Ed Sheeran at the Mad Ferret, Coolio performing in someone’s living room and the Spice Girls at Avenham Park, the year their debut hit Wannabe shot straight to the top of the charts. You heard them all here first…
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In case you missed them: You know you're from Preston if you've done most of these 21 things…
1. Before they hit the big time
Ed Sheeran performing at The Mad Ferret in Preston, 2011. This was the year when his debut single The A Team was released Photo: Kevin McGuinness
2. Before they hit the big time
Spice Girls putting life and soul into the performance in the Avenham Park concert in 1996. This was the year they released their debut single Wannabe Photo: Terry Bromley
3. Before they hit the big time
Calvin Harris who performed at a huge 10 day festival in Preston which showcased up and coming musical talent in 2007 Photo: Becky Matthews
4. Before they hit the big time
Dizzee Rascal who performed in Preston in 2006 Photo: Submit