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Past Event

The Next Wave featuring Kaiyah Mercedes + Skiptracer +Rivera + Namaric

27 May 2026

Wednesday

Show 7:00pm

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Venue

Bar Open

Fitzroy, Melbourne • 200 cap

Tickets

Event Ended

Date & Time

Wed, 27 May

7:00pm

About this event

“The Next Wave” is a collaboration between Bar Open and Displaced Records which highlights the next generation of music in Naarm’s local scene. Running on the last Wednesday night of every month this is the best place to spend your midweek crash out.Each night is curated by Gen Z label Displaced Records and boasts a lineup of young local artists, multi-genre bangers and cheap drinks.The Next Wave is the perfect place to connect with other young local artists, enjoy live music and escape the jaws of your job’s unbearable management.Plus drink specials all night long...$5 Pots and $10 pintsCoopers draught and pale ale$6 House wines$15 Negronis

Event details via Oztix

Set Times

Show Starts 7:00pm
The Next Wave ★ 7:45pm~
Kaiyah Mercedes 7:00pm~
Namaric 8:15pm~

Times marked ~ are estimates. Arrive early to avoid missing your favourite acts. We do our best with start times, but they can change — always check with the venue.

Artists

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About The Next Wave

The Next Wave

Melbourne based indie-pop singer/songwriter

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Support Acts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time does The Next Wave start?

The Next Wave is expected on stage around 7:45pm on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 at Bar Open. This is our estimate, not a confirmed set time — the show is advertised to start at 7:00pm. We do our best with start times, but they can change — always check with the venue.

Where is Bar Open located?

Bar Open is located at 317 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, VIC. The venue has a capacity of 200 people.

Who are the support acts for The Next Wave?

The support acts are Kaiyah Mercedes, Namaric at Bar Open on Wednesday, 27 May 2026.

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Location

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