Next Wave will mark its 40th anniversary with the All School Lab, a program of artist-led talks, performances and activities running over 24 – 25 May encompassing the theme of Past, Present and Future, culminating with a party curated by the Young Artistic Directorate.

The two-day All School Lab culminates with a 40th anniversary party during: next, at Brunswick Mechanics which will transform Brunswick Mechanics into a futuristic performance space, emphasising the idea of evolution that builds on the past.  There will be vinyl and digital DJs, live performance artists, quiet moments for reflection and a series of speeches that span the history
of Next Wave artists.

These events take place between narrm ngarrgu Library, City of Melbourne’s new library in the Queen Victoria Market precinct and MPavilion Parkville.