The Ferret is celebrating 20 years at the heart of Preston’s live music scene, marking two decades of bringing grassroots, emerging and established artists to the city.
To mark the milestone, the Fylde Road venue staged The Ferret Is 20!, a special series of 12 events supported by Arts Council England. The programme featured 82 live acts and DJs and attracted 1,718 audience attendances, with performers from across the UK and overseas.
Artists taking part included Rae Morris, The Mouse Outfit, The Bug Club, PET NEEDS, Crocodiles and James Lavelle. The project also funded a permanent upgrade to the venue’s stage lighting.
To celebrate The Ferret’s 20th birthday, we have picked out 20 pictures looking back at some of the people, performances and memorable moments.
1. The Ferret at 20
The Band "Drunk Girls" Playing Whingefest at The Ferret, Preston in 2019 | JPIMedia Resell
2. The Ferret at 20
Ian Cauwood, part owner and licencee at The Ferret prepares the indoor lawn for Glastferret in 2023 | Jpimedia Resell
4. The Ferret at 20
Charlotte Gillett, 22, at gets into the spirt (or beer) at Glastonferret at the Mad Ferret in 2017 | Johnston Press