Liverpool’s underground music and arts festival OUTER WAVES announces new wave of artists 

Returning to Liverpool’s North Docks at Invisible Wind Factory and Make CIC on 23rd- 24th May 2026, OUTER WAVES has announced the third wave of artists for 2026.

After the previously announced headliners ØXN (feat. Radie Peat of Lankum) and Dame Area, the festival now reveals the world premiere of HAND TO MOUTH TO — a new suite of pared-down works for voice and keys, collaboratively composed and performed by Keeley Forsyth alongside Matthew Bourne.

Going on to underline OUTER WAVES’ commitment to forward-thinking experimental and underground scenes, the latest announcement also includes a showcase from Irish label Nyahh Records, featuring E the Artist, Hedgling, Ultan O’Brien, and Mohammad Syfkhan. This comes along with additional third wave artists include Germanager, Haress, Karl D’Silva, Mugstar, and Sex Swing.

The festival promises more artist announcements, workshops, panel discussions, and afterparties still to come, with just four months to go before the event takes over the North Docks.

Weekend and Day Tickets from £40 (+ booking fee) are available now via Resident Advisor, DICE, find out more here

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