A Preston night in flames
Lava and Ignite Wednesday is considered by most to be the most popular student night in Preston. Dan Birch spoke to the director of the club, the man largely responsible for bringing you the nightlife of Preston that we know today. read article »
Lancashire Style Magazine
Want to know what’s happening in your local area? Want to know what’s hot? What’s happening? Where to be seen? Of course you do, that’s why you’re reading Blog Preston!
If you still want more, Lancashire Style is a new online magazine read article »
Glastonferret 2010
Couldn’t get tickets for Glastonbury? Can’t be bothered trying to find your tent after ten hours of bands and a vat full of ale? Gotta get up with the kids in the morning? Picked up a flyer for this year’s Glastonferret this morning and looks like it could top the fun of last year’s madcap event at Preston’s Mad Ferret.
Preston Tringe Update
The Preston Tringe is swiftly approaching and the clock is now ticking for groups to apply and be part of it, with the deadline being May 10th. So, what are you waiting for – whatever you talent is, give it a go, it’s a chance to share your gift with the world!
Last month, we revealed some of the current line up for the Preston Tringe and we can now reveal more of the extensive and exciting line up that are set to shine throughout the streets of Preston throughout the Tringe. read article »
Open mic night to re-start at Mad Ferret
Preston pub the Mad Ferret is re-starting its open mic nights.
The acoustic nights will take place every Wednesday and the first will see local band One English Pound headline. read article »
Preston Reggae Festival
Local dub poet Prince Marley stopped by the Preston FM studio yesterday to chat about his poetry and hopes for the Preston Reggae Festival, planned for this summer.
The Sound of the Underground
Dr Hoffmann aka Norbert Papp spent the first half of the new millennium building a reputation as one of the most sought after events promoters in Hungary, his renowned Techno nights pulling in crowds of over a thousand people per night. In 2005 after a series of unfortunate events he left Hungary for the UK and thought he had turned his back on the music scene for good. Two years later he rediscovered his passion for music. A radio production course at Preston FM inspired his ground breaking foray into radio with his electronic dance music show, the Blind Spot.
Help for Haiti
DJ Des Grant is lending a hand to help raise funds for Haiti this Friday 19th February at Jalgos Sports and Social Club. The fundraiser promises a fantastic evening of cultural entertainment including music, African drumming, Caribbean Expressive dancing, limbo dancing, masquerade dancing, poetry, charity auction and food. Runs from 7pm til late. Adults £5. Children aged 12-16 £2.
For Humanity’s Sake!
Local bands are to unite to raise funds for the Haiti Earthquake Appeal. Two more acts have been added to the line up which includes Ignition/UK, Baboon, The Black Vipers, Evil Blizzard and The Chaotix.
The fundraiser takes place on Friday 5th February 2010 at The Mad Ferret 8pm onwards. Entry with donation.
Turn up, tune in & help out!
Image Credit: Ignition UK courtesy Simon Cordall.
Ignition/UK
Stopped by Preston FM last night to pre-record an interview with Simon Cordall from Ignition/UK.
Review: Complete Stone Roses @ 53 Degrees
In the confines of 53 Degree’s club venue, 400 people were crammed in to witness The Complete Stone Roses. In tribute to Squire, Brown and co the band have been touring constantly for years and earning themselves a great reputation but as one witty crowd member shouted “What you gonna do when they reform?”. read article »
Preston’s Christmas lights switch on
The Christmas lights will be switched at a ceremony on Preston’s Flag Market on Saturday 21st November 2009. read article »
‘All You Jim Crow Fascists!’ Woody Guthrie Freedom Songs @ New Continental
The New Continental, on Broadgate, Preston, will be playing host to Woody Guthrie’s Freedom Songs as played by Will Kaufman on Monday 5th October 2009. read article »
Interview with Krystal Gault of Kitsch Monkey Productions
Krystal Gault is enjoying a half of lager ahead of the screening of her first music video at the New Continental on the August Bank Holiday. She takes a drag of a cigarette and greets me, she’s a little nervous ahead of the screening.
“This is our first music video”, she says, “I really hope people turn up!” read article »
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