Waves Unplugged

Stripped-back live performances and DJ sets at Bottle Alley, centred on listening, connection and atmosphere. Hidden Beach.

Waves Unplugged is a live music and DJ programme taking place at Bottle Alley, offering two complementary spaces running alongside each other. One space focuses on unplugged, low-volume live performances, while the other is DJ-led, creating a parallel listening experience shaped by curated selections.

The live performance space centres on acoustic sets that foreground voice, instrument and presence. These performances are presented in an intimate, listening-led environment, allowing audiences to engage closely with the music without the intensity of a traditional gig.

Alongside this, the DJ-led space provides a continuous flow of music curated by selectors responding to the atmosphere of the night. This space offers an alternative way to listen and gather, whether sitting, moving or simply absorbing the sound.

The two spaces operate at the same time, giving audiences the freedom to move between live performance and DJ-led listening. Together, they create a flexible, shared music environment that supports choice, connection and different ways of engaging with sound.

Part of the Hidden Beach programme, Waves Unplugged offers an inclusive, listening-focused music experience at Bottle Alley, blending live performance and DJ culture in a calm, welcoming setting.