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Ding Dong Lounge Band Competition 2026: Heat 1

Wed, Oct 21

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Ding Dong Lounge

Ding Dong Lounge Band Competition 2026: Heat 1
Ding Dong Lounge Band Competition 2026: Heat 1

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Oct 21, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

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

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Backing Auckland's original music scene since 2013.


The Ding Dong Lounge Band Competition returns for 2026, bringing Auckland bands together to compete for more than $11,000 worth of prizes and the chance to take their music further.


Heat One kicks off the competition at Dead Witch, upstairs at Ding Dong Lounge. Bands will take the stage to showcase their original music and compete for a place in the semi-finals. Judges will score each band on musicianship, vocals, songwriting, originality, stage show and audience size, with the top two bands advancing to the next round.


Bring your friends, support local music and get behind the bands giving it their all on stage.


What's at stake?

The grand prize includes a fully produced single with Dave Rhodes at Parachute Studios, a professionally produced music video by Imaginary Friends, $1,000 cash, custom artwork, promotional support, instrument servicing and free venue hire for a…


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Ticket Details

  • Early Bird

    NZ$5.00

    GST included

  • General Admission

    NZ$10.00

    GST included

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NZ$0.00

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About Ding Dong Lounge

Ding Dong Lounge is Auckland's dedicated rock bar and live music venue, with the main bar downstairs and Dead Witch upstairs.

  • 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland city centre

  • Open from 6pm

  • Happy Hour 6pm–8pm and 12am–1am

  • 3 min from Te Waihorotiu Station

  • R18 venue

Food & Drinks

Our kitchen is open all night, with Korean Fried Chicken, Curly Fries and more. Drinks are available throughout the night, with Happy Hour from 6pm–8pm and 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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