The Ferret presents
GONG
Bright Spirit Tour 2026
with special guests
Karma Sheen
Sat 26th Sept
The Ferret, Preston
To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: GONG - Bright Spirit Tour tickets from Skiddle .
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The universe of Gong began in 1969 when Daevid Allen was inspired by a profound psychedelic vision. A founder member of Soft Machine, Allen incorporated his spiritual and metaphysical leanings into an evolving collective, more a mythology than a band in the conventional sense.
The current incarnation, who were put together by Daevid before his swansong album with Gong, 'I See You', honour his intention that Gong do not die with him, urging the band to "carry it on into new unknown heights and depths far beyond anything I could ever imagine myself".
The collective is the most stable in Gong's illustrious history, having written, recorded and toured together for eleven years since Allen's passing. A dynamic, powerful and explosive live band, their music draws from the credo of the original Gong while remaining committed to pushing the composition, performances and message into new realms, paying no mind to nostalgia. Gong in 2026 continue the ethics, attitude and lifestyle that was always woven into the fabric of the band.
Line-up:
Ian East - woodwinds and voice
Fabio Golfetti - guitar and voice
Dave Sturt - bass and voice
Cheb Nettles - drums and voice
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with special guests:
Karma Sheen
Karma Sheen are a London-based British-Pakistani psychedelic rock band fusing Hindustani classical music, Sufi lyricism and heavy live improvisation into a singular contemporary sound. The band consists of vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Sameer Khan, multi- instrumentalist Rodrigo Bourganos, guitarist Amad Chima, bassist and visual artist Grisha Grebennikov, and drummer/DJ Arun Dhanjal.
Together, Karma Sheen build a sound of electric sitar, guitars, bass, drums, synth, theremin, harmonium and voice - creating a live experience that is both culturally rooted and forcefully contemporary. Their music sits at the point where raga, devotional expression, 60s/70s psychedelia and heavy live rock collide.
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The Ferret presents
GONG
Bright Spirit Tour 2026
with special guests: Karma Sheen
Sat 26th Sept
The Ferret, Preston
Tickets £22.50 + booking fee - available from Skiddle: skiddle.com/e/42492008
Ages 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).
Accessible ground-floor venue & facilities.
Dog-friendly venue.
