The University of Waikato

Waikato University exerts a significant influence on the music scene of Hamilton. It is one of the major social centres of Hamilton's younger population; it is a place musicians study, meet other musicians, form bands and perform.

Performance Venues on Campus

Current;

• WSU Village Green (Outside the Banks)
• Wel Energy Trust Academy of Performing Arts
• University Fields

Past;

• Wailing Bongo
• The Pavillion
• Downstairs Oranga
• The Don

Media Outlets

• Contact
• Nexus
• Big TV (currently inactive)

University Departments and Organisations

• Waikato University Music Department
• WSU- organizes the annual university O'Week and other events throughout the year.
• The Waitaiko Drummers
• The University Library holds an excellent selection of CDs, DVDs and Videos.