Upcoming events.
Glastonferret 2024 - The ORIGINAL INDOOR TURFED Festival!
GLASTONFERRET 2024
The Original Indoor Turfed Festival!
ft. THE LOVELY EGGS // THE WAVE PICTURES // SNAPPED ANKLES // CALVA LOUISE // PREGOBLIN // HOLIDAY GHOSTS // PLANTOID // DEJA VEGA // IMPERIAL WAX…
& much much more!
THURS 22nd - SUN 25th August 2024.
The Ferret | Preston.
SINGLE DAY & 4-DAY WEEKEND TICKETS ON SALE NOW:
To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: Glastonferret 2024 tickets from Skiddle .
GLASTONFERRET 2024 - The Original Indoor Turfed Festival returns!
THURS 22nd - SUN 25th August 2024.
The Ferret | Preston.
The Ferret's legendary event is back for its 17th year, as always: bigger and better than ever. Four days filled with a massive live-music lineup of amazing acts; real grass, hay bales & festival decor installed throughout the whole inside of the venue; guest craft ales, cider and summer drinks on tap; fantastic festival food vendors, DJ sessions & crafty stalls in the extended outdoor area; and late night after parties taking us through til the early hours.
Events run from Thursday night until Sunday night (Bank Holiday).
SINGLE DAY & 4-DAY WEEKEND TICKETS ON SALE NOW: skiddle.com/e/37137283
Previous year's guests have included: BODEGA, Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage, Evil Blizzard, Panic Shack, Do Nothing, The Blinders, She Drew The Gun, Strange Bones, Porij, The Orielles, Bob Vylan, Billy Nomates, Red Rum Club, The Lovely Eggs, Twisted Wheel, Treeboy & arc, Bo Ningen, Personal Trainer, TVAM, Grandmas House, Wooze, The Bug Club, The Utopia Strong, JOHN, Fuzzy Sun & many many more over 16 previous years of the festival.
The GLASTONFERRET 2024 LINEUP:
From special guest headliners to local legends, outdoor DJ sessions to massive live shows - Glastonferret 2024 promises to be an absolute belter.
--- OPENING NIGHT: Thursday 22nd August 2024 (from 4pm) ---
THE LOVELY EGGS
AK/DK
The Battery Farm
Ginnel
Pleasureinc
Cadaver Beach
Defined By
--- Friday 23rd August 2024 (from 2pm) ---
THE WAVE PICTURES
Holiday Ghosts
Plantoid
Laura J Martin
The Cities
Pray For Mojo
Redearth
--- Saturday 24th August 2024 (from 12pm) ---
SNAPPED ANKLES
Pregoblin
Deja Vega
Imperial Wax
Whinge
Torture & The Desert Spiders
Pretty
Filthydirty
All Hail Hyena
Design Rewind
Jess Thomas
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CALVA LOUISE
Johnny Hunter
Yaang
Sugarstone
TV Face
Tero Kulero
Ivan Campo
Beach Mountain
The Empire Police
Fitzsy
Millicent
FirstnameFrank
Glastonferret isn't just about the bands on the main stage (although they’re all top notch) - these lot are here for your listening & dancing & feasting & shopping pleasure…
DJ SESSIONS:
From a Sunday night closing party with special guest DJs through to laidback afternoon beats & pieces we’ve got all sorts of selectors joining us for all-day DJ sessions out in our extended beer garden, as well as late night after parties once the bands have finished...
THURSDAY:
DJ line up TBA
FRIDAY:
DJ line up TBA
SATURDAY:
DJ line up TBA
SUNDAY:
DJ line up TBA
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CRAFTS & CLOTHING STALLS:
Adding a bit of colour to Glastonferret, local creatives will be showing their wares at our Glastonferret market stalls.
OFFICIAL MERCH STALL:
Official Limited-Edition Glastonferret T-shirts + band merch.
OTHER STALLS TBA
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FESTIVAL FOOD:
FOOD VENDORS TBA
2024 TICKET PRICES:
4 Day Weekend Ticket:
£60 advance (earlybirds now sold out)
- access to the full event from Thursday 22nd through to Sunday 25th August.
Single Day Tickets:
Thursday: £15 advance
Friday: £17.50 advance
Saturday: £20 advance
Sunday: £17.50 advance
All advance ticket prices are subject to Skiddle booking fees.
Any remaining tickets will be on sale on the door, but your cheapest option is to buy in advance, which also guarantees you entry in the case of a SELL OUT.
Tickets available from:
www.skiddle.com/festivals/glastonferret
theferret.live/listings/glastonferret2024
GLASTONFERRET 2024 - The Original Indoor Turfed Festival
THURS 22nd - SUN 25th August 2024
The Ferret, 55 Fylde Rd, Preston, PR1 2XQ
All ages welcome - under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Full price tickets must be purchased for all attendees (only babes in arms are the exception). Please note: expect loud music throughout the venue - both inside & outside.
OPENING TIMES:
Thurs 22nd Aug: 4pm - 1am
Fri 23rd Aug: 3pm - 2am
Sat 24th Aug: 12pm - 3am
Sun 25th Aug: 12pm - 3am
OVERLOAD 2024
Preston’s annual local showcase returns Saturday, 17th August for its 8th year running! OVERLOAD brings you some of the best talent from the rock scene.
OVERLOAD 2024
The Ferret, Preston
Saturday, 18th August 2024
Doors 3PM
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🔥VIRAL STRAIN - Viral Strain is a four-piece hard rock/heavy metal band from Manchester, UK. Drawing from a diverse range of influences and mixing elements of metal, punk, and blues, they pride themselves on offering something for everyone.
🔥LYTHIUM - Lythium focus on powerful melodies and strong vocals. The band has managed to create a sound that is simultaneously unique and recognisable.
🔥FATES HOLLOW - The music of Fate's Hollow follows an anthology of stories as told by a mysterious antlered bird. As the music is released, each song will be accompanied by a written elaboration of the narrative.
🔥ANOTHER THURSDAY - A 5-piece British Hard-Pop Rock band from Blackpool, England. The band formed in 2021 from a collection of Lively, energetic, loud, rockers!
🔥TRENCHES - A riff heavy grunge rock band resonating out of Preston, Lancashire.
🔥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.
🔥PARRILLA - A killer metal band hailing from Blackpool.
🔥With an acoustic opening performance from emotive alt pop artist IMOGEN EVANS.
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OVERLOAD 2024
Saturday, 17th August 2024
The Ferret | Preston
Doors 3PM
https://skiddle.com/e/39289969
Whingefest All-Dayer VIII: 5 Years of Whingefest!
Whingefest All-Dayer
VIII
5 Years of Whingefest!
Another all-day affair: 2pm - 2am.
LIVE MUSIC LINE-UP:
MICHAEL
THE BATTERY FARM
HAUSPOINTS
TITS UP
THEE WINDOM EARLES
SILVERWINGKILLER
DREGS RADIO
& your genial hosts:
WHINGE
+ Beer garden DJs all day & into the night:
BARIUM NETWORK
SABBATH SOUNDSYSTEM
DAVID CHAMBERS
+ stall from STORMCAT clothes & accessories & cool shit
Saturday 13th July | The Ferret, Preston
Indoors & out.
Earlybird tickets on sale now!
All ages welcome - Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: Whingefest All-Dayer: 5 Years of Whingefest! tickets from Skiddle .
DRASTIC ACTION All-Dayer ft The Primevals // Marcel Wave // Yaang // Autocamper & more
The Ferret presents:
DRASTIC ACTION
all-dayer
When everything is grim, it’s time for Drastic Action. Live music is the answer. All day. All night.
The Primevals // Marcel Wave // Yaang // Autocamper // Big Boy Foolish // The Bordellos // The Tearless Life // Bingo Bay // Martha Maclaren // DJ Dave Chambers
Sat 29th June.
2pm - 11pm.
The Ferret, Preston.
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With:
THE PRIMEVALS - canonised as 'Garage Rock Greats' by Stewart Lee who has included them in a series of shows he's curating in London.
The longer they go on, the more It seems like The Primevals are living up to their name, a missing link back to what we are only now realising was a glorious unrepeatable period of garage rock brilliance in the mid to late 80s, characterised by bands like The Gun Club, The Cramps and The Scientists.
Aa Stewart Lee said, "Glasgow’s gutterbilly veterans lay widescreen Americana and free jazz flavoured freak-outs over a durable garage punk template. Immortal and imperious at last, now The Primevals really are what they once merely dreamed of."
MARCEL WAVE -
featuring the guitarist and bass player from Sauna Youth and the other guys from the slightly less well-known Cold Pumas, backing up the striking wordscapes of Maike Hale-Jones. Early Fall is a definite musical touchstone. Album out on Upset The Rhythm records in June, Marcel Wave cannot be missed.
YAANG -
Forming in 2017 when Davey Moore (vocals/sampler) met Oliver Duffy (Guitars/vocals) at a rhythmic awareness class at the University of Salford - and later completed by Ben White (Ex-Working Men’s Club) on bass duties - the trio have steadily built their reputation for furious, high-energy, live shows, powered by the rocket-fuel combo of pulsating drum loops, clangorous guitars and a wicked sense of humour.
AUTOCAMPER -
Autocamper formed in 2004 to perform jangle pop shanties in exchange for free passage on merchant sailing vessels.
BIG BOY FOOLISH -
Big Boy Foolish are Ricky Dinneen and Liam Heffernan, a post-punk duo from Cork, Ireland. Ricky was famously in Five Go Down To The Sea?, one of the most shambolic and chaotic of the mid 80s indie acts, a time when there was a lot of competition for that accolade!
Five Go Down to the Sea probably started the nutty Irish boys Eire/London connection that eventually produced more successful acts Stump and Sultans of Ping in their wake. Applying the 'original is best' rule means that FGDTTS were obviously better than both of them. Big Boy Foolish plough a similar furrow to FGDTTS, meandering rambling music and off the wall lyrical concepts. Once you manage to tune into their frequency, it's an addictive proposition.
Big Boy Foolish rarely play in the UK and anyone with an interest in what John Robb has termed the 'Death to Trad Rock' scene should make sure they catch their set at Drastic Action.
Music | Big Boy Foolish (bandcamp.com)
THE BORDELLOS -
Psych-influenced ramshackle three piece from the North West of England, on a quest to upset and annoy as much of the music industry as possible.
THE TEARLESS LIFE -
Cultpop from the pagan valleys of East Lancashire & The Spaces Between Spaces. "...overlapping layers of voices carry drifting melodies that drape over the mesmeric musical fabric... Filtering pop-focused writing through a kaleidoscopic musical lens.” - Plastic Mag
BINGO BAY -
Bingo Bay are an alt/rock/pop band from Preston, formed in 2005 by singer/songwriter Kevin Cross. Catchy, melodic songs fused with elements of pop/punk/garage and funk with the odd ballad. 'We follow our own pathway regardless of fads and fashions.'
MARTHA MACLAREN -
Wonderfully discordant no-fi antifolk featuring intimate world building and great storytelling, with lyrics about visiting her grandma and the like.
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+ Preston's own DJ DAVE CHAMBERS (ex-Cornershop & The Common Cold, currently UHR & Beach Mountain) on the wheels of steel / moulded plastic.
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DRASTIC ACTION all-dayer
The Primevals
Marcel Wave
Yaang
Autocamper
Big Boy Foolish
The Bordellos
The Tearless Life
Bingo Bay
Martha Maclaren
DJ Dave Chambers
£8 Advance
Sat 29th June.
2pm - 11pm.
The Ferret, Preston.
All ages welcome - under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Accessible ground-floor venue, stage, bar & facilities.
Dog-friendly venue.
Tickets: skiddle.com/e/39223294
All Day Rave - Remembering Jonny Howlett
Remembering jonny howlett
An all day rave in memory of an unbelievable talent and friend.
This Saturday at The Ferret will be an all dayer in memory of our friend Jonny Howlett who died suddenly from an undiagnosed condition last year which affected so many of us in the community and in Preston’s underground music scene.
Jonny was unbelievably talented; he didn't just make his own music, but worked alongside some amazing artists, some of which will be showcasing tracks that they produced together live and also by DJ’s on the night!
It's going to be really special, so for anyone who knew Jonny l urge you to come and be a part of it, celebrating his life, his achievements, and reflecting on how he touched all of our hearts with his kindness, humour and unique personality!
Doors open at 3PM and we will be partying till late! It is free entry but donations are welcome which are being raised for AMEND, (Association for multiple endocrine neoplasia disorders).
Donations welcome: Click here to donate
Hope to see you all down there for a right good rave up that Jonny would be proud of!
On behalf of Jonny's family, his sister Kirsty said: "This weekend would have been Johnathan’s 46th birthday. As a family we remain devastated at his sudden death from an illness we were not aware he had. We are grateful for the continued support of family and friends.
“The event at The Ferret is a fitting tribute to honour his musical talent whilst highlighting and raising awareness for Amend the charity who supported us and helped us understand the rare illness that caused his sudden and devastating death."
A local radio presenter and DJ who worked closely with Jonny, Jadie Swales-Barnes, said: "He was unbelievably talented; he didn't just make his own music, but worked alongside some amazing artists, some of which will be showcasing tracks that they produced together live.
“You will also hear Jonny’s own music played by DJs on the night which has been put together by Nick Almond, a local DJ and event organiser who shared many years of friendship with Jonny and has rallied together friends, family and musicians who knew and worked alongside Jonny, to all have input on how the event will go - it's been great team work.
"It's going to be really special, we are welcoming all to come and be a part of it. We are celebrating his life, his achievements and reflecting on how he touched all of our hearts with his kindness, humour and unique personality!"
Doors for the event open at 3pm with DJs playing in the garden; the party then moves inside later in the evening for live performances, before the night ends with more DJ’s taking you through until 2am.
On the day, you can expect underground electronic music, including techno, house, ambient, drum and bass, jungle and more!
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Beer Garden Session:
JimmyWilx: 3pm - 4:15
Priceless Mench & DJ Kit: 4:15pm - 5:30
The Filth Wizard: 5:30pm - 6:45
Hellpass: 6:45 - 8pm
Acid Rockers: 8pm - 9:15
Nick Almond: 9:15pm - 10:30
The Ferret Stage:
Wilx: 7:45 - 9pm
Crabsy: 9pm - 10:15
Synthtexture: 10:15pm - 11:30
Tyramyx: 11:30pm - 12:45
Stu.0: 12:45 - 2am
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Saturday, 8th June 2024
The Ferret | Preston
Doors 3PM until 2AM
FREE ENTRY - Donations welcome: Click here to donate
Homeboy Sandman (Brooklyn, New York) - HIP HOP ALL DAY ft guests: Jazzin The Park DJs + Big Things DJs + Marx + BLKY + DJ Mark Ski + DJ Alex FB + Bolts
Presented by The Ferret in association with Preston Jazz & Improvisation Festival
The Ferret + Big Things present: HIP HOP ALL DAY
ft. the legendary HOMEBOY SANDMAN (Brooklyn, NYC)
with special guests:
Marx
BLKY
DJ Mark Ski
DJ Alex FB
Bolts
+ All Day Outdoor DJ Session:
JAZZIN THE PARK DJs
BIG THINGS DJs
Sunday, 2nd June 2024
The Ferret | Preston
3pm - late!
(DJs in the beer garden 3pm til late
Live MCs on stage from 7pm)
HOMEBOY SANDMAN (Brooklyn NYC):
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.”
New album Rich II promises to be 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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Meanwhile, outdoors, Jazzin’ The Park DJs bring the flavour, alongside your hosts the Big Things DJs. Special guest DJs include: DJ Mark Ski, DJ Alex FB & Bolts.
With special guest support MCs: Marx & BLKY, this promises to be a Super Sunday of beats, rhymes & vibes.
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Sunday 2nd June
3pm til late
The Ferret, Preston
DJs in the beer garden 3pm til late
Live MCs on stage from 7pm
Tickets: £9 earlybirds // more on the door
Tickets: skiddle.com/e/39036451
All ages welcome (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).
Accessible ground floor venue. Dog friendly.
Willy Banjo's 30th Birthday Rewind ft ALTERN 8 + many more!
The Legendary Willy Banjo celebrates 30 years in the business, with a reunion birthday do ft ALTERN 8 & more - raising money for The Foxton Centre!
Saturday 1st June 2024
The Ferret, Preston
2pm - 2am
With music from:
ALTERN 8
(Rave Legend Mark Archer DJ Set)
DJ Tony Cannon
(House Classics)
The Filth Wizard
(Beats of Rage - Robot Rock Rewind)
Cottam
(Beer Garden Block Party)
Jake Whoo
(House & Techno)
DJ Willy Banjo
(30 Years of Nonsense)
Fifi’s Kitchen Disco
(House & Disco Anthems)
DJ Mills Pays The Bills B2B Captain Redeye
(Smoking Beats)
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Join us for a night of classic house, rave, hiphop and more. This is pure party music so bring your dancing shoes.
Guaranteed to be a cracking night and we're raising money for The Foxton Centre once again.
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Tickets start at just £9 and £3 from each ticket will go to The Foxton Centre - a local Preston charity:
THE FOXTON CENTRE
Helping the most marginalised communities & supporting them with resources and opportunities to flourish as human beings.
- Providing and enabling resources of people, place and community
- Actively working with others to promote social justice
- Helping people to grow, learn and flourish
...and they do it bloody well.
The Ferret have also chipped in for costs and the DJs are playing for costs... Proper Charity night!
Get your dancing shoes on!
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Tickets are £9 advance, more on the door.
Tickets available from the legendary Willy Banjo's shop on Lowthian St, Preston - or online from Skiddle.
The Legendary Willy Banjo's 30th Birthday Rewind
Saturday 1st June 2024
The Ferret, Preston
2pm - 2am
All day from 2pm - beer garden block party with COTTAM.
DJs on the main stage from 6pm.
Altern-8 set time 11pm.
No dress code - ROAR.
Under 18s welcome up to 9pm. All under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Accessible ground floor venue & facilities.
Dog friendly venue.
Tickets: https://skiddle.com/e/39049344
Empire Events Presents: Heavy Goods
Empire Events Presents:
Heavy Goods
Empire Events return to The Ferret in Preston for another all-day party, this time featuring some of the hottest and heaviest bands around!
Featuring:
Supera Morza
The Strangerz
Rude Films
Dog Sport
Eternum Joy
Maggie Witch
Horsemeat
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TICKETS: www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Preston/The-Ferret/Empire-Events-Presents-Heavy-Goods/38074294/
An all-day party, live from The Ferret in Preston, featuring some of the hottest and heaviest live bands around!
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Saturday 11th May 2024
The Ferret | Preston
4PM - 2AM
TICKETS: www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Preston/The-Ferret/Empire-Events-Presents-Heavy-Goods/38074294/
Shenanigans All-Dayer: Pop Punk Bangers & Kerrang Classics! with KERRANG’D live band
Shenanigans All-Dayer: Pop Punk Bangers & Kerrang Classics!
With Kerrang’d!
Saturday 20th April 2024
2:30pm - 2am
The Ferret | Preston
To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: Shenanigans All Dayer ft Kerrang'd - Pop Punk & Kerrang Classics tickets from Skiddle .
Another Alternative All-dayer comes to The Ferret this 420!
Join the Shenanigans DJs for an afternoon & evening of Pop Punk Bangers, 90's/00's Kerrang Classics + MTV2/Skuzz nostalgia!!
Get your band tee’s on and your flaming Converse out!!
Saturday 20th April - Music kicks off in the beer garden at 2:30pm, through to 2am inside...
WITH... Amazing live performance from KERRANG'D: The UK's definitive live tribute to Kerrang! covering rock/emo/alternative classics from the early 90’s-00's! 🤘
Alien Ant Farm // All American Rejects // Andrew WK // Avril Lavigne // Blink 182 // Bloodhound Gang // Bowling for Soup // Deftones // Drowning Pool // Electric Six // Fall Out Boy // Feeder // Foo Fighters // Fountains of Wayne // Good Charlotte // Green Day // The Hives // Jawbreaker // Jimmy Eat World // Korn // Linkin Park // My Chemical Romance // New Found Glory // No Doubt // Paramore // The Offspring // Papa Roach // Puddle of Mudd // Rage Against The Machine // Sum 41 // System Of A Down // Taking Back Sunday // Tenacious D // Weezer // Wheatus & more more more!
FREE ENTRY BEFORE 6PM // £8 AFTER (£6 ADVANCE DISCOUNT TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW).
Shenanigans All-Dayer
with Kerrang'd + Shenanigans DJs
Saturday 20th April | 2:30pm - 2am
The Ferret | Preston
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Tickets: skiddle.com/e/38202523
DENGFEST - preston’s heavy music all dayer
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.
To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: the great nothing presents: DENGFEST tickets from Skiddle .
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
Telstar & Friends. Funk, Soul & Disco All-Dayer!
Telstar & Friends. Funk, Soul & Disco All-Dayer!
Sunday, 31st March 2024
The Ferret, Preston
2PM-2AM
£6 ADV
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A Bank Holiday full of Live music, and beer garden DJ’s all afternoon!
Telstar is Preston's own Funk & Soul vinyl junkie. Be ready for everything from Motown classics and northern soul floor fillers, to modern funky stompers.
With live music from…
Billy & The Biscuit Brothers -
Banging covers from Funk to Soul and everything in between. These guys are definitely set to get you dancing, not to be missed.
Georgina Moat -
Solo acoustic guitarist & singer.
Beth Thomas -
Soul/Blues/Funk singer.
Phil Johnson -
Pianist/live production set.
Tim Melia -
DJ.
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Telstar & Friends. Funk, Soul & Disco All-Dayer!Sunday, 31st March 2024The Ferret, Preston2PM-2AMTickets: skiddle.com/e/38136790
PSYCHED UP! ALL-DAYER
Empire Events presents
‘Psyched Up!’
— a psych-rock all dayer at The Ferret in Preston.
Expect scintillating synths and visceral noise from the likes of British Birds, DEAFDEAFDEAF, The Accident Group and more!
Plus, Dave Chambers (Cornershop, Uhr) DJing throughout the night.
Full lineup:
BRITISH BIRDS
DEAFDEAFDEAF
THE ACCIDENT GROUP
THEE ALCOHOLICS
WHINGE
JESSICA LUISE
TERO KULERO
BIG CAT CHIC
TICKETS: skiddle.com/e/36712359
Our headliners British Birds celebrate the release of their debut album ‘In Search of Mr. Rykyn’
DeafDeafDeaf make their Preston debut, following a 2023 packed with festival appearances across England and Europe
The Accident Group take to the stage, hot off the heels of their headline UK tour at the end of last year
Thee Alcoholics drop in on their new album tour, released on @rocket_recordings
Local legends Whinge promise to provide the chaos
Jessica Luise plays one of her final shows before launching an exciting new project
Purveyors of Preston-psych Tero Kulero bring scintillating synths and visceral noise
Big Cat Chic will now open proceedings with their brand of groovy grunge
PLUS: Dave Chambers (Cornershop, Uhr) DJing throughout the night,
#IVW24 All-Dayer ft Cowtown // Pleasureinc. // Ginnel // Better Joy // Pageant Mum // TV Face // Dragged Up // dead things // Notnowkato
#IVW24
ALL-DAYER
2pm - late
sat 3rd feb
the ferret, preston
Join us for an all-day live music blowout, celebrating Independent Venue Week and featuring a plethora of our favourite bands right now…
Cowtown
Pleasureinc.
Ginnel
Better Joy
Pageant Mum
TV Face
Dragged Up
dead things
Notnowkato
Tickets: theferret.live // skiddle.com
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Cowtown:
Leeds heroes of the DIY punk scene, and one of our favourite bands of Glastonferret 2023. All hail COWTOWN! Dynamic overstimulated indie-rock and devolved synth-punk space jams.
Pleasureinc.:
PleasureInc. is the genre-fluid musical brainchild of brothers Jesse and Louis Baker. Jaded with playing in indie bands, the Norwich based duo began formulating a new type of project in early2021, creating music and visual content that reflected their love for hip hop, indie, pop, fashion, film and the 90s. Through aliases Kenny Pleasures and Jonny Silver, the brothers project a playful perspective in their music, pulling sounds and attitudes from the likes of Blur, Beastie Boys, easylife and Tyler, The Creator. PleasureInc. permeate personality like good cheese permeates stink. You simply can’t help but take notice.
Ginnel:
Ginnel are a noise/psych outfit featuring members of some of Preston's most celebrated and critically acclaimed bands (The Common Cold, notnowkato, Big Red Bus, The Dandelion Adventure and Erskine Brown).
"Psyched up, fazed out observations; character studies that wouldn’t seem out of place sat on the sofa with the Royals. At the end of the room in the bed, it wouldn’t be Nanna though, it would be Mark E Smith sending Lurkio for 20 Embassy, a gram and a 4 pack of Stella. This is NorthWestern psyched up punk waking up on the bench in Preston bus station spouting unwanted wisdom at the early shift." - Louder Than War
Better Joy:
Better Joy, the alternative-pop band created and led by Bria Keely, is a deft fusion of classic and contemporary influences, which boldly celebrates the tensions between opposing states. Introversion and extroversion, complexity and simplicity, the literal and the metaphorical are all polarities put under the microscope on her forthcoming single ‘Hard To Love’.
Pageant Mum:
Wear your heart on your sleeve kids! And Pageant Mum do just that! They leave nothing behind with their post hardcore punky angst, driven guitars and feisty truthful lyrical content. When you figure out that this comes from a group of teenagers, Pageant Mum suddenly become your new favourite band, one to follow, one to celebrate and one to champion. Live they are a force of nature, on record their heart is laid bare and the angular twists and turns of Fugazi meet Paramore meet The Bronx resonate throughout.
TV Face:
The band called TV FACE are a gang of three from Lancaster. Their debut album Tide of Men was released on Crackedankles Records (Evil Blizzard, Thank) in September 2023. It was named Louder Than War’s album of the week, describing the band as ‘a wonderful trident of piercing guitar, bass and drums, unified by vocals through the torrent of hot noise, thunderous rumble and acid-scuzz.’
Dragged Up:
"like The Fall circa 83, jangling guitars nearly in tune, merged with Sonic Youth. It’s slackedrist, it’s proto-grunge, it’s indie with edge" - Aural Aggravation
LISTEN: https://draggedup.bandcamp.com/album/hex-domestic-ep
dead things:
This three-piece from Chorley are as likely to be found in their local library, raking through the microfiche as they are in their rehearsal cellar. Obsessed with tales of death in their hometown, they yell their findings against a scuzzy fuzz-imbued racket. Catchy, infectious post-punk at its best, homegrown in Lancashire.
Notnowkato:
Big riffs, tight harmonies and indie rock disturbances in slightly odd time signatures.
http://notnowkato.bandcamp.com/album/situations-new
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The Ferret presents:
#IVW24 ALL-DAYER
ft Cowtown // Pleasureinc. // Ginnel // Better Joy // Pageant Mum // TV Face // Dragged Up // dead things // Notnowkato
2pm - late
sat 3rd feb
the ferret, preston
Tickets: skiddle.com/e/37243030
All ages (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Independent Venue Week (#IVW) is the UK’s annual 7-day celebration of independent music & arts venues and the people that own, run and work in them (that's us!)
This #IVW24 The Ferret presents a series of shows that we're really proud of. If you can make it to one or more of them, brilliant - let's see you down the front. 2 shows already sold out, so get your tickets as soon as you can!
Let's come together and celebrate these special places, which are the backbone of the live music scene. From giving artists their first experience of performing live, fans somewhere to discover and watch their favourite artists locally, they also provide those wanting a career off-stage the chance to learn their craft in a safe and secure environment. Independent Venue Week is a nationwide initiative with a local feel, highlighting why venues are so much more than just places for live music – they are cultural hubs for learning, creativity, arts and culture more widely connecting people in their local community of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, genders, ethnicities, skills, experiences and walks of life.
Here are our listings for the week:
Independent Venue Week 2024 at The Ferret:
SUN 28TH JAN:
HASSAN K. // Beija Flo // OORYA // Polypores
Info: theferret.live/listings/hassan-k
WEDS 31ST JAN:
IST IST + Midnight Gallery (SOLD OUT)
Info: theferret.live/listings/ist-ist
THURS 1ST FEB:
Skinny Living + Lusaint (SOLD OUT)
Info: theferret.live/listings/skinny-living
FRI 2ND FEB:
Sky Valley Mistress + Flowers Of Evil + more tba
Info: theferret.live/listings/svm
SAT 3RD FEB:
All Dayer ft COWTOWN + PleasureInc. + Ginnel + Better Joy + Pageant Mum + TV FACE + Dragged Up + dead things + Notnowkato
Info: theferret.live/listings/ivw24-alldayer
SUN 4TH FEB:
Dubinski + Revivalry + Cadaver Beach
Info: theferret.live/listings/dubinski-ivw24
Independent Venue Week 2024
Independent Venue Week (#IVW) is the UK’s annual 7-day celebration of independent music & arts venues and the people that own, run and work in them (that's us!)
This #IVW24 The Ferret presents a series of shows that we're really proud of. If you can make it to one or more of them, brilliant - let's see you down the front. 2 shows already sold out, so get your tickets as soon as you can!
Let's come together and celebrate these special places, which are the backbone of the live music scene. From giving artists their first experience of performing live, fans somewhere to discover and watch their favourite artists locally, they also provide those wanting a career off-stage the chance to learn their craft in a safe and secure environment. Independent Venue Week is a nationwide initiative with a local feel, highlighting why venues are so much more than just places for live music – they are cultural hubs for learning, creativity, arts and culture more widely connecting people in their local community of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, genders, ethnicities, skills, experiences and walks of life.
Here are our listings for the week:
Independent Venue Week 2024 at The Ferret:
SUN 28TH JAN:
HASSAN K. // Beija Flo // OORYA // Polypores
Info: theferret.live/listings/hassan-k
WEDS 31ST JAN:
IST IST + Midnight Gallery (SOLD OUT)
Info: theferret.live/listings/ist-ist
THURS 1ST FEB:
Skinny Living + Lusaint (SOLD OUT)
Info: theferret.live/listings/skinny-living
FRI 2ND FEB:
SKY VALLEY MISTRESS + Flowers Of Evil + more tba
Info: theferret.live/listings/svm
SAT 3RD FEB:
All Dayer ft COWTOWN + PleasureInc. + Ginnel + Better Joy + Pageant Mum + TV FACE + Dragged Up + dead things + Notnowkato
Info: theferret.live/listings/ivw24-alldayer
SUN 4TH FEB:
Dubinski + Revivalry + Cadaver Beach
Info: theferret.live/listings/dubinski-ivw24
Sabbath Soundsystem: Merry Xmas, You Filthy Animals
SABBATH SOUNDSYSTEM presents Merry Xmas, You Filthy Animals…
A journey from 60s Psych, via Latin Rock, thru 70s groovers, to Smooth Jazz and Lo-Fi Beats.
But mainly… ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS SONGS.
With DJ Frank Lovescenes and guests.
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Sunday 17th December | 2pm - 10pm
The Ferret | Preston
FREE ENTRY | Kids & dogs welcome!
Blues Harvest Holiday Special - Extended Edition ft Blues Harvest, HENGE DJ Set, Beckett & more
BLUES HARVEST HOLIDAY SPECIAL
ft.
Blues Harvest
Zpor (HENGE) DJ Set
Madam Misfit
Beckett
Pop Up Puppet Cinema
Zvilnik
Saturday 16th December 2023
EXTENDED EDITION!
Doors 4pm - til late
The Ferret, Preston
£15 advance.
To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: Blues Harvest Holiday Special tickets from Skiddle .
Blues Harvest will once again be transforming Preston into a wretched hive of scum and villainy this December as they bring their 'BLUES HARVEST HOLIDAY SPECIAL' to The Ferret! The bands annual event will, for the first time, be an 'extended edition', meaning more bands, acts and surprises, with an early (4pm) opening and late finish.
Blues Harvest are a pop culture party band who have been delighting audiences at comic-cons, space centres and cantinas across the galaxy for over a decade.
Adapting their name from ‘Blue Harvest’ (the fake working title used to hide the 1982 production of Return of the Jedi) the band first performed their blend of geek culture with movie themes and popular hits to an audience of Star Wars fans and celebrities at a convention in 2013, and since then have built up a most impressive reputation as the go-to party band for geek events.
The UK based six-piece consists of Darth Paul (vocals & percussion), Lapti Nik (guitar & vocals), Ad Bane (guitar & backing vocals), Androo-Detoo (keyboards & backing vocals), Bass Windu (bass guitar) and Andylorian (drums & backing vocals). This talented sextet effortlessly fuse geek culture, nostalgia and energetic performances at their memorable live shows, blending their musical influences with fandom culture to result in an uplifting set of timeless movie bangers (Power of Love, Ghostbusters, Flash, Footloose), movie and TV soundtracks (Star Wars, The Mandalorian, Doctor Who, Red Dwarf), 70s awesome mixtape highlights (Hooked on a Feeling, Mr Blue Sky) and plenty of surprises along the way. Their live shows are a multimedia feast, with movie and TV footage being projected along with the music, evoking a nostalgic and crowd-pleasing experience.
“Magnificent! The lyrics, performance and John Williams’ theme fade-out: PERFECTION.”
– Mark Hamill
“Blues Harvest rocks!”
– Ray Parker Jr
“What a din.”
– Warwick Davis
Inspired by franchises such as Star Wars, Back to the Future, Ghostbusters, Guardians of the Galaxy and many more, Blues Harvest is the perfect cantina band to celebrate the sci-fi, comics and fantasy genres.
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Appearing alongside Blues Harvest will be Zpor, of extra-terrestrial joymongers HENGE, with an intergalactic DJ set, plus live music from synthwave soundtrack master Beckett, the sci-fi prog surf cabaret rock band Zvilnik, plus Pop-up Puppet Cinema with another cult classic performance, and more announcements to follow!
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BLUES HARVEST HOLIDAY SPECIAL
ft.
Blues Harvest
Zpor (HENGE) DJ Set
Beckett
Pop Up Puppet Cinema
Zvilnik
& more to be announced!
Saturday 16th December 2023
EXTENDED EDITION!
Doors 4pm - til late
The Ferret, Preston
£15 advance.
Tickets: skiddle.com/e/36713778
Under 18s are welcome but they must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Stage times:
4pm doors open
5:30pm 8-B1Tch
6pm: Zvilnik
6:45pm: Pop-up Puppet Cinema
7:30pm: Beckett
8:30pm: Madam Misfit
9:30pm: Blues Harvest
11pm: Zpor (HENGE DJ Set)
The Ferret Christmas Market
It’s beginning to look a lot like C*******s…
The Ferret Christmas Market!
A festive Sunday afternoon here at The Ferret. We’ve invited independent local traders and makers to bring down a selection of their wares, why not have a browse and maybe pick something sweet up for Christmas & beyond. We’ll have live acoustic acts on stage (lineup TBA) and chilled music from Ferret DJs. The bar will be open of course, with special festive drinks for the occasion (Buckfast probably). We’re family friendly & dog friendly - bring the little ones and the furry ones.
Stall holders & music lineup to be announced very soon…
The Ferret Christmas Market!
Sunday 10th December
2pm - 6pm
The Ferret, Fylde Rd, Preston
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Christmas Market Music Lineup:
2:30pm Arran Dailly
3:15pm Kev Cross
4pm Rachael Waring
4:45pm Jamie Brewer
5:30pm Dave Shurr
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Christmas Market Stalls:
Not Essential
@thenotessential
Sports, Culture, Film, Politics, Life.
“Them idiots who do stickers & badges.”
Vintage Boutique
@the_vintage_boutique_preston
Vintage clothing & more.
A Right Old Rummage
@ARightOldRummage
All things old, vintage and curious.
Nash Draws
@nashdraws_illustration
Preston illustrator.
Pearls Portraits
@pearlsportraits
Queer artist who works for an animal shelter.
Rambling Rose
@ramblingrose_artist
Design, paintings and textile art
Art & Music
@arty_margit
Music-inspired art, prints & calendars
Cats in Hats
Cat-flavoured Christmas Decorations & Artwork
Mahrokh Mofid Nakhaei
@mahrokh.mofidnakhaei
Handmade jewellery
The Ferret Band Merch Stall
@theferretpreston
Local band t-shirts & music (bands get in touch to sell your merch here!)
Plus more TBA!
Pretty Appealing All-Dayer: The Sewer Cats! 77 Spears! The Crippens! Witchrite! Skabs! Millionearth! DJ Goblinizer!
The Ferret presents:
PRETTY APPEALING All-Dayer
PUNK ETC
ft:
The Sewer Cats // 77 Spears // The Crippens // Witchrite // Skabs // Millionearth // DJ Goblinizer
4pm - LATE
Saturday 25th November 2023
The Ferret, Preston
FREE ENTRY before 6pm. £5 after.
To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: Pretty Appealing All-Dayer: PUNK ETC tickets from Skiddle .
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The Sewer Cats:
Ferocious, fuzzy, feline-inclined… The Sewer Cats are an explosive Manchester-based garage punk duo delivering riotous tunes of patriarchy-smashing fury. Their short and snappy songs have been described as ‘catchy and scathing’, bursting with hooky riffs drenched in fuzz and aggressive riot-grrrl vocals, all served up with a big helping of sass.
The Sewer Cats’ loud and visceral live performances have gained them a following in the DIY punk scene, playing notable festivals such as Strummercamp, Book Yer Ane Fest and being billed for Manchester Punk Festival 2022.
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77 Spears:
SOUL-PUNK…. pondering on existential questions and the absurdity of life… THIS IS NOISE from NORTHERN ENGLAND.
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The Crippens:
Continuing the legacy of John Peel's local favourites & late 80s UKHC punk legends 'Dr & The Crippens', these reprobates have been 'Defrosted for the 21st Century'!
With their grotesque on-stage antics the band has been astounding fans old and new at shows up and down the country over the past few years with a mix of Dr and the Crippens classics and red-blooded new songs.
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Witchrite (Poland):
Witchrite started in 2007 in Gorzów Wielkopolski, Poland. Playing thrash metal with hc punk and crust influence, DIY attitude and a socio-political message.
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Skabs:
Metal punks from Bury.
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Millionearth:
Millionearth are a fast paced three piece Skate Punk band from North West England. Their main influences are the likes of Cigar, Propagandhi, Pennywise, 98 Mute and Good Riddance to name but a few. Brought up on a healthy diet of new age politics, social adversities, skateboarding, punk, metal and all things fast and heavy. Their down to earth no nonsense approach is ready to make a mark.
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DJ Goblinizer:
...playin' Classic Punk + D-Beat + Anok Punk all night til late!
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+ 783punx Distro Stall:
Grab some metal and punk LPs, CDs, tapes and merch!
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The Ferret presents:
PRETTY APPEALING All-Dayer
PUNK ETC
4pm - LATE
Saturday 25th November 2023
The Ferret, Preston
FREE ENTRY before 6pm. £5 after.
Tickets £5: skiddle.com/e/36732062
ALL THE TIME - All Dayer
ALL THE TIME
A massive FREE ENTRY All dayer from 2PM till late!
Featuring music from some of the finest local djs bringing us a range of genres including techno, electro, IDM, breaks, dub step, jungle and more! The awesome GLITCHGIRL will be headlining with a crazy set lined up for us which is not to be missed!
Your Disc Jockeys:
Glitchgirl
Tim Melia
STU.0
8-Bitch
Nick Almond
Mike Warburton
The Filth Wizard
Syndrome
G-Breezy
B Moat
ETA Hoffman
Tyramyx
9th September
The Ferret, Preston
FREE ENTRY
ALL DAYER - 2PM TIL LATE!
Glastonferret 2023 - The ORIGINAL INDOOR TURFED Festival! HUGE LIVE MUSIC LINEUP & MUCH MORE over 4 dayS
GLASTONFERRET 2023
The Original Indoor Turfed Festival!
ft. BODEGA // JEFFREY LEWIS & THE VOLTAGE // EVIL BLIZZARD // DO NOTHING // PANIC SHACK // TVAM // Bo Ningen // Bull // Personal Trainer // Butch Kassidy // Treeboy & Arc // Cowtown // Maruja…
& much much more still to be announced!
THURS 24th - SUN 27th August 2023.
The Ferret | Preston.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW:
To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: Glastonferret 2023 tickets from Skiddle .
GLASTONFERRET 2023 - The Original Indoor Turfed Festival returns!
THURS 24th - SUN 27th AUG 2023
The Ferret's legendary event is back for its 16th year, bigger and better than ever. Four days filled with a massive live-music lineup of amazing acts; real grass & hay bales installed throughout the whole inside of the venue; guest craft ales, cider and summer drinks on tap; fantastic festival food vendors, DJ sessions & crafty stalls in the extended outdoor area; and late night after parties taking us through til the early hours.
Events run from Thursday night until Sunday night.
The GLASTONFERRET 2023 LINEUP:
From special guest headliners to local legends, outdoor DJ sessions to massive live shows - Glastonferret 2023 promises to be an absolute belter:
--- OPENING NIGHT: Thursday 24th August 2023 (from 4pm) ---
BODEGA
Treeboy & Arc
Wesley Gonzalez
Whinge
Uhr
The Dirt
Vice Vera
Joining us for the first time (& their first time in Preston) we welcome New York's BODEGA as our Thursday night headliners. Expect art-rock & post-punk with influences from hip-hop, indie-pop, and straight up classic rock. The lineup is stacked from top to tail with Treeboy & Arc + Wesley Gonzalez also making their Ferret debut, alongside Whinge, Uhr, The Dirt & Vice Vera.
--- Friday 25th August 2023 (from 3pm) ---
JEFFREY LEWIS & THE VOLTAGE
Bo Ningen
Bull
Butch Kassidy
Tero Kulero
The Dead Things
The Amber List
We welcome back Ferret favourite Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage as our Friday night headliner. Expect scuzzy indie-folk & raw garage rock. Our Friday lineup is absolute killer, with the incredible Bo Ningen joining us for the first time in years, alongside Bull, Butch Kassidy, Tero Kulero, The Dead Things & The Amber List.
--- Saturday 26th August 2023 (from 12pm) ---
EVIL BLIZZARD
PANIC SHACK
Personal Trainer
Cowtown
Ginnel
The Jackpot Golden Boys
The Empire Police
Rude Films
British Birds
Zvilnik
Jean Genie's Massive Hugs
Local anti-heroes Evil Blizzard return to The Ferret for the first time since 2021's double-sellout weekender. Expect a hefty sonic assault of propulsive psychedelia and perverse punk, and the kind of joyously cathartic, wholly ridiculous and thoroughly thrilling rock ‘n’ roll ride that only Evil Blizzard can provide.
Joining the Blizz are Welsh DIY punk quintet Panic Shack, armed with brash, witty lyrics and killer hooks, and an absolute tidal wave of ear-crunching noise. The Saturday lineup is an all-day barrage of amazing live bands including the fantastic Personal Trainer, COWTOWN, & local legends-in-the-making Ginnel (with Glastonferret acting as their hometown album launch party). And we don't stop there, with The Jackpot Golden Boys, The Empire Police, Rude Films, British Birds, Zvilnik & Jean Genie's MaSsIvE HUGS joining us. PLUS there is more to be added!
--- Sunday 27th August 2023 (from 12pm) ---
DO NOTHING
TVAM
Maruja
Hauspoints
San Lorenz
Sky Valley Mistress
Yaang
Barry Gammon
8-B1Tch
BROTHER
FirstnameFrank
Millicent
Nottingham 4-piece Do Nothing hit the Ferret stage for our grand finale - their sound is equal parts Roxy-esque art rock and Ze/Celluloid records no wave. Do Nothing songs are characterized by the acerbic lyricism of vocalist Chris Bailey where every song feels like its own self-contained psycho drama.
Joining Do Nothing on our final night of live music, TVAM bring jagged guitars & drum machines, while the spirit of post-punk, electro rock’n’roll does battle with the hypnotic rhythms of Krautrock.
And there's more! This Sunday lineup is an all-day flood of incredible live music including the breathtaking jazz-punks Maruja, Chorley's finest Hauspoints, as well as the awesome San Lorenz, Sky Valley Mistress, YAANG, Barry Gammon, 8-B1Tch, Last Band Standing Runners-Up BROTHER, plus Ferret friends FirstnameFrank & MILLICENT.
Glastonferret isn't just about the bands on the main stage (although they’re all top notch) - these lot are here for your listening & dancing & feasting & shopping pleasure…
DJ SESSIONS:
From a Sunday night closing party with special guest DJs through to laidback afternoon beats & pieces we’ve got all sorts of selectors joining us for all-day DJ sessions out in our extended beer garden, as well as late night after parties once the bands have finished...
THURSDAY:
Telstar Funk & Soul
+ more TBA
FRIDAY:
DJ Fil
Suck It & Spin
SATURDAY:
Outdoor DJ sessions with our resident hip-hop heads: Big Things DJs + not to mention the return of the legendary Fighting Wedding Disco!
SUNDAY:
Outdoor DJ sessions with our resident Cubanista: Cuba Ferret + Sunday grooves from Nodding Dog Disco!
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CRAFTS & CLOTHING STALLS:
Adding a bit of colour to Glastonferret, local creatives will be showing their wares at our Glastonferret market stalls.
OFFICIAL MERCH STALL:
Official Limited-Edition Glastonferret T-shirts + band merch.
(OTHER STALLS TBA)
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FESTIVAL FOOD:
FOOD VENDORS TBA
2023 TICKET PRICES:
Thursday Ticket: £13 earlybird. £15 advance. (More on the door).
Friday Ticket: £13 earlybird. £15 advance. (More on the door).
Saturday Ticket: £17 earlybird. £20 advance. (More on the door).
Sunday Ticket: £17 earlybird. £20 advance. (More on the door).
4 Day Weekend Ticket: £50 earlybird. £60 advance. (Weekend tickets not available on the door).
(+ Skiddle booking fees)
Tickets available from:
www.skiddle.com/festivals/glastonferret
theferret.live/listings/glastonferret2023
GLASTONFERRET 2023 - The Original Indoor Turfed Festival
THURS 24th - SUN 27th August 2023
The Ferret, 55 Fylde Rd, Preston, PR1 2XQ
All ages welcome - under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Full price tickets must be purchased for all attendees (only babes in arms are the exception). Please note: expect loud music throughout the venue - both inside & outside.
OPENING TIMES:
Thurs 24th Aug: 4pm - 1am
Fri 25th Aug: 3pm - 2am
Sat 26th Aug: 12pm - 3am
Sun 27th Aug: 12pm - 3am
GLASTONFERRET WARM-UP ALL-DAYER
GLASTONFERRET WARM-UP ALL-DAYER
Saturday 19th August | 2pm - late
Live music + DJs all day and until late.
We Three Kings | Flowers of Evil | McHale's Permanent Brew | Dilemmas | Bingo Bay | Johnny Panic & The Bible of Dreams | Dan Clarke
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Join us for an all-dayer on the Saturday BEFORE we kick off this year's Glastonferret festival. No grass on the floor yet, but plenty of big tunes on stage. ALL DAY!
With fantastic live music from:
WE THREE KINGS
FLOWERS OF EVIL
MCHALE'S PERMANENT BREW
DILEMMAS
BINGO BAY
JOHNNY PANIC & THE BIBLE OF DREAMS
DAN CLARKE
...from balls-out fuzzed-up Rock & Roll to flamboyant Industrial Synth Pop. From electrifying Blues guitar to effervescent Indie Rock. Acoustic. Electric. LIVE.
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Get on board the Glastonferret party bus EARLY with this pre-pre-party. 7 live acts, plus DJs to be announced.
FREE ENTRY before 6pm | Just £5 after
GLASTONFERRET WARM-UP ALL-DAYER
Saturday 19th August | 2pm - late
Ages 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).
Advance tickets available on Skiddle, or pay on the door. ORRRR come before 6pm for FREE ENTRY.
Tickets:
skiddle.com/e/36490117
THANK with Hauspoints, TV Face, Hell on Hearth & Sugarstone. Early doors: 5pm - late.
To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: Thank tickets from Skiddle .
The Ferret presents:
Thank
Hauspoints
TV Face
Sugarstone
Hell On Hearth
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Saturday 29th July
The Ferret | Preston
Early doors: 5pm - late. First band 6pm.
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The Rock Band THANK from Leeds:
Noise-rock and Catholic guilt, plus a feral-looking guy making whooshing noises. It’s very sexy music, actually.
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Support comes in the form of…
HAUSPOINTS:
Hauspoints make their first appearance at The Ferret after a stunning debut at the Continental earlier in the year. Hauspoints’ songs explore a distinctly northern viewpoint on modernity. They are like a love letter to popular culture that finds beauty in the mundane and celebrates the quirkiness of human existence. Some people say they sound like the Fall, which is fine by the band, but the members themselves hear the likes of NEU!, Squid and Roxy Music in the mix. Steven Hodson plays analogue and digital percussion, Nik Brierly plays synthesisers and digital percussion, Sam Almond sings and plays guitar, Rob Clarke plays guitar and sings, Sam Beaton plays saxophone, melodica and synthesisers.
TV FACE:
The band called TV FACE’s debut album Tide of Men is scheduled for release in September 2023 on Cracked Ankles (home to Evil Blizzard). The songs rage at the expectation that we should put a brave face on while we’re being kept out, pushed down, and held under; each song, a short, sharp clap back to the keep-calm-and-carry-on-gang.
SUGARSTONE:
Over the past few years, Sugarstone have been refining their unique alternative blend, yet 2022 has seen them emerge with a distinct sinister swagger that has grabbed the attention of national music tastemakers and earned support from CLASH, John Kennedy (Radio X), BBC Introducing and more. The EP has also caught the eye of Manchester’s local scene and made the band cover stars for the Manc Audio playlist and feature as one of Visit Manchester’s ‘Top 5 upcoming artists’.
HELL ON HEARTH:
Unsettling ambient.
£7 advance tickets: skiddle.com/e/36377269
MORE ON THE DOOR
Ages 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).
The Ferret Dot Live All Dayer - LIVE BANDS ALL DAY - Midland Railway // The Outerlines // The Cases & more
The Ferret Dot Live All Dayer
LIVE BANDS ALL DAY
Midland Railway
The Outerlines
The Cases
Clouds & Errors
The Glass Skies
Face Ache
Avishek Choudhury
Double Think
SAT 15TH JULY
3pm - LATE
The Ferret | Preston
FREE ENTRY before 6pm | £5 after
Ages 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Stage times:
3pm - Doors open
4:30pm - Avishek Choudhury
5:10pm - Face Ache
5:55pm - Double Think
6:45pm - The Glass Skies
7:35pm - Clouds & Errors
8:25pm - The Cases
9:15pm - The Outerlines
10:15pm - Midland Railway
11pm - DJs til late
SHOTTY HORROH (with full live band) + Madame Claude + The Rafters + Cowboy Hunters + Picture Nova & more
To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: SHOTTY HORROH + Madame Claude + The Rafters + many more tickets from Skiddle .
SHOTTY HORROH
(with full live band)
Madame Claude
The Rafters
Cowboy Hunters
Picture Nova
& more
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SHOTTY HORROH:
The UKs most infamous battle rapper come rockstar Shotty Horroh is a true underground music legend. Shotty's full band shows boast an incredible blend of socio-economic/political commentary delivered in a unique mashup of indie rock and rapping.
A natural born hustler, Horroh discovered he had a natural talent for technical rhyming whilst whittling days away on the street corner. Eventually rising to become arguably the world’s best battle rapper -- at over 14 million plus views, his battle against Arsonal Da Rebel is the most watched English-language battle of all time. Before long, Deadmau5 came calling and soon he was hanging with Jay Z, moving to Toronto and becoming a star of King of the Dot.
Known for his multi-syllable rhyme patterns, creative wordplay and humorous punchlines, Shotty is arguably the best freestyle talent in the UK and one of the world’s most successful battle rappers.
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SATURDAY 8TH JULY 2023
The Ferret | Preston
All dayer: 3pm - late
Tickets: skiddle.com/e/36351602
Curtis Eller's American Circus - 4th July Bash!
The Ferret presents:
Curtis Eller's American Circus - 4th July Bash!
+ The Jesse Janes
Tuesday 4th July, from 7pm
The Ferret, Preston
To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: Curtis Eller's American Circus - 4th July Bash! tickets from Skiddle .
Curtis Eller’s American Circus:
Celebrating American Independence Day with Curtis Eller: banjo player, songwriter and rock & roll singer. Eller is a gifted and prolific songwriter who's banjo-driven songs describe a dreamlike vision of American history where all points in time have collapsed into one.
A twenty-year show business veteran, Eller and his band The American Circus have developed a devoted international following based on dynamic, highly physical stage performances and an extensive catalog of curious phonographic recordings. The iconoclastic musician has spent more than a decade relentlessly touring the club, theatre and festival stages of North America and Europe.
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The Jesse Janes:
Well loved Scousers and Irish lassies, The Jesse Janes, bring us a bluegrass, Americana & Country vibe, and have travelled to Norway, Italy and Ireland performing their energetic and quirky covers and originals alike. Showcasing multi-instrumentalists & amazing harmonies... it's a world-class show by all accounts.
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The Ferret presents:
Curtis Eller's American Circus - 4th July Independence Day Special!
with The Jesse Janes
Tuesday 4th July, from 7pm
The Ferret, Preston
All ages welcome, under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Whingefest VII - Summer All-Dayer: Duvet // Yaang // Pyncher // Bleach Boy // The Dead Things // Nick Vencido // Whinge + More!
Whingefest VII
Summer All-Dayer
Another all-day affair: 2pm - 2am.
Duvet // Yaang // Pyncher // Bleach Boy
The Dead Things // Nick Vencido
& Whinge
+ Beer garden DJs all day!
Saturday 17th June | The Ferret, Preston
Indoors & out.
Earlybird tickets on sale now!
All ages welcome - Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: Whingefest VII - Summer All-Dayer tickets from Skiddle .
DUVET:
This Manchester group started in 2020 and wear their influences on their sleeves, sporting a strong riot girl sound and image. After a run of relentless gigging they have gathered a dedicated following alongside a sonic shift into more experimental elements of post-punk and 90s noise rock. The band still maintain a raw energy live with lead singer Grace Walkden’s boisterous vocals, a powerful rhythm section and lead guitarist Tasmin Stephens wailing melodies. With punchy bass lines and strong female vocals, Duvet’s sound is familiar yet unique.
YAANG:
Forming in 2017 when Davey Moore (vocals/sampler) met Oliver Duffy (Guitars/vocals) at a rhythmic awareness class at the University of Salford - and later completed by Ben White (Ex-Working Men’s Club) on bass duties - the trio have steadily built their reputation for furious, high-energy, live shows, powered by the rocket-fuel combo of pulsating drum loops, clangorous guitars and a wicked sense of humour.
BLEACH BOY:
Bleach Boy are a community minded collective of working class punks making Post-Everything music in Manchester. In 2017 they began to play in a damp basement with the aim of creating unfiltered and honest art.
Bleach Boy thrive in the live setting, bringing huge intensity and rawness to their audience, with Milo (vocals/rhythm) working his way into the crowd - riling them up whilst the rest of the band (Tommi/Sam/Cian) hunker down in the beat. Bleach Boy have played shows in various UK cities and have supported bands including Surfbort and BAMBARA.
“Within the rage and noise, there is a sense of fragility. Something that the human heart just locks onto and recognises. Once you do pick up on it, there isn’t any going back really. You’ll quickly become obsessed.” LOUDERTHANWAR
PYNCHER:
Pyncher are the very best of the Manchester underground: moody & playful post punk that's begun to delight ears nationwide. This Radio 6 featured outfit brings to life Ennio Morricone riffs and twangs with their new EP 'Chew' receiving praise from NME and beyond. Having only been gigging for a year, this young band have shot themselves into the limelight of the Manchester music scene, and are starting to make a name for themselves in London as well, after being invited by Damien Hirst to play The Troubador.
THE DEAD THINGS:
Brand-new band alert! We're pleased as punch to host the debut gig from this box-fresh NW Post-Punk outfit.
Sic Turtle: Vocals / Guitar
Gang Fish: Vocals / Bass
Ray Gun: Drums
NICK VENCIDO:
Opening the live-music portion of our all-day affair, we have a solo set of acoustic ballads, laments and ditties from the eldest of the Vencido siblings! Vencidos have a storied history in the Preston scene, and these songs have a lot to do with that legendary rep.
WHINGE:
Oh shit! Don't forget your cordial hosts & expert curators: Whinge. Having spent months inviting bands to play for you once again, they've promised to get back in the rehearsal room & get some songs ready too.
Whinge make noise with guitars, synths and drums. Plus shouting. Post-punk informed DIY garage-rock played with gay abandon, Whinge slam together influences from the Mondays to the Sabbath, ESG to LCD, Genesis to The Rapture. Or something like that.
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Listen to some of our featured bands on ‘ere, the offical Whingefest VII Spotify playlist: sptfy.com/whingefestvii
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PLUS PLUS PLUS!
Plus, Beer Garden DJ Sessions from the nicest selectors in town: Frank Lovescenes aka Sabbath Soundsystem, Nodding Dog Disco and more TBA. Whinge will probably hijack the decks at some point as well, ruining your weekend with a lavish ape disco.
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Whingefest VII - Summer All-Dayer
Another all-day affair: 2pm - 2am.
Duvet // Yaang // Pyncher // Bleach Boy // The Dead Things // Nick Vencido
& Whinge
+ Beer garden DJs all day!
Saturday 17th June | The Ferret, Preston
Indoors & out.
Earlybird tickets on sale now! Buy them here: skiddle.com/e/36357840
All ages welcome - Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Love Potion All-Dayer ft. The Soap Girls (South Africa's Wildest Alt-Rock Band) + Special guests For What It’s Worth, Zvilnik & More!
Provocative, Authentic, Excessive.
South Africa's Wildest Alternative Rock Band.
Alternative rock, grunge & glam paired with catchy melodies & choruses.
The Ferret presents:
Love Potion
Alt-Rock All-Dayer
ft.
The SoapGirls
+ For What It’s Worth, Zvilnik, Hot Rockets, Slipping Upstream, Coda Smoke, Harrison Rimmer & Sally Pepper
Sat 27th May 2023 | 3pm - late
The Ferret | Preston
Tickets:
To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: Love Potion All Dayer: The Soap Girls + special guests tickets from Skiddle .
The SoapGirls
Provocative, Authentic, Excessive
South Africa's Wildest Alternative Rock Band on a Mission in UK, Europe, USA & Japan.
The SoapGirls, French born sisters from Cape Town, are the world's hardest working band during lockdown – performing over 400 live streams with extremely crazy rock 'n' roll shows – now it's time to be let loose on live audiences again!
As children, the fearless siblings Camille and Noémie Debray roamed the streets of Cape Town as street performers for nine years, singing and selling homemade soaps to tourists in order to donate part of the proceeds to hospitals - and so the locals gave the well-known lively, nonchalant young ladies the name 'The SoapGirls'.
As teenagers, they stormed #1 on the album charts in South Africa with their debut album. In the same year, they placed all four single releases from the album in the top ten of the single charts.
Despite their youth, they quickly realized that success comes at a price. The mechanisms and soulless marketing machinery of their major label Universal were against them. From then on, The SoapGirls decided not to compromise on their songs and their live performance. They left the safe haven of chart success, ended their collaboration with Universal, and followed their hearts.
Their passion was and is rock'n'roll – from then on, they celebrate lived freedom, freedom of movement and authenticity paired with a provocative honesty that is second to none. Social commitment and a good portion of punk attitude remain the basic attributes of the SoapGirls. After their break in style, the musical cornerstones are alternative rock, grunge and glam paired with catchy melodies and choruses. Some skillful excursions into the metal genre round off their spectrum.
Rock fans of all stripes can look forward to an extraordinary evening with one of the hottest and wildest live bands in the genre.
www.thesoapgirls.com
www.facebook.com/thesoapgirls
www.youtube.com/thesoapgirlsofficial
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For What It’s Worth - For fans of Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Chevelle, Stone Sour & Smashing Pumpkins.
Zvilnik - Zvilnik are a band like no other band you've heard. You should hear them. The north-west's premier sci-fi prog surf cabaret rock band, Zvilnik draw in influences from eastern Europe, the West End and low grade horror movies to create a sound like no other.
Hot Rockets - A high energy Punk band from North Yorkshire playing all original Riff and Roll.
Slipping Upstream - A Pop Rock band and a frequent performer in our legendary venue.
Coda Smoke - Coda Smoke are 4 piece alternative rock band based in the North of England. Szymon, Tom, Olly and Skorge all met in university and bonded over their shared love of Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Guns N' Roses.
Harrison Rimmer - Hailing from Fleetwood and grown in York combining a multitude of influences like Bruce Springsteen, Nirvana, Marvin Gaye and Frank Turner, Harrison Rimmer brings high energy rock with sprinklings of heart felt, reflective lyrics and soulful ballads.
Sally Pepper - 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.
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The Ferret presents:
LOVE POTION Alt Rock All Dayer
ft. The Soap Girls
+ For What It’s Worth, Zvilnik, Hot Rockets, Slipping Upstream, Coda Smoke, Harrison Rimmer & Sally Pepper
Sat 27th May 2023 | 3pm - late
The Ferret | Preston
Tickets: skiddle.com/e/36347166
madhouse Promotions present a rock and metal all-dayer!
Madhouse Promotions present:
A Rock & Metal All-Dayer at The Ferret!
Saturday 20th May, 2023
From 3pm
The Ferret | Preston
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7 massive Rock and Metal bands performing roaring sets, from Hard Rock to Hard Hitting Metal!
All Proceeds are being donated to The Ferret, so come and show your support!
Your lineup -
Warlock A.D
Odvsseus
DayBreaker
Takeaway Thiefs (Special Guests)
Lythium
Vices
Another Thursday
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£10 Adv
£15 OTD
Saturday, 20th May
The Ferret, Preston
From 3PM
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Tickets available here! 👇
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/madhouse-all-dayer-tickets-599069652457?aff=affiliate1
Al Dente ALL DAY DISCO
Al Dente ALL DAY DISCO
Sat 13th May
All Afternoon in The Ferret Beer Garden from 2pm til 11pm
+ Eurovision After Party - inside til 2am.
DJs JADIE #ALLTHETIME + TIM MELIA
bring a bag full of italo/synth/electro/space disco to The Ferret beer garden for an all-day session..
INSIDE: 7pm - 11ish: The Ferret brings you an audacious Eurovision Watch Party! Watch the Eurovision Grand Final live on our BIG SCREEN with BIG SOUND.
+ then…
DJs Jadie & Tim bring us more TASTY DISCO BITES for the Eurovision After Party til 2am.
Free entry all day & night.
Drastic Action All-Dayer with: Objections, Whinge, FilthyDirty, TV Face & Hazmat
Drastic Action All-Dayer with: Objections, Whinge, FilthyDirty, TV Face & Hazmat!
Saturday, April 15th | 4pm - late
The Ferret, Preston
TICKETS: skiddle.com/e/36324562
When everything is dog dirt, it’s time for Drastic Action.
With:
❌ OBJECTIONS - Characters from Bilge Pump, Beards, Nape Neck making an incomparable noise!
👺 FILTHYDIRTY (EVIL BLIZZARD) - The clown prince of Evil Blizzard returns with his mystery guitar goblin.
'The glammed up weirdo FilthDirty gets a bit bored, finds some unreleased Blizz tracks that didn’t quite work at the time, fucks around with them a bit, dusts off his bass / electric drum kit and finds his way around some mental abrasive sound that blasts it way well over eleven.'
🐷 WHINGE - Whinge make noise with guitars, synths and drums. Plus shouting.
Post-punk informed DIY garage-rock played with gay abandon, Whinge slam together influences from the Mondays to the Sabbath, ESG to LCD, Genesis to The Rapture.
📺 TV FACE - The band called TV FACE are a DIY, noise rock trio. Formed in 2019, their sound combines Steve’s weird, experimental guitar stylings with Brigit’s tight, grinding bass and Neil’s coruscating drums, laced with deranged yet tuneful boy-girl vocals. They have been compared to Braniac, McClusky, Buzzcocks, Pixies, and wouldn’t look out of place on Touch and Go Records’ roster.
☣️ HAZMAT - Heavily influenced by 90’s rock and grunge powerhouses such as Nirvana, The Smashing Pumpkins and The Pixies; HAZMAT’s sound features hallmarks of the genre such as overdriven, dominant guitar riffs, mind-bending solos and dark lyricism. Feeling disillusioned with the current state of pop culture and music, HAZMAT aims to instill the energy and attitude of that era, which becomes visible through their live performance.
£6 Advance
TICKETS: skiddle.com/e/36324562