Upcoming events.
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.
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.
Death By Horse + Litterbug + Sally Pepper *FREE ENTRY!*
Death By Horse + Litterbug + Sally Pepper
Thursday, 26th March 2026
The Ferret, Preston
FREE ENTRY
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Hailing from Sweden, Death By Horse burst onto the scene with a DIY attitude and a knack for turning raw emotion into explosive punk rock. Formed when childhood friends finally collided with the right vocalist and a shared need to scream about life’s chaos, the band quickly found their voice - a mix of grit, melody, dark humour, and cathartic honesty.
After several tours and shows with Agnostic Front, Teenage Bottlerocket, The Casualties, to name a few, Death By Horse are now back with their third album, "Liminal State", On this album, Death By Horse take every aspect of their sound and turn it up to eleven.
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.
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Death By Horse + 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.
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.
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.
Zvilnik + Obyssia + Henry Sherridan (House of Wolves)
Another FREE ENTRY GIG with these 3...
ZVILNIK - a two headed beast of strings and beats.
Makers of sci-fi-surf-cabaret-alt-rock. Zvilnik are superconductors of eccentricity, abusers of electricity, wheeler-dealers of the wonderful and weird. It's music for the end times, hysterically firing a water pistol at an incoming asteroid.
with support from:
Obyssia - alternative piano-led singer/songwriter.
HENRY SHERRIDAN - the House of Wolves frontman is back for a one-off acoustic set.
Sat 24th Jan - doors 7pm
The Ferret, Preston
FREE ENTRY!
Strata + The AeroBees + The Panel
Friday night. Three bands. Free entry. Zero excuses.
The Ferret presents:
STRATA • THE AEROBEES • THE PANEL
Friday 16th Jan – The Ferret, Preston
Doors 7pm | FREE ENTRY
A night of guitars, hooks and relentless energy.
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 Aerobees deliver modern alt/indie rock from Barrow-in-Furness, road-tested across the North with big choruses and a growing catalogue of originals.
Manchester’s The Panel round out the bill channeling post-punk and new-wave influences into tight, urgent indie rock.;
Three great bands. No entry fee. Let’s go.
All ages welcome. Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Accessible ground-floor venue & facilities.
Dog-friendly venue.
XOX + Stoney & The Dogs + Dota
LET'S GO! Thursday is the new Friday. Live rock music on stage tonight at The Ferret. 3 mega bands for you. And it's FREE ENTRY!
XØX
North West alt-metal tackling rebellion & existential unrest.
@xoxbanduk
STONEY & THE DOGS
Soul-drenched blues rock with raw energy & unforgettable hooks.
@stoneyandthedogs
DOTA
Brand-new Alt-Grunge 3-piece from Preston.
@dota_preston
Thu 15th Jan
7pm - 11pm
The Ferret, Preston
FREE ENTRY
Two Tonne Machete + One Dimensional Creatures + Double Negative
The Ferret presents:
TWO TONNE MACHETE
ONE DIMENSIONAL CREATURES
DOUBLE NEGATIVE
Friday 9th Jan
The Ferret, Preston
7pm - 11pm
FREE ENTRY
TWO TONNE MACHETE:
TWO TONNE MACHETE are a feminist alt punk band who make authentic, high energy, feel good punk anthems based in North West England and North Wales. Fronted by Emily’s powerful vocals and guitars, their sound is bass-driven, melodic and unrelenting—landing somewhere between Mannequin Pussy, IDLES, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Distillers. Fiercely political and unapologetic, their songs tackle misogyny, control, toxic masculinity, sexuality and dissent with full-throttle energy and depth, keeping punk ethos front and centre.
Proudly DIY yet fast gaining momentum, TTM have been featured on BBC Introducing Merseyside and Radio X (John Kennedy), nominated for Radio Wigwam’s Best Band, and won Best Band and Best Song at the Punk AF Awards 2025. With standout festival appearances at Focus Wales, Manchester Punk Festival and Rebellion Festival, they’re building serious buzz. Their latest single “PIGS, PIGS” dropped November 2025, with more new music and a debut EP landing summer 2026—expect power, melody and a band very much on the rise.
ONE DIMENSIONAL CREATURES:
Born in the industrial shadows of Greater Manchester, One Dimensional Creatures are a visceral backlash against the neoliberal rot of modern Britain. Blending the fury of alt-punk, post-punk dissonance and sludge-soaked stoner-grunge, the four-piece have been forging a raw, confrontational sound since mid-2023.
Their debut album Tolerance Paradox is a snarling manifesto: protest music for a world on fire. From the fuzz-drenched assault of “Freedom is Hate” to the anthemic rage of “Bleed the Markets”, it delivers biting lyricism and cathartic noise in equal measure. With UK gigs and festivals under their belt and radio support across the country, One Dimensional Creatures are building momentum fast—uncompromising, political and impossible to ignore.
RGM Magazine described their sound as “IDLES mixed with The Murder Capital with a smattering of Joy Division and a healthy dose of old-skool punk”. But One Dimensional Creatures aren't chasing comparisons, they're building a body of work that's confrontational, cathartic, and unmistakably their own.
DOUBLE NEGATIVE:
Double Negative deliver dynamic alt-rock from the heart, hailing from Bolton in Greater Manchester with a sound that’s visceral, melodic and unfiltered. Their music blends soaring hooks, punchy riffs and emotive songwriting into a live set that’s both anthemic and deeply personal, drawing in fans of intense, guitar-driven alt rock. Whether it’s soaring choruses or gritty rock swagger, they’re guaranteed to bring raw power and honest emotion to every stage they hit.
Bazooms (Poland) + Goldfish Don’t Bounce - FREE ENTRY!
BAZOOMS:
UK debut alert! BazOOms are a fierce all-female trio from southern Poland, bringing loud, chaotic grunge and alt-rock with unstoppable stage energy. Wild, fearless and impossible to ignore, their look and attitude match the noise they make. Catch them fresh off the release of their debut album Girls Bathroom.
GOLDFISH DON’T BOUNCE:
GDB a no-nonsense three-piece, smashing together the spirit of every great ’90s/’00s band into one modern, strangely unique sound. Rooted in alternative rock, the Goldfish Don’t Bounce sound bends and twists into psychedelia, funk and even flashes of metal. Loud, lean and built for sweaty rooms — no frills, just riffs, groove and energy.
BAZOOMS (Poland)
+ Goldfish Don't Bounce
Thursday 8th Jan 2026
The Ferret, Preston
Doors open 7pm.
FREE ENTRY!
Electronic Music Open Mic
THE FERRET electronic music OPEN MIC
Tuesday, 30th December 2025
The Ferret | Preston
Doors 7PM
FREE ENTRY!
Preston's Electronic Music Open Mic (EMOM) returns to The Ferret this Tuesday, 30th December.
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, 30th December
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.
TOM HINGLEY (Ex-Inspiral Carpets) + Ben & The Believers + Riley Marsh
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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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!
Free Entry Stand Up comedy - Make The Ferret Mad Again!
“Make The Ferret Mad Again” - Stand Up Comedy in the Heart of Preston! 🤣🎤
Oh the weather outside is normal! It's time for our Christmas special - last December's gig was a complete sell-out so let's see if we can repeat the magic!
That's right kiddos, Make the Ferret Mad Again is back with another wrapped up gift of a new act comedy night at that isn't as well wrapped as you might like at #TheFerret, the golden arches of Preston, with a lineup to make you go, "Is it Christmas yet?" This month we have another amazing line-up that looks something like this!
Fil Milton MC
Tom Owen
Dr Ben
Tim Biglowe
Pierce Woodward
Joey Bridgens
Clementine Bogg-Hargroves
Kimmi Kaiy
James Hayes
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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 16th December 2025
Free entry
7pm Doors / 7:30pm Showtime
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month
Sabbath Soundsystem: Merry Xmas, You Filthy Animals
SABBATH SOUNDSYSTEM presents
Merry Xmas, You Filthy Animals…
A journey from 60s Psych, via Latin Rock, thru 70s groovers, to Smooth Jazz and Lo-Fi Beats.
But mainly… ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS SONGS.
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Sunday 14th December | 2pm - 9pm
The Ferret | Preston
FREE ENTRY | Kids & dogs & Krampus welcome!
indifferentMonKeY & CHimps of the Future
indifferentMonKeY & Chimps Of The Future
FREE ENTRY!
Thursday, 4th December
Doors 7 PM
📍 The Ferret, Preston
We’ve got a FREE ENTRY double primate feature this Thursday in the form of indifferentMonKeY & Chimps Of The Future 🐒🤘
indifferentMonKeY are an alternative rock band that blends elements of rock, electronic, and trip-hop, creating a unique and eclectic sound that feels like a new genre which has been referred to as "Trip Hop Rock".
Their songs tend to have a dark, moody vibe, exploring themes of societal struggles, personal introspection, and the human condition. IndifferentMonKeY has carved out a niche in the indie music scene, often compared to bands like Massive Attack, Prodigy, Black Sabbath or Portishead.
CHIMPS OF THE FUTURE are a gang of Lancastrian discordians aiming to bring wonderment into your dreary little lives. Hail Eris! Hail Discordia!
Join us for some FREE ENTRY funny business this Thursday 4th December from 7PM ✨
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Thursday, 4th December
Doors 7 PM
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.
WTF! Ft. Chumpwrecker, 8-b1tch & more…
Prepare yourself for a night filled with pure energy, madness and mayhem at this FREE ENTRY big one right here at #TheFerret 💪🔥
This multi-genre event will bringing you a night of fun and silliness that will keep you on the dancefloor 🕺Expect - Up-Tempo Tek / Breaks / Techno / Hardcore / Jungle / Drum and Bass / Neo-Rave/ Bassline / Breakcore / footwork / Dub Step / Chip-Tune + Much more…
CHUMPWRECKER (LIVE):
Chumpwrecker is the breakcore and drum & bass project of North East U.K–based electronic musician Ian Hanratty. Known for his uncompromising hardware-only performances. Chumpwrecker delivers a full-throttle assault of beats, distortion, and twisted synths without a laptop or DAW in sight. Every set is built live on synths and samplers, bringing raw energy and unpredictability to the stage.
8-B*TCH fT. THE GOLDEN B'STARD (LIVE):
Live electronic and evolved chip-tune with 8-B1Tch (Robin Hill) joined by Chris Mckendrick aka The Golden B’stard on the drums, bringing a unique performance.
🎧With support from:
PAUL BRADLEY
DJ SKID-RISK
SYNTHTEXTURE (LIVE)
RAZE
RESPECTACLE TWINS
TYRAMYX
STU.O
The Ferret, Preston
Friday 28th November 2025
9pm - Late
FREE ENTRY!
Over 18s only - ID may be required
The Arsenics (France) + Harrison Rimmer *FREE ENTRY!*
The Arsenics (France)
+ Harrison Rimmer
FREE ENTRY!
Thursday, 27th November 2025
The Ferret, Preston
Doors 7PM
The Arsenics -
Parisienne glam punks that formed in 2016 by four girls who wanted to make some noise.
The Arsenics blend razor-sharp punk energy with glittering glam rock flair. Their sound is a stand-up shout-out to defiance: glitter, spiked boots, attitude and riffs. They’re unapologetically fierce and entirely their own.
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Harrison Rimmer -
High Energy Heartfelt Rock from Fleetwood. Harrison's sound is a blend of Bruce Springsteen with a flavouring of Nirvana. He has supported the likes of Frank Turner, Mark Chadwick (The Levellers), Boston Manor, Martin Simpson, PET NEEDS, John Power (The LA’s/CAST), Ryan McCombs (Drowning Pool/SOiL) , Rick Witter (from Shed Seven), Tom Hingley (from Inspiral Carpets), Tony Wright (from TerrorVision), Ben Ottewell (from Gomez), Gaz Brookfield, and many more.
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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, 25th November 2025
The Ferret | Preston
Doors 7PM
Preston's Electronic Music Open Mic (EMOM) returns to The Ferret this Tuesday, 25th November.
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, 25th November
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.