Bastille @ Plymouth Pavilions
Wednesday 5th November 2025
Bastille is an English indie pop band formed in London in 2010 by singer-songwriter Dan Smith, later joined by Chris “Woody” Wood, Will Farquarson, and Kyle Simmons. Their breakout album, “Bad Blood,” went straight to number one on the UK Albums Chart in 2013, propelled largely by the international success of their single “Pompeii”.
Known for cinematic production and thoughtful lyricism, Bastille has released five studio albums and achieved widespread global recognition, selling over 13 million records and winning major awards such as the British Breakthrough Act at the Brit Awards.
John Smith @ Exeter Phoenix
Thursday 6th November 2025
Born in Essex, raised by the Devon seaside and making his bones in the bars and clubs of Liverpool, England’s one and only John Smith has been at the pioneering forefront of British Folk Guitar Music for twenty years.
He has amassed over 100 million Spotify streams and played his songs all over the world. He cut his teeth opening for John Martyn and has since played with Joan Baez, Jackson Browne, Sarah Jarosz, Lisa Hannigan, David Gray, The Milk Carton Kids, Roseanne Cash, Jerry Douglas and Richard Hawley. His seventh album ‘The Living Kind’, produced by Joe Henry, is a soulful and intimate exploration of emotional, Americana-influenced atmospherics. John will be releasing a new album later in 2025.
Skindred @ Arena Torquay
Friday 7th November 2025
Skindred is a genre-blending rock band from Newport, Wales, formed in 1998 by frontman Benji Webbe following the breakup of his previous band, Dub War. Famed for their high-energy live shows, Skindred uniquely fuses heavy metal with reggae, punk, and electronic music, earning international acclaim and major live music awards.
The group is widely recognized as a pioneering force in “ragga metal” and continues to be closely associated with the vibrant Newport music scene.
Bones Ate Arfa @ Exeter Cavern
Friday 7th November 2025
Hosted by Obvious Events and Trust Artists, Brighton-based rockers Bones Ate Arfa are coming to the Exeter Cavern for the first time as part of their ‘It’s All Good’ tour!
Bones Ate Arfa are a UK psychedelic street punk/desert rock three piece, made up of Bones (guitar), 8 (drums), and Arfa (vocals & bass). Once described as “Junkyard dog riffs” after the release of their debut single ‘Asbestos’, they have since gained recognition online and in person from Artists such as Muse, Fred Durst (Limp Bizkit), Isaac Holman (SOFT PLAY), Royal Blood, Tigercub, cool sorcery, Demob Happy, and Bad Nerves.
While attaining a respectable following on social media, they have received spins and features on Clash Magazine, BBC Radio 6, Radio X, Dork, Earmilk, Louder Than War, and have successfully burned their stamp into the UK’s southern gig circuit, all in under two years.
Tamsin Elliot Trio @ Ashburton Arts Centre
Friday 7th November 2025
Tamsin is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and film-maker with roots in the traditional dance tunes of the British Isles. Her debut solo album FREY (Penny Fiddle Records, 2022) established her as a rising star on the folk scene, with The Guardian praising her “beautiful, filmic compositions for accordion, harp, whistle and voice”.
Exploring themes of chronic illness and environmental grief, FREY offers a poignant reflection on the human experience, whilst her forthcoming album The Meeting Tree celebrates connection, nature and the joy of sharing tunes with friends. Tamsin will perform with long term collaborators Sid Goldsmith (cittern/concertina) and Rowan Elliott (fiddle).
Silk Cuts Album Launch @ Exeter Cavern
Saturday 8th November 2025
A special album launch show for Exeter’s indie pop trio Silk Cuts! Their brand new and debut album Tell Me It’s Not True, out on Nov 7th is released on Freakscene Records.
Available here are tickets for the show for £7, but you can also buy ones for £22 which act as a pre-order for the record which you can then pick up on the night!
Support from the excellent Maisonettes! And stick around for Indie Club!
Doors at 7.
