WHAT’S ON IN EXETER: INVOLVING MUSIC PICKS FOR W/C 1ST SEPTEMBER

What's On

September is here and Exeter’s live music calendar is showing no signs of slowing down. As we move into a new month, the city is buzzing with gigs that span everything from soulful local voices to international rising stars and raw punk energy. So, if you’re easing back into gig season after a summer of festivals or looking for your next night out, these are the shows to keep on your radar this week.

The Other Woman @ Bomba

The Other Woman + Casey-Rae Perry + George Humphries + Cable Car @ Bomba

The Other Woman will be making their return to Bomba after their successful co-headline with 3 Days of Wonder back in July!! Supporting them will be Exeter based artists Casey-Rae Perry, George Humphries and Cable Car!

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Jake Vaadeland & The Sturgeon River Boys @ Exeter Phoenix

Jake Vaadeland & The Sturgeon River Boys @ Exeter Phoenix (FORM Presents) At just 21, Jake Vaadeland has already carved out a reputation as one of Canada’s most exciting young artists. A 2025 Juno Award nominee and the youngest musician to earn a ‘Road Gold’ Certification after selling 25,000 tickets in a year, Vaadeland brings his storytelling-driven, high-energy show to Exeter with his band, The Sturgeon River Boys. Expect foot-stomping performances with a timeless heart, rooted in tradition but made for today.

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The Drowns + Riot City Radio @ The Cavern Seattle rockers The Drowns land in Exeter with their latest record Blacked Out — a no-nonsense blast of blue-collar punk rock ’n’ roll. Produced by Ted Hutt (Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly, The Gaslight Anthem), the album draws inspiration from a range of styles, including 50s shuffle, 70s glam swagger, and anthemic 77-style punk. Support comes from Plymouth’s own Riot City Radio, flying the flag for street punk in the South West.

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– Chelsea Branch

Chelsea Branch, a roots, rocksteady, reggae and everything in between enthusiast. First gig was to see the Ordinary Boys at the Lemon Grove (Exeter) at 16 after taking a liking to their Ska-inspired track 'Rudy's in Love' (and the frontman, Preston). After University, she spent seven years in brilliant Bristol, revelling in its dynamic music scene—a move very much inspired by a first-time visit to St Paul's Carnival. She now lives in Exeter alongside her partner Bev, embracing Devon country life and swapping sound systems for sea swimming and scriptwriting.

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