Acid House legend Danny Rampling to headline Unlocked's opening 2027 event at Chew's Yard, Preston
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Preston dance music fans- you’re in for a treat early next year...
A legendary DJ, widely regarded as ‘the Godfather of British house music’, is coming to Preston next year.
Acid house pioneer Danny Rampling, one of the most influential figures in British dance music, has been announced as the headline act for Unlocked’s opening event of 2027 at Chew’s Yard.
Unlocked is an established electronic and dance music event in Preston and it will be returning for the first time next year on Saturday, February 6.
Revealing their headliner news for the event, Chew’s Yard said: “Few names carry the weight and influence of Danny Rampling.”
Londorn born Danny played a pivotal role in bringing acid house culture to the UK and now he’s bringing his decades of dancefloor history to Preston.
In 1987, he founded Shoom, the UK’s first Balearic rave club, in Southwark and his legendary Shoom nights helped spark a musical and cultural revolution that would transform the British clubbing landscape forever.
From those groundbreaking early days at the forefront of the acid house movement, David has gone on to perform on every continent, spending decades taking his unmistakable sound and passion for electronic music to dancefloors around the world.
He is also well known for his early 90’s radio show on Kiss FM and for presenting the "Love Groove Dance Party" on BBC Radio 1 between 1994 and 2002 which was the second longest running dance music show on the network at the time.
A spokesperson for Chew’s Yard said: “With one of the original architects of Britain's acid house revolution taking centre stage, this promises to be the perfect opportunity to blow away the Christmas cobwebs and bring some serious dancefloor heat to February.
“Still travelling, still playing and still inspiring generations of music lovers, [Danny’s] contribution to electronic music is immeasurable. The word pioneer simply doesn't do him justice.
“Now, Preston gets the opportunity to experience a genuine dance music legend behind the decks.”
Joining Danny will be local favourite Tony Cannon, alongside a couple of special surprises in the support line-up, promising a memorable night for house music fans and clubbers alike.
Tickets are available now on Skiddle, with early booking strongly recommended.
Early bird tickets have already sold out but standard tickets are available for £18.42 (including booking fee).
You can also take a look at all the live events on in your local area via sites such as Eventbrite, Ticketmaster and Eventim.
The mimium age for Unlockled Presents Danny Rampling is 18+ and the event is expected to run between 7:00pm and 12:00pm.
Danny’s upcoming performance at Chew’s Yard marks his first return to the city since performing at the Continental in 2023, which was also an Unlocked event.
The year later he also performed at Lowther Pavillion in Lytham alongside Judge Jules and Jason Fubar.