Final Thirteen Set Their Sights on Lancashire with Preston and Blackpool Shows

The four-piece will be playing The Ferret in Preston on Sunday 13th of December, 2026, before playing The Waterloo in Blackpool on Thursday 2nd of September, 2027. The upcoming dates offer Lancashire rock fans the chance to catch a band who are actively building their next chapter around the live experience.

Ahead of their upcoming dates, guitarist JD Burns spoke to Lancashire Loud about their future touring plans, new music, and more.

Final Thirteen Blend Punk Attitude with Alternative Rock

Final Thirteen emerged in 2024 with their debut single, “Why You Sacrifice Me Now”. This was followed up with releases such as “Say Please Stay” and “Go”. Their sound draws heavy influence from post-punk and alternative rock, combining distinctive guitars and a punk-rock attitude.  

The band’s current line-up features vocalist, AX, guitarist JD Burns, drummer T’Pot and bassist, Matty G. Having already played shows in Belfast, Dublin, Glasgow, Edinburgh and London, the band are now preparing for their Lancashire run, with Preston among one of their stops.

The Band Are Taking A Darker, Heavier Direction

Final Thirteen’s recent material takes things in a darker direction, dealing with topics like personal grief and frustration. Nicky’s Song was written following the death of a close friend, with the track being a tribute shaped by loss and remembrance.

Pyromania takes a different approach, tackling themes such as media manipulation, public anger and political control.

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When asked about what people can expect from their next release, Burns explained that the band is taking a further step toward darker songwriting. 

“We have really wanted to take a darker, heavier tone with this latest track,” he told Lancashire Loud. “We feel we definitely hit the mark with this one.”

"The Other 12" is due for release on Friday 6th of November, and will be available across all major streaming services.

What to Listen to Before the Lancashire Shows

For anyone discovering Final Thirteen for the first time ahead of their Blackpool and Preston appearances, songs like "Golden Hour” and “Why You Sacrifice Me Now” are personal favorites from the band. As the songs have a distinctive melody that really lends itself to audience participation, people who are able to attend the upcoming events won’t be disappointed. To date, Final Thirteen have 100K+ Spotify streams on The Remastered EP and 3,000+ radio plays.

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Final Thirteen Have Plenty of Dates in 2027

The Lancashire dates form a wider part of Final Thirteen’s plans. International radio play, praise from Kerrang! Radio, RGM and Right Chord Magazine have put them in a strong position, as they are quickly gaining traction with their new material. Alongside the UK tour, Burns revealed the band has a tour planned for May 2027 that will take them across Scotland. There are also plans to support an American act on a UK tour the following September; however, their identity remains under wraps for now.

For Lancashire audiences, the first opportunity comes this December at The Ferret, with the Blackpool show following in September 2027. 

Final Thirteen’s upcoming Lancashire shows:

• Sunday 13 December 2026 — The Ferret, Preston

• Thursday 2 September 2027 — The Waterloo, Blackpool

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