# Event Details - **Event Name**: TOM HINGLEY (Ex-Inspiral Carpets) + Ben & The Believers + Riley Marsh | *FREE ENTRY!* - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 23 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: The Ferret presents: TOM HINGLEY (Ex-Inspiral Carpets) + Ben & The Believers (acoustic) + Riley Marsh 7:00pm Tuesday 23rd Dec 2025 The Ferret, Preston FREE ENTRY! An xmas treat! Tom Hingley is a formidable singer-songwriter and guitarist, best known as the former lead singer legendary Manchester band Inspiral Carpets, appearing on all their hit singles including Saturn 5, Dragging Me Down & This is How it Feels. Tom parted with Inspirals in 2011 and has been forging a successful solo career both as an acoustic singer releasing Keep Britain Untidy (2001) and last year’s Grand Mal (2024). Tom also fronts The Karpets - playing the inspiral’s catalogue - storming festivals including Shiine On, Kubix, Stone Valley North and supporting the likes of Embrace and Black Grape with the intensity of performance and vocal purity that made This is How it Feels and Saturn Five a success in the first place. Catch Tom's mix of Inspirals classics, originals and mean Blues slide guitar at The Ferret on Tuesday 23rd December 2025. with special guests: BEN & THE BELIEVERS: Led by singer-songwriter Ben Titley, Ben & The Believers craft introspective, heartfelt songs that resonate with listeners. Their sound, a blend of indie rock with a personal edge, has made them a standout act in the live scene. Whether playing intimate shows or festival stages, Ben & The Believers always bring an emotional connection and a raw energy that captivates. Having steadily built a loyal following through their original sound and energetic performances, Ben & The Believers are poised to deliver an unforgettable live experience. “A standout tuneful performance showcasing their original sound and rock ‘n’ roll energy” – Local Music Review + RILEY MARSH: Exciting up-&-coming Derbyshire singer-songwriter blending folk, blues, and rock with soulful, harmonica-infused performances. The Ferret presents: TOM HINGLEY (Ex-Inspiral Carpets) + Ben & The Believers (acoustic) + Riley Marsh 7:00pm Tuesday 23rd Dec 2025 The Ferret, Preston FREE ENTRY! An xmas treat! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/preston/tom-hingley-ex-inspiral-carpets-ben-and-the-believers-riley-marsh-|-free-entry/200029358062134 - **Event Categories**: music, festivals, entertainment, christmas - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 33 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Preston - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Ferret - **lat**: 53.7640158 - **long**: -2.709585 - **full address**: The Ferret, 55 Fylde Road,Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: TOM HINGLEY (Ex-Inspiral Carpets) + Ben & The Believers + Riley Marsh | *FREE ENTRY!* - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/9618a7cd1a1aa065cfe7e13f9e4038eb06649e9683087be9e4daa421f01118d3-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc050101-gmir?v=1766430443 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is TOM HINGLEY (Ex-Inspiral Carpets) + Ben & The Believers + Riley Marsh | *FREE ENTRY!* being held? - **A:** TOM HINGLEY (Ex-Inspiral Carpets) + Ben & The Believers + Riley Marsh | *FREE ENTRY!* takes place on Tue, 23 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Tue, 23 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm at The Ferret, 55 Fylde Road,Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing TOM HINGLEY (Ex-Inspiral Carpets) + Ben & The Believers + Riley Marsh | *FREE ENTRY!*? - **A:** TOM HINGLEY (Ex-Inspiral Carpets) + Ben & The Believers + Riley Marsh | *FREE ENTRY!* is organized by The Ferret. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** TOM HINGLEY (Ex-Inspiral Carpets) + Ben & The Believers + Riley Marsh | *FREE ENTRY!* is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Preston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If TOM HINGLEY (Ex-Inspiral Carpets) + Ben & The Believers + Riley Marsh | *FREE ENTRY!* sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "MusicEvent", "name": "TOM HINGLEY (Ex-Inspiral Carpets) + Ben & The Believers + Riley Marsh | *FREE ENTRY!*", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/9618a7cd1a1aa065cfe7e13f9e4038eb06649e9683087be9e4daa421f01118d3-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc050101-gmir?v=1766430443", "startDate": "2025-12-23", "url": "https://allevents.in/preston/tom-hingley-ex-inspiral-carpets-ben-and-the-believers-riley-marsh-|-free-entry/200029358062134", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "The Ferret", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "55 Fylde Road,Preston, Lancashire", "addressLocality": "Preston", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "53.7640158", "longitude": "-2.709585" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "The Ferret presents:\n\nTOM HINGLEY\n(Ex-Inspiral Carpets) \n\n+ Ben & The Believers (acoustic)\n+ Riley Marsh\n\n7:00pm \nTuesday 23rd Dec 2025\nThe Ferret, Preston\nFREE ENTRY! 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