Fri, 10 Nov
|Ding Dong Lounge
Ding Dong Lounge Band Competition 2023: Semi-Final 1
Time & Location
10 Nov 2023, 8:00 pm – 11:50 pm NZDT
Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
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Ding Dong Lounge proudly presents the 2023 Band Competition: Semi-Final Two, live upstairs at Dead Witch.
The Ideas: Noise Blues
A two piece noise blues band from Auckland, With Max Leask on guitar/vocals and Josiah Weston on drums. We’re groovy, aggressive and want to bring excitement and loud energy.
Capricore: Rock, Punk Rock, Indie Rock
Capricore are a four piece rock band based in Auckland, New Zealand. Mentored by musical icon Pete Warren of DD Smash fame, their sound takes influence from classic kiwi rock, filtering it through a modern alternative lens. Like hearing Jordan Luck or Dave Dobyn enter a world of post-punk, dream-rock, and grunge.
Guitarist and songwriter Aidan Ripley takes his lyrical influences from acclaimed songwriters such as Nick Cave, Leonard Cohen, and Jeff Buckley. Bringing life in Auckland city to a surreal and esoteric landscape with songs such as “Dreamer,” “Don’t Shank Me,” “Yeah, Nah, Yeah” and “JAFA.” This is met with the punk based drumming of Caleb Gray, grooving bass of Jerrick Wilcox, and atmospheric keys of James Zambucka.
Leon Rouge: Rock/Metal
Meet Leon Rouge, a three-piece rock/metal band hailing from West Auckland. They’re ready to ignite the stage with their explosive energy, hard-hitting riffs, and raw passion. As the new kids on the block, this trio are ready to make their mark and leave you wanting more!
0800 Belly Up: Rock, Punk Rock
The 0800 Belly Up boys hail from north Auckland, NZ; Te Arai, Mangawhai and Langs Beach. The band formed in 2021 from a collection of rowdy, out the gate, bogan meets big-time characters. Meeting upon a national treasure, Crate Day, from a shared love of Alternative Rock and Punk music something great was born. Their unique brand of entertainment fuses catchy vocal, sing-along anthems and pumping grooves and melodies. Their energy-fuelled antics and questionable gimmicks will make you forget your worries, be consumed by good vibes and party!
R18
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