Ding Dong Lounge Band Competition 2026: Heat 3
Wed, Nov 04
|Ding Dong Lounge
Time & Location
Nov 04, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
More Details
The battle for a place in the semi-finals heats up at Dead Witch, upstairs at Ding Dong Lounge.
Auckland bands will showcase their original music and compete for the remaining semi-final spots. Judges will assess musicianship, vocals, songwriting, originality, stage show and audience size, so bring your friends and get behind the bands.
The competition offers more than $11,000 worth of prizes, including a professionally produced single, a music video, $1,000 cash and promotional opportunities to help the winning band take its music further.
Band entries are open now! Applications cost $20 per band for Heat Three.
Tickets
Ticket Details
Early Bird
NZ$5.00
GST included
General Admission
NZ$10.00
GST included
Total
NZ$0.00
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.
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26 Wyndham Street, Auckland city centre
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Open from 6pm
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Happy Hour 6pm–8pm and 12am–1am
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3 min from Te Waihorotiu Station
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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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