The Ferret presents:

EL DA SENSEI (ARTIFACTS)

+ MR LEN (COMPANY FLOW)

+ Mikey D.O.N.

+ Seek The Northerner + Lomax + Kippax

+ Marx

Sat 28th Feb 2026

The Ferret, Preston

Doors 7pm

Advance tickets £16.50 - skiddle.com/e/41954319

Certified Hip Hop Royalty at The Ferret once again! Members of two of hiphop's most beloved underground groups join forces as the last surviving member of the legendary group Artifacts, El Da Sensei teams up with Mr Len (Company Flow) to rock stages across Europe.

Pioneers of East Coast rap in the 90s, Artifacts are celebrated for their crunching beats, iconic horn loops, sharp lyricism & classic boom bap anthems.

Tracks like ‘Wrong Side of Da Tracks’ and ‘C’mon Wit Da Git Down’ cemented their legacy—one that continues to resonate across generations. Their charting records captured the raw energy of New Jersey’s thriving hip-hop scene.

Collaborating with legends like Mos Def and KRS-One, El Da Sensei continues to carry the torch for East Coast hip hop culture with his unmatched stage presence and golden-era flow.

Despite the unfortunate passing of DJ Kaos in 2019, and Tame One in 2022, El Da Sensei remains resolute in keeping the Artifacts' legacy alive, with support from Mr Len of Company Flow…

Mr. Len: Founding member of Company Flow, one of the most innovative underground hip hop groups of all time. Mr. Len helped redefine the sound of the late ’90s with raw beats, experimental cuts, and uncompromising independence. His DJ sets and live performances remain as groundbreaking as ever.

This one is for the head boppers and underground rap lovers - relive some of hip-hop’s greatest moments this Feb, only at The Ferret.

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Mikey D.O.N:

A real legend in the music scene, Mikey started his career at a very early age – after getting his first turntable in 1975. Late 1986 saw Mikey, along with his older brother and close family friend, start a rap group called KRISPY 3. The group’s first-ever appearance was on Steve Barker’s legendary ‘On The Wire’ radio show on Radio Lancashire on Sunday January 10th 1987. Krispy 3 were one of the first Hip Hop acts out of the UK to do BBC Radio 1 Sessions for John Peel, and also Steve Lamacq & Jo Whiley. Krispy 3 also made history by being one of the first UK hip hop acts to get heavy rotation on’ Yo! MTV Raps’ – resulting in Mikey now being humbly known as a UK Hip Hop Pioneer. 

The honour and respect Mikey’s gained over the decades has lead him to DJing and performing at countless shows ranging from the likes Lee Scratch Perry, Bunny Wailer, David Rodigan, Maxi Priest, Marcia Griffiths, Gregory Isaacs, etc, to Hip Hop acts Big Daddy Kane, EPMD, Biz Markie, Slum Village, Ali Shaheed Mohammed (ATCQ), Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Roots Manuva, Gangstarr, Ultra Magnetic MC’s, etc, funk groups like Roy Ayers, Breakestra, Brand New Heavies, to D&B/Junglist legends Nicky Blackmarket, Aries, DJ Hype, etc, and playing many club nights and venues such as Fabric, Eat Your Greens, Hit & Run, D*Percussion & Club Asylum (Jamaica) to name but a few. The same goes for Festivals such as BoomTown, SolFest, BeatHerder, Latitude, Boom Bap, Kendal Calling, etc – the list goes on and on. 

with guest North West MCs:
Seek The Northerner + Lomax with DJ Kippax. 

Plus the incredible MARX from Hull!

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The Ferret presents:

EL DA SENSEI (ARTIFACTS)

+ MR LEN (COMPANY FLOW)

+ Mikey D.O.N.

+ Seek The Northerner + Lomax + Kippax

+ Marx

Sat 28th Feb 2026

The Ferret, Preston

Doors 7pm

Advance tickets £16.50 - skiddle.com/e/41954319

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

Accessible ground-floor venue & facilities.

Dog-friendly venue.

Join us live 20th October as we celebrate our 1st year on air as a radio show… we have huge lineup including the headline MIC RIGHTEOUS AND SHREDZ!

MIC RIGHTEOUS LIVE For RHYME REPUBLIC'S 1ST BIRTHDAY!

www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Preston/The-Ferret/MIC-RIGHTEOUS-LIVE-For-RHYME-REPUBLICS-1ST-BIRTHDAY/41381101/

Rhyme Republic, born on Bolton FM, is more than just a radio show-it's a movement. After a year of championing the UK's most exciting hip-hop and grime talent, we're celebrating our first anniversary with an unmissable live event in Preston, and we're bringing a titan of the scene with us.

Join us at the legendary, 200-capacity Ferret for a night of pure, unadulterated rap culture, headlined by the one and only MIC RIGHTEOUS.

This is your chance to see a true icon of UK hip-hop up close and personal. Known for his raw, powerful lyricism and authentic storytelling, Mic Righteous is an artist who has defined the genre. Experiencing his energy in a venue this intimate is a rare opportunity you won't want to miss.

The night kicks off at 7:00 PM with an open mic session hosted by our resident DJ Blakey Boy, featuring sets from some of the scene's hungriest artists including FMA + 12 GAGE, BOYLER, AWFUL AUTHOR, and FURLONG, with more to be announced!

After the open mic, the stage will be set for a stacked lineup of talent, building the energy all the way to our headliner. We've got a killer list of artists ready to shell down, including main support from Shredz, plus sets from Lynkz, Birdy B, Mrn, Gizmo, Flash, and Burn Owt.

This is a celebration of the culture we've built together-a show for the community, by the community. Come and be a part of the movement.

Event Details:

• Date: Monday, 20th October 2025

• Venue: The Ferret, 55 Fylde Rd, Preston, PR1 2XQ

• Doors & Open Mic: 7:00 PM

• Curfew: 11:30 PM

Tickets:

• Early Bird: £15 (Limited to the first 60 tickets) - Grab them fast before they're gone!

• General Admission: £20

Secure your spot now and celebrate one year of Rhyme Republic!