Joe S-R's 40th! (AKA Joe off of Whinge) With…

Whinge + Tero Kulero + Nodding Dog Disco + Sabbath Soundsystem

FREE ENTRY ALL DAY AND NIGHT!

WHINGE:

Whinge make noise with guitars, synths and drums. Plus shouting. Post-punk informed DIY garage-rock played with gay abandon,Whingeslam together influences from the Mondays to the Sabbath, ESG to LCD, Genesis to The Rapture. They've supported bands like LIFE, Evil Blizzard, Bodega, and Part Chimp.

TERO KULERO:

Preston's premier psych rock outfit, Tero Kulero mixes sludgy riffs, cosmic drones and pulsing synth lines, stew it all up in a big, bubbling pot of reverb and then serve it out to all and sundry.

NODDING DOG DISCO:

Bringing us soulful vibes to wag your tail to. The Preston DJ duo blend soul-disco-afro delights and joyful sounds.

SABBATH SOUNDSYSTEM:

A journey from 60s Psych, via Latin Rock, thru 70s groovers, to Smooth Jazz and Lo-Fi Beats, with DJ Frank Lovescenes and guests.

NODDING DOG DISCO SPINNING IN THE BEER GARDEN FROM 2PM

LIVE MUSIC FROM WHINGE + TERO KULERO, WITH SABBATH SOUNDSYSTEM & WHINGE DJ’S INSIDE (AND MORE) FROM 8PM - 11PM

PLUS FROM 11PM - 3AM - Elder Emo UK’s CORE VALUES is BACK with a Country X Nu Metal night: Y'ALL WANT A SINGLE SAY F*CK THAT - theferret.live/listings/core-values-27th-april

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Joe S-R's 40th ft Whinge + Tero Kulero + Nodding Dog Disco + Sabbath Soundsystem

Saturday, 27th April 2024

The Ferret | Preston

2PM-LATE

FREE ENTRY

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

Dog friendly. Accessible Venue - all facilities on ground floor.

Madhouse Promotions present:

The Kut

with Sally Pepper, Lythium & Fallen North

Friday 26th April 2024

The Ferret | Preston

It's been a long time coming the Punk Rock trio The Kut are finally returning to The Ferret!

The Kut

Raised in Blackpool & disillusioned with school, The Kut found comfort in the coils of punk rock, forming her first band at 14. They would gig in Lancashire & go on to win the local Battle of the Bands – but confusion struck when their drummer was hospitalised with schizophrenia. The Kut turned to psychology for answers & returned to London to study it. Inspired by London’s street artists, Maha assumed the tag ‘The Kut’, which would become her stage name.

It was here in London she became fascinated by mixing genres, drumming & breakbeats. Finally finding her line up, now a collective of 7 on rotation, she started selling guitars on Denmark Street post-studies & planned to build a studio, soon forming a bedroom label to release demos.

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“Remember the fuss people made about Paramore’s ‘Riot’?  They’ll be saying the same thing about ‘Grit’ in a few years too… Expertly executed song-craft… The new queen of punk has arrived”

9/10 Vive Le Rock, Bruce Turnbull

“An Outstanding Album from one of the Most Exciting Current UK Artists”

10/10 Power Play, Andy Houghton

“A Flawless Punk Rock Album. A Piece of Punk Rock Perfection”

5/5 ERB Magazine, Dean Parker

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Sally Pepper

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. Sally has also made her mark on the rock and punk scenes, playing support slots with acts such as Sonic Boom Six, Millie Manders and The Shutup and Ryan McCombs (of the band Soil) and being part of lineups at Rebellion and Nice N Sleazy Festivals. Her latest EP, Real World, was released through the Manchester-based punk label Horn and Hoof Records, with tracks being played on match days at Anfield, home of her beloved Liverpool FC. 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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Lythium

Lythium were founded in late 2018, and have since played venues such as 53 Degrees, Percy's Cafe Bar, Night 'n' Day Cafe and West Street Live among many others.

The main aims of the band are to make music that would be exciting to play live and to stay loyal to the idea that what you can hear on the recording can be played live too. Focusing on powerful melodies and strong vocals, the band has managed to create a sound that is simultaneously unique and recognisable.

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Fallen North

Preston based hard rock band. Their set is a mix of rock, hard rock, punk rock, heavy rock and metal... there's something for everyone.

Madhouse Promotions Present: The Kut with Sally Pepper, Lithium & Fallen North

Friday 26th April 2024

The Ferret, Preston

Doors 7PM

Tickets: https://skiddle.com/e/37389661

The Gideon Conn Trio | Lanterns | Morning Tourist

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Thursday, 25th April 2024

The Ferret | Preston

Doors 7PM

FREE ENTRY BEFORE 8PM - £5 AFTER!

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The Gideon Conn Trio:

The Gideon Conn trio (John Cowham - double bass and Bruce Sargent - drums) play an original brand of laid back hip hop with jazz and soul influences. It’s uplifting and thought provoking music. The sound palette is warm and soft, allowing the listener to fully absorb the lyrics whilst enjoying the beats which snap and attack with more presence because of their restraint. The bass weaves a conversation around the guitar and vocal. A couple of choice covers by The Roots and Gil Scott Heron sit happily alongside Gideon’s writing and help set the tone for a unique journey through hip hop, jazz and soul.

Lanterns:

Lanterns are a northern, indie dream-pop trio from Rossendale, Lancashire. Our sound is an energetic reminiscence of bands such as The Maccabees, Bloc Party, The 1975 & Bastille. Focusing on melodic guitars, addictive rhythmic drums, and prominent dreamy vocals that stick with you. Previously marked by BBC Introducing Lancashire's 'Shaun McGinty' as one to watch.

Morning Tourist:

Morning Tourist is London based indie folk rock artist Sean McKinney. Since the release of his 2018 debut EP ‘Quiet Lives’, Morning Tourist has played extensively on the London circuit and across the UK, both by himself and accompanied by his band. He has appeared at regional festivals, embarked on solo European tours and received local and digital radio play.

The Gideon Conn Trio | Lanterns | Morning Tourist

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Thursday, 25th April 2024

The Ferret | Preston

Doors 7PM

FREE ENTRY BEFORE 8PM - £5 AFTER!

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

CLASS OF 24, Year 2 - UCLAN MUSIC - FERRET ON FIRE

🗓️Tuesday April 23rd

📍The Ferret | Ferret

⏰7PM

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A vibrant and varied night of new sonic works from this highly-talented group! 👇

✨Valley - Hard-hitting, original drill artist

✨Isha - Emerging pop and R&B artist - harmonic, powerful and unique 

✨Joe Cunningham - Northwest Producer and DJ, specialising in heavy drum and bass music

✨Sean - Loud Experimental Noise from the Midlands

🎧Half time break with DJ tracks selected by members of the group

✨Luma - Passionate vocalist with songs about life, love and loss 

✨Yr Sgerbwd cerddoriaeth - Cerdd dda ir saes

✨Sam - Surrender to the Noise! - Carlisle-born musical medium of the sonic forces of the ether

Preston Scratch Band

Saturday 20th April

The Ferret, Preston

Doors 12.30pm, session runs until 2.30pm

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Communal music-making! Bring an instrument or just bring yourself and we will all sing and play pop songs together using provided lyrics, melodies and chords.

No preparation is required but we will be having a go at Hi ho silver lining, Bird on the wire, Karma chameleon, Torn, Hit the road Jack, Time after time, Sailing, In my room, Run, Everything I own, Love is all around, and Father and son.

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£5 per person, cash or card.

Drinks available from the bar.

The Ferret, 55 Fylde Road, PR1 2XQ.

Doors 12.30pm, session runs until 2.30pm.

Contact session leader Jon on JonAveyard1@gmail.com.

www.PrestonMusicWorkshops.com

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A new home for Preston Scratch Band

The communal music-making session known as Preston Scratch Band will soon be meeting in its new home at The Ferret. 

The group gathers on occasional Saturdays to sing and play pop songs using provided music books. Led from the keyboard by Jon Aveyard of Preston Music Workshops, participants borrow hand percussion or bring along their ukuleles, guitars, violins and whatever other instruments they would like to play. Some of the participants instead sing along and can make use of the wireless microphones if they want to make sure they are heard.

The group first met in the UCLan Media Factory but for the past two years had been gathering in The Larder. Now that The Larder has closed its doors for the final time, the group is moving to The Ferret following a successful one-off visit as part of last year’s Lancashire Encounter festival.

“We are grateful to The Larder for hosting us these past few years but now we’re looking forward to the next stage in the life of the Preston Scratch Band,” says Jon. “The Ferret is undoubtedly one of Preston’s most important music venues and it’s a privilege to meet there to play.”

Unlike most groups that perform at The Ferret, there is no expectation of being at a professional standard. “There’s no audience at a Preston Scratch Band session. Everyone who attends takes part in every song even if they’re just quietly singing along or shaking a tambourine. It’s a gathering of people willing to throw themselves into singing and playing and accepting whatever is brought to the session by the other participants.”

Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fmkVNPrwNcfor a short film by Chris Davis about the Preston Scratch Band.

Midnight Swim with FMA + 12 Gage & Dreadnought

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Thursday, 18th April 2024

The Ferret | Preston

Doors 7PM

FREE ENTRY BEFORE 8PM - £4 AFTER!

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Midnight Swim are super excited to announce their single launch show for Bend and Break!

They’ve been waiting for an excuse to get back to Preston and specifically The Ferret since the battle of the bands last year, so this was the perfect opportunity to.

Midnight Swim:

Formed in 2022, MIDNIGHT SWIM are a 5-piece alt-pop rock band from Manchester, England.

The band include artists such as The Band Camino, Paramore, The Maine and The 1975 amongst their influences, and produce punchy songs with catchy hooks that are sure to get stuck in your head for days.

FMA + 12 Gage:

FMA + 12 Gage are a multi-award-winning father and son rap duo from Preston. Made up of Matthew and Callum Bennett, the project initially began in 2013 as a way of helping Callum’s confidence but snowballed into something that neither of them could have predicted. Their music is built around creative lyrics and tightly woven, imaginative dual vocals.

Combining the aggression of metal and the verbal skills of hip-hop with the energy of youth and the experience of age, they create hybrid songs that are a fusion of high energy rap, electronic, metal and dance music.

Dreadnought:

UK Producer/Artists fusing the worlds of metal, hip-hop and EDM blending them into a cinematic style to create a modern concoction of heavy beats, emotionally driven lyrics, powerful vocals and a mega tonne of energy. Big influences into dreadnoughts sound include ghostemane, scarlxrd, bring me the horizon and two steps from hell.

Midnight Swim with FMA + 12 Gage & Dreadnought

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Thursday, 18th April 2024

The Ferret | Preston

Doors 7PM

FREE ENTRY BEFORE 8PM - £4 AFTER!

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

"...a relentless, hardcore punk assault channeling crust, thrash, and grind."

The Ferret presents:

DEAF CLUB
+ FUCK MONEY

Sunday 14th April 2024

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Deaf Club is a savage sound bath dripping with sardonicism: a blastbeat-centric hardcore punk assault channeling crust, thrash, and grind (un)sensibilities. Succinct  pauses, surreal frequencies and effects, breakneck pace and sharply hurled vocals characterize the band’s aesthetic, which seems as though it is rooted in a sort of nasty-sound-meets-highbrow-message ethos. Fueled by he onslaught of society’s insanity and driven mad by tinnitus, Justin Pearson (The Locust, Dead Cross, Planet B), Brian Amalfitano (ACxDC), Scott Osment (Glassing, Planet B), Jason Klein (Run With The Hunted, JR Slayer) approach music as a chance to confront our collective sicknesses. The band initially released their debut EP, Contemporary Sickness, as well as a Remix cassette EP of bonus remixes via Three One G in 2019.

Although Contemporary Sickness delivered its own blastbeat-fueled urgency in message and tone, their debut full-length Productive Disruption, released in 2022, ventured deeper into the abyss. Having had time to stew in the cesspool of two years of pandemic and mutating into its newest variant, the album presented a death threat to some, a love letter to others.

Most recently, the band released Bad Songs Forever, an EP on Three One G Records. Here, Deaf Club yet again confidently emerged angrier, evolved, more focused and thus, more dangerous. Since then the band has been continuously touring primarily across America, while also playing the Roskilde Festival in Denmark, and sharing the stage with bands such as Converge, Melt-Banana, John Waters, Negative Approach, Napalm Death, Unbroken, and Saetia.

“...relentless, furious grindy hardcore.”

-BrooklynVegan

“Deaf Club have assembled a blistering all-star cast set to full scale decibel peak.”

-Cvlt Nation

“...high energy, future fucking, spastic grind... seared by neon gas on top of the sound of the tears of snowflake Republicans bawling about the forthcoming wheels of fascism not spinning fast enough for their liking.”

-Decibel

“It’s like someone mixed Red Bull and Adderall and cocaine into your coffee… lawless, lethiferous hardcore.”

-Metal Sucks

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Fuck Money is an American space punk band based in Austin, TX. The group debuted in October 2021 consisting of members TaSzlin Trébuchet (vocals) Alton Jenkins (drums), Bill Kenny (lead guitar), and Jeremy Humphries (bass guitar). Their sound draws on punk rock, noise, industrial, extreme music and other transgressive subgenres.

The band has created a reputation of performing high energy, sporadic DIY shows in liminal spaces throughout the dark corners of the city-- The Austin Chronicle noted how “the band’s churning feedback swirl is equal parts imposing and obfuscating – curiously serene in its refusal to give its sonic-aggression a clear human face.” Their vocalist is also known for donning an unpredictable and tantalizing look at each show.

Described as sounding like “a fully rabid Deerhoof,” the merciless & melodic stick-work of Alton Jenkins, paired with the visceral intensity of frontman TaSz Trébuchet, guides listeners down a path of challenging, awe-inspiring sonic behavior adorned with biting yet hyper-melodic guitar melodies. Death From Above’s Jesse F. Keeler aptly explains their debut self-titled EP simply as, “Feeling at all costs. If I was trying to explain this to someone with no reference, I’d say it was like a pomegranate. Challenging to get at the fruit, but worth the effort.“

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The Ferret presents:

DEAF CLUB + FUCK MONEY

Sunday 14th April 2024

Doors 7pm

Ages 18+

Tickets: skiddle.com/e/37247550

Preston's brand-new heavy music all dayer.

the great nothing presents: DENGFEST

Sat 13th April

2pm - late

The Ferret, Preston

A sonic pallet of alternative heavy music from some of the most promising and emerging bands from the UK underground scene.

Expect pits, riffs, anthems, aggression and maybe even a dance. 

the great nothing: Manchester's own alternative metal & post hardcore emergent - returning to The Ferret after their January headliner. Bringing disgusting 9 string rhythms blended with funky guitar work, anthemic choruses, upbeat drums paired crushing percussive energy all presented in an ever-evolving live show.

Cut Short: Liverpool based metal act come through with riffs on riffs on riffs - stank face tones, unrelenting energy and an equal weight of atmosphere that stands on its own, even pricking up the ears of Architects' own Sam Carter.  FFO: Heart of a Coward, Loathe.

Pulse: Birmingham UK Nu-Metalcore.

Take Breath: a true gem of the Manchester heavy music scene: Take Breath bring their own unique passionate blend of cinematic post-hardcore and wall-of-sound alt-metal blend whilst drawing on influences outside of heavy music that can be summed in three words "a total vibe".  FFO: Thornhill, Modern Error.

Reckoner: bursting out of the midlands, post-hardcore heavyweights, reckoner have been quick to sell out headline shows with the success of strong single releases and explosive live shows being noted as "ones to watch". FFO: Underoath, Norma Jean, Every Time I Die.

Auraboros: bringing to the table crushing riffs, heavy hitting breakdowns, intense vocals, mesmerizing leads and soaring melodies coupled with a live performance that brings a chaotic energy and emphasises a queer flavour to the music. AURABOROS showcase themselves as one of the most unique acts in the British metal scene. FFO: Architects, Ice Nine Kills, The Defiled.

Kavity: With a mix of alternative rock and nu-metal, KAVITY focuses on bringing all the best elements of the alt genre together to create a supernova of everything that embodies the scene.

No Gods No Masters: A Nu-Metalcore band hailing from the UK, Pulling inspiration from a multitude of genres such as everything from Linkin Park to Slipknot and Chelsea Grin to Bring Me The Horizon.

Tickets: https://skiddle.com/e/38070741

Madhouse Promotions Presents:

Fury (UK metal)

with Bastette & Pulverise

The Ferret | Preston

12th April 2024 | Doors 7pm

The most exciting band in the Galaxy, Heavy Metal from the West Midlands. Their love of old school heavy metal such as Metallica and Iron Maiden are clear.

Supported by our local Hard rockers Bastette who have not played a home town show in some time! 

And travelling from West Yorkshire, Rap Metalers Pulverise, spreading their infectious energy across the Ferret for the first time.

Madhouse Promotions Presents:

Fury (UK metal)

with Bastette & Pulverise

The Ferret | Preston

12th April 2024 | Doors 7pm

Tickets: https://skiddle.com/e/37263619

CBS Improv - Live Session with Guests

CBS Improv - A new monthly session at the Ferret where guests improvise with members of the Cold Bath Street band using their GRID system to create some strange, weird and wonderful music.

If you like what you see, put your name down for a future session or just come down and soak up the vibes.

Admission: Free
Time: 730 to 930pm
Further Info: www.coldbathstreet.com

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More info:

Anyone is very welcome to come down and watch. If you are interested in playing, the session has a particular format. There will be two pieces - one before the break and one after the break. Each piece is done on a GRID that tells the players when they're going to play but not what to play. You’ll need a watch (or stop watch on phone etc).

It's a basic (fun!) system, it does mean we need to know exactly who's playing beforehand as everyone is allocated a number on the GRID. If you've not done it before, we asked that you watch/listen to the first piece and then we can give you a number and you can join in with the second if you want to. The style of the playing will vary massively depending who shows up - improv etc.

Setting up from 7pm. Start at 730pm prompt.

You need to provide your own equipment. We’re not using the house pa. Small amplifiers are welcome.

Recommend parking on Kirkham Street.

Any further info message Cold Bath Street on Facebook.

Parka Monkeys - Live Band Indie Disco

Oasis, Arctic Monkeys, Stone Roses and so much more with Parka Monkeys performing 2 live sets of Britpop & indie anthems.

TICKETS: www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Preston/The-Ferret/Parka-Monkeys%E2%80%94Live-Band-Indie-Disco/38072348/

Indie rock and rollers Parka Monkeys performing 2 live sets of the biggest indie bangers from Arctic Monkeys, The Smiths, Oasis, The Libertines, The Courteeners, The Strokes, The Stone Roses, The Killers plus many more!

Following 4 sold out shows in Preston last year the boys make their Ferret debut. 
DJ’s follow the set to keep the indie disco going long into the night.

Live forever x

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Friday, 5th April 2024

Doors 8PM

The Ferret | Preston

The Ferret presents:

RANAGRI

with special guests:

Calum Gilligan | Simon James

Thursday 4th April | 7pm

The Ferret | Preston

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RANAGRI

"Voices and instruments combine to astound the listener with some of the most attention-grabbing music I’ve heard in a long time." - Folk Radio

Ranagri are Jordan Murray, Eleanor Dunsdon, Eliza Marshall, Dónal Rogers and they have forged a new and contemporary sound on the folk scene, winning audiences at home and internationally, an energetic festival band yet equally at home with their more intimate writing and thought provoking lyrics. They are as happy to make you dance as they are to make you smile or shed a tear, passionately delving into current world topics, playing with politics, and creating uplifting music to lyrics with great depth.

Their recent release – ‘Tradition II’ – is the sequel to their acclaimed album ‘Tradition’ – exploring traditional folk songs – deconstructing and reconstructing – trying to eek out alternative meaning whilst adding the unique Ranagri flavours; harp, flutes, guitars, dulcimer, percussion all woven together with lead vocals and harmonies.

Festival performances include Cambridge, Towersey and Montelago, venues as diverse as Birmingham Symphony Hall to Topic Folk Club, all of which are loved in equal measure. Recent headline slots include Lyme Folk Weekend and Baafest and this Autumn they tour throughout Germany, followed by a new collaboration with pop legend Tony Christie.

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CALUM GILLIGAN

Calum is a songwriter and guitarist from Dumfries and Galloway in Scotland, now based in the beating heart of British music, Liverpool. Influenced by the likes of Christie Moore, Paul Brady, Paul Simon, Joan Baez and Woody Guthrie, he plays a subtle blend of Scottish, Irish and American folk music with captivating imagery and the lyrical maturity of a much more experienced songwriter. His guitar playing provides enough intricate melodic accompaniment to his singing that he can easily command a stage and captivate an audience on his own. Calum has been described as a ‘gifted musician, playing the guitar beautifully…’ by Spencer Leigh from the Liverpool Echo, and as ‘… a gifted songwriter with a voice to back it up’ by Folk Radio.

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SIMON JAMES

Simon James is a singer songwriter that has been performing and recording across the UK and Europe for over 30 years. Recently achieving number 3 in the UK Country Music charts and played on many of the UK’s top sector radio stations including Baylen Leonards ‘Country Hits UK’

Simon blends his love of folk, country, rock and blues to create beautiful songs that work equally well solo or with his full band ‘The Deep River Pilots’.

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The Ferret presents:

RANAGRI

with special guests:

Calum Gilligan | Simon James

Thursday 4th April | 7pm

The Ferret | Preston

All ages welcome (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).

Tickets: skiddle.com/e/38051365

THE FERRET OPEN MIC!

TUESDAY 2nd April with host: Jamie Brewer

The Ferret Open Mic is BACK on the 2nd April!

Every month we'll be opening up The Ferret stage for an Open Mic, and inviting local bands & musicians to showcase new material. The FIRST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH will feature an exciting mix of new & experienced players, showing us what they've got.

We have plenty of Open Mic slots from 7pm. Arrive early to bag your spot!

Backline provided - drummers please bring breakables - please get in touch if you have specific requirements.

Slots are first-come first-served.

Free entry. It all kicks off at 7pm.

EVERY MONTH - on the FIRST TUESDAY.

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TUESDAY 5th MARCH: The Ferret Open Mic hosted by local guitar maestro Jamie Brewer. Join us!

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🗓️TUESDAY 2nd APRIL - 7pm

📍The Ferret, Preston 

🔗theferret.live

FREE ENTRY

#openmic #theferret #livemusic #supportlivemusic

The Ferret presents:

SCALER

(FKA SCALPING)

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PVA

Saturday 30.03.24 POSTPONED! Please note, the SCALER + PVA gig this Saturday has unfortunately been rescheduled due to circumstances beyond our control! The new date is Fri 20th Sept, all tickets will remain valid. If you can’t make the new date, look out for an email from Skiddle with your refund options.

IN THE MEANTIME, this Saturday we have scheduled a replacement evening of live electronica & synth-wave, plus DJs: «elektronisch» ft BECKETT / CYNTHIA’S PERISCOPE / DURHAM MODUN & more. FREE ENTRY.

AND our CORE VALUES industrial/goth after party is till going on from 11pm until late. ALSO FREE ENTRY.

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SCALER

Formerly known as Scalping, Bristol's Scaler have quickly become known for blistering live performances and astute production, formed through a love of their hometown’s visionary off-the-wall dance music as well as full throttle noise and punk. Each show incorporates dark, hypnotic projected visuals, and bridges the gap between live guitar music and live electronic music. 

Armed with a battery of squelching synths, animalistic rhythms and gritty, piercing guitars, the band have gained a reputation for their frenzied closing slots at festivals, delivering the most visceral audio-visual experience. 

“LOAM”, the band’s collaboration with Daniel Avery sees the band lean further into their club and dance-based influences, combining adrenaline fuelled rhythms with euphoric synths that ebb and flow around their heavier sensibilities.

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PVA

South London band PVA’s stunning debut BLUSH consolidates the beating pulse of electronic music with the raw energy of a life-affirming gig and reveals more about the trio than they’ve ever shared before.

The 11 blistering tracks from the group, Ella Harris and Josh Baxter (who share vocals as well as handling synths, guitars & production) alongside drummer Louis Satchell, are made from a formula of acid, disco, synths, the release of the dancefloor & queer-coded post-punk.

Their early gigs established PVA as key players in South London’s fervent indie scene alongside Squid, black midi & Black Country, New Road. Leading to slots at SXSW, Pitchfork Festival & Green Man plus tours with Shame, Dry Cleaning & Goat Girl. Even in their earliest iterations their existence beyond the confines of a traditional band set-up were clear. It wasn’t unusual to be able to catch them twice in one night, at Brixton's Windmill and again in the early hours DJing at Deptford’s Bunker.

They released debut single ‘Divine Intervention’ through Speedy Wunderground in 2019 with debut EP ‘Toner’ a year later via Ninja Tune. The EP featured a remix of ‘Talks’ by Mura Masa that picked up a GRAMMY nomination.

On their debut album PVA carry that same energy from the live circuit, while also building out a holistic world full of texture and heart. BLUSH is rich with industrial beats that pack a heavyweight punch, jagged punk spirit and moments of hushed contemplation from Harris’ poetic lyrics.

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The Ferret presents:

SCALER (fka Scalping)
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PVA

Saturday 30.03.24 POSTPONED! Please note, the SCALER + PVA gig this Saturday has unfortunately been rescheduled due to circumstances beyond our control! The new date is Fri 20th Sept, all tickets will remain valid. If you can’t make the new date, look out for an email from Skiddle with your refund options.

IN THE MEANTIME, this Saturday we have scheduled a replacement evening of live electronica & synth-wave, plus DJs: «elektronisch» ft BECKETT / CYNTHIA’S PERISCOPE / DURHAM MODUN & more. FREE ENTRY.

AND our CORE VALUES industrial/goth after party is till going on from 11pm until late. ALSO FREE ENTRY.

«elektronisch» presents

Live Electronica // Techno // Synth-Wave Business

BECKETT (LIVE)

BARIUM NETWORK (DJ)

CYNTHIA'S PERISCOPE (LIVE)

DEMETAE (DJ) 

DURHAM MODUN aka SYNTHTEXTURE (LIVE)

T.F.WIZARD (DJ)

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«ELEKTRONISCH»
Live electronic & synth-wave sounds from BECKETT, Durham Modun aka Synthtexture + Cynthia's Periscope. With DJ sets from Barium Network, Demetae + T.F.Wizard. Expect synthwave, tribal house, underground techno, dark industrial, solid grooves and mind-melting dancefloor destroyers.

«BECKETT»
Synthwave & Talkbox with a backdrop of 80s Beats. The music of Beckett is inspired by the movie soundtracks and lifestyles of the 1980s. An electronic palette of synthesizers, drum machines and studio electric guitars infused with Miami sunsets, LA Neon and the glamour of 80s fashion.

“Beckett is the synthwave king!” - Cody Carpenter

«BARIUM NETWORK»
Drawing on influences that take in shoegaze, post punk, industrial and EBM, Barium Network takes an atmospheric dive into the darker side of electronic music that brings the producer’s tastes together in unexpected and unique ways.

«CYNTHIA'S PERISCOPE»
Manchester based experimental electro pop artist, making confessional weirdo pop varying from melodic and tender to brutal and cathartic.

«DEMETAE»
From the humble city of Preston, Demetae caught the wave of one of Manchesters biggest promoters and jumped on the Love Dose Records party train. This allowed Rob to vent his passion for music on the turntables in now iconic clubs such as Sankeys, Hidden & The White Hotel. ​Inspired by the echoes of rave in his lugs, Demetae launched his own imprint «Powerful Recordings» with several releases from the likes of Kashpitzky, Barium Network & Sted Mørk.

«DURHAM MODUN aka SYNTHTEXTURE»
The D-Man creates banging acid lines and relentless live techno. Expect non-stop beats and intensity from this master of machines.

«T.F.WIZARD»
Expect an eclectic/eccentric maelstrom of mangled guitars and odd-ball dance music from the linchpin of legendary Preston clubnight «Beats of Rage».

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Sat 30 March

7pm - 11pm

FREE ENTRY

The Ferret, Preston

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Set times:

7pm T.F.Wizard (DJ)

8pm Cynthia’s Periscope (live)

8:30pm Barium Network (DJ)

9:10pm Beckett (live)

9:50pm Demetae (DJ)

10:30pm Durham Modun (live)

11pm - Core Values clubnight takeover - DJ Connie Von D til 3am

Madhouse Promotions Presents:

 Acid Reign with special guests Solitary & Wrath of Man

Madhouse Promotions Presents: Acid Reign with special guests Solitary & Wrath of Man 🤘🔥

⏰TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY AT 12PM⏰

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The Thrash Legends are returning to Preston after what seems a lifetime to bring a night of pure old-school British Thrash Metal!

With Special Guests Solitary and Wrath Of Man returning for a hometown show making a triple header of pure Thrash 🤘🤘🤘

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29th March 2024

The Ferret, Preston

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skiddle.com/e/36740120

House of Wolves return with their original lineup for a run of headline shows, culminating in a hometown gig at The Ferret!

With Tuesday Night Whites & Daisy Atkinson.

Tickets on sale here: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Preston/The-Ferret/House-of-Wolves-at-The-Ferret/37218768/

The Ferret presents:

THE STAIRS

+ guests:

James Holt

Beach Mountain

+ DJ David Chambers

26th March 2024

The Ferret, Preston

Doors 7pm

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Garage rock legends The Stairs, whose attitude and style launched a thousand Liverpool bands, return to the stage!

The original trio (Edgar Jones, Paul Maguire and Ged Lynn) released the record Mexican R’n’B in 1992 via Go! Discs, which would soon achieve cult status. 

The LP lays claim to being one of, if not, the most sought after, great lost album of the early 90s; recorded by a 60s-influenced garage, West Coast, fuzz guitar Liverpool juggernaut trio. Its bluesy growl and cosmic r’n’b swagger can be seen in the same lineage of great Merseyside acts as The La’s, The Coral and The Zutons. 

But The Stairs’ legendary standing isn’t restricted to the great canon of Liverpool bands, but also as sits as an essential – if occasionally underappreciated – part of British underground rock.

In Edgar Summertyme they had a charismatic and colourful lead singer with a distinctive bluesy growl that put a prime Mick Jagger to shame and with an obsessive heart for attention to detail. 

They had the look and the cool to match. 

The seminal EP 'Weed Bus' is now a collector’s item, A listed on Radio 1 for 2 weeks and reaching just outside the top 50, when the BBC realised what it was about and swiftly banned it!

 And the only album 'Mexican R'n'B' is packed with pop classics, every word sung along by their loyal following at their occasional reunion shows. 

This is their first full tour in over 10 years and not to be missed.

All aboard The Weed Bus!

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Support from James Holt + Beach Mountain, + DJ David Chambers (Cornershop / The Common Cold / Uhr).

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The Ferret presents:

THE STAIRS

+ guests:

James Holt

Beach Mountain

+ DJ David Chambers

26th March 2024

The Ferret, Preston

Doors 7pm

Tickets: skiddle.com/e/36687224

KEELEY

Sweet Knuckle

dead things

Sat 23rd March | 7pm

The Ferret | Preston

"The songs range from golden shimmery atmospherics to punchy power tunes" ~ Miki Berenyi (Lush, Piroshka)

“Moss’s love of 1980s and 1990s jangle and fuzz-pop (from the Smiths and Stone Roses to Lush and Ride) is audible on standout ‘Seeing Everything’ and ‘Arrive Alive’,” ~ The Irish Times  

“A gem of heart stopping beauty that resonates and lightly slaps your earlobes with a glorious sound” ~ Louder Than War 

“a gloriously captivating listen”  ~ Clash Magazine

KEELEY (fronted by acclaimed singer-guitarist Keeley Moss) make their Preston debut with support from Sweet Knuckle (feat. ex-members of legendary Factory Records band Section 25) and local heroes dead things. An evening of dreamrock, neo-psych and post-punk stylings.

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KEELEY

Sweet Knuckle

dead things

Sat 23rd March | 7pm

The Ferret | Preston

All ages welcome (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult)

Tickets: skiddle.com/e/38051349

The Ferret presents:

UTOPIA

+ Under

+ Bloodmores

Fri 22nd March | 7pm

The Ferret | Preston 

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UTOPIA

Born out of a collective desire to transcend conventional boundaries, Utopia represents the pinnacle of virtuosity, innovation, and sonic exploration. Formed by John Bailey (guitar) in 2021 he was quickly joined by Chris Reese (Corrupt Moral Altar) & Arran McSporran (Vipassi, Virvum). The first album Stalker featured Billy Rymer (DEP) and Baard Kolstad (Leprous) on drums and they are now settled with a touring band featuring Jay Walsh (Earthtone 9) on drums and Jimmy Wilson on 2nd guitar. 

Reviews of latest UTOPIA album 'Shame':

"there are no punches pulled on this ten track headache-inducing nightmare descent into the psyche...Even in the loose boundaries of genres and subgenres, they exist as an idea turned up to 11, maybe even 12." - The Sleeping Shaman

"What Utopia have managed to create is truly incredible and something that certainly is not for the masses but those who are into their minds being torn wide open will lap this up...For those that fancy a bit of a testing ride and aren’t quite sure whether they can handle it or it’s their kind of thing, there’s only one way to find out – strap in, get that helmet on and enjoy this mindfuck of a ride." - 9/10 Rock n Load Mag

Reviews of the 2021 UTOPIA album 'Stalker'...

"For fans of virtuosic playing and extreme metal styling Stalker will get your faces gurning with appreciation." – Musipedia of Metal

"High pitched screams into alcoves of tech metal and doom." – Metal Hammer 

"As a work of creative extremity, it’s likely Stalker will be unparalleled in 2021." - A Certain Taste

"It’s prog rock on gonzo steroids having a meth party with Hunter S Thompson. Frame that around avant-garde jazz sensibilities, The Dillinger Escape Plan / Converge style tech metal, doom flavours with huge chunky riffs and it should be warned that Utopia are not for the faint of heart." – The Sleeping Shaman

"Growling, technical, occasionally atmospheric, interruption-heavy songmanship with experimentation, discordance and jazz bits are where it’s at. Stalker is grippingly imaginative and coherent. This is intelligent music indeed." – Ave Noctum

More from Utopia - https://linktr.ee/utopiaband

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with special guests:

Under (APF Records): Avant Garde Sludge aka a 'Tentacle K-hole Nightmare'.

Bloodmores: Lancashire's own Thrash/Melodic Death Metallers.

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The Ferret presents:

UTOPIA

+ Under

+ Bloodmores

Fri 22nd March | 7pm

The Ferret | Preston 

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

Tickets on Skiddle: skiddle.com/e/38051420

The Ferret by arrangement with Outsider Artists present:

Nick Harper - Tempus Fugitive Tour 2024

Thursday 21st March 2024

The Ferret | Preston

Doors - 7:30PM

Acclaimed guitarist-singer-songwriter Nick Harper plays from his latest album ‘Tempus Fugitive’ and extensive back catalogue. This is not a normal ‘one man and guitar’ show.

In a new, uniquely styled, acoustically driven album and live show, Nick explores the past, present and future in his own singular way. Expect everything from the emotional to the political, from witty to virtuosic; the singular to the universal.

“Betjemen with a guitar” – Guitarist Magazine

“Acoustic Hendrix!” – Guitar Magazine

Tickets here: skiddle.com/e/37119185

HED presents a five band humdinger of a line-up headlined by the amazing CUT! (all the way from Italy)

Cut // Whinge // Tin Gods // Pete Bentham & The Dinnerladies // The Jackpot Golden Boys - Saturday 16th March @ The Ferret, Preston.

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CUT (from Italy)

facebook.com/SoundofCUT

Italians "Cut" play a dark, groove-filled brand of garage noise rock that brings The Fall and The Stooges to mind in equal measure. Every song is a riotous adrenaline-sodden rocker in which Cut leave not one second unfulfilled or unexplored. This is rock music to be savoured and can be described as "John Lee Hooker stuck in a post-punk straitjacket".

WHINGE

whingeband.com

Whinge make noise with guitars, synths and drums. Plus shouting. Post-punk informed DIY garage-rock played with gay abandon,Whingeslam together influences from the Mondays to the Sabbath, ESG to LCD, Genesis to The Rapture. They've supported bands like LIFE, Evil Blizzard, Bodega, and Part Chimp.

TIN GODS

Tin Gods are an indie rock band who dominated the local scene in the 90's with their catchy melodies. After a long hiatus they reemerged last year to perform again on stage. At their last show for HED they played a sold out "Save The Ferret" show supporting Wyres. It's great to have them back on the local scene.

PETE BENTHAM & THE DINNERLADIES

facebook.com/dinnerladiesliverpool


Pete Bentham & The Dinnerladies play primitive rock and roll and sing about things they believe in. They started out in 2008 and have released five full length albums and two vinyl EP’s. They have played hundreds of shows around the UK and Europe and festivals such as Rebellion, Fire In The Mountain and Sound City.

THE JACKPOT GOLDEN BOYS

facebook.com/JackpotGoldenBoys

The Jackpot Golden Boys are infectious, uplifting and bursting with melodies and have been a much loved local act for many years. They have previously undertaken large scale tours of USA & Europe supporting Epic Rap Battles Of History. With Alex, Jim and Mike you can always expect the unexpected.

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All takes place on Saturday 16th March at The Ferret, Preston.
Doors at 6pm. £6 Advance tickets. [More on the door]
Buy tickets here: skiddle.com/e/37886716
See you there hopefully! 

Preston Scratch Band

Saturday 16th March

The Ferret, Preston

Doors 12.30pm, session runs until 2.30pm

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Communal music-making! Bring an instrument or just bring yourself and we will all sing and play pop songs together using provided lyrics, melodies and chords.

No preparation is required but we will be having a go at Hi ho silver lining, Bird on the wire, Karma chameleon, Torn, Hit the road Jack, Time after time, Sailing, In my room, Run, Everything I own, Love is all around, and Father and son.

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£5 per person, cash or card.

Drinks available from the bar.

The Ferret, 55 Fylde Road, PR1 2XQ.

Doors 12.30pm, session runs until 2.30pm.

Contact session leader Jon on JonAveyard1@gmail.com.

www.PrestonMusicWorkshops.com

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A new home for Preston Scratch Band

The communal music-making session known as Preston Scratch Band will soon be meeting in its new home at The Ferret. 

The group gathers on occasional Saturdays to sing and play pop songs using provided music books. Led from the keyboard by Jon Aveyard of Preston Music Workshops, participants borrow hand percussion or bring along their ukuleles, guitars, violins and whatever other instruments they would like to play. Some of the participants instead sing along and can make use of the wireless microphones if they want to make sure they are heard.

The group first met in the UCLan Media Factory but for the past two years had been gathering in The Larder. Now that The Larder has closed its doors for the final time, the group is moving to The Ferret following a successful one-off visit as part of last year’s Lancashire Encounter festival.

“We are grateful to The Larder for hosting us these past few years but now we’re looking forward to the next stage in the life of the Preston Scratch Band,” says Jon. “The Ferret is undoubtedly one of Preston’s most important music venues and it’s a privilege to meet there to play.”

Unlike most groups that perform at The Ferret, there is no expectation of being at a professional standard. “There’s no audience at a Preston Scratch Band session. Everyone who attends takes part in every song even if they’re just quietly singing along or shaking a tambourine. It’s a gathering of people willing to throw themselves into singing and playing and accepting whatever is brought to the session by the other participants.”

Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fmkVNPrwNcfor a short film by Chris Davis about the Preston Scratch Band.

THURSDAY LIVE, keeping it simple:

Live Music.
Every Thursday.
At The Ferret.

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We’re back on Thursday 14th March with this eclectic line-up of top talent…

PENDANT:

Pendant formed in April 2023, and have a sound that blends Indie Rock with various genres to create an overall very distinct sound. Although Pendant are first and foremost all guitarists, they have a tightness as a guitar, bass and drum combo that helps to make for a great atmosphere when performing live.

instagram.com/wearependant

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VEE VV:

This autodidactic four-piece, carved out a niche as purveyors of blistering, taut, sometimes transgressive yet always white hot, contemporary sounding agit-noise; designed to shake the spine and open the mind. Bellicose to the last.

veevv.bandcamp.com

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JACKSON WARD:

JACKSON WARD is a singer-songwriter inspired by the Country Music of years gone by, infusing it all with a young and fresh mindset, look and feel.
ditto.fm/what-to-do-jackson-ward

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THURSDAY LIVE:

Pendant // Vee VV // Jackson Ward

THURSDAY 14th March 2024 - The Ferret Preston

Free entry - doors at 7pm

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

Madhouse Promotions Presents:

Conan with Wallowing & shred dibnah

Extreme Doom Metalers Conan return to Preston bringing extreme metal at its finest!

Supported by Wallowing Sci Fi drenched Extreme Metal known for their immersive and equally cathartic live shows.

Plus, chimney toppling doom metal from Shred Dibnah!

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Wednesday 13th March, 2024

The Ferret | Preston

TICKETS HERE: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Preston/The-Ferret/Conan-with-Wallowing-and-Callus/37126402/