Next Wave returns to Bootleg Social, Blackpool on Saturday 27 March 2027, bringing together seven bands from across the UK’s exciting emerging music scene: Saint Clair, SLAG, Lemonsuckr, Tanzana, Spanish Horses, MLEKO and Cutscene.

Across the seven acts, the line-up boasts support from BBC Radio 1 and 6 Music, KEXP and Apple Music 1, alongside coverage from NME, DIY, Rolling Stone UK, The Line of Best Fit and Clash. With artists signed to labels including Big Scary Monsters, SO Recordings, So Young Records, ALTER Music and Manchester’s Heist or Hit, this is a showcase bringing together more genuinely exciting emerging talent to Blackpool.

Next Wave is about giving great bands a platform, bringing different audiences together and introducing people to music they might not otherwise discover.

Doors 3pm

Curfew 10:15pm

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