The Quarkness: Tribute to the Spirit of Hawkwind
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On 29 January 2027, The Continental in Preston hosts The Quarkness, a tribute act celebrating the spirit of Hawkwind. The ensemble, comprising experienced musicians from Half Man Half Biscuit and Iconoclasts, delivers a set of classic tracks spanning the band's early blanga period through the Robert Calvert-led Quark years. Accompanied by projections from Zenjen Lighting, the performance channels the immersive and driving energy characteristic of a Hawkwind show. Tickets are available from £12.00.
THE QUARKNESS
A Tribute to the Spirit of Hawkwind
Performing classic tracks from Hawkwind's golden age, THE QUARKNESS is a new venture for some very experienced musicians!
The band features a line-up of Karl Benson (from Half Man Half Biscuit) on guitar and vocals, Roddie Gilliard (from renowned Zappa interpreters the Muffin Men) on keys, synthesisers and vocals, Mandy Bruce (from pioneering all-girl punks Iconoclasts /indie rockers Slingbacks) on bass and vocals, and 'Spekki' Sarah Lucas (also from Iconoclasts) on drums.
Expect a set full of Hawkwind classics from the piledriving early '70s blanga period through to the Robert Calvert-led 'Quark' years and beyond!
Visuals are always a major part of any Hawkwind show and with that in mind The Quarkness are working in tandem with Zenjen Lighting who have provided lights and projections for Space Ritual, Hawklords and many UK festivals, giving a suitably psychedelic lightshow alongside the astounding sounds!
THE QUARKNESS... it's the spirit of the age
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Frequently asked questions
The Quarkness: Tribute to the Spirit of Hawkwind takes place on Friday, 29 January 2027 at 20:00.
The Quarkness: Tribute to the Spirit of Hawkwind is held at The Continental in Preston (South Meadow Lane Preston, PR1, Preston, PR1 8LA).
Tickets for The Quarkness: Tribute to the Spirit of Hawkwind are priced at £12. Live prices and availability are shown on Skiddle.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Continental can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for The Quarkness: Tribute to the Spirit of Hawkwind can be booked via Skiddle using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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On 29 January 2027, The Continental in Preston hosts The Quarkness, a tribute act celebrating the spirit of Hawkwind. The ensemble, comprising experienced musicians from Half Man Half Biscuit and Iconoclasts, delivers a set of classic tracks spanning the band's early blanga period through the Robert Calvert-led Quark years. Accompanied by projections from Zenjen Lighting, the performance channels the immersive and driving energy characteristic of a Hawkwind show. Tickets are available from £12.00.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
THE QUARKNESS
A Tribute to the Spirit of Hawkwind
Performing classic tracks from Hawkwind's golden age, THE QUARKNESS is a new venture for some very experienced musicians!
The band features a line-up of Karl Benson (from Half Man Half Biscuit) on guitar and vocals, Roddie Gilliard (from renowned Zappa interpreters the Muffin Men) on keys, synthesisers and vocals, Mandy Bruce (from pioneering all-girl punks Iconoclasts /indie rockers Slingbacks) on bass and vocals, and 'Spekki' Sarah Lucas (also from Iconoclasts) on drums.
Expect a set full of Hawkwind classics from the piledriving early '70s blanga period through to the Robert Calvert-led 'Quark' years and beyond!
Visuals are always a major part of any Hawkwind show and with that in mind The Quarkness are working in tandem with Zenjen Lighting who have provided lights and projections for Space Ritual, Hawklords and many UK festivals, giving a suitably psychedelic lightshow alongside the astounding sounds!
THE QUARKNESS... it's the spirit of the age
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WhereThe Continental
South Meadow Lane Preston, PR1, Preston, PR1 8LA
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is The Quarkness: Tribute to the Spirit of Hawkwind?
The Quarkness: Tribute to the Spirit of Hawkwind takes place on Friday, 29 January 2027 at 20:00.
Where is The Quarkness: Tribute to the Spirit of Hawkwind taking place?
The Quarkness: Tribute to the Spirit of Hawkwind is held at The Continental in Preston (South Meadow Lane Preston, PR1, Preston, PR1 8LA).
How much are tickets for The Quarkness: Tribute to the Spirit of Hawkwind?
Tickets for The Quarkness: Tribute to the Spirit of Hawkwind are priced at £12. Live prices and availability are shown on Skiddle.
Is there anywhere to stay near The Quarkness: Tribute to the Spirit of Hawkwind?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Continental can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for The Quarkness: Tribute to the Spirit of Hawkwind?
Tickets for The Quarkness: Tribute to the Spirit of Hawkwind can be booked via Skiddle using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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