TOM HINGLEY
(Ex-Inspiral Carpets)
+ Ben & The Believers (acoustic)
+ Riley Marsh
7:00pm
Tuesday 23rd Dec 2025
The Ferret, Preston
FREE ENTRY! An xmas treat!
Tom Hingley is a formidable singer-songwriter and guitarist, best known as the former lead singer legendary Manchester band Inspiral Carpets, appearing on all their hit singles including Saturn 5, Dragging Me Down & This is How it Feels.
Tom parted with Inspirals in 2011 and has been forging a successful solo career both as an acoustic singer releasing Keep Britain Untidy (2001) and last year’s Grand Mal (2024). Tom also fronts The Karpets - playing the inspiral’s catalogue - storming festivals including Shiine On, Kubix, Stone Valley North and supporting the likes of Embrace and Black Grape with the intensity of performance and vocal purity that made This is How it Feels and Saturn Five a success in the first place.
Catch Tom's mix of Inspirals classics, originals and mean Blues slide guitar at The Ferret on Tuesday 23rd December 2025.
with special guests:
BEN & THE BELIEVERS:
Led by singer-songwriter Ben Titley, Ben & The Believers craft introspective, heartfelt songs that resonate with listeners.
Their sound, a blend of indie rock with a personal edge, has made them a standout act in the live scene.
Whether playing intimate shows or festival stages, Ben & The Believers always bring an emotional connection and a raw energy that captivates. Having steadily built a loyal following through their original sound and energetic performances, Ben & The Believers are poised to deliver an unforgettable live experience.
“A standout tuneful performance showcasing their original sound and rock ‘n’ roll energy” – Local Music Review
+ RILEY MARSH:
Exciting up-&-coming Derbyshire singer-songwriter blending folk, blues, and rock with soulful, harmonica-infused performances.
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