry’s third visit to The Ferret after sell-out shows in 2020 and 2022.
Reviews:
‘Harry Baker’s intricate, quick-fire rhymes have always been on the impressive side of mind-blowing’ The Scotsman
‘Spectacularly Witty’★★★★★ Whatsonstage
‘Blistering wordplay’★★★★★ Threeweeks
‘Not one syllable out of place’★★★★★ The Wee Review
‘The Spell Over The Audience Is Tangible’★★★★★ Broadway Baby
‘Simply put... The greatest performer on earth’★★★★★ BBC Radio 1
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Wednesday, April 24th, 2024
Doors 7PM, show starts at 8PM
The Ferret | Preston
Class of 24 - Uclan Music - Ferret On Fire
CLASS OF 24, Year 2 - UCLAN MUSIC - FERRET ON FIRE
🗓️Tuesday April 23rd
📍The Ferret | Ferret
⏰7PM
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A vibrant and varied night of new sonic works from this highly-talented group! 👇
✨Valley - Hard-hitting, original drill artist
✨Isha - Emerging pop and R&B artist - harmonic, powerful and unique
✨Joe Cunningham - Northwest Producer and DJ, specialising in heavy drum and bass music
✨Sean - Loud Experimental Noise from the Midlands
🎧Half time break with DJ tracks selected by members of the group
✨Luma - Passionate vocalist with songs about life, love and loss
✨Yr Sgerbwd cerddoriaeth - Cerdd dda ir saes
✨Sam - Surrender to the Noise! - Carlisle-born musical medium of the sonic forces of the ether
Shenanigans All-Dayer: Pop Punk Bangers & Kerrang Classics! with KERRANG’D live band
Shenanigans All-Dayer: Pop Punk Bangers & Kerrang Classics!
With Kerrang’d!
Saturday 20th April 2024
2:30pm - 2am
The Ferret | Preston
To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: Shenanigans All Dayer ft Kerrang'd - Pop Punk & Kerrang Classics tickets from Skiddle .
Another Alternative All-dayer comes to The Ferret this 420!
Join the Shenanigans DJs for an afternoon & evening of Pop Punk Bangers, 90's/00's Kerrang Classics + MTV2/Skuzz nostalgia!!
Get your band tee’s on and your flaming Converse out!!
Saturday 20th April - Music kicks off in the beer garden at 2:30pm, through to 2am inside...
WITH... Amazing live performance from KERRANG'D: The UK's definitive live tribute to Kerrang! covering rock/emo/alternative classics from the early 90’s-00's! 🤘
Alien Ant Farm // All American Rejects // Andrew WK // Avril Lavigne // Blink 182 // Bloodhound Gang // Bowling for Soup // Deftones // Drowning Pool // Electric Six // Fall Out Boy // Feeder // Foo Fighters // Fountains of Wayne // Good Charlotte // Green Day // The Hives // Jawbreaker // Jimmy Eat World // Korn // Linkin Park // My Chemical Romance // New Found Glory // No Doubt // Paramore // The Offspring // Papa Roach // Puddle of Mudd // Rage Against The Machine // Sum 41 // System Of A Down // Taking Back Sunday // Tenacious D // Weezer // Wheatus & more more more!
FREE ENTRY BEFORE 6PM // £8 AFTER (£6 ADVANCE DISCOUNT TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW).
Shenanigans All-Dayer
with Kerrang'd + Shenanigans DJs
Saturday 20th April | 2:30pm - 2am
The Ferret | Preston
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Tickets: skiddle.com/e/38202523
Preston Scratch Band - Saturday 20th April
Preston Scratch Band
Saturday 20th April
The Ferret, Preston
Doors 12.30pm, session runs until 2.30pm
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Communal music-making! Bring an instrument or just bring yourself and we will all sing and play pop songs together using provided lyrics, melodies and chords.
No preparation is required but we will be having a go at Hi ho silver lining, Bird on the wire, Karma chameleon, Torn, Hit the road Jack, Time after time, Sailing, In my room, Run, Everything I own, Love is all around, and Father and son.
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£5 per person, cash or card.
Drinks available from the bar.
The Ferret, 55 Fylde Road, PR1 2XQ.
Doors 12.30pm, session runs until 2.30pm.
Contact session leader Jon on JonAveyard1@gmail.com.
www.PrestonMusicWorkshops.com
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A new home for Preston Scratch Band
The communal music-making session known as Preston Scratch Band will soon be meeting in its new home at The Ferret.
The group gathers on occasional Saturdays to sing and play pop songs using provided music books. Led from the keyboard by Jon Aveyard of Preston Music Workshops, participants borrow hand percussion or bring along their ukuleles, guitars, violins and whatever other instruments they would like to play. Some of the participants instead sing along and can make use of the wireless microphones if they want to make sure they are heard.
The group first met in the UCLan Media Factory but for the past two years had been gathering in The Larder. Now that The Larder has closed its doors for the final time, the group is moving to The Ferret following a successful one-off visit as part of last year’s Lancashire Encounter festival.
“We are grateful to The Larder for hosting us these past few years but now we’re looking forward to the next stage in the life of the Preston Scratch Band,” says Jon. “The Ferret is undoubtedly one of Preston’s most important music venues and it’s a privilege to meet there to play.”
Unlike most groups that perform at The Ferret, there is no expectation of being at a professional standard. “There’s no audience at a Preston Scratch Band session. Everyone who attends takes part in every song even if they’re just quietly singing along or shaking a tambourine. It’s a gathering of people willing to throw themselves into singing and playing and accepting whatever is brought to the session by the other participants.”
Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fmkVNPrwNcfor a short film by Chris Davis about the Preston Scratch Band.
Preston Dub Club - Heavyweight Reggae Sound System Sessions presents: Jonny Rockers Sound System
Preston Dub Club - Heavyweight Reggae Sound System Sessions presents: Jonny Rockers Sound System
FREE ENTRY
In unity with: Nick Sasquash (Operation Sound System)
Who feels it knows it!
Roots & dub sounds + HEAVYWEIGHT BASS from Jonny Rockers Sound System.
All tribes welcome
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Friday 19th April
7pm til 2am
The Ferret, Preston
FREE ENTRY
Midnight Swim with FMA + 12 Gage & Dreadnought
Midnight Swim with FMA + 12 Gage & Dreadnought
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Thursday, 18th April 2024
The Ferret | Preston
Doors 7PM
FREE ENTRY BEFORE 8PM - £4 AFTER!
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Midnight Swim are super excited to announce their single launch show for Bend and Break!
They’ve been waiting for an excuse to get back to Preston and specifically The Ferret since the battle of the bands last year, so this was the perfect opportunity to.
Midnight Swim:
Formed in 2022, MIDNIGHT SWIM are a 5-piece alt-pop rock band from Manchester, England.
The band include artists such as The Band Camino, Paramore, The Maine and The 1975 amongst their influences, and produce punchy songs with catchy hooks that are sure to get stuck in your head for days.
FMA + 12 Gage:
FMA + 12 Gage are a multi-award-winning father and son rap duo from Preston. Made up of Matthew and Callum Bennett, the project initially began in 2013 as a way of helping Callum’s confidence but snowballed into something that neither of them could have predicted. Their music is built around creative lyrics and tightly woven, imaginative dual vocals.
Combining the aggression of metal and the verbal skills of hip-hop with the energy of youth and the experience of age, they create hybrid songs that are a fusion of high energy rap, electronic, metal and dance music.
Dreadnought:
UK Producer/Artists fusing the worlds of metal, hip-hop and EDM blending them into a cinematic style to create a modern concoction of heavy beats, emotionally driven lyrics, powerful vocals and a mega tonne of energy. Big influences into dreadnoughts sound include ghostemane, scarlxrd, bring me the horizon and two steps from hell.
Midnight Swim with FMA + 12 Gage & Dreadnought
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Thursday, 18th April 2024
The Ferret | Preston
Doors 7PM
FREE ENTRY BEFORE 8PM - £4 AFTER!
All ages welcome. Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Make The Ferret Mad Again - Stand Up comedy in the heart of Preston! (April Edition)
“Make The Ferret Mad Again” - Stand Up Comedy in the Heart of Preston! 🤣🎤
Every third Tuesday of the month we bring you MTFMA, featuring a hand-picked line-up of hilarious comedians from all over the North West. Keep an eye out for your guest MC!
Expect everything plus the kitchen sink!
Lineup:
Fil Milton MC
Paul Gittens
Emerson Young
Bobby Milner
Mike Linwood
Sarah Adams
Jack Wilkens
Helen Brooks
Kelly McAteer
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Introducing: “Make The Ferret Mad Again” - Stand Up Comedy in the Heart of Preston! 🤣🎤
A monthly comedy night for Preston, and we’ve got the privilege of hosting the laughs at our gaff.
Curated by Fil Milton and featuring guest hosts each month, Make The Ferret Mad Again will land at The Ferret every 3rd Tuesday of each month.
These hilarious nights are FREE ENTRY and the laughs will kick off from 7:30pm (doors at 7pm).
Come and enjoy some Ferret funnies, and Make The Ferret Mad Again! 🙌
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Tuesday 16th April 2024
Free entry
7pm Doors / 7:30pm Showtime
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month
Deaf Club + Fuck Money
"...a relentless, hardcore punk assault channeling crust, thrash, and grind."
The Ferret presents:
DEAF CLUB
+ FUCK MONEY
Sunday 14th April 2024
To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: Deaf Club + Fuck Money tickets from Skiddle .
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Deaf Club is a savage sound bath dripping with sardonicism: a blastbeat-centric hardcore punk assault channeling crust, thrash, and grind (un)sensibilities. Succinct pauses, surreal frequencies and effects, breakneck pace and sharply hurled vocals characterize the band’s aesthetic, which seems as though it is rooted in a sort of nasty-sound-meets-highbrow-message ethos. Fueled by he onslaught of society’s insanity and driven mad by tinnitus, Justin Pearson (The Locust, Dead Cross, Planet B), Brian Amalfitano (ACxDC), Scott Osment (Glassing, Planet B), Jason Klein (Run With The Hunted, JR Slayer) approach music as a chance to confront our collective sicknesses. The band initially released their debut EP, Contemporary Sickness, as well as a Remix cassette EP of bonus remixes via Three One G in 2019.
Although Contemporary Sickness delivered its own blastbeat-fueled urgency in message and tone, their debut full-length Productive Disruption, released in 2022, ventured deeper into the abyss. Having had time to stew in the cesspool of two years of pandemic and mutating into its newest variant, the album presented a death threat to some, a love letter to others.
Most recently, the band released Bad Songs Forever, an EP on Three One G Records. Here, Deaf Club yet again confidently emerged angrier, evolved, more focused and thus, more dangerous. Since then the band has been continuously touring primarily across America, while also playing the Roskilde Festival in Denmark, and sharing the stage with bands such as Converge, Melt-Banana, John Waters, Negative Approach, Napalm Death, Unbroken, and Saetia.
“...relentless, furious grindy hardcore.”
-BrooklynVegan
“Deaf Club have assembled a blistering all-star cast set to full scale decibel peak.”
-Cvlt Nation
“...high energy, future fucking, spastic grind... seared by neon gas on top of the sound of the tears of snowflake Republicans bawling about the forthcoming wheels of fascism not spinning fast enough for their liking.”
-Decibel
“It’s like someone mixed Red Bull and Adderall and cocaine into your coffee… lawless, lethiferous hardcore.”
-Metal Sucks
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Fuck Money is an American space punk band based in Austin, TX. The group debuted in October 2021 consisting of members TaSzlin Trébuchet (vocals) Alton Jenkins (drums), Bill Kenny (lead guitar), and Jeremy Humphries (bass guitar). Their sound draws on punk rock, noise, industrial, extreme music and other transgressive subgenres.
The band has created a reputation of performing high energy, sporadic DIY shows in liminal spaces throughout the dark corners of the city-- The Austin Chronicle noted how “the band’s churning feedback swirl is equal parts imposing and obfuscating – curiously serene in its refusal to give its sonic-aggression a clear human face.” Their vocalist is also known for donning an unpredictable and tantalizing look at each show.
Described as sounding like “a fully rabid Deerhoof,” the merciless & melodic stick-work of Alton Jenkins, paired with the visceral intensity of frontman TaSz Trébuchet, guides listeners down a path of challenging, awe-inspiring sonic behavior adorned with biting yet hyper-melodic guitar melodies. Death From Above’s Jesse F. Keeler aptly explains their debut self-titled EP simply as, “Feeling at all costs. If I was trying to explain this to someone with no reference, I’d say it was like a pomegranate. Challenging to get at the fruit, but worth the effort.“
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