The Ferret presents:

THE METEORS

+ ZOMBINA & THE SKELETONES
+ PIKE

Thurs 10th April 2025

The Ferret, Preston

Tickets on sale NOW: skiddle.com/e/40699212

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The undisputed Kings of Psychobilly THE METEORS hit The Ferret this April, with special guests Zombina & The Skeletones + Pike.

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THE METEORS:

Combining a revved-up variant on the classic rockabilly sound with a tongue-in-cheek obsession with horror movies and cartoonish violence, the Meteors are the U.K.'s leading psychobilly outfit. 

With a sound woven with rockin’ guitar and bile-spitting Beelzebub-rousing lyrics, THE METEORS explore horror themes from vampires & stomping in graveyards to radioactive kids.

The first true Psychobilly band, THE METEORS have continued to inspire and influence countless bands while mashing up rockabilly, country, surf and rock’n’roll with the energy and attitude of Punk.

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ZOMBINA & THE SKELETONES:

Six deformed rock n' roll monsters from Liverpool, England: Zombina and the Skeletones have been mixing garage punk and girl-group pop with spooked out surfabilly sonics since 1998. They've shared stages with Shonen Knife, The Horrors, GWAR, Wednesday 13, The Damned, The Meteors and The Misfits (to name but a few), and have been invited to drag their blood spattered live show as far out as Finland, Sicily, Greece and the Czech republic!

“The mutant child of The Misfits and The Shangri-La's”
— Rachel Owen, Vive Le Punk 

“A skull stuffed full of punk and 60s pop melodies and claw full of raw garage power”
— Paul Ragitty, Rock Sound

"Electrified party punk for ghouls with ADD”
— Tomb Dragomir, Rue Morgue

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PIKE:

Proper stalwarts of the Preston scene, having formed as a vessel to launch the rantings of Mick Pike way back in 1990, Pike are still rockin’ it in the 21st century. With a rock/punk sound that’s old school & so cool, the Pike boys’ united voice will always be the housewives’ choice.

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The Ferret presents:

THE METEORS

+ Zombina & The Skeletones
+ Pike

Thurs 10th April 2025

The Ferret, Preston

Doors 7pm

Tickets £16.50 advance: skiddle.com/e/40699212

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

Accessible ground-floor venue & facilities.

Dog-friendly venue.

Enjoy The Show Presents:

how to starve an artist

Tickets: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Preston/The-Ferret/Rose-Condo-How-To-Starve-An-Artist-spoken-word/40479733/

Weds Apr 09
The Ferret, Preston

Tickets £6 from Skiddle

Feeding your inner artist... one rhyme at a time​. ​​How To Starve An Artist is an innovative, passionate and entertaining show that blows open ideas about creative nourishment.  

Award-winning Canadian poet (and food lover!) Rose Condo performs a series of original poems in her inimitable wry and engaging style. 

Exploring the theme of feeding one’s inner artist, Rose simultaneously prepares and serves food to the audience. Each audience member is given a ‘Starving Artist Kit’ as they enter, containing items to help inspire individual creative activity.

Shortlisted, Spoken Word Award, Buxton Fringe
Runner Up Best UK Spoken Word Show, Saboteur Awards

Praise for Rose Condo:

‘An example of why we so desperately need to campaign for the survival of the arts’ Northern Soul 

‘Her poetic storytelling is the highlight of the show' The Feminist Fringe

‘A generous artist who is a consistent joy to experience on the page and stage’ Dominic Berry, Glastonbury Poet In Residence 2022, Saboteur Best Spoken Word Artist 2020

‘One of the most polished and heartfelt wordsmiths on the spoken word scene’ Tina Sederholm, poet and performer

‘People need to feel safe to feel creative and Rose is adept at fostering just such an atmosphere’ Stephanie Billen, Buxton Fringe

‘Weaving a bit of creativity into ordinary moments in every day live’ Charlotte Hall, Mancunian Matters

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Tickets: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Preston/The-Ferret/Rose-Condo-How-To-Starve-An-Artist-spoken-word/40479733/

The Ferret presents:

Madeline Thorp, Grace Elizabeth Harvey & Katie Mac

Join us for an evening of intimate solo performances from 3 of the North’s most promising songstresses, Madeline Thorp, Grace Elizabeth Harvey and Katie Mac.

Sunday 6th April

The Ferret, Preston

Doors 6pm | FREE ENTRY!

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Hailing from Preston in North West England, (& living in the shadow of Europe’s longest bus station) Madeline credits the grey skies of suburbia as the catalyst for her desire to create.  Her lyrics are haunted by a cynical giddy self-awareness and a fearless dry wit- this itself the vessel for her delicately strung explorations of religion, womanhood and modern-world-living. Now based in London and following the release of her debut single “No One Can Have Me” (As heard on BCC Radio Lancashire), Madeline’s performance at The Ferret will mark her first ever hometown show as part of her Spring UK tour.

Grace’s music hangs somewhere between the melancholy, the holy and the innocent. Musing on faith in a faithless world, her debut EP showcases the Merseyside based songstress in her whimsigothic world of intricate guitar and sweet, conversational vocals. The first single from Grace’s debut EP, Birdsong, was chosen as one of The Unsigned Guide’s March Spotlight tracks. Having also received radio play from BBC Introducing North East and Folkscene, features from NARC, Joyzine and The New Age Magazine, these forthcoming releases promise to impress. Recorded with Gus White at The Barn in Wiltshire, Grace will tour this album nationally after its release in May 2025, including shows in Liverpool, Manchester, Durham, Leeds and London, accompanied by a run of 10 inch vinyl.

Katie Mac is a singer-songwriter from Huyton who has spent the last 10 years turning her hobby into a flourishing career. Since 2016, she has toured the UK and Europe and has had multiple tracks played on both BBC Radio 6 and BBC Radio Merseyside. Taking influence from Laura Marling, Joni Mitchell and Regina Spektor, she has also been compared to the likes of Patti Smith, PJ Harvey and Kate Bush. 

Sunday 6th April

The Ferret, Preston

Doors 6pm

FREE ENTRY

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

Accessible ground-floor venue & facilities.

Dog-friendly venue.

The Ferret and Diablo Productions Present:

Devil’s Henchmen + Aphotic Sky + Wrath of Man

Thrash Metal Night at The Ferret

April 5th, 2024

£10 ADV

Tickets: https://skiddle.com/e/40830274

Get ready for an unforgettable night of thrash and crossover metal, featuring some of the most electrifying bands on the scene today!

Devil’s Henchman -

Hailing from Liverpool, Devil’s Henchmen is a four-piece thrash crossover band that has been making waves in the North West and beyond. Known for their high-energy live performances, they’ve become a staple in the metal community. With the release of their 2023 album The Deaf Choir and their upcoming 2024 EP The Vile Scum of the Human Race, Devil’s Henchmen continues to push the boundaries of thrash, crafting songs that are harder, heavier, and faster than anything they’ve done before. This is one band you won’t want to miss!

Aphotic Sky -

Aphotic Sky brings the doom with their dark and atmospheric sound. Formed by a group of like-minded musicians, they create an intense, heavy soundscape with slow, crushing riffs and emotionally charged lyrics. Known for their ability to captivate audiences with their powerful presence, Aphotic Sky’s live shows are a journey into the darker side of metal.

Wrath of Man -

Local thrashers Wrath of Man are ready to bring their heavy, high-octane thrash metal to the stage. With fast riffs, aggressive drumming, and powerful vocals, they’ve earned a reputation for delivering nothing short of brutal performances. Their thrash-infused sound is a perfect match for the night’s lineup, bringing intensity and chaos to every show.

Join us for a night of headbanging and pure metal madness at The Ferret, Preston, UK. Get your tickets now and witness an epic night of high-speed riffs, thrashing drums, and raw energy that only these bands can deliver.

Devil’s Henchmen + Aphotic Sky + Wrath of Man - Thrash Metal Night at The Ferret

April 5th, 2024

£10 ADV - https://skiddle.com/e/40830274

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

Accessible ground-floor venue & facilities.

Dog-friendly venue.

dead things are throwing a party for the release of their first E.P. (8” vinyl through Cracked Ankles).

It’s pay-what-you-want (minimum £1), and the first 50 people in get a free drink and a raffle ticket for a chance to win a ‘Cracked Hamper’ – a mystery bundle from your favourite label.

– Friday April 4th, The Ferret, 7.30pm

– Support from Filthy Dirty (Evil Blizzard) and Tits Up (All girl punk band from Liverpool)

– Get down early to bag your free drink!

The 8" vinyl is a ltd press - So to avoid disappointment get a ticket early to secure your chances of getting a copy of the EP - Once they're gone - They're gone!!

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BUY TICKETS HERE: https://thedeadthings.bandcamp.com/.../rum-do-e-p-release...

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dead things are a three-piece powerhouse embracing the grit of garage rock, while flaunting fractured riffs and infectious melodies. Hailing from Preston, dead things, have a catalogue of post-punk ditties about chilling tales of old Lancashire and horror movie final girls.

Since they started in 2024 they have:

- Recorded their first single

- Released it on vinyl through Cracked Ankles Records and sold out in five minutes and received airplay on BBC Introducing

- Named single of the week in Louder than War and then made two of their favourite artists lists!

- Recorded first E.P. on 8" Vinyl; released through Crackedankle Records

“[Terry Clark] is a sucker punch to the gut from a power trio who mean business. Definitely ones to watch” - Louder Than War

Why pay-what-you-want?

This is a pay-what-you-want event because we believe live music should be accessible to everyone while still valuing the time, effort, and creativity of artists.

Pay what you can afford or what you think the night is worth - either way, you’re directly supporting independent bands. Every contribution, big or small, helps to build a stronger music community and makes nights like this possible.

Big Things & The Ferret present:

the legendary

HOMEBOy SANDMAN

(Queens, NYC) 

+ Lords of The North

+ Jazzin The Park DJs

+ Big Things DJs

The Ferret, Preston

Thu 3rd April 2025

Doors 7pm

Tickets £9 adv / more on the door.

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BOY SAND: ONE OF THE BEST TO EVER DO IT - we are once again humbled to welcome a world-class MC to The Ferret.

Renowned lyricist Homeboy Sandman delivers a rich tapestry of beats and rhymes that transcend the boundaries of conventional Hip-Hop.

Pitchfork commended the emcee saying, “When it comes to underground rap veterans who have remained both prolific and reliable, Homeboy Sandman doesn’t have much in the way of competition.”

Last year’s album Rich II was a testament to Homeboy Sandman's unwavering commitment to authentic storytelling and musical innovation, showcasing his unique ability to craft rap anthems with a distinct flair.

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Support from LORDS OF THE NORTH:

Lords of the North are a Manchester based collective of rappers & producers. Founded at the start of 2024 the collective have gone from strength to strength, now boasting a 7 man crew. In a year they have supported the likes of GZA, The Pharcyde, Lords of the Underground, Blu & Exile, Onyx & Illa Ghee.

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Big Things & The Ferret present:

HOMEBOY SANDMAN (Queens, NYC) 

+ Jazzin The Park DJs

+ Big Things DJs

+ special guests TBA

The Ferret, Preston

Thu 3rd April 2025

Doors 7pm

Tickets £9 adv / more on the door.

TICKETS: https://skiddle.com/e/40711914

the karma effect

Pre-sale on Friday 17th Jan 10AM, General sale Monday 20th Jan 10AM!

Wednesday, 2nd April 2025

The Ferret, Preston

Doors 7PM

Formed during the Covid pandemic by a bunch of long-time school hood friends and musical acquaintances, The Karma Effect are a 21st Century take on a classic 70s rock, roll n soul sound; Big on keys, guitar riffs and huge vocal melody, all combined into a grandiose sonic soundscape that draws upon the best of yesteryear. 

Their debut album epitomises this philosophy. It’s a no-nonsense throwback, encapsulating the energy of good time, arena, rock n roll, brought bang up to date.

The album, The Karma Effect, featured 8 scintillating songs written in solitary bedrooms and over zoom calls as the world tackled the desperate viral pandemic… songs that have captured hearts and minds across the UK with a passionate, full-throttle live show.

Their debut album had everything that appeals to fans of real Rock ’n’ Roll - A tight and groovy rhythm section, infectious guitar riffs, and soaring vocal melodies, the band left no stone unturned in creating a sound equally fit for sweaty clubs or huge arenas.

Recent highlights include…

• Sold out shows with Massive Wagons

• Sold out shows across the UK including Blackpool, Stoke, Gravesend, Oxted & London

• Summer main stage appearances at ALL of the main UK hard rock festivals… LoveRocks, Call Of The Wild, HRH, Winter’s End, Steelhouse, Stonedead 2023

• Inclusion NWOCR Vol 2 album

• Headline tour booked for Sept – Nov 2023

The Ferret, Preston

Wednesday 2nd April, 2025

skiddle.com/e/40543848

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

Accessible ground floor venue & facilities.

Dog-friendly venue.

🎤Open Mic Night at The Ferret🎤

1st Tuesday of EVERY month, with host: Jamie Brewer!

Our iconic Open Mic Night is happening on the first Tuesday of every month! This month, we’re kicking things off on Tuesday, 1st April, with our super lovely & mega talented host, Jamie Brewer. 

Join us as we welcome local bands and musicians to The Ferret stage to showcase fresh new material and hidden gems. Expect an exciting mix of emerging talent and seasoned performers!

🕖 Open Mic Slots from 7PM
All performers are welcome - Arrive early to secure your spot! Bring your acoustic or electric guitars, backing tracks, keyboards, or whatever you need to show us what you’ve got.

🎶 Basic Backline Provided
We’ve got a drumkit, bass amp, and guitar amp ready for you. Drummers, please bring your breakables. For specific requirements, just get in touch beforehand.

💡 First-Come, First-Served Slots
Make sure to arrive early to grab your moment in the spotlight!

Don’t miss this chance to be part of another amazing year of live music at The Ferret!

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📅 Tuesday, 1st April
🚪 Doors Open at 7 PM
📍 The Ferret, Preston
🎟 FREE ENTRY

The Ferret presents:

sky valley mistress

With Pray For Mojo & Boi Toi

Saturday 29th March 2025

The Ferret, Preston

Tickets on sale NOW: https://skiddle.com/e/40800557

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SKY VALLEY MISTRESS:

Ahead of their first release since their debut album “Faithless Rituals”, Sky Valley Mistress are returning to The Ferret in PREPARATION FOR LAUNCH INTO THE SONIC STRATOSPHERE ⚡️

Recording at the infamous Rancho de la Luna studios (QOTSA, Arctic Monkeys & Iggy Pop) was always destined to leave its cactus sharp mark on them as their latest cut sounds like it could also have been carved in the Californian Desert.

How the Hearse Rollin’, Flare Strollin’, Speaker ‘Splodin’ band recreate this in the flesh as the Dual Duel-Drumming Duo they now present themselves as, has to be seen to be believed. Stream-lined and stripped back from a four to a two piece, lead vocalist Kayley “Hell Kitten” Davies has now picked up the sticks and plays one half of a drum kit with former drummer MAX taking on the electric guitar whilst keeping one foot on the kick drum. No samples. No backing tracks. No click tracks. 

No one is playing rock and roll the way that these two do.

PRAY FOR MOJO:

Fuzz flavoured Psychedelic Square from Warrington.

Taking their name from Millennial pop culture’s 3rd favourite reference to a monkey, the band expands on their psychedelic routes with the release of larger productions worked on with Tayte Nickols (Abbey Road, Mad Fox) and Crystal Mastering (King Gizz, Amyl) in ‘Jilted’ and ‘Angered Kraken’ ft Leon The Pig Farmer.

BOI TOI:

Synth and punk-driven 5 piece, playing songs about Guinness and love and the Northern Rail prices.

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The Ferret presents:

SKY VALLEY MISTRESS

+ Pray For Mojo

+ Boi Toi

Sat 29th March 2025

Doors 7pm

Tickets £6 advance / More on the door

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

Accessible ground-floor venue & facilities

Dog-friendly venue.

The Ferret presents:

JO HARROP

Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter

Accompanied by John Bailey & Gary Culshaw

with Susannah Clegg

Friday 28th March

The Ferret, Preston

Doors 7pm | Show from 8:30pm

Tickets £5: https://skiddle.com/e/40809873

 “A very fine jazz singer.” Iggy Pop – BBC 6 Music

‘A rare mix of delicacy and boldness. Sheer perfection.’ - The Guardian

Lateralize Records are immensely proud to announce the release of award-winning singer songwriter Jo Harrop’s superb new album, The Path Of A Tear. 

Recorded at The Village Studios in Los Angeles in September 2023 and produced by Larry Klein (best-known for his groundbreaking work with a host of legendary artists including Joni Mitchell, Madeleine Peyroux and Herbie Hancock), The Path Of A Tear is an ear-watering slice of mid-70s soul with a sublime shot of jazz and a subtle twist of Americana.

Jo Harrop possesses one of the most unmistakable voices in contemporary jazz, yet she has soul running through her veins. The Path Of A Tear, Harrop’s fourth album on London-based jazz label, Lateralize Records, suggests an artist determined to keep moving forward as she dives into unchartered musical waters.

The Path Of A Tear features some of the finest jazz musicians in the world including guitarist Anthony Wilson (Diana Krall, Madeleine Peyroux), drummer Victor Indrizzo (Willie Nelson, Alanis Morissette) and pianist and Hammond B-3 organist Jim Cox (Leonard Cohen, B.B King) alongside Larry Klein on bass.

Having won widespread critical acclaim for her last three albums, Weathering The Storm, The Heart Wants and When Winter Turns To Spring, The Path Of A Tear sees Harrop finding her voice as a writer with elegant, confessional songs of unflinching honesty.

Few artists can convey the depth of emotion Harrop evokes every time she opens her heart to sing. Anyone who hears her music knows exactly how she feels; the smouldering sadness flowing through her voice speaks for itself. Her songs are where she lives. Music is a form of catharsis for Jo Harrop, an award-winning artist who would rather show you her battle scars than her trophies.

“Jo Harrop’s music comes straight from the heart. I heard it in her voice the very first time I listened to her.” - Larry Klein (Producer – The Path Of A Tear)

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The Ferret presents:

JO HARROP - Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter

Accompanied by John Bailey & Gary Culshaw

with Susannah Clegg

Candlelit seated concert.

Friday 28th March

The Ferret, Preston

Doors 7pm

Show begins 8:30pm

John Bailey & Gary Culshaw will be performing a short set as a duo before the main event, putting their own take on some modern classics.

With Susannah Clegg

Jo Harrop on stage 9:15pm

Tickets £5

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

Accessible ground-floor venue & facilities. (This show is a seated candlelit concert). 

Dog-friendly venue.

The Ferret & IndigoBravo Promotions Present:

Having Issues (USA) + Alien Feelings

Thursday, 27th March

The Ferret, Preston

Doors 7PM

FREE ENTRY!

Having Issues - Witch Punk from Seattle, USA

Alien Feelings - Raw punk energy from Wrexham, Wales

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Thursday, 27th March

The Ferret, Preston

Doors 7PM

FREE ENTRY!

IST IST

Exclusive Tour Warm Up Show

Wed 26th March

The Ferret, Preston

Doors 7pm

Tickets SOLD OUT

(Join the Skiddle Waiting List for any returns…)

Manchester post-punk powerhouses IST IST bring us an EXCLUSIVE Warm Up Show before taking their recent Top 40 album 'Light A Bigger Fire' out for a spin.

Formed in late 2014, IST IST have forged a formidable reputation on the back of uncompromising, intense shows and a fierce DIY work ethic.

Releasing their debut album ‘Architecture’ in the midst of the pandemic in May 2020 on their own label, Kind Violence Records, the LP found significant success, reaching the top 5 in the Independent, Physical and Vinyl Charts.

Second album ‘The Art of Lying’ firmly established the band as one of the leading lights of an incandescent new era for music born in the north of England.

They recently sold out 2 nights in Manchester for their 10th anniversary, and UK tour tickets are already running low. And now The Ferret is lucky enough to host this exclusive warm-up show before they head out to Europe & across the UK. 

The Ferret presents:

IST IST - Exclusive Tour Warm Up Show

Wed 26th March

The Ferret, Preston

Doors 7pm

Tickets £18 adv - SOLD OUT - Join the Skiddle Waiting List for any returns: https://skiddle.com/e/40715798

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

Accessible ground-floor venue & facilities.

Dog-friendly venue.

Madhouse Promotions Presents

Marisa And The Moths

Since the release of their debut-titled album in 2019 the band has gone from strenght to strength!

Saturday 22nd March
The Ferret, Preston

Tickets:

Marisa And The Moths are turning heads with their unique alternative rock sound and powerhouse female vocals. Marisa’s lyrics delve into heavy topics such as mental health, toxic relationships, trauma and sexuality, resonating deeply with her fellow misfits and anyone that has ever dealt with similar hardships.

Madhouse Promotions Presents

Marisa And The Moths

Support TBA

Saturday 22nd March

The Ferret, Preston

Tickets: skiddle.com/e/40372045

HOUSE Of ALL

with [slab]

The Ferret, Preston
Thurs 20th March 2025

Tickets on sale now!

No one was expecting the arrival of HOUSE Of ALL, a group comprised entirely of former members of The Fall: Martin Bramah (vocals, guitar), Pete Greenway (guitar), Paul Hanley (drums, vocals), Stephen Hanley (bass) and ‘Funky’ Si Wolstencroft (drums), Indeed, the first news of the group for most was an article in The Guardian about a ‘scandal’ caused by Martin’s (technically accurate) use of the phrase ‘a Fall family continuum’ to describe the band and its work, a piece which arrived in tandem with news of the group’s HOUSE Of ALL album, which sold by the bucketload and received tremendous praise from all corners. 

A year later, CONTINUUM arrived, a long-player every bit as good as its predecessor. The boys toured behind each record, as well as enjoying the odd one-off gig here and there to satiate fan demand. After each studio albums, they released new fan-only compact disc / booklet packages loaded with live tracks, remixes and radio sessions.

The group’s original pledge to open to other members of The Fall family has been kept with the recent news of a third drummer, Karl Burns, who plays on their forthcoming third album, HOUSE Of ALL SOULS, as well as Phil Lewis filling in live for Pete on live dates and playing on the new album, too.

In perverse keeping with the band’s dark impulses, HOUSE Of ALL SOULS will be released on Valentine’s Day, 2025 . . . precisely a month before the band sets off on a series of live dates designed to surprise and inspire.

A valentine for black hearts! An electric array of magic sounds!

[slab]

"A thrilling slice of post-punk/post-hardcore, full of dynamics"

HOUSE Of ALL with [slab]

The Ferret, Preston
Thurs 20th March 2025

TICKETS: skiddle.com/e/40395051

Doors 7pm

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

Accessible ground floor venue & facilities.

Dog-friendly venue.

Enjoy The Show Presents:

SCRATCH NIGHT

Tickets: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Preston/The-Ferret/Rose-Condo-How-To-Starve-An-Artist-spoken-word/40479733/

Weds Apr 09
The Ferret, Preston

Tickets £6 from Skiddle

Come and see a diverse collection of performances, ranging from theatre and comedy, to spoken word and performance art – literally anything goes.

Scratch Nights are exciting for audiences – they get to see a number of performers and performances from different genres. Expect new work, experimental work, excerpts from longer shows.

Expect performance to be between five mines and 30mins long. Performances will be selected via a call out (deadline February 16, 2025). Expect between four and eight different pieces. Full details of the works being performed will be published after the call out deadline.

Scratch Nights offer an evening dedicated to the development of brand-new work. A chance for artists to put early ideas in front of a live audience to see what sticks. You might be seeing the early beginnings of ideas that will one day turn into fully formed shows.

These informal nights bring new live work to audiences and create a supportive platform for artists to experiment, take risks, test ideas on stage and share new work with peers and wider public. The audience will be offered the opportunity to provide feedback for the performers.

Please note earlier start time of 7.30pm.

What is a Scratch Night?

A Scratch Night is an informal event where artists, playwrights, directors and performers present works in progress, usually in front of an audience.

The ‘scratch’ term comes from the idea of showing something that’s in its early, raw, or rough stage, like a scratch of an idea, as opposed to a fully polished production.

These events are often used as a testing ground for new ideas, and they might feature short performances, excerpts from larger works, or experimental pieces.

Scratch nights are popular in theater and performance arts but can also apply to other creative fields, like dance, music, and film. The audience’s feedback can be an important part of the process, helping creators refine and develop their work further.

They are often more casual, with minimal staging and a focus on the concept or performance rather than elaborate production values.

“Make The Ferret Mad Again” -  Stand Up Comedy in the Heart of Preston! 🤣🎤

Make the Ferret Mad Again is riding high off its own fumes once again at #TheFerret bringing stand-up comedy to the heart of Preston with a lineup to blow your little socks off This month we have another amazing line-up that looks something like this!

Danielle Frances (MC)
Jake Breeze
Amir Bux
Samee Anibaba
Kelly McAteer
Sunny Shine
Gill Gee
Monty Wilson
Fil Milton

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MTFMA: A monthly comedy night for Preston, and we’ve got the privilege of hosting the laughs at our gaff.

Curated by Fil Milton and featuring guest hosts each month, Make The Ferret Mad Again will land at The Ferret every 3rd Tuesday of each month.

These hilarious nights are FREE ENTRY and the laughs will kick off from 7:30pm (doors at 7pm).
Come and enjoy some Ferret funnies, and Make The Ferret Mad Again!

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Tuesday 18th March 2025
Free entry
7pm Doors / 7:30pm Showtime
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month

The Ferret presents:

Oliver Beardmore

+ Stil Life + Rae Charlea

The Ferret, Preston
Sunday 16th March 2025

Tickets on sale now:

skiddle.com/e/40548537

Following the release of his sophomore EP in 2023 which saw debut BBC Radio One play and a UK Tour, ‘Swimming in the Light of a Cold Star’ sees Oliver return with his signature blend of shoegaze drenched sonic textures and evergreen songwriting. 

Delving into impermanence, emotional disorientation and limerence, Oliver’s sound creates ‘the kind of storm that places a listener within a vacuum trapped between ethereal and existential' (Dylan Grinker, New Sounds).

A regular among London’s premier curated lineups at the George Tavern and Old Blue Last, and now sharing the stage with the likes of White Flowers, Swim School and Junodream, Oliver is a key agent of originality in the post-pandemic shoegaze revival.

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Stil Life - Alternative five-piece band from North West England, crafting dreamy, melodic soundscapes with a blend of guitars and synthesisers.

https://www.instagram.com/stil_lifeuk/

Rae Charlea - (pronounced kar-lee-ah) is a British-Australian singer/songwriter/musician from Melbourne, Australia based in Liverpool, UK.

Inspired by Arctic Monkeys, Sam Fender, Holly Humberstone, Mazzy Star & Lana Del Rey to name a few; Charlea blends lively guitars with soft & ethereal Clairo-esque vocals creating her self-described sound of 'pixie dust infused indie rock'.

Cataloguing the most intimate parts of her life, Charlea leads fans through feelings of being an outsider, fangirl culture and obsession with problematic rockstars, broken homes, and unrequited love/infatuation.

https://www.instagram.com/raecharlea/

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Oliver Beardmore + Stil Life + Rae Charlea

Sunday, 16th March

The Ferret, Preston

£8 ADV, more on the door!

 https://skiddle.com/e/40548537

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

Accessible ground floor venue & facilities.

Dog-friendly venue.

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

red snapper - live march 21

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

Saturday, 15th March 2024

The Ferret, Preston

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

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Red Snapper:

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

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

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

Live line up:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Barry Gammon (live):

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

Outpost & Mr Breen (Friends Play DJs):

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

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

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

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The Ferret presents:

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

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

+ Free After Party 11pm - 2am

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

Lady Lazarus (Australia) + Listen Twice + Body Lice

Thu 13th March

Doors 7pm

FREE ENTRY

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Lady Lazarus: "HERE. QUEER. READY FOR A BEER." Australian punk legends on European tour. FOUR PIECE FEMALE PUNK from Sydney, Australia.

Lady Lazarus is a Sydney-born, Berlin-bound punk band combining brash energy, sharp political messaging, and a DIY ethos that refuses to compromise. 

Fronted by Caroline Parks (vocals), with Eva Lozanovska (guitar), Isabel Rakuljic (bass), and Julia Nienhaus (drums). Lady Lazarus channels the raw spirit of punk legends that came before them, described by critics as “a reawakening of our punk ancestors” (Happy Mag , 2024.) 

Known for their unapologetic activism, Lady Lazarus doesn’t just play music—they spark movements. From handcrafting political zines to wearing DIY shirts emblazoned with bold, defiant messages, their art is a rallying cry for marginalized voices. Their inclusive approach to music has seen them champion diverse lineups and organize impactful events like LOUD WOMEN AUSTRALIA to showcase non-male voices in the scene.

Listen Twice: Music needs to move you, both physically and mentally. From heavy guitar, banging drum beats and bass that makes you move; Listen Twice take inspiration from rock, indie and punk (as well as some ska for fun).

Listen Twice offer style of songs that you can love in an instance. Add in the rather fantastic vocals of Kate and you have got a band that can fill any room and get people into the music. After all. Music is what makes the world go round.

Body Lice: Post grunge. FFO The Smashing Pumpkins, Body Lice are looking to bring a strange aesthetic to The Ferret. 

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Lady Lazarus (Australia) + Listen Twice + Body Lice

Thu 13th March

Doors 7pm

FREE ENTRY

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

Accessible ground-floor venue & facilities.

Dog-friendly venue.

Madhouse Promotions in associaton with Echelon Talent Agency presents

Party Cannon

Stupefying The UK Tour

The Ferret, Preston

Wednesday 12th March 2025

Tickets & more info: skiddle.com/e/40418524

PARTY CANNON are here to do three things; lower your IQ, get you hench, and raise your sex drive.

Formed in 2010 and hailing from Dunfermline, Scotland, PARTY CANNON have subjected most of the planet to a partying with their own unique brand of slamming brutal death metal they have coined as Party Slam. While infamous for their colourful logo and fun image, PARTY CANNON have proved they are no novelty act and have become well known for their wild inflatable-filled live shows and crowd antics (including the often imitated push-up pit) having played all over the UK, Europe, USA and Asia and on festivals such as SUMMER BREEZE, BAY AREA DEATH FEST, DAMNATION FESTIVAL and BRUTAL ASSAULT.

While the live show may be a party atmosphere, the band back it up with absolutely punishing music – crushing slam riffs, insane blastbeats and inhuman gutturals; music that is comparable to bands such as DEVOURMENT, GORGASM, DYING FETUS and GUTALAX.

The band's 2013 debut EP PARTIED IN HALF cemented their position as a leader of the UK metal scene is widely considered an iconic release in the slam death metal genre. PARTY CANNON's third and most recent album INJURIES ARE INEVITABLE was released in March 2024 via UNIQUE LEADER RECORDS and has been met with great acclaim from fans and critics, many considering it their best and most IQ lowering release to date. With new music on the horizon and a slew of live shows confirmed for 2025, there are no signs of the party stopping any time soon. 

Get ready to experience the IQ lowering campaign and we'll see you in that slow moving circle pit.

Tickets & more info: skiddle.com/e/40418524

Lazuli (France) + support from Jones & Son

Monday, 10th March

The Ferret, Preston

7PM

TICKETS: https://skiddle.com/e/40713640

Formed in 1998, Lazuli has carved a distinctive niche in the global music scene with their innovative sound and eclectic instrumentation which includes the marimba, French horn, and the one-of-a-kind Léode—an instrument invented by the band’s own Claude Leonetti.

Drawing inspiration from a myriad of musical traditions, Lazuli’s performances are more than just concerts, they are immersive experiences that transport audiences into new sonic territories. Their music is a vibrant tapestry of poetry and melody, woven together with a masterful command of unusual instruments. Fronted by Dominique Leonetti’s ethereal vocals and 12- and 6-string guitars, the band also features Arnaud Beyney on guitar, Romain Thorel on keyboards and French horn, Vincent Barnavol on drums, percussion, and marimba, and Claude Leonetti on the Léode.

Lazuli’s upcoming tour promises to be a captivating journey, with the band bringing their signature sound to some of the UK’s most renowned venues.

Supporting Lazuli for most of the dates will be Jones & Son who played an outstanding set at The Cavern Club during their 2023 UK tour. Many will know John Dexter Jones as the front man of the British rock band, Jump. Jones, along with his son, Tal will be performing a mix of classic Jump tunes as well as some original compositions.

https://lazuli-music.com/

Monday, 10th March

The Ferret, Preston

7PM

TICKETS: https://skiddle.com/e/40713640

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

Accessible ground floor venue & facilities.

Dog-friendly venue.

THURSDAY LIVE, keeping it simple:

Live Music.
Every Thursday.
At The Ferret.

We’re back on Thursday 6th March with:

Pre-Empted - Loud immersive Punk & Metal 3 piece from Blackburn.

Sausage Company - 3 piece alt rock/grunge/punk band from Burnley.

Born On A Monday - Grunge, Punk and Emo from Blackpool.

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🗓️ Thursday 6th March 2025

📍 The Ferret, Preston

⏰ Doors 7PM

👉 FREE ENTRY!

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

Accessible ground floor venue, stage, bar & facilities.

Dog friendly venue.

🎤Open Mic Night at The Ferret🎤

1st Tuesday of EVERY month, with host Jamie Brewer!

Our iconic Open Mic Night is happening on the first Tuesday of every month! This month, we’re kicking things off on Tuesday, 4th March, with host Jamie Brewer.

Join us as we welcome local bands and musicians to The Ferret stage to showcase fresh new material and hidden gems. Expect an exciting mix of emerging talent and seasoned performers!

🕖 Open Mic Slots from 7PM
All performers are welcome - Arrive early to secure your spot! Bring your acoustic or electric guitars, backing tracks, keyboards, or whatever you need to show us what you’ve got.

🎶 Basic Backline Provided
We’ve got a drumkit, bass amp, and guitar amp ready for you. Drummers, please bring your breakables. For specific requirements, just get in touch beforehand.

💡 First-Come, First-Served Slots
Make sure to arrive early to grab your moment in the spotlight!

Don’t miss this chance to be part of another amazing year of live music at The Ferret!

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📅 Tuesday, 4th March
🚪 Doors Open at 7 PM
📍 The Ferret, Preston
🎟 FREE ENTRY

Chris Hawkins, F-10 & The Ferret present:

CHRIS HAWKINS AWESOME FRIENDS

ft fantastic up & coming acts:

Déjà Vega
Martial Arts
Holly Head
frederick

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

The Ferret, Preston

Fri 28th Feb 2025

7pm - late

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

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

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

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Déjà Vega:

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

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

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

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

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

https://linktr.ee/dejavegaband

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Martial Arts:

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

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

https://www.facebook.com/martialartsband

https://www.instagram.com/martialartsband

https://linktr.ee/martialartsband

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Holly Head:

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

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

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

linktr.ee/hollyhead

BBC 6 MUSIC NEW MUSIC FIX SESSION

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

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frederick:

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

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

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CHRIS HAWKINS AWESOME FRIENDS

The Ferret, Preston

Fri 28th Feb 2025

7pm - late

Déjà Vega

Martial Arts

Holly Head

frederick

+ CHRIS HAWKINS DJ SET

Tickets £10 advance.

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

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

Accessible ground floor venue & facilities.

Dog-friendly venue.