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Make The Ferret Mad Again - Stand Up comedy in the heart of Preston! (september Edition)
Sep
17

Make The Ferret Mad Again - Stand Up comedy in the heart of Preston! (september Edition)

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

Every third Tuesday of the month we bring you MTFMA, featuring a hand-picked line-up of hilarious comedians from all over the North West. Keep an eye out for your guest MC!

Expect everything plus the kitchen sink!

YOUR LINEUP:

Fil Milton MC

Jacky Boy

Annabelle Devey

Denzil Ede

Kie Carson

Amit Mistry

Percy Savage

Bazza

+ 1 more act TBC!

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

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

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

These hilarious nights are FREE ENTRY and the laughs will kick off from 7:30pm (doors at 7pm).

Come and enjoy some Ferret funnies, and Make The Ferret Mad Again! 🙌

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Tuesday 17th September 2024

Free entry

7pm Doors / 7:30pm Showtime

Every 3rd Tuesday of the month

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Open Mic Spoken Word Night - The S Werd birthday Edition
Sep
1

Open Mic Spoken Word Night - The S Werd birthday Edition

Open Mic SPoken Word Night

FREE ENTRY

The S Werd started out as phone note ramblings. After complaining of nowhere to spout the words, and a few too many beers on a night out, a stage was booked! 

The S Werd is for spoken word, poetry, prose and limericks - all levels are welcome to come join for a spot! 

Whether heartfelt or funny, memories or made up - this is your chance to have the floor.

Hosted by Becca Jaye (or Screwps to some), The S Werd is open mic and free entry - with a usual excess of 11 acts this night has been a hit since its inception back in November ‘23. 

So come hear about dick pics, read texts from your ex, or hear why online dating is as funny as cheese on a plane… 

Free entry!

Sunday 1st September, 2024

The Ferret | Preston

7PM til 10PM

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FAJADJA // The Jackpot Golden Boys // FirstnameFrank
Jul
25

FAJADJA // The Jackpot Golden Boys // FirstnameFrank

HED returns with a special FREE ENTRY event headlined by the marvellous six piece FAJADJA - all the way from Amsterdam in The Netherlands!

FAJADJA // The Jackpot Golden Boys // FirstnameFrank

The Ferret, Preston

Thursday, 25th July 2024

Doors 7PM

FREE ENTRY!

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FAJADJA:

https://www.facebook.com/FajadjaBand/

Fajadja are a bass-heavy six piece act with influences including funk, hip-hop, disco, reggae and ska. Formed in 2016, featuring musicians from all over the world, each bringing the musical roots of their country with them. The band met through Amsterdam’s thriving music scene, with a shared vision to make a new vibe to party with. The band has played some of Amsterdam’s most iconic venues and beyond!

THE JACKPOT GOLDEN BOYS:

http://www.jackpotgoldenboys.com/

The Jackpot Golden Boys are infectious, uplifting and bursting with melodies and have been a much loved local act for many years. They have previously undertaken large scale tours of USA & Europe supporting Epic Rap Battles Of History. 

FIRSTNAMEFRANK:

https://firstnamefrank.bandcamp.com/


A man, a piano & some great songs: FirstnameFrank. He delighted The Ferret crowd at the recent Badly Drawn Boy show with a sublime support set of superlative song writing.

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All takes place on Thursday 25th July at The Ferret, Preston.

Doors at 7pm. Entry is free!

See you at the bar!

HED x

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Open Mic Spoken Word Night - The S Werd July Edition
Jul
23

Open Mic Spoken Word Night - The S Werd July Edition

Open Mic SPoken Word Night

FREE ENTRY!

The S Werd started out as phone note ramblings. After complaining of nowhere to spout the words, and a few too many beers on a night out, a stage was booked! 

The S Werd is for spoken word, poetry, prose and limericks - all levels are welcome to come join for a spot! 

Whether heartfelt or funny, memories or made up - this is your chance to have the floor.

Hosted by Becca Jaye (or Screwps to some), The S Werd is open mic and free entry - with a usual excess of 11 acts this night has been a hit since its inception back in November ‘23. 

So come hear about dick pics, read texts from your ex, or hear why online dating is as funny as cheese on a plane… 

Tuesday 14th May, 2024

The Ferret | Preston

7PM til 10PM

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Thursday Live: The Bitter Lake // Pendant // Defined By
Jul
18

Thursday Live: The Bitter Lake // Pendant // Defined By

THURSDAY LIVE, keeping it simple:

Live Music.
Every Thursday.
At The Ferret.

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We’re back on Thursday 18th July with this eclectic line-up of top talent…

THE BITTER LAKE:

Folk indie trio, The Bitter Lake - Stuart Smythe (vox, guitar, piano), Thomas Corrigan (vox, viola, guitar) and Adam Kendall (drums).

https://thebitterlake.bandcamp.com/

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PENDANT:

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

instagram.com/wearependant

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DEFINED BY:

Defined by are the new sound of the northern working classes. What started as the solo project of Lee Egerton, has evolved into a formidable 5 piece band that are ready to storm the stages and put on a live show full of guitar driven indie anthems. Lyrically, they tell the story of ‘real life’ combined with soaring Melodie’s and driving rhythms. Their latest release ‘God’s No Help’ is an example of everything that this band has to offer, and has so far has gripped the hearts of the Uk and European listeners.

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THURSDAY LIVE:

The Bitter Lake // Pendant // Defined By

THURSDAY 18th July 2024 - The Ferret Preston

Free entry - doors at 7pm

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

Accessible ground floor venue, stage, bar & facilities.

Dog friendly venue.

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Make The Ferret Mad Again - Stand Up comedy in the heart of Preston! (July Edition)
Jul
16

Make The Ferret Mad Again - Stand Up comedy in the heart of Preston! (July Edition)

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

Every third Tuesday of the month we bring you MTFMA, featuring a hand-picked line-up of hilarious comedians from all over the North West. Keep an eye out for your guest MC!

Expect everything plus the kitchen sink!

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

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

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

These hilarious nights are FREE ENTRY and the laughs will kick off from 7:30pm (doors at 7pm).

Come and enjoy some Ferret funnies, and Make The Ferret Mad Again! 🙌

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Tuesday 16th July 2024

Free entry

7pm Doors / 7:30pm Showtime

Every 3rd Tuesday of the month

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EUROS FINAL: England v Spain on the BIG SCREEN!
Jul
14

EUROS FINAL: England v Spain on the BIG SCREEN!

The Ferret Fan Zone - EUROS FINAL: England v Spain on the BIG SCREEN!
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FREE ENTRY!

Sunday, 14th July 2024

The Ferret | Preston

7PM

It’s coming home! Watch the Euros final LIVE on our big screen with a couple a cold ones! Pub seating, first come first served so get down early to secure your table for the night!

Proper cask ales, craft IPA cans and cold fizzy lagers.

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

Accessible ground floor venue, stage, bar & facilities.

Dog friendly venue.

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The BEST of PRESTON - WIth Aaron McMullan, Millicent Weaver & Lee Richards
Jul
11

The BEST of PRESTON - WIth Aaron McMullan, Millicent Weaver & Lee Richards

The BEST of PRESTON
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The Best of Preston, running since 2022,  is a series of events produced by Martyn Rolly Music to celebrate the songwriting talent of the greater Preston area.

On Thursday, 11th July at The Ferret in Preston, we bring you:

Aaron McMullan:

Singer/Songwriter influenced by John Martyn and more contemporary acts like John Smith, The Tallest Man On Earth and John Paul White. Aaron John McMullan is a singer/songwriter from Preston, Lancashire. (Originally from Northern Ireland) The Breathe EP is a self penned, self recorded and self produced set of songs and his first foray into online streaming.

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Millicent Weaver:

Millicent fluctuates from writing acoustic pop ballads to lo-fi dream-pop hooks, simultaneously fine-tuning and evolving her sound, with no barrier to whichever artistic direction she chooses.


Sharing her parents' taste for artists such as Fleetwood Mac, Kate Bush and Sheryl Crow; Keane, Snow Patrol and Green Day; MILLICENT's list of influences then grew from her own exploration of other people and their influences, with the root of her lyricism stemming from self-reflection, depersonalisation & derealisation, and communicating with inner voices of conflict.

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Lee Richards:

Born and raised in the North West of England, Lee Richards found solace and inspiration all around him. From a young age, music became his constant companion, shaping his worldview and igniting a passion that would drive his artistic journey.

Drawing influence from the soulful melodies of rock, the heartfelt lyrics of blues, and the timeless storytelling of folk, Lee developed a unique sound that seamlessly weaves together elements of these genres. With acoustic guitar in hand, pouring heart and soul into each chord and lyric.

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The BEST of PRESTON

Aaron McMullan // Millicent Weaver // Lee Richards

THURSDAY 11th July 2024

The Ferret | Preston

FREE ENTRY - doors at 7PM

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

Accessible ground floor venue, stage, bar & facilities.

Dog friendly venue.

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Enjoy The Show Presents: John Hegley - An American in Luton
Jul
10

Enjoy The Show Presents: John Hegley - An American in Luton

Enjoy The Show Presents

John Hegley - An American in Luton

The tall and unannounced Maine man appears in a seemingly ordinary 1960's English living room. He is the high chaperone and bringer of a grandmother who has not seen her stamp-collecting son for decades; her grandchildren, never.

His reuniting job done, this curious visitor hands the children each a ten-dollar bill says his goodbyes and is gone - off up the suburban street, into the evening  and perhaps a hotel in the town centre on his horse. (A hobby horse, in fact, given him by one of the children)

Festival and radio regular John Hegley returns with a story of family, fantasy, love, loss - and the long unseen son's stamp album. A Caravaggio and a wry dry stone-waller are also thrown into the mixture. The show contains a good deal of yet-to-be-published material alongside some back catalogue favourites.


Devised for adults but not unsuitable for the odd nine-year-old. Drawings will be provided. But not biscuits.

TICKETS: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Preston/The-Ferret/John-Hegley-An-American-in-Luton/38077888/

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John Hegley was born in Newington Green, Islington, North London. and now lives in the neighbouring borough of Hackney. He led two John Peel sessions with his band The Popticians on Radio1 in 1983/4, hosted the Border TV poetry series, Word of Mouth in 1989 and was a Perrier Comedy Award nominee in the same year.


There have been three series of Hearing with Hegley on BBC Radio 4 - 1996-2000 and Hegley was the BBC Online poet in residence 1999. In 2010 – he worked with Company Paradiso in Warning, May Contain Nuts alongside BBC Radios Sussex and Berkshire, challenging stigmas around mental illness.


Hegley was Keats House poet in residence in 2012, and in 2019, Arts Council England funded his touring collaborative project Putting You in the Picture; working with fellow poets to take children to art galleries to delve into, and respond to art works with drawing, writing and cut-out paper characters.

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★★★★ - ‘a lovely show of stories, music, poetry and silliness’ - British Theatre Guide on John’s previous show Biscuit of Destiny

'Just because he is one of the funniest men alive, do not underestimate his dedicated gentleness' - Adrian Mitchell, The New Statesman
About John and his work:

‘Awesomely mundane’
The Independent

‘Scandalously talented’
Sunday Times

‘Bleeding marvellous’
NME

Agreeable whimsy, distinctive comic perspective and ear-catching poems and songs’
Chortle

‘His words are dry and whimsical and quite often make little sense’
Luton News

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Wednesday, 10th July, 2024

Doors 7PM, show starts at 8PM

The Ferret | Preston

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Thursday Live: The Remedies with Attic Life & Arran Dailly
Jun
27

Thursday Live: The Remedies with Attic Life & Arran Dailly

THURSDAY LIVE, keeping it simple:

Live Music.
Every Thursday.
At The Ferret.

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We’re back on Thursday 27th June with this eclectic line-up of top talent…

THE REMEDIES:

Dive into the music of The Remedies.
Having graced the stage of some of the UK's finest music venues since 2000, the band reformed in 2023 and have gone back to thrilling audiences with heavy rhythm and blues originals to anthemic melodies!

https://www.facebook.com/remediesrock

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ATTIC LIFE:

4 piece Indie Rock band.

instagram.com/atticlifeonline

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ARRAN DAILLY:

Arran Dailly is an acoustic guitarist and vocalist from Neilston, Glasgow. Currently based in Preston (and a familiar face behind The Ferret bar) Arran has gained a reputation for his accomplished performances, from indie pop to melancholy rock.

instagram.com/daillytunes

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THURSDAY LIVE:

The Remedies // Attic Life // Arran Dailly

THURSDAY 27th June 2024 - The Ferret Preston

Free entry - doors at 7pm

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

Accessible ground floor venue, stage, bar & facilities.

Dog friendly venue.

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Thursday Live: Candle Mice // Henry House of Wolves // The Late Freddie Price
Jun
20

Thursday Live: Candle Mice // Henry House of Wolves // The Late Freddie Price

THURSDAY LIVE, keeping it simple:

Live Music.
Every Thursday.
At The Ferret.

. . .

We’re back on Thursday 20th June with this eclectic line-up of top talent…

CANDLE MICE:

5-piece band formed in Salford, incorporating genres such as Folk, Dream-pop, Indie and Shoegaze. Recently played their debut headline show at the Eagle Inn, and now head to The Ferret for their first time in Preston.

instagram.com/candlemiceband

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HENRY HOUSE OF WOLVES:

Frontman of powerful Preston three piece House of Wolves, bringing us a solo set of raw blues-inspired energy.

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THE LATE FREDDIE PRICE:

Mind of a poet, body of a musician. Rustic, nostalgic, poetic acoustic songs, 60s Americana influenced. Deep, confessional songs, mellow instrumentation, odysseys of metaphors with the occasional sprinkling of northern wit. If Townes Van Zandt and Alex Turner wrote songs together it might sound a bit like this. Recently supported Tommy Scott, Gideon Conn. Played on BBC Introducing.

instagram.com/the_late_freddie_price

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THURSDAY LIVE:

Candle Mice // Henry House of Wolves // The Late Freddie Price

THURSDAY 20th June 2024 - The Ferret Preston

Free entry - doors at 7pm

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

Accessible ground floor venue, stage, bar & facilities.

Dog friendly venue.

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Make The Ferret Mad Again - Stand Up comedy in the heart of Preston! (June Edition)
Jun
18

Make The Ferret Mad Again - Stand Up comedy in the heart of Preston! (June Edition)

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

Every third Tuesday of the month we bring you MTFMA, featuring a hand-picked line-up of hilarious comedians from all over the North West. Keep an eye out for your guest MC!

Expect everything plus the kitchen sink!

Lineup:

Fil Milton MC

Brayden Kerr

Lorraine Hoodless

Katie Eckersley

David Walton

Mark Devine

Samee Anibaba

Maura Jackson

Helen Swallow

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

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 June 2024

Free entry

7pm Doors / 7:30pm Showtime

Every 3rd Tuesday of the month

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Florentenes | Cadaver Beach | Pendant
May
30

Florentenes | Cadaver Beach | Pendant

Florentenes | Cadaver beach | Pendant

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Thursday, 30th May 2024

The Ferret | Preston

Doors 7PM

FREE ENTRY before 8PM!

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FLORENTENES:

Florentenes was born from two bedroom musicians with a passion for creating music and showing off to others, and they are taking the Manchester music scene by storm.

Vocalist Will Smith and lead guitarist Luke Holding spent a long time trying to hone their craft of songwriting before even attempting to perform it - but with the help of bassist Harry Stubbs and drummer Liam Fiddy everything has fallen into place.

CADAVER BEACH:

Cadaver Beach are a four-piece Alternative-Rock band from Preston. Formed in 2022 the band are quickly gaining a reputation for their energetic live performances and are starting to make waves on the North West music scene.

PENDANT:

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

Florentenes | Cadaver Beach | Pendant

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Thursday, 30th May 2024

The Ferret | Preston

Doors 7PM

FREE ENTRY before 8pm!

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

Accessible ground floor venue & facilities.

Dog friendly venue.

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Preston Expression
May
22

Preston Expression

Preston Expression

A live music event with multiple acts, showcasing the local hip-hop talent in Preston: an up-and-coming scene that you do not want to miss out on!

WEDNESDAY 22ND MAY 2024

THE FERRET | PRESTON

DOORS 7PM

FREE ENTRY

The Preston hip-hop scene is rapidly gaining exposure, with this event showcasing some of the talented artists working to make this happen! Get involved early in a thoroughly exciting movement! Each act will be performing their own original material that displays their talent and represents the scene as a whole. 

The Ferret is a highly respected venue that dedicates itself to promoting quality music and performances. 

Whilst tickets are free, there are a limited amount available, so make sure to reserve a ticket before they sell out!

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This is a FREE ENTRY event, but you can GUARANTEE your entry by grabbing a free ticket from the link below!

TICKETS: www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Preston/The-Ferret/Preston-Expression/38194812/

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WEDNESDAY 22ND MAY 2024

THE FERRET | PRESTON

DOORS 7PM

FREE ENTRY

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Make The Ferret Mad Again - Stand Up comedy in the heart of Preston! (May Edition)
May
21

Make The Ferret Mad Again - Stand Up comedy in the heart of Preston! (May Edition)

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

Every third Tuesday of the month we bring you MTFMA, featuring a hand-picked line-up of hilarious comedians from all over the North West. Keep an eye out for your guest MC!

Expect everything plus the kitchen sink!

Lineup:

Alex Tighe MC

Jessica Corcoran

Katie Hanrahan

Danielle Frances 

Zuza Ritt

Anthony Williams

Jack Horsefield

Dan King

Fil Milton 

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

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 21st May 2024

Free entry

7pm Doors / 7:30pm Showtime

Every 3rd Tuesday of the month

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Rob Clamp | April Moon | The Just Numbers
May
16

Rob Clamp | April Moon | The Just Numbers

Rob Clamp | April Moon | The Just Numbers

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Thursday, 16th May 2024

The Ferret | Preston

Doors 7PM

FREE ENTRY!

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ROB CLAMP:

Singer, acoustic guitarist, stomp box and foot tambourine player.

‘It’s not often you come across a voice with such controlled power: even at the emotional heights and depths of the songs, Rob’s voice retains a purity and focus that is all too rare. Wherever his songwriting leads him, his voice adapts to the genre, from pop through folk and roots. A classic voice for classic music.’ Rob has been featured on BBC introducing, has won the highly regarded ‘Purbeck Rising 2022’ imprinting himself onto the UK folk scene, and won the ‘Sofia International Singer Songwriter Festival 2022’ in Bulgaria.

Heavily influenced by the likes of; Ben Howard, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and Bruce Springsteen - Rob’s music is filled with real life experiences, performed in his own compelling storytelling style, with acoustic guitar accompanied by a variation of foot percussion. 2023 was eventful for Rob, selling out numerous shows in the South of England including; The Joiners Arms (Southampton) and The Railway Inn (Winchester), rounding off the year supporting the likes of; Frank Turner, James Walsh (Starsailor) and Sean McGowan. Rob has performed on nationally regarded stages already in 2024 at; The AMA UK Showcase in London and won the public vote on the Introducing stage at The UK West Coast Folk Festival in Blackpool. His debut album (Lost Soul) was released on March 1st  with his debut headline tour across the UK and Europe throughout the Spring of ‘24.

APRIL MOON:

An alt-country / Canadiana duo, who use intertwined guitars, big vocal harmonies and an old suitcase kick drum to create a big, full sound. 

Live videos on the April Moon YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhmASaLeG7TDlwQk2MQToIann-aM4hTPZ&si=cgGuFE05A0U3xTa4

THE JUST NUMBERS:

Rock & Blues Originals

https://soundcloud.com/thejustnumbers

https://www.facebook.com/thejustnumbers

Rob Clamp | April Moon | The Just Numbers

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Thursday, 16th May 2024

The Ferret | Preston

Doors 7PM

FREE ENTRY!

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

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Open Mic Spoken Word Night - The S Werd May Edition
May
14

Open Mic Spoken Word Night - The S Werd May Edition

Open Mic SPoken Word Night

FREE ENTRY

The S Werd started out as phone note ramblings. After complaining of nowhere to spout the words, and a few too many beers on a night out, a stage was booked! 

The S Werd is for spoken word, poetry, prose and limericks - all levels are welcome to come join for a spot! 

Whether heartfelt or funny, memories or made up - this is your chance to have the floor.

Hosted by Becca Jaye (or Screwps to some), The S Werd is open mic and free entry - with a usual excess of 11 acts this night has been a hit since its inception back in November ‘23. 

So come hear about dick pics, read texts from your ex, or hear why online dating is as funny as cheese on a plane… 

Free entry!

Tuesday 14th May, 2024

The Ferret | Preston

6.45PM til 10PM

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Enjoy The Show Presents: Ayse Balkos: Canine Teeth (stand up spoken word)
May
8

Enjoy The Show Presents: Ayse Balkos: Canine Teeth (stand up spoken word)

Enjoy The Show Presents

Ayse Balkos: Canine Teeth (stand up spoken word)

A stand-up monologue about grief, gender and discrimination - a harrowing look at the life of a young Turkish woman.

TICKETS: www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Preston/The-Ferret/Canine-Teeth-stand-up-spoken-word/38055824/

CANINE TEETH by Ayse Balkos

Canine Teeth is a stand up monologue combining live spoken word and soundscapes with storytelling and visual landscape created through visual projection. (Istanbul streets, Turkish culture).

It is a voyage and return – moving into the past, digging ever deeper (into oneself, into relations) – fundamentally journeying from here to discover something thats over there, and then coming back transformed so the audience may experience the place Ayse started in a new way. This story begins inside, and moves out.

Canine Teeth was developed after Balkos released her collection of poems and songs, Come To Tower and actively discovered a line through them that connected the works during Making Autobiographical Theatre Workshop run by On The Run Theatre 2022. The project received an Arts Council Lottery Project Funding with presentations at the Migration Matters Festival and Dorothy Pax in Sheffield in summer of 2022.

About Ayse Balkos:

Ayse walks across the stage and talks about the Turkish culture she was growed in.

A story which has not been heard before that takes place during a day against the back drop of a Turkish society obsessed with marriage and women. Ayses stand up show, Canine Teeth is an insightful and ultimately harrowing look at the life of a young Turkish woman.

Rooted in Ayses lived experiences, the show is a journey into an alternative reality of a modern and westernized Turkish woman and the clash of family, freedom and faith.

A work about grief, gender, economic and social discrimination. A young womens relatable experience.

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Wednesday, May 8th, 2024

Doors 7PM, show starts at 8PM

The Ferret | Preston

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Elder Emo UK: Core Values - Y'ALL WANT A SINGLE SAY F*CK THAT (Country X Nu Metal)
Apr
27
to Apr 28

Elder Emo UK: Core Values - Y'ALL WANT A SINGLE SAY F*CK THAT (Country X Nu Metal)

Elder Emo UK’s CORE VALUES is BACK with a Country X Nu Metal night: Y'ALL WANT A SINGLE SAY F*CK THAT

A word from Elder Emo UK…

LET'S BE HONEST... COUNTRY SLAPS - SO FROM KORN TO LUKE COMBS WE ARE HAVING A DOUBLE WHAMMY THEMED NIGHT PLAYING ALL THE BANGERS AS IF SCUZZ TV WENT TO A RODEO!

GET YOUR BOOTS
GET YOUR HAT
WE'RE BRINGING COUNTRY TO THE FERRET

FREE ENTRY!
SEE Y'ALL THERE

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CORE VALUES - 🔥Last Saturday of EVERY MONTH at The Ferret🔥

🗓️Saturday, 27th April 2024

📍The Ferret | Preston

⏰11PM-3AM

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Whinge + Tero Kulero + Nodding Dog Disco + Sabbath Soundsystem | Joe S-R's 40th Birthday!
Apr
27

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

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

Whinge + Tero Kulero + Nodding Dog Disco + Sabbath Soundsystem

FREE ENTRY ALL DAY AND NIGHT!

WHINGE:

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

TERO KULERO:

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

NODDING DOG DISCO:

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

SABBATH SOUNDSYSTEM:

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

NODDING DOG DISCO SPINNING IN THE BEER GARDEN FROM 2PM

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

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

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Joe S-R's 40th ft Whinge + Tero Kulero + Nodding Dog Disco + Sabbath Soundsystem
Saturday, 27th April 2024
The Ferret | Preston
2PM-LATE
FREE ENTRY

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

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

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The After Show with DJ Goblinizer
Apr
26
to Apr 27

The After Show with DJ Goblinizer

The After Show with DJ goblinizer

Spinning punk, punk and MORE punk from 11PM til late! FREE ENTRY FROM 11PM

After this gig! - https://theferret.live/listings/madhouse-thekut

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The Gideon Conn Trio | Lanterns | Morning Tourist
Apr
25

The Gideon Conn Trio | Lanterns | Morning Tourist

The Gideon Conn Trio | Lanterns | Morning Tourist

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Thursday, 25th April 2024

The Ferret | Preston

Doors 7PM

FREE ENTRY BEFORE 8PM - £5 AFTER!

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The Gideon Conn Trio:

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

Lanterns:

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

Morning Tourist:

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

The Gideon Conn Trio | Lanterns | Morning Tourist

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Thursday, 25th April 2024

The Ferret | Preston

Doors 7PM

FREE ENTRY BEFORE 8PM - £5 AFTER!

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

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Enjoy The Show Presents: Harry Baker: Wonderful
Apr
24

Enjoy The Show Presents: Harry Baker: Wonderful

Enjoy The Show Presents

Harry Baker: Wonderful

First date of the new tour in PRESTON! World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker is back with a new show celebrating the wonder that is being alive!

TICKETS: www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Preston/The-Ferret/Harry-Baker-Wonderful/38055814/#tickets

After a sellout Edinburgh Fringe Run and subsequent 40-date UK Tour, World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker is back with a brand new show celebrating the wonder that is being alive. Featuring brand new poems about death, postcodes and his favourite German wheat bear Schöfferhofer, the maths-loving, TED-talking, German-speaking, battle-rapping, happy-crying, self-bio-writing unashamed human brings his signature playfulness and poignancy that has made him a fan favourite and reached millions of people all over the world.

This will be Harry’s third visit to The Ferret after sell-out shows in 2020 and 2022.

Reviews:
‘Harry Baker’s intricate, quick-fire rhymes have always been on the impressive side of mind-blowing’ The Scotsman
‘Spectacularly Witty’★★★★★ Whatsonstage
‘Blistering wordplay’★★★★★ Threeweeks
‘Not one syllable out of place’★★★★★ The Wee Review
‘The Spell Over The Audience Is Tangible’★★★★★ Broadway Baby
‘Simply put... The greatest performer on earth’★★★★★ BBC Radio 1

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Wednesday, April 24th, 2024

Doors 7PM, show starts at 8PM

The Ferret | Preston

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Midnight Swim with FMA + 12 Gage & Dreadnought
Apr
18

Midnight Swim with FMA + 12 Gage & Dreadnought

Midnight Swim with FMA + 12 Gage & Dreadnought

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Thursday, 18th April 2024

The Ferret | Preston

Doors 7PM

FREE ENTRY BEFORE 8PM - £4 AFTER!

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

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

Midnight Swim:

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

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

FMA + 12 Gage:

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

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

Dreadnought:

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

Midnight Swim with FMA + 12 Gage & Dreadnought

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Thursday, 18th April 2024

The Ferret | Preston

Doors 7PM

FREE ENTRY BEFORE 8PM - £4 AFTER!

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

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Make The Ferret Mad Again - Stand Up comedy in the heart of Preston! (April Edition)
Apr
16

Make The Ferret Mad Again - Stand Up comedy in the heart of Preston! (April Edition)

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

Every third Tuesday of the month we bring you MTFMA, featuring a hand-picked line-up of hilarious comedians from all over the North West. Keep an eye out for your guest MC!

Expect everything plus the kitchen sink!

Lineup:

Fil Milton MC

Paul Gittens

Emerson Young

Bobby Milner

Mike Linwood

Sarah Adams

Jack Wilkens

Helen Brooks

Kelly McAteer

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

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

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

These hilarious nights are FREE ENTRY and the laughs will kick off from 7:30pm (doors at 7pm).

Come and enjoy some Ferret funnies, and Make The Ferret Mad Again! 🙌

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Tuesday 16th April 2024

Free entry

7pm Doors / 7:30pm Showtime

Every 3rd Tuesday of the month

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The After Show with DJ COnnie Von D
Apr
12
to Apr 13

The After Show with DJ COnnie Von D

The After Show with DJ COnnie Von D

Spinning heavy metal/hard rock and emo from 11PM til late! FREE ENTRY FROM 11PM

After this gig! - https://theferret.live/listings/madhouse-fury

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WRESTLEMANIA FREE ENTRY Watch Party 11pm-4am
Apr
6
to Apr 7

WRESTLEMANIA FREE ENTRY Watch Party 11pm-4am

free entry Wrestlemania watch party 

After this gig! - theferret.live/listings/wwemo

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Elder Emo UK: WWEmo - PRE WRESTLEMANIA GIG with Vices, Bloodmoon & Marcane + FREE WATCH PARTY
Apr
6
to Apr 7

Elder Emo UK: WWEmo - PRE WRESTLEMANIA GIG with Vices, Bloodmoon & Marcane + FREE WATCH PARTY

Elder Emo UK Presents: WWEmo - A Pre Wrestlemania gig PLUS a FREE ENTRY watch party 


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To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: WWEmo - A Pre Wrestlemania gig with Vices, Bloodmoon & Marcane tickets from Skiddle .

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VICES -

SO GOOD ELDER EMO ARE HAVING THEM BACK A THIRD TIME.

IN A SHORT TIME THESE LOCAL LADS DEBUED THEIR UNIQUE TALENT AND RELEASED "STRAINED" TO THE WORLD. IN SHORT SPACE OF TIME THEY ARE ALREADY MAKING THEIR STAMP ON THE SCENE.


BLOODMOON -

RECOMMENDED BY BOTH VICES AND ELDER EMO UK PAL FITZSY - FROM BLACKPOOL THESE BOYS BRING THEIR ALTERNATIVE TWIST TO THIS EVE. GAINING 25K+ LISTENERS LAST EAR WE ARE EXCITED TO HELP THEM GET PLENTY MORE WITH HITS SUCH AS "CREATURE".


MARCANE -

AN ALTERNATIVE-POP ARTIST FROM MANCHESTER WHO UTILISES HIS EUPD (Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder) IN A POSITIVE WAY TO DELIVER HIGHLY EMOTIONAL LYRICAL THEMES AND STORIES - "BLURRING" I CAN'T STOP LISTENING TO MYSELF



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WRESTLING FANCY DRESS - DIG OUT YOUR SPANDEX AND COME AS YOUR FAVOURITE WRESTLER - PRIZE FOR BEST DRESSED


TABLES AND SEATING WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THE WATCH PARTY ON HUGE PROJECTOR SCREEN - FIRST COME FIRST SERVE SEATING - SNACKS ARE WELCOME


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TICKETS: https://skiddle.com/e/38070763

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Parka Monkeys - The After Show with DJ Bill Murray
Apr
5
to Apr 6

Parka Monkeys - The After Show with DJ Bill Murray

The After SHOw with DJ Bill Murray

FREE ENTRY AFTER 11PM!

Bill Murray has had residencies in Manchester, Berlin, London & Liverpool to name a few.


He’s been an after party DJ for Oasis, The Stone Roses, New Order, Morrissey & Richard Ashcroft, and DJ’d alongside: Kasabian, Inspiral Carpets, Mani (Stone Roses / Primal Scream), Peter Hook (Joy Division / New Order).

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THE AFTER SHOW TAKES PLACE… AFTER THE SHOW! GRAB PARKA MONKEYS TICKETS HERE:

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

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

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

Live forever x

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Parka Monkeys - Live Band Indie Disco
Apr
5

Parka Monkeys - Live Band Indie Disco

Parka Monkeys - Live Band Indie Disco

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

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

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

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

Live forever x

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Friday, 5th April 2024

Doors 8PM

The Ferret | Preston

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Elder Emo UK: Core Values (FREE ENTRY PARTY AFTER «elektronisch» GIG!)
Mar
30
to Mar 31

Elder Emo UK: Core Values (FREE ENTRY PARTY AFTER «elektronisch» GIG!)

Elder Emo UK’s CORE VALUES is BACK with a FREE ENTRY ‘Industrial/Goth & Everything Kink Special’ after the «elektronisch» gig on the 30TH MARCH 🔥🖤🔥

A word from Elder Emo UK…

“We’re going to a whole new level for one night only… Unless it’s really REALLY GOOD!


So dust off your Demonia boots, pull out your finest attire and leave nothing to the imagination. This is a night to over indulge. SEE YOU THERE! STAY GOTH.”

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🚨This event is FREE ENTRY and runs from 11PM-3AM - This will kick off after the FREE ENTRY «elektronisch» gig!🚨

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CORE VALUES - 🔥Last Saturday of EVERY MONTH at The Ferret🔥

🗓️Saturday, 30th March 2024

📍The Ferret | Preston

⏰11PM-3AM

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