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The Hamilton Circle Jerk is an annual music event in Hamilton, New Zealand. Named after a mutual masturbatory act, the Circle Jerk features 15 Hamilton bands performing 3 song sets, two songs by other Hamilton musicians as well as an original.

The first Circle Jerk was held in 2005. . [1] Local student radio station Contact FM has been running the event since 2008.

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References

  1. "Hamilton hosts its 6th annual Circle Jerk gig". 3 News. 28 May 2010. Archived from the original on 29 September 2012. Retrieved 15 September 2010.