“If Kate Bush and The Beatles had a baby it would be Rosalie Cunningham” – CLASSIC ROCK

Multi-award winning singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist ROSALIE CUNNINGHAM (ex Purson/Ipso Facto) released her Mercury Music Prize nominated, self titled début album in 2019 through Esoteric Antenna, earning a Top 10 placing in the UK’s official independent chart and attracting fantastic reviews and stellar ratings from Classic Rock, Uncut, Mojo and Kerrang. Named Female Vocalist of the Year by the readers of PROG magazine.

Plus special guests SHADY POETS

MOTHERSHIP - LED ZEPPELIN TRIBUTE, described in Classic Rock Magazine as "... the most authentic-sounding Zeppelin tribute in the UK" return to The Conti for over two hours of rock.

Join us for Achilles Last Stand, Going to California, Since I've Been Loving You, Kashmir, Black Dog, Heartbreaker, Misty Mountain Hop and much more.

Expect all the classics, but with one or two surprises thrown in, too! It might get loud!!

THE LEGEND RETURNS!

JOHN OTWAY is an English singer-songwriter who has built a sizeable cult audience through extensive touring, a surreal sense of humour and a self-deprecating underdog persona. Beware of the Flowers!

Damson Poets don’t have a meeting in December so their Christmas event is on the last Wednesday in November.

This year they’ll having a Secret Stanza. The idea is that you send me one poem that someone else will then read on the night as part of their usual 5 minute slot.

FANTASTIC FREE ENTRY SHOW IN THE SNUG

Dave fronts The Hellfire Preachers and this is his first solo acoustic performance for nearly 25 years. His debut album has generated another wave of interest and Dave is writing a book centred on his tour with Kris Kristofferson – Tales of the Road & The Wilderness will be published in Spring 2025.

This evening will be a night of original songs and stories and readings from the upcoming book.

From the makers of MOTHERSHIP and ECLIPSE!

BURN – Deep Purple Tribute present over two hours of searing rockand roll from one of the greatest rock bands of the seventies.

Expect all the classics – Highway Star, Fireball, Space Truckin’, Woman from Tokyo – but also MkIII classics like Stormbringer, You Fool No One, What’s Going On Here, and, of course… BURN!

Playing hits from the UK Glam Rock era 1971-1976

Are you ready to step back in time and re-live the electrifying era of Glam Rock?

Look no further than the GLAMROCKERZ, a live five-piece band that pays homage to the unforgettable Glam Rock era of 1971 to 1976.

With their energetic performances and a set list packed with everyone's favourite hits from Suzi Quatro, David Bowie, Slade, T Rex, Mud, The Bay City Rollers, and many more!

🎉 Ho Ho Ho! The Merry Christmas Kids Party is Coming to Town! 🎉

Get ready for a super fun, magical Christmas countdown party brought to you by Wolf Entertainments + Events!

🎪 What’s in store? 🎪

We've got amazing circus performers who will juggle, spin, and wow you with their tricks, plus fun games and holiday music to get everyone in the Christmas spirit!

There’ll be loads of activities, treats, and surprises for all our little elves.

The Laughienda Comedy Club brings Preston a perfect Christmas night out, featuring an incredible lineup of comics, headlined by the HILARIOUS Alun Cochrane! 🎅🎄☃️

Award-winning stand up comedian Alun Cochrane has appeared on numerous TV shows including Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Russell Howard’s Good News, Mock The Week, Dave’s One Night Stand, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Have I Got News For Youand8 Out Of 10 Cats. He was featured as series regular ‘Sam’ in the Sky Living sitcom Trying Again, alongside Chris Addison and has appeared in Coronation Street, Boomers and Russell Howard’s Christmas film A Gert Lush Christmas.

Plus special guests ALLYSON JUNE SMITH, BEN TURNER, ALFIE CARTER, and hosted by The Laughięnda Comedy Club's very own JACK KELLY!

FANTASTIC FREE ENTRY SHOW IN THE SNUG

Lancashire based singer songwriter Ian M Bailey has been a part of the North West music scene for many years.

Performing material from his back catalogue up to current day, here’s a chance to hear these songs stripped back to just acoustic guitar and voice.

“This intimate collection is brimming with moments of sublime beauty that frequently take your breath away." (Shindig Magazine)

Dig out your sparkles and dancing shoes, and indulge yourself for over two hours of music with the girls, as we celebrate the music of ABBA, Chaka Khan, Beyoncé, Blondie, LaBelle, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Shania Twain, Sister Sledge, The Bangles, Pink, Alanis Morissette, Lady Gaga and so much more!

If you want to let your hair down, sing your heart out and leave feeling totally empowered, this is the show for you!

Back at The Conti for the Christmas party period, GROOVEMENTAL is a flare-wearing, sequin-toting, booty-shaking 8-piece 70's disco tribute band.

Groovin' out the best feel good disco and dance tunes that we all know and love. It’s like having all your favourite disco tunes in one band.

It’s LIVE Disco that promises to have the house ‘Groovin’!

Introducing our brand new regular QUIZ NIGHT! With your host TASH.

IN THE SNUG, EVERY SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH

Entry £1 per player - Prizes for 1st and 2nd Place

From DON’T GO INTO THE CELLAR! Theatre Company

Take a trip to Baker Street and spend Christmas with Sherlock Holmes in this engaging stage show starring award-winning actor Jonathan Goodwin as the famed detective.

Features an original theatrical adaptation of the Conan Doyle classic, "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle" and other festive delights!

No costumes, wigs or make up. Just two great musicians - Tim Chu and Ian Bailey - producing an ambient collection of some of Simon & Garfunkel’s much-loved hits. Unmissable.

Tickets strictly limited for this all-seated show.

There ain't no party like a Soul Feds party and you are invited!

Classic Soul, Northern Soul, Blues Brothers and more

THE SOUL FEDERATION

An award-winning ten-piece band playing classic Soul as it should be played – with a real horn section and harmony vocals!

A raucous Xmas treat for QUEEN fans!

CLASSIC QUEEN are on a journey to redefine the tribute show with their mission statement of capturing the sound and essence of Britain’s rock royalty without impersonation or costumes.

With all the musicianship, volume, and live energy Queen themselves were famed for, expect to be taken on a journey through Queen’s greatest hits, including Bohemian Rhapsody, Killer Queen, A Kind of Magic, Hammer to Fall and Radio GaGa, along with fan favourite album cuts spanning the band’s career.

THE AMY WINEHOUSE EXPERIENCE provide an authentic tribute to the precocious talent of Amy Winehouse, the band recreate the authentic sound of her heady mix of jazz, ska, soul and pop.

With a full stage show showcasing the talent of this songstress that will take you on a journey through the emotional roller coaster of her songwriting, guaranteed to have you singing and dancing along throughout the performance.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

SKA FACE is a 10 piece Ska band playing all the best 2-Tone classics from Madness, The Specials, The Selecter, The Beat, Bad Manners and many more….

Ska Face keep it real and enjoy every minute with an infectious stage show of power, energy and damn good tunes that you just have to dance to. There is no better remedy to a stressful week than a few cheeky beers and dancing like a loon… and that’s just the band!

It's not Christmas until you've done Carols at the Conti!

Continuing a highly popular Conti tradition, St Stephen’s Choir join us once again for an evening of Carol Singing.

Weather permitting, the event will be held outside in the Beer Garden, and we'll be serving mulled wine!

Free entry, all welcome!

GREAT FREE ENTRY SHOW IN THE BOATYARD

Midnight Café is a French acoustic duo formed circa 2013, although their parents might argue that the brother and sister's vocal harmonies started from the cradle. With a definite name finally chosen in 2022 and a growing répertoire of original songs, they also offer a variety of revisited classics of jazz, blues, and rock, for you to nod along.

Their rich influences ranging from death metal to gypsy jazz makes for a very unique style, so bring your instrument along for an eclectic jam session at the end of the night.

Preston singer/songwriter RICH CHANCE brings vibrant, quirky material from his new album to the Continental, including cult hit Picture Show (Robot Spider Zombie Dog) and a raft of fresh cuts that cleverly weave between trad jazz and New Orleans to indie rock and pop , with comparisons to Randy Newman, Billy Joel, Eels, Steely Dan and Gerry Rafferty being made to this spider-fingered pianist's style and songs. 

Tickets are strictly limited for this all-seated show.

Acoustic Floyd are four musicians dedicated to bringing you the music of Pink Floyd from a new acoustic angle whilst maintaining Floyd's musical impact and emotional resonance.

This is a labour of love for the band and all of their performances include the Dark Side Of The Moon and Wish You Were Here albums in their entirety plus other classic Floyd tracks.

Acoustic Floyd will be dedicating all of the profits from their performance to MIND in recognition of their incredible work to support mental health and wellbeing. 

FANTASTIC FREE ENTRY SHOW IN THE SNUG

An evening with Jackson Ward and Susannah Clegg performing their self penned songs, stories and Songs they wish they wrote.

Both influenced by Old School Country, they infuse their influences in their music but add their own stamp to it

Cossack folk-punk pioneers THE UKRANIANS have brought Ukrainian music and culture to the attention of the West. From their origin in the late 80’s, the band have been fusing Ukrainian Roots with Western Rock and taking this new style of music all over the globe (and beyond!).

“Even if you know nothing about them – and they’re not even singing in English – it still works because it’s such a great sound” (David Gedge, The Wedding Present)

JUST RADIOHEAD are the UK’s leading Radiohead tribute band, replicating and performing the astonishing music of one the nation’s most influential, versatile, and talented bands.

Showcasing tracks from the explosive postgrunge debut of ‘Pablo Honey’ through to the beautiful and most recent artrock album release ‘A Moon Shaped Pool’, the band captures a memento at each stop along the entire majestic journey.

ANOTHER GREAT SUNDAY AFTERNOON BIG BAND EVENT AT THE CONTINENTAL

The University of Huddersfield Big Band is one of the university's flagship ensembles, known for its high-energy and lively performances.

Whether swinging through classic tunes or exploring modern charts, the University of Huddersfield Big Band promises an exciting and memorable experience for all!

LAID have hit the tribute scene with lightning pace, receiving high praise everywhere they play.

The band have marked their territory as the leading tribute to one of the best bands to come out of Manchester. Playing all the hits including “Sit Down”, “She’s a Star”, “Tomorrow”, “Come Home” and “Laid” they are destined for great things!

HUNG LIKE HANRATTY is the most talked about band on the punk circuit.

They were voted as the best live band in 2016 by punk planet.  Their album released in 2016 on the mighty FLICKNIFE RECORDS has been a huge success world wide.  Their energetic, hilarious stage show will have you in stitches,  Make a point of watching them. You won't be disappointed. 

Heavily influenced by 1977 punk attitude, and bands like Toy Dolls, Macc Lads, Pork Dukes, The Damned, etc, HUNG LIKE HANRATTY are at the top of their game.  What you see is what you get!

Plus special guests GRAFFITI CLUB and EYE SCREAM MEN!

Five years on and BRAVE RIVAL are the fast-rising, rip-roaring, rock and blues juggernaut ready to take their place in the upper echelons of British Rock Hierarchy.

Debut album ‘Life’s Machine’ drew strong praise across the board,  also bringing the group to the attention of the American guitar superstar Joe Bonamassa, who rated them among his “favourite discoveries” of that year. With comparisons to the Wilson sisters from Heart, as well as legends like Zeppelin and Fleetwood Mac, the DNA of the aforementioned bands flows through Brave Rival’s veins.

DANNY RAMPLING was one of the first superstar DJ luminaries in the electronic music scene, remains a true pioneer, and a visionary in the global dance arena.

Through his legendary Acid House club Shoom in the 1980s, radio shows at Kiss FM, and his Saturday night residency for his Love Groove Dance Party at BBC Radio 1, Danny Rampling was a major catalyst that helped shaped the UK dance scene from the early days in the late 80s, and is widely recognised as a founding father of the UK dance scene.

FORGIVE ME PRESTON, FOR I HAVE SINNED!

As part of a sell-out UK tour, the million follower social media sensation is coming to town. 

Rob Manuel, creator of Fesshole and B3ta, brings the internet’s naughtiest, funniest, cringiest confessions to Preston - for one night only. Expect an evening of some of the best and worst confessions known to mankind as Rob digs into the bin of unpublished confessions and uncovers the depths of human grotesqueness. Full of humour & heart, this show is not to be missed! Oh, and there'll be live confessions from the audience too. But don’t worry, what goes on in the room, stays in the room…

ONE EIGHTY TWO are the most authentic representation of the pop-punk legends blink-182. Bringing decades of experience and smashing out more than 30 years of material.

One Eighty Two will take you to California and back with an explosion of pop-punk anthems. With the iconic styles of Mark, Tom, and Travis replicated to a tee, from the much-loved stage banter to the most up-to-date image and sound, no stone is left unturned in the quest for Pop Punk Glory.

Popestars perform pop hymns recorded by Ghost that glorify and glamorise the disgusting and sacrilegious.

​Popestars are the UK Chapter of the devil worshipping ministry of Ghost, that in order to spread its unholy gospels and, furthermore, trick mankind into believing the end is ultimately a good thing, have decided to use the ever so popular rock music medium as a way to achieve their ends.

From DON’T GO INTO THE CELLAR! Theatre Company

HG Wells’s classic tale is restored to its authentic Victorian setting in this original one-man performance, scripted and performed by Jonathan Goodwin.

Mancunian electronic pioneers 808 STATE, known best for genre defining records including: Ninety, Gorgeous, ex:el and Don Solaris, are inspired equally by the haunting of their home city’s industrial past (and, for that matter, the influence of classic Detroit techno) but still remain true to their career-long focus on what’s to come next…

Plus super-special guest DJs TONY CANNON and NICK ALMOND!

In their first four years SUNBIRDS have had an eventful time to say the least.

Formed in 2019 by guitarist/songwriter Phil Barton with ex-Beautiful South singer and co-founder Dave Hemingway, Sunbirds have now evolved into a lean, guitar-driven four-piece and found themselves in a much happier place.

Based at their studio affectionally dubbed 'Shabby Rd' on the east side of London, Sunbirds draw from a broad range of influences ranging from The Beatles via Squeeze to Radiohead while absorbing all points in between.

Catch them at a small venue while you can!

THE SOUND OF KATE!

Since arriving on the tribute scene back in 2019, Moments Of Pleasure have rapidly emerged as one of the most acclaimed tribute bands in the UK.

This five piece band features the amazing vocals of Lisa-Marie Walters, as seen on BBC, ITV and heard on BBC 5 and various BBC regional stations.

Her passionate and spellbinding vocal performance is widely lauded as the next best thing to listening to Kate Bush herself!

The most authentic tribute to the music of The STONE ROSES. Reni's beats, Mani's grooves, John's riffs & Ian's monkey business.

Each member of ULTIMATE STONE ROSES is a die-hard fan of the original band who has dedicated themselves to mastering the music of their heroes.