WHAT’S ON IN EXETER: WEEK COMMENCING 15TH SEPTEMBER

What's On

Exeter is rolling into mid-September with another stacked week of gigs. This week we’ve got plenty of post-rock intensity and indie folk storytelling, along with reggae rhythms and all-out festival energy. The city’s live music calendar keeps proving why the South West is the top spot for grassroots sounds.

Here’s our pick of what’s on this week.

Lastelle @ Exeter Cavern

Wednesday 17th September – Lastelle @ Exeter Cavern

Lastelle bring their emotive post-rock and post-hardcore sound to the Cavern. Known for blending shoegaze textures with modern metal and raw lyrical honesty, their sets hit hard both musically and emotionally. Expect soaring melodies, atmospheric build-ups and cathartic drops in tracks like Breathe Me In and Life in Silhouettes.

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Bess Atwell @ Exeter Phoenix

Thursday 18th September – Bess Atwell @ Exeter Phoenix

Indie folk meets dream pop in Bess Atwell’s intimate and reflective songs. With a gift for writing narratives that touch on anxiety, identity and the small details of everyday life, her live shows offer a quietly powerful space to connect. Perfect for fans of honest, delicate songwriting rooted in tradition but unafraid to stretch into new sonic territory.

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Revelation Roots @ The Old Firehouse

Friday 19th September – Revelation Roots @ The Old Firehouse

If you want a Friday night that lifts the whole room, Revelation Roots will bring it. Mixing reggae, ska and dub with touches of blues and funk, their sets are high-energy, soulful and guaranteed to get the crowd moving. Expect deep grooves, vibrant rhythms and the kind of basslines that stick with you long after the night ends.

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SOUND Festival @ Exeter Cavern

Saturday 20th September – SOUND Festival @ Exeter Cavern

SOUND Festival lands at the Cavern for an evening dedicated to women in music. With a line-up that includes Lizzie Esau, Dirty Blonde, Haytor, Leonard & The Zombies, Rat Trap and Japan Man, this event is all about bold voices and fresh talent. Organised by Sound Factory in support of SOUND Magazine, it’s more than a gig—it’s a statement about representation and change in the music industry. Proceeds go to Music Venue Trust, making it a night with impact on and off the stage.

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The Cindys! @ Exeter Cavern

Sunday 21st September – The Cindys! @ Exeter Cavern

Spinning Sister brings Bristol’s The Cindys to the Cavern for a night of jangly, guitar-driven goodness. Influenced by The Clean and Alex Chilton, their set promises lo-fi charm and infectious melodies. Support comes from The Motorcycles with their shambolic pop energy, plus an acoustic outing from Bramwell. One for fans of DIY spirit and raw, catchy songwriting.

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Exeter’s grassroots venues are serving up everything this week. We are all ears for the introspective folk, punk spirit and reggae-fuelled joy. So, get planning your midweek mosh or a full weekend of live music. Involving Music has got you covered.

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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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