Notorious for casting convention aside, Red Snapper embrace dark funk, hip-hop, dub, psychedelic surf, afro-jazz & beautiful, fragile soundscapes.

red snapper - live march 21

+ Barry Gammon + Friends Play DJs: Outpost & Mr Breen

Saturday, 15th March 2024

The Ferret, Preston

7PM - 11PM, + Free After Party 11pm - 2am

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Red Snapper:

Notorious for casting convention aside, and remaining one of the UK’s most forward-thinking and rule breaking live bands, Red Snapper embrace a unique blend of live, euphoric instrumental Afro-Jazz, Future Funk, Dub, Dark Hip-Hop, and fragile soundscapes. 

Red Snapper are proud to announce 13 UK live dates in March 2025, celebrating new releases on Lo Recordings and also 30 years of ‘Reeled and Skinned’, their first album on the legendary Warp Records.

This is an increasingly rare opportunity to catch the legendary musical force in these intimate gig venues. Could be one for the history books…!

Live line up:

Ali Friend – Bass, Vocals, Gato Drum.
Rich Thair – Drums.
Tara Cunningham – Guitar and vocals.
Tom Challenger – Saxophone, Clarinet and Keyboards.

“The only unsurprising thing about Red Snappers creative journey is their unswerving commitment to progression and innovation”.

In November 2024 Red Snapper release the ‘Tight Chest’ EP featuring LA producer David Harrow via Lo Recordings.

A follow up EP featuring the current live line up will be released in 2025 which, combined with the tracks from 'Tight Chest', will form the full vinyl album ‘Barb and Feather’.

Warp records will also be concurrently releasing a unique limited vinyl version of ‘Reeled and Skinned’, the band's acclaimed first outing for the label from back in 1995.

Following the success of their album ‘Everybody Is Somebody’ in 2022, Red Snapper released ‘Live at The Moth Club' (2023), which was a celebration of the band’s famed, worldwide live performances, spanning 3 decades, and recorded at a sell-out show at the end of their 2022 live tour.

The album demonstrates the band’s ability to constantly rework and update new and classic tracks, keeping them impassioned, experimental and as relevant as ever.

With another busy year on the horizon, Red Snapper will be taking their explosive and passionate live set on the road once again in 2025.

Barry Gammon (live):

Barry Gammon are one of the North West's hardest working #electrofunkateers bringing a blend of electronic beats & live instrumentation to get your knees bending & your feet moving. So pull up your best dancing socks & get ready for some daft bangers.

Outpost & Mr Breen (Friends Play DJs):

As an eclectic, genre-hopper of electronic music, Robert Henthorn has been producing tracks for the past 15 years under the name of Outpost and DJing around the country as part of the One Five Eight collective.

Luke Breen (aka MrBreen / Luke Out) began his DJ journey in the early 2000s with Herbal Sessions Soundsystem, playing at venues like Preston’s iconic Caribbean Club. As a visual artist, he led the OneFiveEight collective (2008-2018), which gained recognition for underground exhibitions, workshops, and publications, all driven by a DIY ethos and a commitment to supporting underrepresented artists in both visual arts and music. After moving to Manchester, Luke became a regular DJ at club nights, free parties, and festivals like Beat Herder, Kendal Calling, and Sounds From The Other City.

Now settled back in Preston with his family, Luke regularly DJs at local bars and clubs, delivering eclectic sets that could span anything from Jazz, Latin and Hip-Hop to Afrobeat, Funk, Deep House, and Jungle—always infused with Soul.

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The Ferret presents:

RED SNAPPER (live)
+ Barry Gammon + Friends Play DJs: Outpost & Mr Breen

The Ferret | Preston
Sat 15th March 2025
7pm - 11pm

+ Free After Party 11pm - 2am

Ages 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).
Accessible ground floor venue & facilities.
Dog-friendly venue.

Chris Hawkins, F-10 & The Ferret present:

CHRIS HAWKINS AWESOME FRIENDS

ft fantastic up & coming acts:

Déjà Vega
Martial Arts
Holly Head
frederick

Plus your host & DJ on the night: CHRIS HAWKINS (BBC 6 Music).

The Ferret, Preston

Fri 28th Feb 2025

7pm - late

Awesome Friends is curated and hosted by 6 Music's Chris Hawkins, championing the best new and breaking artists and bands at events and festivals across the country, including SXSW, Kendal Calling, and Band On The Wall in Manchester.

Chris Hawkins has a standout show on BBC 6 Music championing alternative anthems and fresh sounds. Chris was an early supporter of emerging acts Sam Fender, Wet Leg and The Lathums, now all headline performers. Awesome Friends serves as a platform for the same emerging, grassroots acts and those destined to be our future musical heavyweights.

Awesome Friends is a dynamic, vibrant live club night that features the most exhilarating up and coming acts and those next in line to dominate headline spots across the world. This could be the next Manchester Lesser Free Trade Hall in 76, Glasgow’s King Tuts Wah Wah Hut in 93 or The Grapes Pub Sheffield in 03 and you will have the distinction of saying ‘you were there’.

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Déjà Vega:

Déjà Vega are vocalist and guitarist Jack Fearon, drummer Tom Webster and bassist Mike Newton. After forming in Cheshire, they made the short journey to Manchester, a fitting backdrop to their gritty, guitar led psychedelia.

Rhythmic and rage-fuelled and boasting surging riffs, Fearon's hypnotic slurring lyrics lurch in and out of poetic chants, battling over chaotic drums and the razor-sharp bass lines underneath. Live, Déjà Vega demonstrate that they're a force to be reckoned with.

They weave together creating a pulsating, driving behemoth of original, powerful, psych rock. The guys have created a notoriety for their incredible, energetic, unrivalled live show.

“There are debut albums that come along once in a while that get you straight away. This is one of them.” - Louder Than War Magazine

“If you’ve never seen them live I implore you to” - Urbanista Magazine UK

https://linktr.ee/dejavegaband

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Martial Arts:

“Martial Arts are the best new band in Manchester. It isn’t up for debate. They now just need to conquer everywhere else.” - Aah Magazine

Their intense live performances quickly caught the eyes and ear of a key few. With shows for Akoustik Anarkhy, So Young Magazine, Speedy Wunderground, Now Wave & Beyond The Music Festival achieved through word of mouth alone, the 5 piece have emerged as a must see band from the Manchester underground.

https://www.facebook.com/martialartsband

https://www.instagram.com/martialartsband

https://linktr.ee/martialartsband

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Holly Head:

Committed and controversial, Manchester’s rising, kinetic, beat-powered punk four-piece, Holly Head, return for 2025 with their scuffed and confrontational, two-and-a-half-minute blast of incisive social commentary, Whatever Drags You Through It. 

Taking notoriety as a signal of connected audience sympathies and riding on the right side of history, last year’s debut release of the band’s unrelenting debut, No Gain, rushed Holly Head to the front of a proactive, politically-motivated creative community. Written in a police cell following arrest due to Britain’s protest laws, the song provided the key to their first BBC 6 Music live session last November, with the performance used to further cementing their uncompromising conviction and use Holly Head’s music to profile urgent causes.

https://www.instagram.com/hollyhead.band/

linktr.ee/hollyhead

BBC 6 MUSIC NEW MUSIC FIX SESSION

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00245b3

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frederick:

frederick your supper is ready. lee hazlewood in a bath full of gravel and tears. art garfunkels favourite knife is dirty. it's sunset all day because frederick is coming home, dear lady. 

Jack & Arthur from Autocamper bring us a new project: frederick.

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CHRIS HAWKINS AWESOME FRIENDS

The Ferret, Preston

Fri 28th Feb 2025

7pm - late

Déjà Vega

Martial Arts

Holly Head

frederick

+ CHRIS HAWKINS DJ SET

Tickets £10 advance.

Tickets: https://skiddle.com/e/40620384

Ages 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult)

Accessible ground floor venue & facilities.

Dog-friendly venue.

“Ghana’s finest” – Jools Holland, Later with Jools Holland

The Ferret presents

K.O.G. (Kweku of Ghana)

with guests:

DESIGN REWIND

DURBRAIN (Wisdom Binbags)

Jazzin The Park DJs

North Fiyah Sound

& special guests TBA

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Friday 21st Feb

The Ferret, Preston

Doors 7pm

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Tickets on sale now: https://skiddle.com/e/40481020

“I view MUSIC as a major WEAPON in the BATTLEFIELD for PEACE of MIND in the world” – K.O.G

Kweku Sackey aka K.O.G (Kweku of Ghana) is a multi-dimensional creative force, combining exquisite writing skills with shamanistic live performance, fierce raps, perfectly on pitch singing across a massive vocal range and some absolutely wicked dance moves. Not to mention his skills as a percussionist, arranger, bandleader and art director. A true poet and storyteller, he uses a mix of English, Pidgin and Ga to paint sonic pictures that reach deep into the souls of everyone ready to listen.

“I love to make music that CONNECTS, REVIVES, EDUCATES and ENTERTAINS, drawing on the spiritual, physical, emotional and mental well being of us as individuals and our quest to maintain balance with the universe.”

Born in Accra, Ghana, to a nurse mother and marine engineer father who had studied in England, he grew up with a diverse range of international influences alongside Ghanaian styles: Tom Waits, Quincy Jones, Bob Marley, Sizzla, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Ebo Taylor, Gyedu Blay Ambolley, Atongo Simba, George Clinton, Pavarotti, Warsaw Village Band.

Resident for over 10 years in Sheffield, UK, music has taken him to perform on huge stages all over the world, from Glastonbury’s legendary West Holts stage to Fusion (Germany), Sauti Za Busara (Zanzibar), Kabardock (Reunion) and the Commonwealth Games (Gold Cost, Australia), winning the 2018 Young Commonwealth Performer and performing for Nelson Mandela’s family.

A prolific writer and collaborator, he needs a range of projects to showcase the different sides of his unique talent. He is the lead vocalist for afro-futurist project Onipa (Strut Records, Wormfood) and hi-life/hiphop/funk band K.O.G (Heavenly Sweetness), as well as collaborating extensively with Nubiyan Twist; his song ‘If I know’ off the Freedom Fables album (Strut) was performed live on Later with Jools Holland and A-playlisted on BBC6 Music.

Kweku is deeply aware of his heritage and of his role as an ambassador both through space and time, negotiating culturally both between African and Western influences and between the traditional and the modern: always open to new innovations and ideas while firmly rooted in a deep lineage. 

This openness has informed recent collaborations with a wide wide range of producers and writers, including Léon Phal, Jembaa Groove, Zed Bias, iZem, Afriquoi, Congo Natty, Scrimshire, Dark Sky, Dizraeli, Chiminyo, Umoja and many more in the pipeline. Third album on French label Heavenly Sweetness, produced by master French producer Guts (Alliance Ethnik) and longtime friend and collaborator Tom Excell (Nubiyan Twist, Onipa), will drop September 2024.

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DESIGN REWIND <<

Design Rewind is Billy Strahan & Jonathan Towers, a recording artist duo from the good ol' North West of England. With influences that include Hall & Oates, Steely Dan & Toto, Design Rewind have been described as a “modern throwback” drawing from a cherished era in songwriting to create a fresh sound.

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with guest DJs from Jazzin The Park Productions & North Fiyah Soundsystem bringing the vibes, with a spiritual mix of Afrobeat, Hi-Life, Jazz, Soul, Hip Hop, House, Boogie, Disco, Jazz-Funk, Broken Beat, Electronica & more.

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The Ferret presents

K.O.G. (Kweku of Ghana)

with guests:

DESIGN REWIND

DURBRAIN (Wisdom Binbags)

Jazzin The Park DJs

North Fiyah Sound

& special guests TBA

Friday 21st Feb

The Ferret, Preston

Doors 7pm

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Tickets on sale now: https://skiddle.com/e/40481020

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All ages welcome (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).
Accessible ground floor venue & facilities.

Soaring chizeze fiddle, buzzing illimba thumb piano, ngoma drums that chatter & thunder - a blend of the organic, harmonic & modern-day electronic...

The Ferret presents

THE ZAWOSE QUEENS

(of the Tanzanian Wagogo people)

with VIB3ST (from Lagos, Nigeria)
+ Jazzin The Park DJs

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Sat 18th Jan 2025
The Ferret, Preston
Doors 7pm

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Tickets on sale now:

The Zawose Queens are Leah and Pendo Zawose of the Tanzanian Wagogo people, whose joyous otherworldly vocals and polyphonic rhythms deftly blend the acoustic, electronic, traditional and modern.

There is spirit and fire in the music of The Zawose Queens. There’s the vibrations of the ancestors, coming through on traditional instruments — soaring chizeze fiddle, buzzing illimba thumb piano, ngoma drums that chatter and thunder — and voices that go deep, high and out there. There’s the connection to nature, to ceremony and ritual, in their dance-inspired fusion, their blend of the organic, harmonic and modern-day electronic. There are lyrics that tell, in their native kigogo, of the passion for music, the wonders of life. Of pride in environment, in tradition. In their East African roots.

Pendo and Leah Zawose showcase the fluid polyrhythms and rapturous polyphonic singing of the Gogo (aka Wagogo) people of the arid, hilly Dodoma region of central Tanzania. The most famous exponent of this musical tradition is the late, great Dr Hukwe Zawose (Pendo’s father and Leah’s grandfather).

Maisha, the debut album by The Zawose Queens (on Peter Gabriel’s Real World Records), marks the first time that women from this famous musical family take their place as lead vocalists and performers. Emboldened by workshops in songwriting and music production with visiting UK-based producers Oli Barton-Wood (Jordan Rakei, Obongjayar, Nilufer Yanya) and Tom Excell (Nubiyan Twist, Onipa), The Zawose Queens began writing their first ever songs. The resulting collection of songs range from the stripped back and traditional-sounding to those treated with subtle electronic elements, with beats and drops and found sounds and switch-ups.

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with guest DJs from Jazzin The Park Productions bringing the heat, with a satisfying stew of Afrobeat, House, Jazz, Soul, Latin, Boogie, Disco, Jazz-Funk, African, Broken Beat, Electronica & more.

Plus a live set from VIB3ST:
“I’m VIB3ST, an artiste from Lagos, Nigeria with a strong passion for afrobeats & rap. I'm not limited to any genre because i love every sound of music.”

The Ferret presents

THE ZAWOSE QUEENS
(of the Tanzanian Wagogo people)

with VIB3ST (from Lagos, Nigeria)
+ Jazzin The Park DJs

Sat 18th Jan 2025
The Ferret, Preston
Doors 7pm

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Tickets on sale now: skiddle.com/e/40412051

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All ages welcome (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).
Accessible ground floor venue & facilities.

Preston DJ Social are having their January meet here at The Ferret!

They’re looking forward to returning here with you all, and they’ve also got a special equipment announcement for thier first social of the new year with support from Pioneer DJ, so keep your eyes peeled.

Bring a USB & come hang out!

See you on Sunday 12th of January, from 3PM -7PM at The Ferret, Preston. 

HED Presents: ELOHYMN // Cat Called Dog // The Cities // FirstnameFrank

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BUY TICKETS HERE NOW: https://skiddle.com/e/40438923

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ELOHYMN

https://www.facebook.com/100064652186861

Elohymn (from Chorley) are back with a bang after a long hiatus. They have reformed their original lineup and will be performing the first EP they ever released in full on the night. Underneath the technical riffs and beats are robot noises and subliminal sonic subtexts. Charging this attack are subtle but essential effects, that shift the pitch and cause sequenced delays, all of which enhances an already spectacularly grand sound. The flipside sound reveals a blossoming anthemic and ethereal 21st Century post rock outlook, that’s captured in the cascading themes, loops and eloquent guitar lines. Elohymn don't have to rely on big chords. Instead they can snap out quick multibeat passages, punctuated with millisecond pauses which lead into the next ascending or descent led theme. The trio create something of a conceptual set, with the backing tracks and consistent, connecting strands. The numbers of course become gigantic by the end, elevating the audience on something of a sonic mountain climb - with such altitude, comes the very best of views.

CAT CALLED DOG

https://www.facebook.com/CatCalledDog

Cat Called Dog (from Skelmersdale) are another act who've been away from the live scene for a number of years. But they are coming out to play this Xmas! There is a distinct fuzzy reality of stepping into Cat Called Dogs world; it's a soothing reassurance of natural blood-pumping, lug-hole piercing, raw-rock that grabs you by the curlies and demands attention.

THE CITIES

https://www.facebook.com/thecities

The Cities (from Preston) are a sonic rebellion clad in skinny jeans, echoing the untamed spirit of rock ‘n’ roll. With every strum, drum, and bass thump, they channel the raw energy of the legendary Joe Kanger. The Cities are not just a band; they’re a thunderous force, where the drums and bass form the unyielding backbone, driving the rhythm into the heart of the listener. 

FIRSTNAMEFRANK

https://www.facebook.com/FirstnameFrank

A man, a piano & some great songs: that is FirstnameFrank!! The best opener in the business.

We will also have DJ HUDSON playing tunes and probably crafting some baboonery tomfoolery throughout the night. 

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Ages 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).

Accessible ground floor venue & facilities.

Dog-friendly venue.

Astounding live tribute to Kings of Leon + MAD FERRET Indie Clubnight with DJ Bill Murray playing indie, new york post-punk, britpop & more!

LIVE MUSIC FROM:
KINGS OF LYON
Astounding live tribute to Kings of Leon

Kings Of Lyon are the definitive tribute to Kings Of Leon. From the grunge and rock and roll of the pioneering first two albums to their trademark soaring stadium sound, Kings Of Lyon are inseparable from their American counterparts.

Kings of Lyon play the perfect KOL show. They have an astounding live set incorporating all of the fans' favourites and have become one of the most sought after tributes of recent years; stunningly faithful in every aspect, right down to their gut-wrenching, soaring stadium sound.

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followed by:

— MAD FERRET —
Indie Clubnight

DJ Bill Murray playing indie, new york post-punk, britpop & more.

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Saturday 7th December

7pm - late

The Ferret, Preston

Tickets: £12.50 advance (more on the door): https://skiddle.com/e/40104981

Ages 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).

Doors open 7pm. Live music 8:30pm until 10:30pm. After party with DJ Bill Murray til late, last entry 1am.

BLU & EXILE: LOVE (THE) OMINOUS WORLD TOUR
with special guest FASHAWN (Boy Meets World 15th Anniversary)

BLU & EXILE
FASHAWN

With Pique Roscoe & BatFunk (Lords of the North) + Bolts (So Flute)

Thu 05 Dec
The Ferret, Preston
Doors 7pm

Iconic LA duo BLU & EXILE pull up to Preston this December with their new album: Love (the) Ominous World, alongside special guest FASHAWN celebrating 15 years of his debut album 'Boy Meets World'.

The duo behind the iconic album 'Below the Heavens' return to the UK after a LONG break and we can't wait to welcome them for their Love (the) Ominous World Tour. 

With a bunch of NEW music as well as a whole host of their classic tracks, this is not one to miss!

Blu & Exile have returned with an album that brilliantly builds on their soulful, reflective foundation with stunning musicality and sharp songwriting. 

Love (the) Ominous World is a defining moment for Blu & Exile, who are eager to share it with both their longtime fanbase, as well as those just catching onto their celebrated discography.

They are also bringing a special guest: FASHAWN, who celebrates 15 years of his debut album 'Boy Meets World', which was produced by Exile. The album gained him major attention on its release in 2009, and his lyricism in particular received critical acclaim and landed him on the cover of XXL Magazine.

See these world-class critically-acclaimed hip-hop artists LIVE in a very intimate setting. The Ferret - bringing the heat to Preston, one show at a time.

This one is BIG - so grab your tickets EARLY.

BLU & EXILE
FASHAWN
+ Pique Roscoe & BatFunk (Lords of the North) + Bolts (So Flute)
Thu 05 Dec
The Ferret, Preston
Doors 7pm

Tickets: skiddle.com/e/40380003

Ages 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).
Accessible ground floor venue & facilities.
Dog-friendly venue.

asher roth

Hitting the legendary Ferret stage on 30th October, ASHER ROTH slides through our neck of the woods with a full live band to celebrate the 15 year anniversary of his gold-selling debut album Asleep in the Bread Aisle. Asher continues to expand on his discography while building a reputation as one of hip hop’s finest live performers.

🤘 Asher Roth + live band

🔘 with support from La French + Frank Lovescenes (Big Things)

🗓️ Wednesday, 30th October 2024

📍 The Ferret | Preston

⏰ Doors 7PM

🎫🔗 https://skiddle.com/e/39266357

Catch Asher Roth on his European tour, showcasing a captivating live performance featuring trumpet and drums. With chart-toppers such as the gold record “Asleep on the Bread Aisle” and platinum single “I Love College” under his belt, Asher Roth is delivering a one-of-a-kind live hip hop experience that you won't want to miss.

Asher Roth is touring to celebrate the 15 year anniversary of his first album "Asleep in the Bread Aisle" which moved 600,000 units and went gold, while his hit single "I Love College" went platinum with 1.3 million units sold and 300 Million streams!

Asher Roth uses music to capture moments.

Over a decade ago, Asher demonstrated a passion for far-reaching references and advanced flows. The Morrisville, PA, WCU-lovin’ Roth relocated to Atlanta, where he partnered with DJ Drama and Don Cannon for 2008's The Greenhouse Effect mixtape.

Roth signed to Steve Rifkind (Loud Records) & Scooter Braun (SB Projects), released a double-platinum single “I Love College” and a gold debut in 2009’s - Asleep in the Bread Aisle. By 2010's Seared Foie Gras with Quince and Cranberry offering it was clear Roth was moving in his own direction. By cultivating a core fanbase through free albums like “Pabst & Jazz” and projects with Nottz & Travis Barker, Asher has been able to create a community driven career.

His belief in sustainability spawned an open air venue in his home city of Philadelphia, Sunflower Philly, to provide an outlet for artists during the pandemic while simultaneously being the inspiration for his independent releases ‘Retrohash’ and ‘Flowers On The Weekend.’ The former has become the name for his artist development company that recently played a role in expanding ‘The Greenhouse Effect’ series - while leading to collaborative albums “Why’s It So Grey Out?” and “Temporary Heaven” with Heather Grey.

Asher continues to expand on his discography while building a reputation as one of hip hop’s finest live performers.

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🤘 Asher Roth + live band

🔘 with support from La French + Frank Lovescenes (Big Things)

🗓️ Wednesday, 30th October 2024

📍 The Ferret | Preston

⏰ Doors 7PM

🎫🔗 https://skiddle.com/e/39266357

Ages 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).

Accessible ground floor venue.

Dog friendly.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this show has been cancelled. Refunds will be processed via Skiddle.

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The Ferret Presents:

go your own way

A Fleetwood Mac Clubnight!
ft RHIANNON: the ultimate live homage to one of rock music's most iconic groups

+ DJs playing 70s & 80s rock & disco classics all night.

Join us at The Ferret on Friday 6th September as we pay homage to one of the most loved rock bands of all time and celebrate the iconic era of the 70s & 80s.

Expect music from Fleetwood Mac (every era!) and plenty of Stevie Nicks solo bangers, alongside classic rock & disco anthems from ABBA / Bee Gees / Belinda Carlisle / Blondie / Chic / Cyndi Lauper / David Bowie / Donna Summer / Earth, Wind & Fire / Elton John / Hall & Oates / Heart / Human League / Janis Joplin / Jimi Hendrix / Joan Jett / Joni Mitchell / Kate Bush / Pat Benatar / Prince / Queen / Steely Dan / Stevie Wonder / T Rex / Talking Heads / The Bangles / The Beatles / The Police / The Pretenders / The Rolling Stones / The Who / Aretha Franklin / Bob Dylan / Boney M / Crowded House / ELO / Eurythmics /Jefferson Airplane / Led Zeppelin / Peter Gabriel / Pink Floyd / Shalamar / Springsteen / The Carpenters / The Cars / The Doors / The Go-Go's / The Mamas & The Papas / The Steve Miller Band / Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers / & MORE!

So dig out your bell-bottoms, feather those hairdos, and unleash your inner rock ’n’ rollers & disco divas for a throwback night like no other.

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LIVE MUSIC FROM:

RHIANNON - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute

Veterans of many great shows, you can bet that this group really know their stuff when it comes to recreating the legendary supergroup's look and sound on stage. This is the ultimate homage to one of rock music's most appreciated groups so let us save you the trouble of searching too hard.

A highly polished and professional show, Rhiannon have now been recognised around Europe and further afield as the complete live musical tribute to the iconic originals. With this band playing truly authentic covers, you can be sure that your audience will leave happy if they have even a shred of appreciation for FMs original tunes and albums.

From the wonderful 'Rhiannon', 'Albatross', 'Man of the World' through the iconic 'Don't Stop' and 'Seven Wonders' you can guarantee all the favourites are in the performance. The band themselves are, of course, fans and immerse themselves in the faithful recreation of the original's discography.

This is music that simply demands passion, commitment and high intensity from a band and Rhiannon don't disappoint.

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The Ferret presents: GO YOUR OWN WAY - A Fleetwood Mac Clubnight ft RHIANNON - live Fleetwood Mac tribute band. + DJs playing 70s & 80s rock & disco classics.

Friday 6th September

7pm - late

The Ferret, Preston

Tickets: £12.50 advance (more on the door)

https://skiddle.com/e/39324137

Ages 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).

Live music until 11pm. After party with DJs til late, last entry 1am.

Shenanigans

Pop Punk Bangers & Kerrang Classics!

With ALL FILLER, NO KILLER!

Saturday, 3rd August 2024

7pm - LATE

The Ferret | Preston

£8 ADV // £10 OTD

TICKETS HERE: https://skiddle.com/e/39247948

Join the Shenanigans DJs for an 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!!

WITH... Amazing live performance from Preston’s very own ALL FILLER, NO KILLER!🤘

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!

Shenanigans with All Filler, No Killer + Shenanigans DJs

Saturday 3rd August | 7pm-late

The Ferret | Preston

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Tickets: https://skiddle.com/e/39247948

ELDER EMO UK Presents…

guitar hero

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Fancy winning a £100 cash prize? Elder Emo UK are on the lookout for guitarists and air guitarists to give it all they’ve got!

The winner will be picked by the crowd, so invite your pals to cheer you on and vote for your moves

TICKETS: www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Preston/The-Ferret/Elder-Emo-UK---Guitar-Hero/39281232

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Enter the comp via the form below and we’ll see you on our legendary stage at #TheFerret to show us your skills and win the £100 cash prize!

https://forms.gle/zwjHoQVaLEexRFzJ9

With DJ Connie Von D hosting and DJ'ing throughout the event AND at Elder Emo UK’s signature end of month party - 'CORE VALUES'

Core Values is FREE ENTRY from 11PM!

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Saturday, 27th July 2024

The Ferret, Preston

Doors 7PM 

£5 ADV (£10 OTD)

Core Values (Free Entry After Party from 11PM)

The Hiphopalippz (The Non-Stop Hip-Hop Band) presents:

HIP
HOP
NON
STOP

The Hiphopalippz is the ultimate live hip-hop mixtape. Classic hip-hop hits presented in a unique live band format. This is hip-hop non-stop.

That's right... The Hiphopalippz deliver the very best hip-hop flavour LIVE & DIRECT, from the 80s, the 90s & beyond. All the hottest hip-hop party anthems from back in the day are taken to another dimension with this full live band show.

The Hiphopalippz is a unique and electrifying live experience. The dynamic mixtape format means that all of your favourite hip-hop bangers can be crammed into an overflowing non-stop hip-hop set.

The lion’s share of the crowd-pleasing Hiphopalippz set comes straight outta the party era of 1990s hip-hop, with nods to the golden age originators of the 80s, as the band digs deep into hip-hop history.

From Sugarhill Gang to Beastie Boys, Eminem to Run DMC, Busta Rhymes to Salt N Pepa - this is HIP HOP NON STOP.

You’re now rockin’ with the best, this is The Hiphopalippz crew in full effect.

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PLUS PLUS PLUS special guests:

DREGS RADIO

Dregs Radio are an alternative hip hop group from the North West of England combining chopped up samples with sharp lyricism and live instrumentation.

The band is comprised of Harry Hodgson (Vocals and Drums), Thomas Holt (Production, Guitar and Bass) and Rohan Manivannan (Guitar and Bass).

Influenced by King Krule, MF DOOM, The Streets, The Alchemist and Jeshi, their debut single "What A Price To Pay" showcases their unique take on hip hop, with a head-knocking instrumental and smooth flows throughout.

BRITIZEN KANE

Hip-hop artist from the North West, Britizen Kane self-released his debut album, as well as several Spotify singles, including collaborations with Popcaan, Jadakiss and more. Accumulated over 1,000,000 album streams on Spotify alone, as well as 600,000+ streams across his other releases. Received consistent support from nationwide radio networks including BBC 1xtra, KISS and Capital.

Over the past few years, Kane has performed up and down the country supporting acts such as KRS-One, Skinnyman and The Four Owls, as well as his own sold out headline shows in Manchester and Liverpool. 

PLUS PLUS PLUS...

The non-stop hip-hop party will continue to the early hours with special guest DJ:

BOLTS
(So Flute / Melodic Distraction Radio)

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FRIDAY 26TH JULY
7pm - LATE
THE FERRET, PRESTON

Earlybird tickets £5 / Advance tickets £8 / more on the door
Tickets: skiddle.com/e/39277479

Whingefest All-Dayer

VIII

5 Years of Whingefest!

Another all-day affair: 2pm - 2am.

LIVE MUSIC LINE-UP:

MICHAEL

THE BATTERY FARM

HAUSPOINTS

TITS UP

THEE WINDOM EARLES

SILVERWINGKILLER

DREGS RADIO

& your genial hosts:
WHINGE

+ Beer garden DJs all day & into the night:

BARIUM NETWORK
SABBATH SOUNDSYSTEM
DAVID CHAMBERS

+ stall from STORMCAT clothes & accessories & cool shit

Saturday 13th July | The Ferret, Preston

Indoors & out.

Earlybird tickets on sale now!

All ages welcome - Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.