WMSE Announces Radiate Festival Lineup and Sponsors
All-Local Electronic Dance Music Showcase Set for May 30 at Third Space Brewing
MILWAUKEE – April 20, 2026, WMSE 91.7 FM has announced the official DJ lineup and sponsors for Radiate, its new electronic dance music festival taking place Saturday, May 30, beginning at noon at Third Space Brewing.
Presented as part of WMSE’s 45th anniversary celebration, Radiate is a free, all-day event highlighting the energy, creativity, and culture of electronic dance music. Often referred to as EDM, the genre spans styles such as house, techno, and other DJ-driven sounds designed to bring people together through dance.
The inaugural Radiate lineup features an all-local roster of DJs performing for 12 continuous hours, showcasing the depth and diversity of Milwaukee’s dance music community. Guests will also enjoy food trucks, local vendors, community partners, and art.
Radiate 2026 Lineup
Lukewarm
Brian Small
Asher Gray
JaiRoc
Blaze Orange
Amy Octane
D1
Jayx
Subspace
Surge
Jonn Hawley
The Demix
“Milwaukee has an incredible electronic music community, but it has not always had a central, visible platform that brings it all together,” said Jayx, WMSE DJ and curator of Radiate. “Radiate is about creating that space. It is a full-day showcase of local talent and a chance for people to experience the depth of this scene in one place.”
WMSE also announced the festival’s inaugural sponsors, whose support helps make the free, public event possible. Radiate is presented by McLaughlin & Hayes Hat Co., with additional support from Menomonee Valley Partners, Bublr Bikes, KittenCrochet ‘N Such, Third Space Brewing, and MSOE.
“WMSE has always been about giving a voice to music and communities that might otherwise be overlooked,” said Tom Crawford, WMSE station manager. “Radiate is a natural extension of that mission, and an opportunity to support and elevate a growing part of Milwaukee’s music culture.”
Radiate will transform Third Space Brewing into a full-day celebration of DJs, sound, and community, welcoming longtime fans and newcomers alike. In true WMSE fashion, the event is designed to be inclusive and driven by a shared love of music.
For more information, visit wmse.org/radiate.
About WMSE
“Anti-established” in 1981, WMSE 91.7 FM, Frontier Radio has grown into Milwaukee’s truest and longest-standing music radio institution. A financially independent department of the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE), WMSE – with a 24-hour free-form format representing every musical genre – has been primarily funded by listening supporters and community partners since 1997. The station’s vision is to educate the listening community by providing a wide selection of musical programming not heard anywhere else in the market. WMSE is Milwaukee’s champion for the city’s diverse community of musicians and artists. For more information, visit www.wmse.org.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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