New Wave Fest 2025

New Wave Fest is proud to present an evening of high-energy retro future sounds from bands that bring the 80's into today! The line-up will include New Wave favorites by The First Wave, Original New Wave Fun by Xposed 4Heads and Weird Science performing Ear Worms of the ‘80’s. The event is sponsored by WMSE. THE FIRST WAVE look and listen at The First Wave - Live at Club Anything - 2-28-20 - YouTube The First Wave is an exciting 80's New Wave/Alternative tribute band. Based in Milwaukee, they specialize in the darker side of the 80's... including bands such as The Cure, New Order, Depeche Mode, & more. Past performances include: Summerfest (Miller Lite Oasis Stage), State Fair (Bud Pavilion), Bastille Days, Turner Hall, Shank Hall, & many more! WAMI-Nominated 2019, New artist of the year. XPOSED 4HEADS Facebook | Twitter Watch: Xposed 4Heads - Thrust The legendary Xposed 4Heads is a witty, social satire art rock band with high-energy and colorful performances like a mash up of B-52's and Devo. Lead by Mark G.E. and his 'band' of Milwaukee luminaries and veterans Andy Stilin, Tom Kornkven, Greg Barta, and Star Girls Theresa and Linda. Xposed 4Heads opened for DEVO at Summerfest 2025 and headlined Summerfest in 2022 playing between A Flock of Seagulls and ABC. In 2017 and 2016, Xposed 4Heads headlined the DEVOtional Devo fan festival in Cleveland, OH. X4 songs are playing on radio stations all over the US and abroad with music from their latest album called ‘Godhead! by legendary DJ Rodney Bingenheimer. WEIRD SCIENCE performing EAR WORMS of the 80’s Facebook Weird Science will focus their opening set on those catchy and unique songs from the New Wave era that stick in your head. It is sure to bring back the ‘80’s for everyone who attends.

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