Rate My Professor Jason Schroeder

Schroeder's career trajectory spans the music industry and large-scale event management. He founded an artist management company that represents acts signed to major record labels, established MONO, the nation's largest weekly club night in Christchurch, and hosted concerts and events across New Zealand drawing crowds of up to 6,000 attendees. His international experience includes working at major festivals throughout Europe. At OUSA, he has progressed through roles including Events and Venues Operations Manager and Events Manager to his current leadership position. Key contributions include orchestrating Orientation Week (O-Week), spearheading the 2018 acquisition of Starters Bar to address the decline in student bars near campus, and organizing community efforts such as the 2023 cyclone recovery concert. As Festival Director for the Dunedin and Auckland Craft Beer & Food Festivals, he demonstrates expertise in scaling iconic events and strategic operations. Schroeder was nominated for the Breakthrough Manager Award by the Music Managers Forum New Zealand, recognizing his impact in the events sector. His work fosters vibrant campus life and supports student engagement at the University of Otago.