WHAT'S ON IN THE SOUTH WEST: INDIE GIG GUIDE ROUND-UP W/C 27TH OCTOBER 2025

Oct 2025 by Darren Branch

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The South West – Cornwall & Devon

The South West heads into the final week of October. 

The South West turns up the volume and the shadows this week — from the asylum gates of Bridgwater’s Cobblestones to the candlelit corners of Totnes and Dartington. Expect twisted theatrics from Ward XVI, rap-metal carnage from Pulverise, and the haunting return of Smile More.

Elsewhere, folk visionaries Owen Spafford & Louis Campbell reshape tradition, Gwenno’s Utopia shimmers with bilingual brilliance, and Natalie Holmes brings piano-led poetry to the Barrel House. Add a Halloween riot at Fright Fest, post-metal walls of sound from Vnder A Crvmbling Moon, and a Samhain Gathering at Things Happen Here — proof the South West doesn’t just do spooky season, it soundtracks it.

Natalie Holmes @ Barrel House, Totnes

Wednesday 29th October 2025

Natalie Holmes brings her Opposite Day Piano Tour to Totnes’ Barrel House for an intimate night of spellbinding songwriting. With her velvet vocals, poetic lyricism and shifting between guitar and the venue’s upright piano, she’s joined by violinist Boci to create a performance that promises pure, spine-tingling beauty.

Her forthcoming album Opposite Day (out October 2025) builds on the dreamy, experimental sound of Vitamin Be, blending alt-pop textures with analogue warmth. Inspired by Caroline Polachek and Bon Iver, Natalie explores love, loss and chaos with honesty and grace — an artist finding calm in the storm.

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Indie Rock Exeter 2025 @ Exeter Cavern

Wednesday 29th October 2025

Come join us at iconic Exeter Cavern on October 29, 2025, doors 7pm, for an evening of indie rock from three of the best up and coming emerging artists:

Nothing Rhymes With Orange (NRWO) – are a UK indie rock band producing anthemic originals for a rapidly growing audience of passionate fans. Headlining Frome Festival this summer and recently supporting The Entitled Sons, tracks are packed full of blistering energy, urgent lyrics and propelling drums.

Hailing from Ottery St Mary, local favourites, The Kabins have had a summer filled with performances across the region, sharing the stage with the likes of REEF and Scouting For Girls and now these five lifeloing friends are eager to take over the scene. Revel in musical influences ranging from Britpop to Artic Monkeys and Led Zeppelin.

3 Days Of Wonder are a young, original band from South Devon writing strong lyrics with a clear social commentary. With 80s and 90s rock vibes, they perform anthemic songs combining the influencers of Foo Fighters, The Police, U2 and The Script.

Fright Fest '25 @ Bomba, Exeter

Wednesday 29th October 2025

This is the incredible 3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY of our annual FRIGHT FEST! This years unbelievable 6 band line up consists of some of the best local Devon, Cornwall and Somerset based bands.

Technicolour Steam Train, Through Her Eyes, Finding Mary, Mutant Menace, The PHD and Krystal. This bold range of ska, shoe-gaze, funk, punk, indie, nu-metal and blues will come together for an incredible night of diversity and fun.

Please come best dressed to impress and we look forward to seeing you all there!

VNDER A CRVMBLING MOON @ Exeter Cavern

Thursday 30th October 2025

Vnder A Crvmbling Moon. UK. POST METAL – UK New Album out now on Ripcord Records. Plus SOLARS and HELVE.

Field System Halloween @ Things Happen Here

Firday 31st October 2025

Field System and special guests come to Things Happen Here in Dartington for the darkest time of the year.

This will become your new Samhain ritual! Join us for All Hallows Eve revels with music from The Meadow Verse and RamEagle, and DJ sets by Crowmancrow and Tom Cox.

That’s your ‘The South West’ gig guide for the week, proof once again that the region is overflowing with grassroots energy  and unmissable live music.

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