WAA! Club
Whakatū's New Independent Venue and Clubhouse
We are a year-long experiment of a "micro-venue" and clubhouse in Whakatū Nelson. A “third space” that:
Comfortably holds 20 to 80 people
Has a small stage and movie screen
Has all-ages events
- Progressive activist meeting spaces
Is self-run, self-funded, anti-capitalist and completely independent
It does not compete with current indie bars and events. It will also not be the end-of-the-night destination. It is the place in-between.
Run as a not-for-profit run by volunteers and funded primarily by membership fees.
Members form the heart of our space, getting free entry to
weekly events and heavily discounted rates for weekend and major
events. They are also able to book the space for
their own events. You'll receive invitations to all community
discussions and have a voice in shaping our direction.
And at night ,access to a venue hosting Intimate band performances; Youth run gigs; Niche DJ sets; Cult film nights; Standup comedy; Board game and D&D nights; potluck dinners, LAN parties; hiphop and chess nights; poetry slams ….
Read our policies and come join us.
Our space
It has one large room, a side room (for lounging in) and three other rooms for meetings, desks and a studio. Plus a large outdoor courtyard! Right in town! It feels like it was custom made for us.
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WAA! sounds like Waaahhhh! - the sound you make when something is fun but a bit messy (It is also is an acronym for Whakatū Arts and Action).
“The ultimate, hidden truth of the world is that it is something that we make, and could just as easily make differently.” - David Graeber