Coming straight out of Newport The GLC are officially Britain’s biggest rap group. Known for classics like “Guns don’t kill people rappers do”, The GLC started almost by accident around the turn of the century with Eggsy’s impromptu rap about his tracksuit over a serious piece of music Rhys was working on in the studio. Adam Hussain, Billy Webb, Mystkal, the Maggot, 2hats and Mike Balls convinced Rhys to record the rap. Fuelled by Lambrini, fags, Chicken Tikka Massala and weed they all took to the mic and The GLC’s first album “Don’t Blame the Chain” was born. And so it began, the journey which has so far seen The GLC rise to the top of the charts, perform around the world and at every major festival in the Western Hemisphere and make millions of people laugh along the way. Now many years since that first rap about Eggsy’s tracksuit, the boys are still keeping it real in the rap game and hold the title of the most successful UK rap act ever. To date The GLC have released 18 albums… and amazingly none of them have died yet. You knows it! GLC (Live) plus special guests

The UK’s best Stone Roses Tribute return to the stage after a brief 16 month, covid-induced hiatus. If you love I Am The Resurrection, Made Of Stone, Fools Gold, Waterfall, She Bangs The Drums and many more then do not miss this exclusive opportunity to hear your favourite Stone Roses anthems performed live by the UK’s finest tribute! Support comes from Oaysis, one of the UK’s best Oasis tribute bands performing a hits packed set that’s guaranteed to be biblical!

The Dunwells are a successful Leeds based Indie-folk / Americana band with strong vocals, powerful melodies and heartfelt lyrics. Their debut album “Blind Sighted Faith” was released in 2012 following which they have released a further 6 albums/EP’s. The Dunwells have found favour with audiences across the world having toured extensively in USA, Europe and the UK as well as having supported artists including Mumford and Sons and Elbow on UK tours. They are passionate and prolific singer-song writers having written material for joint collaborations as well as other high profile up and coming artists.

Welly is an extraordinary character with a remarkable literary way of describing himself, his band and society. A square peg in the round hole of suburban life, Welly embraced his difference from an early age and went onto channel his observations on suburbia into songs. Whip-smart, playful, funny and terrifyingly smart pop songs to be precise. He then set about finding the perfect vehicle to pedal his wares and so formed a band and delivered a debut album bursting with democratised pop music for people that feel fun in the charts stopped at Love Machine by Girls Aloud.

The band formed of former Fall members from various eras of the legendary bands existence, have always been more than simply a continuation of their past musical endeavours. More of an open community to all ex Fall-ers, centred around a core line up, House of All have now bolstered their already mighty fine line up by creating a three drummer strong rhythm section, taking it in turns to play on various tracks.

Cassidy Paris is returning to The Ferret after an amazing Preston Debut last year we had to bring her back all the way from Down Under!

The 9075, formed in August 2019 from a jamming session, are the world's first tribute dedicated to celebrating the music and essence of The 1975. With a 2-hour show, The 9075 brings the spirit of the original band to life, creating unforgettable nights filled with nostalgia and excitement. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the music, The 9075 promises an unforgettable experience that pays homage to one of the most iconic bands of our time.

"After a few years' break from touring Blighty, we're excited to return to the land of Greggs and be joined by the lovely and brain-bruisingly heavy lads of Raised By Owls for a heap of shows in 2025. Perhaps more illustriously, we're dragging their filthy British asses to Ireland for three glorious shows on our sceptred isle. Who's better - Britain or Ireland? We'll finally find out on this tour. Except, it's Ireland."

DJ Chris Arnold takes you on a magical mystery tour of his collection of covers, remixes and tracks that sampled arguably the greatest band that ever existed The Beatles. Expect to hear plenty of reggae, ska, latin, hip hop, dub, funk, house and even drum & bass takes on the wonderful music created by John, Paul, George & Ringo.

Love Thy Neighbour presents Nic Cage Against The Machine Presented by Love Thy Neighbour Music. This is an 18+ event

The Primevals Stewart Lee has commissioned Glasgow's garage punk veterans to write a suitably haunting song for his new stand-up show 'Stewart Lee Vs The Man Wulf', which is currently on a long U.K tour. The band formed in 1983. Influenced by the MC5, The Stooges, Captain Beefheart, Pharoah Sanders, The Gun Club, The Cramps etc etc , and 1960s American garage rock, they continue to improve with age, like a fine single malt, and remain a resiliently brilliant live act. The single features the A side "I'm The Man-Wulf" with an edited long version on the flip. The Primevals have always been a lot more than a bang it out garage rock band. Sure, they hit hard but behind the noise (of which there is a lot) is a fine and dare we say it cultured understanding of all the other great love sounds-of funk, soul, free jazz and a plain goddam groove!! The Primevals love playing the Ferret and Tuff LIfe Boogie will keep bringing them back until everyone gets the message that this is an elite band! https://primevals.bandcamp.com/ INCA BABIES Inca Babies were formed in Manchester's infamous Hulme flats in 1982 by Bill Marten (bass) and Harry Stafford (guitar, later vocals). Intended as cities in the sky for young executives, the Hulme estate quickly turned into a cockroach-infested grey slum and undoubtedly influenced the Inca's raunchy death ray twang, also informed by the nascent goth scene which was genuinely exciting. The Inca's first single 'The Interior' secured them the first of four John Peel sessions recorded between 1984-87. With two number one slots in the Indie single chart and a top 5 album 'Rumble', the Incas soon began to find an audience abroad, touring mainland Europe several times. Three further albums (This Train, Opium Den and Evil Hour) and six more singles were released. During this time popularity was not a problem but keeping personnel was, and while singers and drummers came and went, Bill and Harry, the backbone of the band who played every gig and appeared on every record, struggled to keep the integrity of the band alive. The end came when there were no more singers and no more drummers. But then in 2006 came the Best of compilation 'Plutonium', and the band reformed in 2007 with Goldblade drummer Rob Haynes the new occupant behind the drum kit. Gigs at home and abroad followed and a new album was midway through being written when the band were hit with the shocking news of the death of bassist Bill Marten. The band was put on hold while they came to terms with this loss, but it was eventually decided to keep Bill's legacy alive by continuing and finishing off the album they had started writing, which turned out to be Death Message Blues released in 2010. Harry and Rob have continued to be the core of the Inca Babies since then, putting out several more albums, most recently, Ghost Mechanic No 9 which dropped in late 2024, and introduces new bass player, Jim Adama. Ghost Mechanic is a powerful collection of tunes taking listeners back to a sound that is rawer and spikier, reminiscent of the Inca's early days, and closes with a new reworked dub version of 80's favourite Opium Den. The Incas have continued to gig occasionally when their schedules permit and interest in the band remains high. Tuff Life Boogie has been delighted to get a number of opportunities to present the band in the past and has learned that two things are guaranteed when you book them: Inca Babies are always a hard act to follow and Harry Stafford is always the best-dressed man in the room. Tuff Life Boogie is happy to welcome them back to the Ferret in 2025. https://www.facebook.com/incababies The Lotts Warrington's garage rock upstarts The Lotts have been going for a few years now, but look set to make more of an impact this year. After being chosen by Louder than War as one of their 25 New Bands for 2025, they have set up some American dates in March and are also headlining the respected Hipsville Garage Rock weekender in Margate in May. The Lotts latest single Stop and Think it Over is a Compulsive Gamblers cover, which underscores their great taste and appreciation for 60's influenced driving beat music. If you like Reigning Sound, Ty Segall or classic line-up period Oh Sees, make sure you turn up early and give this great band your support. www.thelotts.bandcamp.com

Kareem Dennis, better known by his stage name Lowkey, is a British rapper and activist from London. He first became known through a series of mixtapes he released before he was 18.

Manchester quartet who effectively bring the brooding sound of the post-punk genre into the 21st century.

The 4 Johns bring you All Weve Got Time For their hilarious, innovative, mind-blowing, spoken word comedy show. Time is running out and theres a million things to do. The 4 Johns are going to change the world, right all wrongs and start a revolution, just as soon as theyve updated their socials, finished watching Netflix and stopped playing Minecraft. Funny, innovative, outspoken, uninhibited and unafraid, the show will make you laugh, cry, think, and laugh again. Ever wondered where all the time goes? Join The 4 Johns as they take a humorous, irreverent and occasionally sombre look at how good intentions and grand plans get side-tracked and derailed by the trivial and mundane. The revolution begins, eventually. The show contains some strong language. From sharp and satirical to furious and hilarious, the 4 Johns try to make sense of some of the things that matter and a lot of the things that dont in post Brexit, post covid, post Boris UK. The show is written, performed and directed by spoken word super group The 4 Johns. The 4 Johns are award winning poets and performers Mike Watts, Peter Knaggs, Matt Nicholson and Jim Higo. Mike Watts is the British Bukowski; a magnificent writer and performer, hard-hitting, uncompromising, and ferociously in your face. Peter Knaggs is wry, ironic, satirical and hilarious with words that come at you from angles you never knew existed. Matt Nicholson words are dark and sinister, tender and moving, brilliantly observed and sprinkled with humour and wit. Jim Higo is hilarious, furious and brilliant, full of fire, craft and candour. Reviews: Brilliant show, went down a storm Morecambe Poetry Festival Like a Beckett play written by 4 working class guys Café Indie Events Part Beckett, Part German expressionism, part rant, part recital. The most original way Ive ever seen a poetry show done Dave Lee writer/filmmaker

The Virginmarys are an English rock duo from Macclesfield, England. The band formed in 2009 as a trio and self-released a limited series of sold out EPs, before releasing their debut album King of Conflict on DoubleCross/Cooking Vinyl and Wind Up Records in February 2013.

Post-punk duo from Leicestershire featuring the eccentrically-named bassist House of Lords who count Tom Vek, The Futureheads and Gang of Four among their fans.

Lowkey has worked with Immortal Technique, Wretch 32, Akala, Dead Prez and The Outlawz. Musically, perhaps best known for his two explosive and thought provoking Fire In the Booth freestyles, his socially conscious approach to hip hop sets him apart from most of his contemporaries.

A triple header is coming to The Ferret with Rao Metal icons Hacktivist with special guests Waterlines and FMA + 12 Gage!

Pentire are an indie band who make pop songs for the post-jangle generation through the smiles and sweat of the mosh pit. This Herefordshire four-piece tell cheap lager-soaked stories of student life, a small-town upbringing, and the innocence of youth. Brought up on a diet of The Killers, Paolo Nutini and Stereophonics, frontman and principal songwriter Jack formed a band with his best mate Owen in the sleepy town of Ross-on-Wye. The two friends met drummer Jake and bass player Jacob whilst at university, which cemented the four-piece that is now selling out venues across the UK.

Holy Scum. The name itself is a visceral snarl, perfectly capturing the raw, feedback-laden sludge and improvisational rock that the band unleashes. Since their debut, Holy Scum has made waves at major festivals like Le Guess Who? and Roadburn, cementing their place in the music scene.

Back in 2020, former Auteurs frontman Luke Haines and former R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck teamed for the excellent Beat Poetry for Survivalists, and now they've announced a follow-up. The awesomely titled All The Kids Are Super Bummed Out is a double album, out October 28 via Cherry Red.

Badwax Audio Presents.....bwa003 Next Up For Us At Bad Wax Audio Is This Tasty Jungle Filled Treat!!! Mark Your Calendars For 30th May As We Head To The Ferret To Shake Down Preston For Our First Club Night Of The Year! We're Bringing Up, From Bristol, One Of The Most Prominent Jungle Djs From The Underground Rave Scene. With A Big Sound System, A Limited-Capacity Venue, Intimate Vibes, And Some Of The Best Support Our Local Jungle Scene Has To Offer, This Is One Night You Will Not Want To Miss! Humb - 90 Minute Set!!!!! [ Doner Beat Records // Jigsore Sound // Scared Money ] Humb Is A Veteran Of The Uk's Jungle And Sound System Scene, With Countless Events And Various Releases And Under His Belt As Co-Owner Of The Jigsore Sound System. Some Of His Classics From The Label Still Gather Somewhat Of A Cult Following Over 10 Years After Their Release Receiving Regular Plays At Raves In The Uk And Beyond. As Long Term Resident Of Hanoi Humb Ran Parties In The City For Many Years Hosting A Wide Range Of Underground Artists Whilst Building And Running The Legendary Birdcage Nightclub, A 2 Roomed Semi Outdoor Venue Sandwiched Next To The Red Riveron The Outskirts Of The City. The Development Of The Vietnamese Scene Influenced His Production Style, Pushing Him To Attack New Styles Whilst Looking Backwards To The Roots Of Rave Music. The Result Was His Most Recent Label, Doner Beat Records. Soon To Drop Their 14th Release The Label Bridges The Gap Between Jungle, Acid, Breaks And Hardcore. Their Music Has Found Way Into Performances From The Likes Of Fff, Om Unit, Sherelle And Moy As Well As Yosh's 2022 Boiler Room And Even Resulted In A Surprise Collab With Ukg Legend Zed Bias, Whilst Exploring New Sounds Humb Kept His Love For Faster Tempos Alive Dropping A Few Jungle Releases On Vinyl In 2023/24. Now Returned To The Uk With A Few Huge Festival Sets Under His Belt Humb Is Looking To The Future With More Forward Amen Rinsers Dropping Soon On Scared Money, Over/Shadow, Hardcore Energy And Beyond. We Are Super Gassed To Have Humb On Board & Can't Wait To Hear Him Rinse Out Heavy Business On The Sound System! Snipez - [ Bad Wax Audio // Koba Audio // Jungle Tings Audio ] Dnb DJ And Producer Based In Preston City. Releases On Koba Audio, No Long Ting, Lickwood & Gunshot Recs, Kevlar, Pull Up Recs & More. Winner Of The Jaydan Production Competition On Drum & Bass Arena In 2017. Recently Supported Through BBC Introducing And Is Co Manager And Resident DJ For Bad Wax Audio & Unified Dnb. Played At Various Nights Up And Down The Country Supporting Many Big Names Such As Hazard, Dillinja, Randall, Kenny Ken And Lots More! Bringing Them Nasty Rollers, Raw Jump Up And Jungle Flavours Into His DJ Sets We Know He Is Going To Make You Shake Your Body On That Dancefloor! Mr.mac - [ Bad Wax Audio ] One Of Bad Wax Audio's Head Honchos. He Needs No Introduction To The Preston Underground Music Scene. But For Those Who Aren't In The Loop, You Can Catch This Guy Shelling Out Some Of The More Energetic Riddims On The Sound System. Whether It's His Deep Knowledge And Understanding Of D'n'b Or His Overwhelming Collection Of Jungle Vinyl Or His Digital Options, He Does Not Fail At Making The Dance Floor Move. Malware - [ Dropjaw Audio // Pick&Mix // West Art Collective ] High-Energy Tempo Hoppin Malware Brings The Heat With Explosive Multi-Genre Sets. Blending Everything Between The Lines Of Footwork, Hard Techno, Jungle, Dnb, Breakcore, 4X4 And Tekno Plus Anything Else Rave He's Feeling On The Day; Combined With His Chaotic Energy And Fast Paced Transitions, The Sets Are Guaranteed To Ignite Every Dancefloor. Expect Raw Kicks And Heavy Drops, Plus Hands-In-The-Air Euphoria And A Non-Stop Party Vibe With Crowd Reading High On The Agenda! As A Long-Term Resident Of The Mighty North-West Free Party Crews Dropjaw Audio And Pick & Mix Soundsystem, Whilst Leading The Music Events For West Art Collective In Manchester And Mashing Up Gigs All Around The Country; Malware Has Created An Unmissable Presence For Himself Within The Party Scene! High-P - [ Pink Rizla Riddims ] High P Is A Devoted Junglist, And Preston Based Dj. Growing From Her Influential Roots N Hip-Hop And Old School Jungle, She Serves A Tasty Selection Of Jungle, Core, Tek,Drum And Bass And Footwork. Bringing The Signature Stamina Sets, She Doesn't Shy Away From The Heavy Artillery Amens, While Always Keeping It Vibey With The Silly Bangers. Expect Musical Anarchy, With Anything From 160-220 Bpm. Since 2021, High P Has Been Carving Out A Dynamic Presence Across England And Wales, Supporting Acclaimed Artists Such As Mrs Magoo, Junglord, Bladerunner And Sam Binga Taking Her Magic Internationally In 2023, She Also Spun For The Sick Crew In Berlin, At Mensch Meier. Beyond The Decks, High P Is The Founder And Creative Director Of The All-Female Brand Pink Rizla Riddims, Where She Curates Immersive Events, Designs Custom Graphics, And Produces Rave Wear. Aquila - [ Bad Wax Audio ] With An Enduring Admiration For The Old-School Hardcore Jungle Scene, Aquila Brings Unmatched Energy To The Decks. Now, As A Key Player With Bad Wax Audio, She's Known For Delivering High-Energy Sets That Set The Dance Floor Blazing With Her Deep Understanding Of Jungle, Amen Breaks And Rave Culture.

Wax-Tree-Cast: Indie-pop duo from Halifax, West Yorkshire. Formed in mid-2020, the band consists of lead vocalist and bassist Oolagh Hodgson and songwriter Blair Murray on lead guitar. Blair is a former member of Manchester band Twisted Wheel and has also worked with Nile Marr and Johnny Marr on Niles band Man Made. They have been causing a stir on the scene since their inception in lockdown. The band have also just signed a publishing deal with Blue Raincoat Music/Chrysalis Records. Championed by Huw Stephens, Steve Lamacq and also Chris Hawkins on BBC 6 Music - who said he really fell for the band after seeing them play live. Wax-Tree-Cast have also seen fierce support from John Kennedys X-Posure show on Radio X. Kennedy has supported all five single releases and recently invited the band into his studio for an intimate interview and live set. Last year they played at Kendal Calling, Liverpool Sound City and toured the U.K. including headlining and selling out Hebden Bridges Trades Club and many more. This year they have gone further, supporting the likes of Baby Strange, Tess Parks, Tim Burgess (The Charlatans), The Hold Steady and recently toured with Steve Mason.

Improvised lyrics and yowled vocals are specialities of Scottish outfit Humour, whose debut EP is a riot of invention.

the Canadian musician whose boisterous garage rock compositions with the legendary bands Demons Claws, Hellshovel, and the Black Lips led to King Khan identifying him as one of the unsung heroes of rock n roll.

The Real People, from Liverpool, England, were one of the very first bands to play what is today known as Britpop, and have been quoted by Oasis as being one of their major influences. They were formed in 1988 by brothers Christopher and Anthony Griffiths, the original line up consisted of Chris Griffiths (guitar and vocals), Tony Griffiths (bass and vocals), Dave Reilly (drums)(ex China Crisis), Jay Norton (keyboards)(ex Its Immaterial) and Gordon Morgan (guitar)(ex Black). Tony Elson (drums) replaced Dave Reilly (and he was replaced by Garry Ford) and Gordon Morgan was replaced by Sean Simpson (guitar) (later to be replaced by Alan Gillibrand and then by Ian 'Sitar'). The current line up is Tony & Chris Griffths (bass guitar vocals, guitar and vocals), Martin Lappin (guitar) and Tony McGuigan (drums).

The Ferret presents: JERU THE DAMAJA | The Sun Rises In The East - 30th Anniversary World Tour Three decades of riveting performances, across continents and cultures, honed to perfection. Announcing Brooklyn hip hop legend Jeru The Damaja's celebratory 30th Anniversary "The Sun Rises in The East" Tour. From the streets of Brooklyn to stages worldwide, Jeru's career is a testament to his unrivalled talent and showmanship. His easy humour, intertwined effortlessly into his set, transforms his shows into an enjoyable fusion of music and comedy. His power on stage and infectiously upbeat energy resonate in his words: "I love to rock!". Jeru's career trajectory was set ablaze from his first appearance on Gang Starr's iconic "Daily Operation" album, laying the groundwork for a prolific journey through hip-hop's evolving landscape. Celebrated for his debut album, "The Sun Rises In The East," Jeru's groundbreaking work has recently been heralded by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the 200 greatest albums in hip-hop history, a testament to its legacy and impact on the genre. The 30th Anniversary "The Sun Rises in The East" Tour is not just a landmark event. It's marking the growth of an artist into a true Master of Ceremonies, a journey that fans worldwide have been an integral part of. Join us in celebrating 30 years of groundbreaking music, limitless creativity, and an icon who continues to captivate and connect with audiences like no one else. Jeru isn't just a performance; he's a cultural movement. His 30-year odyssey from Brooklyn's raw streets to global stardom epitomizes hip-hop's transformative power. Audiences don't just watch a Jeru show; they live it breathlessly until the very last beat. Ages 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult) Accessible ground floor venue & facilities. Dog-friendly venue.

From the streets of Brooklyn to stages worldwide, Jeru's career is a testament to his unrivaled talent and showmanship. His easy humour, intertwined effortlessly into his set, transforms his shows into an enjoyable fusion of music and comedy. His power on stage and infectiously upbeat energy resonate in his words: "I love to rock!".

The Lovely Eggs are an underground surreal-psych punk rock duo from northern England. They have a fierce ethos that music should have no rules. For Holly and David, being in a band is a way of life. True to this , they live the way they play -- fiercely, constantly, in search of the good times. With 8/10 thumbs up from the NME and much support from BBC6 Music and Radio 1, the band continues to sell out gigs across the UK without the help of management, booking agent or record label support. With six BBC 6 Music sessions under their belt, as well as sessions for Radio 1 and XFM, The Lovely Eggs have enjoyed huge support from BBC 6 Music with airplay from DJs Marc Riley, Steve Lamacq, Lauren Laverne, Chris Hawkins, Gideon Coe, Shaun Keavney and Radcliffe and Maconie. Their songs have been produced by Gruff Rhys (Super Furry Animals), remixed by Tinder Singh (Cornershop) and sampled by Zane Lowe for Scrubius Pip. With releases in the UK, Europe, USA and Japan, The Lovely Eggs have played around the UK, USA and Europe. With observational and often surreal lyrics about life, The Lovely Eggs have a powerful, stripped-down sound: one vintage guitar amp, One Big Muff distortion pedal, a guitar and drum kit.

Three decades of riveting performances, across continents and cultures, honed to perfection. Announcing Brooklyn hip hop legend Jeru The Damaja's celebratory 30th Anniversary "The Sun Rises in The East" Tour.