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Death Portal and Alternative Facts

Wed, Oct 08

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Ding Dong Lounge

Death Portal and Alternative Facts hit Dead Witch upstairs at Ding Dong Lounge. Loud, fast, politically charged punk and metal. Midweek chaos. R18. Presales available.

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Death Portal and Alternative Facts
Death Portal and Alternative Facts

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Oct 08, 2025, 8:30 PM – 11:00 PM

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

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Whangarei’s Death Portal bring punk/hardcore/metal chaos to Auckland for one night only—joined by Alternative Facts, a loud, politically charged trio channeling late-70s British punk with rage, humour, and enough gear to rattle windows three blocks away.


Wednesday 8 October

Doors 8:30pm — Bands done by 11pm

$5 presales / $10 door

Happy Hour: 7–8pm + 12–1am

Food menu available all night


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    NZ$5.00

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Discounted house drinks during both sessions.
Ask our bar staff for details

FOOD MENU ALL NIGHT

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Curly fries
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