Next Wave x (nexus) Launch is a multi-sensory Radical hospitality event of experimental dance battles, cuisines and a party.

Curated by Next Wave Young Artistic Director MaggZ, assisted by Carmen Yih,
(nexus) invites you to explore the theme of Devour, where they implore us to ask the question, “What does it mean to Devour? How does it feel to Devour? And why are we being Devoured?”

[Devour: to absorb or be absorbed eagerly]

(nexus) invites you
to step into the sensation of Devour
to be embodied in the somatics of Devour
to roam around the imagination of Devour…

Find the devoured version of yourself in this evening of trial-and-error, shedding-and-rebuilding, unlearning-and-relearning.

The evening of Next Wave x (nexus) is ‘devoured’ in the following:

1. Doors open at 7:30pm
2. Invitational experimental battle: 8:30 – 9:15pm
3. Open-to-all experimental battle: 9:20 – 10pm
4. After party: 10pm till late

This Devouring evening is catered by Seven Eats, documented by Nam Chops and Klari Agar.
We also offer a surprise souvenir for each participant, so come find out.

Are you ready to Devour?

Book tickets to (nexus) launch

All ticket sale profits will be donated towards 'Housing Gaza Arrivals in Australia’ a GoFundMe campaign supporting Palestinian families as they seek refuge in Australia.

(nexus) is currently situated on Wurundjeri Land. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this land that we work and create on, and pay respect to their Elders past, present, and emerging. We extend this respect to all First Nations people around the globe, recognizing that sovereignty has never been ceded. (nexus) also acknowledges and pays respect to the roots of street dance battles, which originated from the United States in the 1970s.

Meet the artists:
Artist - Amelia Jean: she/they/yinarr
Artist - Artemiz/Apollo aka Lil Antagonize: she / her
Artist - Harshil: he / him
Artist - Jada: they / she / baal
Artist - Phil Pham: he / him
Artist - PJ: he / him
Artist - Samakshi: she / they
Artist - Valasia: she / her
Catering - Seven Eats: he / him
DJ and Lead Producer - MaggZ: she / they
MC - D: he / him
MC and Assistant Producer - Carmen: she / her
Photography - Namchops: he / him
Videography - klari agar: they / them

GETTING HERE:
High Note is located 220 High St, Northcote VIC 3070
Music Room is where (nexus) Launch takes place, access via entry to the right side of Northcote Theatre (street entry viewpoint). Bar Space is accessible to the left side of Northcote Theatre
Please note: High Note Music Room is wheelchair accessible, Bar Space is not wheelchair accessible.
Please note: This event may be crowded. Please be mindful of those around you.

BY TRAM
Routes 86, get off at Northcote Townhall / High Street, High Note is located 2 mins by walk
For detailed public transport information, visit
Public Transport Victoria

BY TRAIN
High Note is 10 minutes walk from Northcote Station, 13 minutes walk from Merri Station.

BY CAR/PARKING
Free parking (1 hour) on High Street; free parking on Bastings Street and Oldis Avenue (1 ~ 2 hours)

This event may be crowded. Please be mindful of those around you.

The A Rising Tide/the Young Artistic Directorate Program is generously supported by VicHealth through their Future Healthy initiatives.