The Ferret & Whinge present:
WHINGEFEST X
All-Dayer Number 10
Sat 12th July
2pm - 2am
The Ferret, Preston
Live Music:
JEANIE & THE WHITE BOYS
SLY & THE FAMILY DRONE
HAWK OWL
SHINDIG
BOI TOI
8-B1TCH
& your genial hosts:
WHINGE
+ Beer garden DJs all day & into the night:
Whinge & friends. Frank Lovescenes + Bolts + more TBA.
Another all-day affair. Live music & DJs all day and night.
Tickets £8 advance / more on the door
Indoors & out.
All ages welcome - Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
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Established in 2019, Whingefest was a daft idea born in The Ferret beer garden late one night. And here it is: The 10th
Featuring another amazing lineup:
JEANIE & THE WHITE BOYS:
Jeanie and The White Boys is an unapologetically bold and irreverent music project born from the underground queer art scene and fuelled by raw energy, biting satire, and a deep love for rock and roll. Fronted by Jeanie, a charismatic and rebellious creative force, the band blends punk ethos with theatrical performance, creating a sound that’s as subversive as it is addictive.
Jeanie, a filmmaker and performance artist turned musician, brings her knack for storytelling and visual artistry to the band’s identity. Collaborating with seasoned musicians Dom (Toy) and Bleu (Warmduscher), Jeanie and The White Boys deliver high-energy anthems that tackle themes of societal absurdities, personal pain, and the messy beauty of life.
With their incendiary debut single making waves and an upcoming release, Queen Bee, on the horizon, the band is rapidly gaining a reputation for their electrifying live performances and razor-sharp commentary. Jeanie and The White Boys are not just a band—they’re a movement, rallying against apathy and inspiring a new wave of creative rebellion.
SLY & THE FAMILY DRONE:
Working with a sound palette of scronked electronics, bulging noise blasts, wailing sax & Kalashnikov drums, the band digs deeper than ever to find increasingly potent sonic pockets.
Like many classic noise bands before them, Sly & The Family Drone choose to play on the floor of their venues whenever they can. There’s a different "atmosphere, environment and dynamic" when they’re up close to people and surrounded by amplifiers.
HAWK OWL:
Neurotic Northern millennials staring the reaper in the face. A fuzzy blend of psych, dream pop and space rock, featuring former members of Tero Kulero.
SHINDIG:
These North East DIY punks played at Whinge’s album launch at The Rat & Pigeon, Manchester & we’ve been looking for an excuse to bring them to Preston since they blew the bloody doors off.
BOI TOI:
Synth and punk-driven 5 piece, playing songs about Guinness and love and the Northern Rail prices.
8-B1Tch:
Chiptune maestro 8-B1Tch bends circuits and minds, as his tiny machines take us on a cosmic voyage. Also featuring the glorious Golden B’stard on the drums (TBC).
WHINGE:
Aaaaaand, don't forget your cordial hosts & “expert curators”: Whinge.
A meeting of four jaded old friends from the underbelly of the north-west music scene, Whinge began as a cathartic outlet and an attempt to press pause on the unrelenting passage of time.
Fuelled by nihilism and a playful eye for self-deprecation, one pub conversation too many saw their myriad of musical backgrounds meet their unpredictable approach to life, with the end result: ‘Whinge'. Like the best bands; more a gang than a group.
Post-punk & Psych informed DIY garage-rock played with gay abandon, Whinge slam together influences from the Mondays to the Sabbath, ESG to LCD, Genesis to the Rapture.
Over to Crackedankles Records:
"We knew the members of Whinge by sight from our local venue The Ferret where, it would seem, at least one of Whinge was in at any given time. Their debut gig was a kaleidoscope of conflict and charm that was intimidating and hilarious in equal measures. But underneath the chaos were really memorable, witty and well crafted songs portraying a unique palette of influences and the best front person we'd seen in years."
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Another all-day affair. Live music & DJs all day and night. 2pm - 2am.
Tickets £8 advance / more on the door
Indoors & out.
All ages welcome - Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Accessible ground-floor venue & facilities.
Dog-friendly venue.
You may also like the following events from The Ferret:
- This Saturday, 28th June, 07:00 pm, The Primevals + Inca Babies + The Lotts | The Ferret, Preston - 28.06.25 in Preston
- Next Tuesday, 1st July, 07:00 pm, 🎤 Open Mic Night at The Ferret!🎤 - 1st Tuesday of EVERY month, with host Jamie Brewer! - 01.07.25 in Preston
- Next Friday, 4th July, 07:00 pm, Gen & The Degenerates with Ugly Club & Deva St. John | The Ferret, Preston - 04.07.25 in Preston
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