OUTER WAVES, a new alternative music and arts festival launching in Liverpool, has revealed the full lineup for its inaugural edition.
Taking place over the late May Bank Holiday weekend, and spread across various venues around the city’s North Docks area, the festival will take in headline sets from Ex-Easter Island Head, following the release of last year’s Norther LP, and psych rock legends GONG.
There will also be sets from Mandy, Indiana; AJA Ireland; Smote; Hyperdawn; and Abstract Concrete, while DJ collectives Strike A Pose and Queensway will additionally bring their own takeovers to Liverpool as part of the event’s late-night programming.
Outlining OUTER WAVES’ mission statement, the festival said: “Liverpool has a rich musical and artistic heritage, but we felt there was space for something truly different – a festival that prioritises experimentation, collaboration and underground creativity. OUTER WAVES is about celebrating the artists who push boundaries, giving them a platform to connect with audiences in new and unexpected ways. This festival isn’t just another event – it’s about creating a movement that has been missing from Liverpool’s cultural calendar.”
OUTER WAVES will take place from May 24 to 25, 2025. Find more information here.
