Watch the performance
Each finalist performs before their individual voting period begins.
The live event · All ages
One unforgettable night.
See CBRM's finalists take the stage in a professionally produced live Battle of the Bands.
DateSaturday
November 14, 2026
November 14, 2026
TimeDoors 5:00 PM
Event 6:00 PM
Event 6:00 PM
VenuePittman Hall
Port of Sydney
Port of Sydney
Five finalists. One champion.
Each finalist will perform a 15-minute set for an all-ages audience. Three professional judges will determine 75% of the championship score, while verified public voting will determine the remaining 25%.
A separate five-minute voting window will open on nextwavecbrm.ca immediately after each performance. People may participate from inside Pittman Hall or remotely.
Watch from anywhere
Livestream
The event will include a livestream, along with video recording and photography.
Public voting
Your vote helps choose the champion.
Voting takes place exclusively at nextwavecbrm.ca during the live competition. You can participate from Pittman Hall or remotely.
Vote within five minutes
The finalist's voting window opens immediately after their performance and stays open for five minutes.
Results stay hidden
Vote totals, scores, standings, and rankings will not be shown during the competition.
Scores are verified
The public result is verified, and combined with the judging result before the champion is announced.
75%Professional judging
25%Verified public vote
The Next Wave CBRM Champion will be announced at the conclusion of the event after both results have been combined and verified.