Psychedelic legends Gong will be headlining an exciting new alternative music festival this May! OUTER WAVES Festival is coming to Invisible Wind Factory and Make Liverpool on the weekend of 24th and 25th May — with an eclectic line up of boundary pushing music and visual arts!
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Bringing something completely different and unique, OUTER WAVES brings another dimension to Liverpool’s music scene. Inspired by the city’s rich underground music and art history, Outer Waves offers explosive live music performances, immersive visual arts and a multi-sensory festival experience like no other!
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Leading the Saturday lineup are Ex-Easter Island Head, renowned for their hypnotic, percussive minimalism, while psychedelic legends GONG will close the festival on Sunday with their genre-defying cosmic sounds. Joining them are internationally acclaimed artists including Mandy Indiana, AJA Ireland, Hyperdawn, Abstract Concrete, and Smote.
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The festival also champions homegrown talent, with performances from A Lesser Version, nil00, Silverwingkiller, Algernon Cornelius, Coughin Vicars, Those Holy, NZanZu, Liminal Project, Transmission Towers among many others.
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In addition to the live music, OUTER WAVES will feature DJ takeovers from Strike a Pose and Queensway, bringing a mix of underground sounds, high-energy club culture, and genre-defying selections to the festival’s late-night programming.
The festival’s visual arts programme is equally ambitious, featuring The Wandering Library’s Zine Exhibition, ASIMETRIA, Kromavision, and the Onomataposter exhibition, which explore alternative storytelling, experimental print, and the intersection of DIY music culture and design.
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A festival spokesperson commented: “Liverpool has a rich musical and artistic heritage, but we felt there was space for something truly different—a festival that prioritizes 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.”
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Psychedelic legends Gong will be headlining an exciting new alternative music festival this May! OUTER WAVES Festival is coming to Invisible Wind Factory and Make Liverpool on the weekend of 24th and 25th May — with an eclectic line up of boundary pushing music and visual arts!
OUTER WAVES / Invisible Wind Factory & Make Liverpool / 24th & 25th May 2025
