‘Next Wave Virtual Concert Series: Vol. 3’: Experience Live Performances by Rising Stars

Discover the biggest artists of tomorrow as they perform live during SiriusXM’s third ‘Next Wave Virtual Concert Series,’ kicking off on August 16.

by:
Matt Simeone
August 9, 2021

Discover the biggest artists of tomorrow as they perform live during SiriusXM’s third Next Wave Virtual Concert Series, kicking off on August 16.

Next Wave Virtual Concert Series: Vol. 3 will showcase intimate performances and exclusive interviews from rising stars in pop, rock, hip-hop, and Latin music with six concerts: Octane Accelerator Virtual Concert, Hip Hop Nation: Nation’s Next Virtual Concert, Alt Nation’s Advanced Placement Virtual Concert, Caliente Sin Filtro Virtual Concert, Liquid Metal Detector Virtual Concert, and The Pulse First Virtual Concert. Listeners will be able to hear each concert and catch the replays in their cars or via the SXM App on Octane (Ch. 37), Hip Hop Nation (Ch. 44), Alt Nation (Ch. 36), Caliente (Ch. 158), Liquid Metal (Ch. 40), and The Pulse (Ch. 15). All six concerts will also be available anytime on the SXM App after their premieres. See the programming schedule below, and check back soon for updates.


Broadcast Schedule (all times ET)


Jump into the virtual mosh pit and experience high-powered performances and exclusive interviews with four emerging hard-rock bands — The Violent, Plush, Solence, and Trash Boat — during the Octane Accelerator Virtual Concert. Stream it on the SXM App now or tune in during the times below.

August 17 at 12pm

August 18 at 9am

August 19 at 3pm

August 20 at 6pm

August 21 at 5pm

August 22 at 2pm


Following the second Nation’s Next Virtual Festival last March — Hip Hop Nation is bringing the live concert series back with these three hip-hop artists on the rise: Nardo Wick, Young Devyn, and Mooski. Stream it on the SXM App now or tune in during the times below.

August 17 at 1am, 11am, and 4pm

August 19 at 1pm and 10pm

August 20 at 3pm

August 21 at 12am, 12pm, and 7pm

August 22 at 3pm


Connect with three breakout alternative artists during Alt Nation’s third Advanced Placement Virtual Concert. You’ll hear live performances and in-depth interviews from The Happy Fits, I Don’t Know How But They Found Me, and The Band Camino.

August 23 at 5pm

August 24 at 9am, 1pm, 7pm, and 10pm

August 25 at 11am, 3pm, and 11pm

August 26 at 8am, 1pm, and 6pm

August 27 at 10am and 4pm

August 28 at 3pm and 10pm

August 29 at 6pm


Heat things up with the inaugural Caliente Sin Filtro Virtual Concert featuring sizzling performances by some of the hottest up-and-coming stars in Latin music: Elysanij, Ralphy Dreamz, and Dalex.

August 23 at 5pm


Blast out the heaviest and newest head-banging jams as the Liquid Metal Detector Virtual Concert presents live performances and interviews from Orbit Culture, Vatican, and Vola.

August 30 at 5pm


Keep your finger on the pulse of pop music with exclusive performances from rising artists Duncan Laurence, Tom Grennan, and Mimi Webb — during the The Pulse First Virtual Concert.

August 30 at 5pm



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