Become a Member

WAA! does things a bit differently.  We have no bar and we have no funding. So to cover our ongoing costs (mainly rent) we have a membership. Not only does this give us independence, it also means success isn't defined by how many people come to a gig or a club night.  When the membership numbers are high enough we will be sustainable and not need to survive off grants or ticket sales.

We have gone with $10 a week as this is less than a beer. And, we can all survive a week without one beer.

As a member you are helping to provide a place that prioritises all-ages gigs, and provides a regular space for community groups and clubs that can't afford the other usual locations.

But there are also perks!  Free entry to weekly events, and heavily discounted rates for weekend and major events. You'll be part of community direction discussions and have a voice in shaping our direction.

First read the Policies then sign up your family below. By clicking the button and paying you consent to being a member.

Solidarity membership for organisations

This membership tier is designed as a support option for arts, community and progressive social organisations who want to be part of championing collaborative, community-led and youth-accessible spaces in Whakatū. The cost is $25 per month, $300 per year.

Benefits

• Support the WAA! mission.
• Have access to use the space for meetings and events that align with the values of WAA! and benefit the broader community.

Note: Calendar availability is dependent on demand - while being a member does not guarantee your organisation will be able to book your preferred date, you will be given priority consideration over non-member organisations. Organisation membership does not automatically grant the benefits of individual WAA! membership to your staff or members and we encourage people to sign up as individuals to get access to free and discounted events and a voice in decision-making.

Some small print... 

The membership is for your family household.

There are fewer fees to WAA! if you pay monthly as we get charged per transaction. 

Cancelling or pausing your membership fees is unfortunately a manual process on our end, so send us a message, and we can do that for you. 

We send out regular newsletters and WhatsApp notifications and Facebook posts, but it is your responsibility to engage or not engage - but please engage.