Oysterpalooza!

Oysterpalooza!

Join Ocean Fest on November 1st for Oysterpalooza: their annual ticketed charity event featuring live music from top regional talents, the best local oyster purveyors, beer & wine, food trucks, and more. There’s only 750 tickets up for grabs, so be sure to secure yours soon!

Listen for cues to call and win free tickets from Haileigh XO during the 4 pm hour. The number to call to win is (252) 636-9967.

Experience Oysterpalooza courtesy of 99.5 The Wave, where the beat meets the beach!

Wave Music Spotlight

Wave Music Spotlight

Every Monday, we’re turning up the volume on something fresh! The Wave Music Spotlight shines on one or more of the recently added Beach Break or Riptide tracks, bringing you the latest sounds that set the vibe for your week. 🌊 Discover what’s next, and what’s making waves on The Wave! Click below to catch…

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025

1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. In 2025, an estimated 316,950 women and 2,800 men will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, and an additional 59,080 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer will be diagnosed. Chances are, you know at least one person who has…

Rock the Block 2025

Rock the Block 2025

💙🌊 THANK YOU, Jacksonville! 🌊💙 Rock the Block on New Bridge St. was an absolute blast — from incredible live music by Elijah Harris and Joe Brown & The Band, to the food trucks, vendors, and family fun. 🎶🍴🎉 A huge shoutout to everyone who stopped by to say hi, grabbed some 99.5 The Wave…

Eastern Surfing Association

Eastern Surfing Association

Ride the Waves & Support Local Surfing — ESA Contest at Surf City Pier! Hey Wave Riders! We’re more than just the station for the beach, we’re proud to support local nonprofits that keep our coast and waterways thriving. POSTPONED! There has been a change of date from October 25th to November 15th! Get ready,…

North Carolina Aquariums

North Carolina Aquariums

Hey Wave Riders! We’re more than just the station for the beach, we’re proud to support local nonprofits that keep our coast and waterways thriving. The North Carolina Aquarium Society has a few opportunities to learn more and help support their efforts. The North Carolina Aquarium Society is making waves with the Campaign for the…

#CleanDarkFlat

#CleanDarkFlat

Snooki is moving to her forever home! The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation center are raising funds for her journey to her forever home at the Minnesota Zoo at the end of the month.  See: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Exciting-news-about-Snooki-.html?soid=1138396390785&aid=5y_LOksJ5_w. Important things to note: * Visit and see Snooki before she leaves! Tours available Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays…

Sound Rivers Events

Sound Rivers Events

Calling all Witches & Warlocks! Oct. 26 is the 2nd-annual Witches Paddle, and Sound River’s blowing it out of the water with this year’s event! Inner Banks Outfitters and Pitt Street Brewing on the Pamlico are teaming up with Sound Rivers for this fundraising paddle along the Washington waterfront — and adding a costume contest…

Shark Attack!

Shark Attack!

Get ready for the ultimate showdown on 99.5 the Wave as two incredible songs go head to head in a thrilling Shark Attack battle! You won’t want to miss this chance to vote online at 995thewave.com for your favorite track—one is trending on the coast, while the other has been around! Join the fun and…

Beach House Party

Beach House Party

Get ready for the Beach House Party, where it’s always 5 o’clock somewhere, especially in Margaritaville! Tune in to 99.5 the Wave, where the beat meets the beach and the vibes are always just right!

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