Gravity Machine Live at Things Happen Here

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Three of the region’s most vital alt-rock bands come together for one unmissable night.

This is a rare chance to experience Gravity Machine, Mt Onsra, and Goldenmother on the same bill — three acts pushing guitar music into bold, emotional, and exhilarating territory.

Gravity Machine bring a fierce, forward-thinking edge to alternative rock, blending dissonance, drive, and melody in a way that invokes the spirit of bands like Wardruna and Darker. Their live shows are magnetically immersive, earning them consistent praise wherever they play with three-part harmonies sitting alongside driving beats and complex guitars. The band - founded by Niall Parker and fronted by Yunala Songweaver - occupy a unique place between pagan-rock and progressive innovation.

"Tracks such as ‘Standing Stones’, ‘Dreamtime’, and the epic set-closer ‘Nine’ were groove-laden and atmospheric, enhanced by violin and bodhrán. The female vocalist delivered a commanding performance, her voice strong and clear, with the presence of a pagan priestess.”
MusoMuso

Mt Onsra deliver something deeper and darker: complex, atmospheric compositions threaded with unforgettable melodies. Fans of Tool or Deftones will recognise the weight and intensity, but Mt Onsra carve out a sound that’s entirely their own — cinematic, powerful, and emotionally charged. Their appearance at ArcTangent Festival further solidifying their reputation as a force to be reckoned with.

“As intimate as it is pounding...songs that blend post-rock with metal”
NARC Magazine

Opening the night are Goldenmother, whose angular guitars and fearless songwriting echo the art-rock spirit of Sonic Youth while remaining fiercely contemporary. Their live performances are renowned for their soft, but deep, intensity, turning every show into a visceral experience.

“Really interesting art rock"
Plymouth Culture

One night. Three outstanding bands. No filler.
If you care about adventurous rock music and unforgettable live performances, this is the show you don’t want to miss.

🎟️ Tickets strongly recommended in advance.