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wagamama launches wagamama wednesdays – the ultimate midweek student night

Joanne

9/29/2025 9:27:41 AM

Exhibitions & Events

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In partnership with Locked On Records, wagamama brings food, music and culture together while discovering the next generation of student DJs

 

Wednesdays just got a massive upgrade. wagamama is turning up midweek with the launch of wagamama wednesdays, starting 1st October and running every Wednesday for seven weeks only across 50 restaurants*. From 8pm until close, students can enjoy a lively, student-friendly hangout with bespoke playlists, live student DJ sets, freebies, and an exclusive 20% discount through Student Beans, plus a free Asahi beer for those who purchase a main dish.

wagamama has partnered with Locked On Records, pioneers of UK garage who help shape British nightlife culture, to discover the next generation of student DJs, producers and lyricists. Together they’ve created wagamama wednesdays: lock-in, a nationwide competition giving students the chance to take their music from bedrooms to live stages, building audiences and credibility along the way.

 

 

Students can submit a 3-15 minute mix via SoundCloud** from 17th September for the chance to perform at lock-in qualifiers***, part of a nationwide tour of ten events at wagamama restaurants across the UK from 8th October to 5th November. Each event will feature three student DJs performing live 20-minute sets, with audiences voting in real time. The winners from each city will progress to the grand finale in Nottingham on 19th November, where the ultimate winner will record a track with Locked On Records in London, supported by studio time, professional mentoring, and wagamama rewards.

For more information on wagagamama wednesdays: lock-in, prize details and full terms and conditions, visit: www.wagamama.com/studentshttps://www.wagamama.com/students

 

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