Blitz Metal Fest 2023

Name: Blitz Metal Fest 2023
Start: 2023-04-08T18:00:00+12:00
End: 2023-04-08T23:10:00+12:00
Location: Ding Dong Lounge

Sat, Apr 08

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Ding Dong Lounge

Get consumed by the inferno of Blitz Metal Fest in Auckland! With Shepherds Reign, Deathnir, Forsaken Age, Teraset, Black Gravel City and Senarius, this festival will shake you to your core across three floors. Brace for a night you'll never forget!

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Time & Location

Apr 08, 2023, 6:00 PM – 11:10 PM

Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

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Get ready for an unforgettable night of metal mayhem at Blitz Metal Fest!

Taking place on Easter Saturday, April 8th, 2023 in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, this event is not to be missed. With Shepherds Reign, Deathnir, Forsaken Age, Teraset, Black Gravel City and Senarius all set to take the stage, you're in for a night of intense, electrifying metal!

The event is spread across three floors, with live music at Dead Witch and AUX, and metal DJs at Ding Dong Lounge. The energy will be high as you enter the event through Ding Dong Lounge.

Blitz Metal Fest is a breathtakingly epic celebration of heavy metal music that brings together legendary bands and devoted fans in a thunderous display of headbanging, moshing, and metal mayhem. With blistering guitar solos, heart-stopping drum beats, and soaring vocals, this festival is a true ode to the power and passion of metal, igniting the…

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Ticket Details

First Release (24 hour sale)
Access to Ding Dong Lounge, Dead Witch and AUX
NZ$5.00
GST included
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Second Release
Access to Ding Dong Lounge, Dead Witch and AUX
NZ$15.00
GST included
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Access to Ding Dong Lounge, Dead Witch and AUX
NZ$20.00
GST included
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At Ding Dong Lounge and Dead Witch, we are dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive environment that is free from all forms of bullying and harassment, including but not limited to gender-based discrimination, racial discrimination, and unlawful discrimination or violence.

By purchasing tickets or door sales to any of our events at Ding Dong Lounge, or Dead Witch, you agree to our zero-tolerance policy towards any form of bullying and harassment. We reserve the right to refuse entry, remove individuals from the venue, and/or involve the police if necessary. Our team will determine, at their sole discretion, what constitutes these behaviors.

If you or anyone else experiences or witnesses any behavior that causes discomfort or unease at any of our events, please speak to the venue Duty Manager. We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels safe and welcome at Ding Dong Lounge, and Dead Witch.

HAPPY HOURS

7–8PM and 12–1AM
Discounted house drinks during both sessions.
Ask our bar staff for details

FOOD MENU ALL NIGHT

Korean Fried Chicken, Mac & Cheese Bites, Broccoli & Cheese Bites, Curly Fries, Onion Rings and more available throughout.

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