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Blitz Metal Fest 2023

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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Blitz Metal Fest 2023
Blitz Metal Fest 2023

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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  • Third Release

    Access to Ding Dong Lounge, Dead Witch and AUX

    NZ$20.00

    GST included

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About Ding Dong Lounge

Ding Dong Lounge is Auckland's dedicated rock bar and live music venue, featuring two spaces: Ding Dong Lounge downstairs and Dead Witch upstairs.

  • 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD

  • R18 venue

  • Food available all night

Food & Drinks

Grab a bite before, during or after the show. Our kitchen is open all night, serving crowd favourites including Korean Fried Chicken, Curly Fries and more.

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Happy Hours

  • 7pm–8pm

  • 12am–1am

Our commitment to a safe venue

​Ding Dong Lounge and Dead Witch are committed to creating a respectful environment free from harassment, intimidation, unwanted sexual behaviour, discrimination and violence. If you experience or witness behaviour that makes you uncomfortable, please speak to our Duty Manager.

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Read our full Safe & Respectful Venue Policy

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