SUB:MERGE Vol.03 | ADM x Wavecult [ADL]

As the seasons shift and the underground calls, After Dark Music returns for SUB:MERGE Vol. 03 at Bar 459 on Saturday, October 24th. For this instalment, we are bringing the darkness to the West Coast by collaborating with Adelaide's premier bass collective, Wavecult. Expect a deep dive into the shadowy realms of wave, dubstep, drum & bass, and experimental soundscapes, guided by a curated lineup that shares a vision of expressing beauty in the dark. 🖤
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💥LINEUP
Wavecult [ADL]
Arna
H3idrun
Immerse
+ 𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴 ✅
Acomply
Dreamscreen
Neesnu
P-Smurph
Robwun
vishnu
👁️ 𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘴
Traction
🎟️ TICKETS
—> 1st Release tickets $15 + BF
—> 2nd Release tickets $20 + BF
—> General Admission tickets $25 + BF
📻 RTRFM 92.1 TAKEOVER
Tune in on Friday, October 23rd, as the Wavecult crew takes over the airwaves for a live interview and exclusive guest mix on the Friday Drivetime show with vishnu. The perfect warm-up before we head into the depths on Saturday night.
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WAVECULT: Wavecult is the collaborative project of Adelaide-based artists Immerse, H3idrun, and Arna. Operating less like a standard crew and more like a sonic ministry, they playfully operate as a religious organisation dedicated to the dark arts of bass wizardry. At once a sound, an aesthetic, and a ritualistic community, Wavecult conjures dark, ethereal low end magic that spans underground genres and reaches directly into the science of the soul.
​With deep roots in the South Australian bass music scene, they run the mighty Imbolc Festival each year and have hosted international heavyweights such as Mystic State, Nomine, A Hundred Drums, Kahn & Neek, Pav4n, Operate and Rizzle. Never afraid to push the boundaries and platform sounds that are niche and experimental, their devotion to the craft is nothing short of cult-like.
​Their events carry a distinct flavour, with pagan-themed decor and artwork curated with intention, honouring the elements and the cycles of the earth. True to the name Wavecult, they are dedicated to cultivating waves of sound that physically resonate with the environment. With Arna's background as a psychosomatic therapist, alongside Immerse’s expertise as a wilderness guide, they curate outdoor locations based on the raw resonance of the land. This deep connection to frequency is delivered through their very own custom-built Tordenheim Sound System, engineered and operated by H3idrun, ensuring every bassline resonates in perfect harmony with the earth.
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⏰ Time: 6:30 PM - 12:30AM
📍 Venue: Bar 459, North Perth
🔞 18+ only
We dance on the stolen lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people - sovereignty was never ceded.
Diversity welcomed, self expression encouraged.
Predatory, discriminatory or aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated.
Respect the land, respect each other, respect the venue.