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 »
Restaurant review: EastZEast
Ventured to EastZEast last night for a friend’s birthday meal. The traditional Punjab cuisine and modern interior is obviously a big hit with fellow Prestonians as the place was packed.
Turn up, tune in & donate!
Two local bands join forces on Thursday 11th March to raise much needed funds for the Green Gecko Project, a charity based in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The organisation runs a school and safe haven for local street children. A place they can eat, wash, learn and play. Playing on the night are tropical popsters Coco Shackle and the brilliant Boy Del Mundo. The night starts at 7.30pm at the Ship Inn, Fylde Road Preston. Entry – Free. Donations welcome.
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.
New York’s angriest yodelling banjo player at The Continental
“New York’s angriest yodelling banjo player”, one Curtis Eller, will be dropping in on Preston’s Continental on Thursday 4th March as part of his brief UK tour. Curtis is a dynamic solo performer with a huge cult following who sings about, amongst many other things, pigeon racing, performing elephants and John Wilkes Booth.
Heart to heart
It’s that time of year when fluffy teddies, helium hearts and red roses clamour for attention in shop windows. Yes folks in case you haven’t noticed Sunday is Valentine’s Day! here are our top tips for places to check out over the weekend….
The Mystery Tea House is brewing up a special Valentine’s blend, the very tempting Temple of Love tea combines pink amaranth and jasmine flower. For just £2.40 this hot brew should thaw even the frostiest of hearts. If your amour fancies something a little stronger, and is of legal age, slip along to Fives for a Pixies Wing.
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.
Performers Wanted!
Ever fancied performing at a fringe frestival? Local theatre company Screaming Theatre are on the hunt for a range of acts to perform at this year’s Preston Tringe Festival.
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 »
A great night out in Preston
I was approached to write a post about Preston being the nation’s best night out for The Nation’s Best, so I asked our readers what they thought was great about Preston’s nightlife. We got some really varied responses and below is my write-up of what can only be described as a good spread of different nights out in Preston. We haven’t managed to cover everything, so if we missed somewhere or something just add it in the comments section. read article »
Review: Russell Howard @ Guild Hall, Preston
This is a guest post from Louise Hendy. She is a student studying psychology, Spanish and IT at A-level. She blogs at the trick to life’s not to get too attached to it and can be found on twitter @louise_hendy. If you’d like to write a guest post for Preston Blog check out how you can get involved.
Russell Howard is a regular at the Edinburgh Festival. Image credit to Dave Smith.
I think I’ll start by saying if you ever get the chance to go and see this man, you absolutely must go. read article »
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