LOOPFEST 2025

Their debut gig at Loopfest was one of the finest this writer has ever seen, they have followed it up with some absolutely brilliant singles and are now one of the finest riot grrrl/punky/rocky bands in the country. Quite simply, they f**king rock.

GIRLBAND! are an alternative three-piece from Nottingham; A formidable force for good and a dynamic group that pull on influences from the 50s to the 90s, creating a joyous, natural musical palette cleanser like no other.

A punk band making pop songs, influences include other seminal three-pieces such as Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana and The Police, as well female-led groups such as The Breeders, The Cranberries and The Pretenders. The girls are, in their own words, ‘a bulletproof wolfpack’.

Coach Party grew up on the Isle of Wight. Musically, Coach Party are inspired by a broad palate of artists, but always find themselves drawn back to Nirvana, Sonic Youth and The Strokes, and contemporary artists like Wolf Alice, The Big Moon and Tame Impala. Ultimately though, Coach Party’s primary drive to write and perform music comes from “the often entertaining struggle of real life.”

Five piece indiepop band who have the combined age of around 41. How a band so youthful can create a live show that is so incredible is beyond our comprehension, but we’re mighty glad to have them here.

An all-female five-piece with an unapologetically raw and raucous energy, Untamed Shrews are a force to be reckoned with. Known for their incredible cover choices and electrifying stage presence, they’ve become LOOPFEST favourites and champions of the festival’s rock’n’roll spirit. Delivering a show packed with attitude and adrenaline, this Shrewsbury-based band guarantees a high-octane experience that leaves audiences wanting more.

Pure melodic pop, indie music with a great 60’s vibe intertwined, lots of twists and turns, fresh, punchy and all original song writing by the founder member Gary Jewess.

If Blink 182 had a baby with Jimmy Sweet World, then the world of biology would be turned on it’s head, naturally, but if that baby then grew up and formed a band, it would be Slackrr. Bouncy bouncy joy!

The Bosstones (ska overlords) described them as ‘Unbelievable!’ Well, we believe them. A righteous fury of punky thrills and two tone bounciness. One of the finest ska bands in the UK.

TV Pins: a British Alt-Pop band blending Americana vibes with harmony-driven rock. Their debut album AIRCUTTER is out now—tune in and turn it up!

Red by Night has built a formidable local following and earned a reputation as a ‘must see’ live act. The band is steadily making its mark both on stage and in the studio, honing their craft with each performance and recording.

Didgeridoo? Yes. Balloon solos? Why not. Beatboxing with acoustic shouty singalongs? Naturally. If you’ve seen them, you know you will see them again, if you haven’t then, boy howdy, you’re making some bad life choices.

Far too talented for a band their age, with musical chops that would shame a veteran. Old school rock and metal with a panache that only the youthful can achieve. Now get to bed, it’s a school night.

We think they’re doing themselves a disservice calling themselves Average. So, we’ve changed their name (they don’t know this yet) to Exceptional Papa Troupe. Come down for some Dad bants and party tunes.

Midlands 5 piece who describe their beautifully melodic tunes as ‘alt pop’. If you love the likes of Keane and Maroon 5, you may have found your new favourite band.

‘Brass-fuelled Bristolian Skapunk Raucus’ is how their own opinion of themselves, and who are we to argue? Well, we could add that they have a live show that will get you jumping in your docs and skanking like Lord Skanky.

Angular six-piece, who present their own post-punk with a dark synthpop undertone. Introspective lyrics flirt with bombastic musicianship that will have you longing for the days of the Hacienda.

Phenomenal and ferocious rock’n’roll. Witty, abrasive, and brilliant, Bridget. is a one woman cacophony of riot grll infused punk rock and we can’t wait to get in the pit for her.

London indie-rockers Bluntknees boast of no guitars and create a heavy audio experience that pushes the boundaries between trip-hop, alternative rock, electronic, psychedelic, and contemporary classical influences.