Upcoming events.
Electronic Music Open Mic
THE FERRET electronic music OPEN MIC
Tuesday, 28th April ‘26
The Ferret | Preston
Doors 7PM
FREE ENTRY!
Preston's Electronic Music Open Mic (EMOM) returns to The Ferret this Tuesday, 28th April.
Slots are up to 20 minutes. Some pre-booked slots have gone but we do have a few left - so email emompreston@gmail.com to grab one. Additional walk-in slots will be available on the night. First come first served.
This is an open stage night for electronic and experimental musicians, aimed at giving local artists a supportive space in which to play live and experiment. Open to all forms of electronic/experimental music including: ambient, chiptune, drone, drum & bass, dub, electronica, electropop, experimental hip-hop, field recordings, glitch, house, industrial, looping, noise, soundscape, synthwave, techno, trance & more!
Get out of your home studio or bedroom, and come out to a fun, supportive night with other enthusiastic tech heads, dabblers and music fans. You don’t need to be an established artist with a full repertoire. This is for anyone who wants to try their hand at playing live in a safe, motivating environment.
Computers, digital boxes, DJ controllers, drum machines, gadgets, groove boxes, keyboard synths, loop stations, modular synths, phone apps, samplers, sequencers… and everything in between. All welcome!
Come out and meet other music makers, producers and creative types from all walks of music making. There should be plenty of time to talk gear, production techniques and a whole range of inspiring ideas.
The event will run from roughly 7pm-11.00pm with wiggle room depending on interest.
Slots are up to 20 minutes. Some pre-booked slots have gone but we do have a few left - so email emompreston@gmail.com to grab one. Additional walk-in slots will be available on the night. First come first served.
Take to The Ferret stage with full live-music PA & sound engineer. We will have a table for you to setup on, and another one to the side, for the next performer to prep their gear. In order for the event to run smoothly, we ask that you prepare a mono or stereo mix of your setup before handing your outputs over to us; we will not be able to mix your outputs for you in the given time. Vocal mics & mic stands available.
Sorry - no acoustic guitars – unless they are being used to generate soundscapes or some other style of music in keeping with the night (e.g. through pedals, FX units etc.)
Additionally, feel free to bring a USB stick containing visuals you'd like to be projected during your set.
Entrance is FREE for both performers and spectators, so gather your friends and fellow electronic music enthusiasts to join us for an incredible night of creativity and musical exploration!
The Ferret, Preston
Tuesday, 28th April
7pm - 11pm
Free Entry
All ages welcome (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).
Accessible ground floor venue & facilities.
Dog friendly venue.
Slots are up to 20 minutes. Some pre-booked slots have gone but we do have a few left - so email emompreston@gmail.com to grab one. Additional walk-in slots will be available on the night. First come first served.
Burnswell (Austria) + Moonkill + Parasite Kings *FREE ENTRY!*
Burnswell (Austria) + Moonkill + Parasite Kings
Thursday 23rd April
The Ferret, Preston
FREE ENTRY
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Like a female Danzig meets Alice Cooper, the Austrian band Burnswell deliver dark & fiery Hard Rock & Alternative Punk Metal. With a sound built on hard riffs, melancholic melodies, grooving bass lines, and powerful drums, this Vienna-based group are known for a high‑energy blend of alternative rock, post‑grunge, and emotionally charged melodic elements.
What happens when you throw a nu-metal guitarist, a metalcore vocalist, a groove metal bassist, and a rock drummer (who, yes, also plays the bagpipes) into one band? You get Moonkill.
Blending influences from bands like Linkin Park, Bring Me The Horizon and Muse, Moonkill aren’t trying to fit into one box. They’re building their own sound, something heavy, melodic, and just a little unpredictable.
Parasite Kings unleash immersive metalcore packed with savage riffs, crushing breakdowns and raw, introspective fire, balancing brutality and melody while turning themes of pressure, identity and survival into a full-throttle battle cry.
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Burnswell (Austria) + Moonkill + Parasite Kings
Thursday 23rd April
The Ferret, Preston
FREE ENTRY
Ages 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Accessible ground-floor venue and facilities.
Dog-friendly venue.
Free Entry Stand Up comedy - Make The Ferret Mad Again!
“Make The Ferret Mad Again” - Stand Up Comedy in the Heart of Preston! 🤣🎤
I said a hip hop... which is what a very cool frog does. And speaking of cool frogs we've got the coolest of all frogs, Fil Milton, bringing you another spectacular night of ribbits, croaks and renditions of Rainbow Connection.
Make the Ferret Mad Again has regenerated with another pan-galactic event of a new act comedy night at tthe jewel of Preston, The Ferret, with a lineup to make you go, "Cheese is a type of meat!" This month we have another amazing line-up that looks something like this!
Kie Carson MC
Rhi Adams
Tom Owens
Daniel McAfee
Nikita Sayer
Joseph Birch
Ethan Formstone
James Murray
Fil Milton
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MTFMA: 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 April 2026
Free entry
7pm Doors / 7:30pm Showtime
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month
RECORDS TOUR DAY - A DJ Journey ft Bolts // Luke Out // Nodding Dog Disco
This Records Tour Day, we welcome a lineup of Preston’s finest selectors to take us on a journey through Dub Disco, Japanese Electronica, Wonky Techno, Beat Fuelled Jazz, and Beats & Pieces from all four corners of the globe.
RECORDS TOUR DAY - A DJ Journey at The Ferret
DJs: BOLTS // LUKE OUT // NODDING DOG DISCO
SAT 18TH APRIL
3pm - late
The Ferret, Preston
FREE ENTRY
YAM - An Open Jam Night
yam
An improv Open Mic Night
Tuesday, 14th April ‘26
The Ferret | Preston
Doors 7PM
FREE ENTRY!
YAM is an open jam night with a focus on inclusive group improvisation, open to singers and players of all levels.
If you're an instrumentalist looking to play with other musicians, or a solo act who'd like to try their songs with a full band. A singer, rapper or spoken word artist - come down and join us.
Don't worry if you've never improvised or jammed before, the goal is to get as many people involved as possible. We'll use every shortcut, standard chord progression and ironic cover version available to get you up on that stage. It's a co-operative game, not a competitive one!
More advanced players, you know we need you too! You might also get the chance to sit in on those collaborations you've been talking about in the beer garden for the last decade or so!
• Chords on the Boards - Standard jamming procedure via the Trusty whiteboard - Chords for an A section, Chords for a B section. Go!
• Random Band Raffle - Names & Instruments go in a hat and we'll pull out a ready-made band for an impromptu performance at various points.
• Singer-Songwriter Sessions - Solo acts, sketch out your song for the assembled players and let them create an arrangement in real time.
Instruments & Backline provided - Drums, Bass, Guitars (Electric & Acoustic) Vocal Mics. But feel free to bring your own, too!
CHROME MANTA RAY + WHTVRMNS + PAPER JONES
CHROME MANTA RAY + WHTVRMNS + PAPER JONES
Fri 10th April
The Ferret, Preston
FREE ENTRY
CHROME MANTA RAY:
Chrome Manta Ray are a four piece high-energy rock band hailing from the streets of Liverpool, blending raw punk attitude with heavy metal edge, delivering fast riffs, powerful vocals, and an electrifying live sound.
WHTVRMNS:
Blurring the boundaries of grunge, shoegaze and post-hardcore, WHTVRMNS was born out of the freedom to create a sound that is distinctively theirs. It’s a sound that is brimming with grit, melancholic lyrics and heavy instrumentation, capturing a mix of nostalgic angst and fresh intensity.
FFO: Basement, Narrow Head, They are Gutting a Body Of Water, and The Smashing Pumpkins.
PAPER JONES:
Alternative rock five piece from Lancaster mixing high energy breakdowns with catchy pop harmonies and math rock complexity
Ages 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).
Accessible ground-floor venue & facilities.
Dog-friendly venue.
Kingfast + Face Ache + Ellie Winstanley
Kingfast + Face Ache + Ellie Winstanley
Thursday 9th April
The Ferret, Preston
Doors 7PM
FREE ENTRY
Born in Kingston, Jamaica and raised in Belfast, KingFast's musical journey reflects a vibrant blend of his diverse roots. Now based in Liverpool, he’s a compelling solo artist whose talents have seen him grace a variety of stages. From Liverpool Sound City and LIMF to Deva Fest and Elderflower Fields Festival, he even performed on a yacht during the Cannes Film Festival. KingFast has left an indelible mark on audiences worldwide.
According to Getintothis, KingFast is “a solo singer and guitarist who packs in considerable energy and geniality to his shows.” This charisma is matched by his stunning musical prowess, with Bido Lito praising his “stunning looped guitar acrobatics and soulful pop numbers,” and Dave Monks of BBC Introducing Merseyside declaring, “Wow, what a voice... very soulful.”
With Ellie Winstanley (former British Birds), heading back after her first solo show a couple weeks back here at The Ferret, and Face Ache giving faux-orchestral (with an 80s tinge).
Ages 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Accessible ground-floor venue and facilities.
Dog-friendly venue.
Blinded + Tin Gods + Mayneline Service Crew *FREE ENTRY!*
Blinded + Tin Gods + Mayneline Service Crew
Sunday 5th April
Doors 7pm
FREE ENTRY!
Blinded are a Preston-based alternative indie rock band pushing raw guitars, dark tones, and unapologetic energy. Blending sharp indie hooks with a heavier edge, their sound hits somewhere between chaos and control.
Tin Gods deliver emotive indie rock echoing The Stranglers, The Smiths and Afghan Wigs with their own distinctive edge.
The Mayneline Service Crew is formed from a group of mates with diverse music tastes, which have taken their own music from indie love songs to punk rock, creating a bridge between the two.
Blinded + Tin Gods + Mayneline Service Crew
Sunday 5th April
Doors 7pm
FREE ENTRY!
Ages 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Accessible ground-floor venue and facilities.
Dog-friendly venue.
The Lavelles + Kiwi + Super *FREE ENTRY!*
The Lavelles + Kiwi + Super
Friday, 27th March 2026
The Ferret, Preston
FREE ENTRY
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Hailing from the heart of Darwen, Lancashire, The Lavelles are a four-piece indie band that thrives on the rich musical heritage of our hometown.
Founded by brothers Tom and Sam, alongside good friends Kienan and Kyle, their music is a testament to the vibrant sounds that have long echoed through the North West. The Lavelles take great pride in their roots, drawing inspiration from the legendary bands that shaped the region's musical landscape, while forging their own path with a distinctive and original sound.
Indie rock from the North-West of England. Kiwi draw influence from classic indie rock roots, with anthemic chorus’, crunching guitar riffs, and eclectic live performances all a given.
Their accomplishments include sell out Manchester headline shows & national radio plays, support slots for indie favourites The Royston Club, VISTAS and M60 – not to mention multiple BBC introducing track of the week and festival appearances… So catch them whilst you can.
Super are a 4 piece from Wigan, with catchy tunes, Dirty Licks and all the charm and attitude of a working class town, need they say any more?
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The Lavelles + Kiwi + Super
Friday, 27th March 2026
The Ferret, Preston
FREE ENTRY
Ages 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Accessible ground-floor venue and facilities.
Dog-friendly venue.
Litterbug + Sally Pepper *FREE ENTRY!*
Litterbug + Sally Pepper
Thursday, 26th March 2026
The Ferret, Preston
FREE ENTRY
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Punchy riffs, sharp hooks, and a love for classic punk attitude define the sound of Litterbug. Emerging from Blackpool, UK, the band blends raw DIY energy with a playful, melodic edge that keeps their songs fast, catchy, and impossible to ignore.
Originally evolving from an alt-indie background, Litterbug gradually leaned harder into punk rock, embracing the spirit of classic ‘77 punk while keeping their own quirky songwriting style.
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.
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.
Please note: Unfortunately, Death By Horse didn't make it into the country, so won't be appearing tonight.
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Litterbug + Sally Pepper
Thursday, 26th March 2026
The Ferret, Preston
FREE ENTRY
Ages 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Accessible ground-floor venue and facilities.
Dog-friendly venue.
Electronic Music Open Mic
THE FERRET electronic music OPEN MIC
Tuesday, 24th March ‘26
The Ferret | Preston
Doors 7PM
FREE ENTRY!
Preston's Electronic Music Open Mic (EMOM) returns to The Ferret this Tuesday, 24th March.
Slots are up to 20 minutes. Some pre-booked slots have gone but we do have a few left - so email emompreston@gmail.com to grab one. Additional walk-in slots will be available on the night. First come first served.
This is an open stage night for electronic and experimental musicians, aimed at giving local artists a supportive space in which to play live and experiment. Open to all forms of electronic/experimental music including: ambient, chiptune, drone, drum & bass, dub, electronica, electropop, experimental hip-hop, field recordings, glitch, house, industrial, looping, noise, soundscape, synthwave, techno, trance & more!
Get out of your home studio or bedroom, and come out to a fun, supportive night with other enthusiastic tech heads, dabblers and music fans. You don’t need to be an established artist with a full repertoire. This is for anyone who wants to try their hand at playing live in a safe, motivating environment.
Computers, digital boxes, DJ controllers, drum machines, gadgets, groove boxes, keyboard synths, loop stations, modular synths, phone apps, samplers, sequencers… and everything in between. All welcome!
Come out and meet other music makers, producers and creative types from all walks of music making. There should be plenty of time to talk gear, production techniques and a whole range of inspiring ideas.
The event will run from roughly 7pm-11.00pm with wiggle room depending on interest.
Slots are up to 20 minutes. Some pre-booked slots have gone but we do have a few left - so email emompreston@gmail.com to grab one. Additional walk-in slots will be available on the night. First come first served.
Take to The Ferret stage with full live-music PA & sound engineer. We will have a table for you to setup on, and another one to the side, for the next performer to prep their gear. In order for the event to run smoothly, we ask that you prepare a mono or stereo mix of your setup before handing your outputs over to us; we will not be able to mix your outputs for you in the given time. Vocal mics & mic stands available.
Sorry - no acoustic guitars – unless they are being used to generate soundscapes or some other style of music in keeping with the night (e.g. through pedals, FX units etc.)
Additionally, feel free to bring a USB stick containing visuals you'd like to be projected during your set.
Entrance is FREE for both performers and spectators, so gather your friends and fellow electronic music enthusiasts to join us for an incredible night of creativity and musical exploration!
The Ferret, Preston
Tuesday, 24th March
7pm - 11pm
Free Entry
All ages welcome (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).
Accessible ground floor venue & facilities.
Dog friendly venue.
Slots are up to 20 minutes. Some pre-booked slots have gone but we do have a few left - so email emompreston@gmail.com to grab one. Additional walk-in slots will be available on the night. First come first served.
Shader + Flok + Blinded *FREE ENTRY*
Shader +
Flok +
Blinded
Thursday 19th March 2026
The Ferret, Preston
Doors 7pm
FREE ENTRY!
Playing an exclusive set including their upcoming new single ‘Unknown Vision’, Shader deliver an eclectic swirl of huge melodic guitar riffs & northern grooves colliding with addictive arena-sized choruses.
"The lovechild of Franz Ferdinand and The Enemy" – The Sugarmill
Joined by Manchester based Alternative Rock band FLOK, and Preston boys Blinded (formally Blindside).
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Shader + Flok + Blinded
Thursday 19th March 2026
The Ferret, Preston
Doors 7pm
FREE ENTRY!
Ages 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Accessible ground-floor venue and facilities.
Dog-friendly venue.
MTFMA presents: Fil Milton & Laurence Tuck - DOUBLE HEADER - 2 FREE COMEDY SHOWS
Imagine if there was a comedy night where you could see two amazing one hour shows, back-to-back, for the princely sum of NO POUNDS! Well imagine no longer because Make the Ferret Mad Again is making all your dreams come true!
First up we'll have 'An Idiot's Guide to Murder'...
Laurence Tuck is Dr Laurence Tench, respected academic and expert in murder. This show is an abridged version of Dr Tench's international lecture tour, a step by step guide in how to murder someone and get away with it.
This absurdist comedy will have you laughing until you die. Which may be sooner than you think. In 'An idiot's Guide to Murder' you'll find that true crime has never been truer! Directed by Kyle McKensie.
Then we'll all have tea and biscuits ready for show number two:
'Fil Milton... Is a One-Liner Comedian'
Award-avoiding comedian Fil Milton brings you an hour (or thereabouts) of the best one-liners to make your sides hurt from the sheer pain of laughter. Fans of Jimmy Carr and Gary Delaney won't be disappointed as Milton takes the audience on a rollercoaster ride of word play, puns and hilarious situations that will keep you guessing to the last word. Hold onto your pants... though you might not need them!
🗓️Tuesday 17th March 2025
✨Free entry
⏰7pm Doors / 7:30pm Start
😂MTFMA - Every 3rd Tuesday of the month
#preston #northweststandup #ukcomedygigs #theferret #lancashireevents
elektronisch ft She The Throne // Synthtexture // Dilworth // Barium Network // Stu.0 // Tim Melia
<<elektronisch>> presents
She The Throne (LIVE)
Synthtexture (LIVE)
Dilworth (LIVE)
+ DJs:
Barium Network // Stu.0 // Tim Melia
Fri 13th March
The Ferret, Preston
7pm - late
FREE ENTRY
Welcome to <<ELEKTRONISCH>>
The Ferret’s semi-regular electronic music event, showcasing live techno, electronica, and synthy-business.
<<She The Throne>>
SHE THE THRONE are a Ritual Noise 2 piece from Manchester UK. They aim to bring forth an ancient latent rhythmic union merging themselves, the space they play with and the audience who listens, urging them to remember. Musically incorporating elements of industrial music and harsh noise with the darker melody of bands like Portishead, fused to the backbone of experimental hip hop.
<<D-Man aka Synthtexture>>
The D-Man creates banging acid lines and relentless live techno. Expect non-stop beats and intensity from this master of machines.
<<Dilworth>>
Dilworth is an electronic artist crafting immersive modular soundscapes that blur the line between ambient, experimental, and progressive electronics. For this set he’ll perform a live modular patch built from sliced fragments of his upcoming prog-inspired album, twisting and granulating them into a constantly evolving remix of a work still in progress—glitchy, atmospheric, and uniquely reassembled in real time.
<<Barium Network | Stu.0 | Tim Melia>>
This edition of <<elektronisch>> is completed with DJ sets from BARIUM NETWORK + STU.0 + TIM MELIA. Expect eclectic electronica including mutant techno & electro, dark industrial, solid grooves and mind-melting dancefloor destroyers.
<<elektronisch>> presents She The Throne (live) | Synthtexture (live) | Dilworth (live) + DJs: Barium Network | Stu.0 | Tim Melia
Fri 13th March
The Ferret, Preston
7pm - late
FREE ENTRY
Aphotic Sky + Neo Cryptid + Parasite Kings
Aphotic Sky +
Neo Cryptid +
Parasite Kings
Thursday 12th March 2026
The Ferret, Preston
Doors 7pm
FREE ENTRY!
Preston five-piece Aphotic Sky deliver crushing, atmospheric metalcore packed with dark intensity, soaring emotion and bone-shaking riffs — a rising force in the North West heavy scene and guaranteed to level The Ferret.
Neo Cryptid is a Bradford-based solo force fusing metal, industrial and EDM into a high-impact, riff-heavy electronic onslaught — crushing guitars, pounding beats and a live show built to shake the room.
Parasite Kings unleash immersive metalcore packed with savage riffs, crushing breakdowns and raw, introspective fire — balancing brutality and melody while turning themes of pressure, identity and survival into a full-throttle battle cry.
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Aphotic Sky + Neo Cryptid + Parasite Kings
Thursday 12th March 2026
The Ferret, Preston
Doors 7pm
FREE ENTRY!
Preston DJ Social: International Women’s Day Open Deck
Preston DJ Social: International Women’s Day Open Deck
Sunday March 8th
3–7PM
The Ferret, Preston
Preston DJ Social are teaming up to host a DJ Hangout & Open Deck celebrating women in the industry! They’re inviting women DJs from across Lancashire to come hang out, have a cup of tea, make new friends, and play what you love in a safe & supportive space.
Slots are between 10-30 minutes depending on attendance. Sign up on the day - opening DJs TBA.
Everyone is welcome to attend but the open deck is for women only. All abilities welcome. We are a woman-identifying & trans inclusive open deck.
The event is supported by AlphaTheta and will feature 3000Xs and a DJM-A9 set up. Please make sure your USB is synced with Rekordbox 6.8.2 or higher to ensure compatibility.
Horsemeat + Chimps Of The Future + Double Yellows *FREE ENTRY!*
Horsemeat + Chimps Of The Future + Double Yellows
Thursday 26th Feb ‘26
The Ferret, Preston
Doors 7PM
FREE ENTRY!
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HORSEMEAT:
Conceived under the apocalyptic glow of 2018’s dying winter sunlight, Horsemeat is the product of three men's desire to satiate their passion for 80s metal and 90s grunge in a safe and supportive environment. Whilst you could say Horsemeat is music for carnivores, it can be equally enjoyed by listeners of all dietary persuasions.
CHIMPS OF THE FUTURE
are a gang of Lancastrian discordians aiming to bring wonderment into your dreary little lives. Hail Eris! Hail Discordia!
DOUBLE YELLOWS:
Rock and roll with attitude. A Rock Power Trio from the northwest, with a common goal, conquer the planet and bring rock back into the mainstream. Gaining momentum, generating a genuine buzz and soon to be releasing their new EP, (produced by John Kettle - Lathums, Rianne Downey).
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Horsemeat + Chimps Of The Future + Double Yellows
Thursday 26th Feb 2026
The Ferret, Preston
Doors 7PM
FREE ENTRY!
Ages 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Accessible ground-floor venue and facilities.
Dog-friendly venue.
Electronic Music Open Mic
THE FERRET electronic music OPEN MIC
Tuesday, 24th February ‘26
The Ferret | Preston
Doors 7PM
FREE ENTRY!
Preston's Electronic Music Open Mic (EMOM) returns to The Ferret this Tuesday, 24th February.
Slots are up to 20 minutes. Some pre-booked slots have gone but we do have a few left - so email emompreston@gmail.com to grab one. Additional walk-in slots will be available on the night. First come first served.
This is an open stage night for electronic and experimental musicians, aimed at giving local artists a supportive space in which to play live and experiment. Open to all forms of electronic/experimental music including: ambient, chiptune, drone, drum & bass, dub, electronica, electropop, experimental hip-hop, field recordings, glitch, house, industrial, looping, noise, soundscape, synthwave, techno, trance & more!
Get out of your home studio or bedroom, and come out to a fun, supportive night with other enthusiastic tech heads, dabblers and music fans. You don’t need to be an established artist with a full repertoire. This is for anyone who wants to try their hand at playing live in a safe, motivating environment.
Computers, digital boxes, DJ controllers, drum machines, gadgets, groove boxes, keyboard synths, loop stations, modular synths, phone apps, samplers, sequencers… and everything in between. All welcome!
Come out and meet other music makers, producers and creative types from all walks of music making. There should be plenty of time to talk gear, production techniques and a whole range of inspiring ideas.
The event will run from roughly 7pm-11.00pm with wiggle room depending on interest.
Slots are up to 20 minutes. Some pre-booked slots have gone but we do have a few left - so email emompreston@gmail.com to grab one. Additional walk-in slots will be available on the night. First come first served.
Take to The Ferret stage with full live-music PA & sound engineer. We will have a table for you to setup on, and another one to the side, for the next performer to prep their gear. In order for the event to run smoothly, we ask that you prepare a mono or stereo mix of your setup before handing your outputs over to us; we will not be able to mix your outputs for you in the given time. Vocal mics & mic stands available.
Sorry - no acoustic guitars – unless they are being used to generate soundscapes or some other style of music in keeping with the night (e.g. through pedals, FX units etc.)
Additionally, feel free to bring a USB stick containing visuals you'd like to be projected during your set.
Entrance is FREE for both performers and spectators, so gather your friends and fellow electronic music enthusiasts to join us for an incredible night of creativity and musical exploration!
The Ferret, Preston
Tuesday, 24th February
7pm - 11pm
Free Entry
All ages welcome (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).
Accessible ground floor venue & facilities.
Dog friendly venue.
Slots are up to 20 minutes. Some pre-booked slots have gone but we do have a few left - so email emompreston@gmail.com to grab one. Additional walk-in slots will be available on the night. First come first served.
The Outers + Strata
The Outers + Strata
Sunday 22nd Feb ‘26
The Ferret, Preston
Doors 7PM
FREE ENTRY!
The Outers are a London based indie rock band. Their songs are characterised by a distinctive, up-tempo rhythm section supporting catchy guitar and vocal melodies. "We try to incorporate the vintage sound and subtle melodies of British pop, and the depth of Post Punk with the edge of electro pop to add a bit of a dance groove.”
The Outers manage to find their style after mixing their influences such as the Arctic Monkeys, Metric, Grimes, Temples, Editors, Chvrches, The Strokes, The Killers, Suede, Coldplay, Blondie and The Cure.
STRATA bring driving indie / rock n roll / post punk from Blackpool — melodic riffs, punchy basslines and a raw British edge built for sweaty rooms.
The Outers + Strata
The Ferret, Preston
Sunday 22nd Feb 2026
Doors 7PM
FREE ENTRY!
Ages 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Accessible ground-floor venue and facilities.
Dog-friendly venue.
Blackballed + Soldato + Deadcast
Blackballed + Soldato + Deadcast
Saturday 21st Feb ‘26
The Ferret, Preston
Doors 7PM
FREE ENTRY!
Picture a desert crossroads: engines roaring, amps blazing, dust in the air. Hard-hitting rock riffs collide with filthy blues grooves and psychedelic soul. That’s the sound of Blackballed.
Formed in 2012 by brothers Marshall Gill (guitar/vocals) and Leon Gill (drums/vocals), later joined by bassist Tom Wibberley, the band quickly built a reputation for explosive live shows.
Drawing on years of touring experience across Europe, Australia, Brazil and the USA, Blackballed forged a raw, powerful sound that led to acclaimed releases including Collosus and Fultons Point.
Now fronted by drummer Alex Whitehead, the reinvented trio continue to tear through stages worldwide, delivering razor-sharp musicianship and unstoppable energy.
In an anodyne world, Blackballed are fresh blood.
Soldato is a gritty hard rock originals band formed in 2016 in Preston, UK. Known for their rhythmic heavy beats, dirty guitar riffs, and a raw, punchy rock-and-roll energy, the group quickly carved out a reputation on the UK live circuit with headlining shows and festival appearances within their first year of forming.
The four-piece lineup blends seasoned musicians from diverse musical backgrounds, each bringing individual influences that fuel the band’s dynamic sound. Their music delivers catchy hooks with an edgy, unpolished feel that sits squarely in the hard rock tradition while maintaining a modern punch.
Deadcast are a hard-hitting alternative rock band built on raw energy, driving riffs, and an uncompromising live sound. Emerging from the local underground scene, the band has quickly developed a reputation for powerful performances and a no-nonsense approach to modern rock music.
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Blackballed + Soldato + Deadcast
Saturday 21st Feb 2026
The Ferret, Preston
Doors 7PM
FREE ENTRY!
Ages 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Accessible ground-floor venue and facilities.
Dog-friendly venue.
elektronisch ft Guerrilla Biscuits // Taeybs // Temporary Bodies // Raze // Stu.0 // Tyramyx
<<elektronisch>> presents
Guerrilla Biscuits (live)
Taeybs (live)
Temporary Bodies (live)
+ DJs:
Raze | Stu.0 | Tyramyx
Fri 20th Feb
The Ferret, Preston
7pm - late
FREE ENTRY
Welcome to <<ELEKTRONISCH>>
The Ferret’s semi-regular electronic music event, showcasing live techno, electronica, and synthy-business.
<<Guerrilla Biscuits>>
Creating and curating improvised immersive sonic journeys packed full of glitchy beats, sweet hooks & filthy grooves; all mixed and mashed in real time.
https://guerrillabiscuits.bandcamp.com/
<<Taeybs>>
Lyrics and sound design are both of equal importance in Taeybs' quirky tales. Tunes about Haberdashers, pet Gerbils, and strange happenings in village halls are conveyed with light hearted sincerity. Intricate melodies on retro synths, harps and upright pianos are combined with domestic samples and buoyant beats. It is fun, though sometimes sad, heartfelt, and enthralled to the absurd. Think Talking Heads meets Four Tet meets Ariel Pink meets Ivor Cutler.
<<Temporary Bodies>>
Temporary Bodies explores ethereal, cinematic territory, weaving hypnagogic lo-fi pop through drone and orchestral soundbeds. Sparse percussion and buried vocals sit at the core of the sound, which exists somewhere between Grouper, Joy Division, HTRK, and Marsen Jules. Heavy repetition lends the music a ritualistic quality and shapes it into emotionally resonant electronica.
<<DJs: Raze | Stu.0 | Tyramyx>>
This edition of <<elektronisch>> is completed with DJ sets from RAZE + STU.0 + TYRAMYX. Expect eclectic electronica including mutant techno & electro, dark industrial, solid grooves and mind-melting dancefloor destroyers.
<<elektronisch>> presents Guerrilla Biscuits (live) | Taeybs (live) | Temporary Bodies (live) + DJs: Raze | Stu.0 | Tyramyx
Fri 20th Feb
The Ferret, Preston
7pm - late
FREE ENTRY
Divorce Finance + Doctor Doctor + dull.
Divorce Finance + Doctor Doctor
Thursday 19th Feb ‘26
The Ferret, Preston
Doors 7PM
FREE ENTRY
Divorce Finance are a Leeds five-piece operating in that grimy space where punk meets psychobilly sleaze, with just enough rusty guitar twang to make things feel uncomfortably confrontational.
Doctor Doctor are London’s finest medicinal garage rock band... dark thumping freakbeat with an unvarnished swagger.
dull. - Lancaster’s post-punk and experimental noise duo, laying down motorik drums and fuzzy bass grooves. Their approach leans into tension and juxtaposition rather than tidy hooks. Fiery urgency wrapped in deliberate simplicity.
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Divorce Finance + Doctor Doctor + dull.
The Ferret, Preston
Thursday 19th Feb 2026
Doors 7PM
FREE ENTRY!
Ages 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Accessible ground-floor venue and facilities.
Dog-friendly venue.
Free Entry Stand Up comedy - Make The Ferret Mad Again!
“Make The Ferret Mad Again” - Stand Up Comedy in the Heart of Preston! 🤣🎤
If music be the food of love, then stop that bloody racket - we're trying to have a laugh here! That's right folks: love is a lie, Epstein didn't kill himself and the female orgasm is a myth.
And on that bombshell it's only right that I tell you that Make the Ferret Mad Again is back with another sexual event of a new act comedy night at that isn't as wet patch of Preston, with a lineup to make you go, "Is it better if I go clockwise?" This month we have another amazing line-up that looks something like this!
Fil Milton MC
Jimmy Shirley
John Stannard
El Purnell
Darren Hawes
Tommy North
Lilly Crowholes
Francine Carlyle
Adam Hughes
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MTFMA: 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 17th February 2026
Free entry
7pm Doors / 7:30pm Showtime
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month
Rusty Apper & The Lonestar Rivals + Phil Ireland
Rusty Apper & The Lonestar Rivals + Phil Ireland
Thursday 12th Feb ‘26
The Ferret, Preston
Doors 7PM
FREE ENTRY!
Rusty Apper & The Lonestar Rivals -
New wave of Classic Rock… As seen on BBC, Sky, Cavern Club, 100 Club London.
Americana Blues Rock and more. For fans of Deep Purple, ZZ Top, Hendrix ect. Rusty Apper has been touring for nearly 20 years, and worked with bands like Dr Feelgood, Proclaimers, Slade, James McCartney (Pauls son) and many more!
Phil Ireland -
Songs for the hopeful, sung by your mate up North. Phil Ireland is a British singer-songwriter and recording artist known for blending pop, rock, and soulful melodies with thoughtful lyrics and polished production. As an independent solo artist, his work reflects more than a decade of musical evolution, taking inspiration from classic rock structures but with an innovative, genre-fluid approach.
Rusty Apper & The Lonestar Rivals + Phil Ireland
Thursday 12th Feb 2026
The Ferret, Preston
Doors 7PM
FREE ENTRY!
Ages 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Accessible ground-floor venue and facilities.
Dog-friendly venue.
Preston DJ Social: DJ Hangout & Open Deck
Preston DJ Social IS BACK FOR 2026!
Our first hang out of 2026 is at The Ferret 3PM - 7PM Sunday the 8th of February with @ourhouseyourhouse. The winter equinox out the way, were gently rolling into the new year. Looking forward to seeing new and old faces, hearing what youve been up and if you have any plans for the coming year. Watching the community grow last year was amazing, so heres to more support and more friends in 2026.
Open deck sign-up is on the day, new comers and friends welcome. Sets are 15 minutes (were more of a social than an open deck), play what you love and what makes you happy. We use AlphaTheta 3000Xs so please update your Rekordbox (6.8.2 or higher) and sync your librarys. On top of the usual set up we’ve have an AlphaTheta RMX-IGNITE unit to play with for this event.
The Ferret doesn’t serve food but they let us order in from local takeaways, please support them and get your drinks from the bar. Free Sunday parking near by. Were 15 minutes from the train station, 20 minutes from the bus station.
See you there!
MF45 ft Bones Shake + Brok
MF's 45th BIRTHDAY BASH
Matt F (Ferret booker / manager / whatever) hits the grand ol' age of 45, so we've invited a couple of grand ol' bands & a couple of grand ol' DJs for a grand ol' party. Come & celebrate.
Live Music:
BONES SHAKE - raw garage punk blues from Manchester.
BROK - crunchy rock & roll forged from legends such as Los Vencidos, King Casanova & Yukon Bill.
Disc Jockeys:
FRANK LOVESCENES (Sabbath Soundsystem) - pure groovers.
JEZ - hiphop 45s and 80s party bangers.
Location:
The Ferret (of course)
55 Fylde Rd, Preston
Sat 7th Feb
7pm til late
FREE ENTRY
All ages welcome (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).
Accessible ground-floor venue & facilities.
Dog-friendly venue.
Tin Gods + Milhouse + Bingo Bay
Tin Gods +
Milhouse +
Bingo Bay
The Ferret, Preston
Friday 6th Feb 2026
FREE ENTRY!
Tin Gods:
Genuine and emotive indie rock, you will hear influences but their own original style. Overall, you’re reminded of the Stoic feel... The Stranglers, cool emotions of The Smiths and early Afghan Wigs. Every song is a classic; a relentlessly anthemic delivery of driving rock and roll, flawlessly executed and passionately expressed.
Milhouse:
Milhouse's indie slams, rock riffs, and blistering keys will have you hooked from the first note. This alternative rock pop band from the northwest of England has been captivating audiences across Liverpool, Manchester, and beyond with their catchy hooks and high-energy live shows.
Bingo Bay:
BINGO BAY are an alt/rock/pop band from Preston, formed in 2005 by singer/songwriter Kevin Cross. Catchy, melodic songs fused with elements of pop/punk/garage and funk with the odd ballad. 'We follow our own pathway regardless of fads and fashions.'
Tin Gods + Milhouse + Bingo BayThe Ferret, PrestonFriday 6th Feb 2026FREE ENTRY!Ages 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult)Accessible ground-floor venue and facilities.Dog-friendly venue.
FREE ENTRY LIVE Electronic Night
On Thursday 5th Jan we’ve got a FREE ENTRY LIVE Electronic Night with an amazing lineup!
Catch some of the best electronic acts from across the North West, this Thursday from 7PM.
Industries
Guerrilla Biscuits
Jez Thelwell
Sword Swinging Robot
The Projektionist
Dark Fidelity Hi-Fi
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🗓️Thursday 5th Jan
📍The Ferret, Preston
⏰Doors 7PM
✨FREE ENTRY
Electronic Music Open Mic
THE FERRET electronic music OPEN MIC
Tuesday, 27th January ‘26
The Ferret | Preston
Doors 7PM
FREE ENTRY!
Preston's Electronic Music Open Mic (EMOM) returns to The Ferret this Tuesday, 27th January.
Slots are up to 20 minutes. Some pre-booked slots have gone but we do have a few left - so email emompreston@gmail.com to grab one. Additional walk-in slots will be available on the night. First come first served.
This is an open stage night for electronic and experimental musicians, aimed at giving local artists a supportive space in which to play live and experiment. Open to all forms of electronic/experimental music including: ambient, chiptune, drone, drum & bass, dub, electronica, electropop, experimental hip-hop, field recordings, glitch, house, industrial, looping, noise, soundscape, synthwave, techno, trance & more!
Get out of your home studio or bedroom, and come out to a fun, supportive night with other enthusiastic tech heads, dabblers and music fans. You don’t need to be an established artist with a full repertoire. This is for anyone who wants to try their hand at playing live in a safe, motivating environment.
Computers, digital boxes, DJ controllers, drum machines, gadgets, groove boxes, keyboard synths, loop stations, modular synths, phone apps, samplers, sequencers… and everything in between. All welcome!
Come out and meet other music makers, producers and creative types from all walks of music making. There should be plenty of time to talk gear, production techniques and a whole range of inspiring ideas.
The event will run from roughly 7pm-11.00pm with wiggle room depending on interest.
Slots are up to 20 minutes. Some pre-booked slots have gone but we do have a few left - so email emompreston@gmail.com to grab one. Additional walk-in slots will be available on the night. First come first served.
Take to The Ferret stage with full live-music PA & sound engineer. We will have a table for you to setup on, and another one to the side, for the next performer to prep their gear. In order for the event to run smoothly, we ask that you prepare a mono or stereo mix of your setup before handing your outputs over to us; we will not be able to mix your outputs for you in the given time. Vocal mics & mic stands available.
Sorry - no acoustic guitars – unless they are being used to generate soundscapes or some other style of music in keeping with the night (e.g. through pedals, FX units etc.)
Additionally, feel free to bring a USB stick containing visuals you'd like to be projected during your set.
Entrance is FREE for both performers and spectators, so gather your friends and fellow electronic music enthusiasts to join us for an incredible night of creativity and musical exploration!
The Ferret, Preston
Tuesday, 27th January
7pm - 11pm
Free Entry
All ages welcome (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).
Accessible ground floor venue & facilities.
Dog friendly venue.
Slots are up to 20 minutes. Some pre-booked slots have gone but we do have a few left - so email emompreston@gmail.com to grab one. Additional walk-in slots will be available on the night. First come first served.
SNM + Liliths Army
The Ferret + Indigo Bravo Promotions present:
SNM
LILITHS ARMY
Sunday 25th Jan
The Ferret, Preston
7pm - 10:30pm
FREE ENTRY
SNM:
SNM are a hard-hitting British rock trio tearing up the London and Brighton scenes. Formed in 2023, they deliver raw, no-nonsense energy with filthy grunge-soaked riffs, alt-rock bite, and haunting melodies that stick long after the set ends. Dark, cryptic lyrics meet explosive live shows — this is loud, visceral rock that leaves audiences wanting more.
LILITHS ARMY:
Liliths Army are a Northampton-based power trio forging a fierce collision of scrappy punk grit, grunge distortion and left-field prog twists. Sharp, confrontational and defiantly DIY, their songs hit with snarling hooks and a clear-eyed refusal to play nice.
Freshly signed to London indie Criminal Records, they’re touring the UK in support of their 2025 album DOLL — a 13-track release spanning punchy lo-fi moments and full-throttle statements, available digitally and as a limited 12” vinyl. Expect uncompromising riffs, biting lyrics, and a band in full strike mode.
