Ding Dong Lounge Band Competition 2026: Heat 4
Wed, Nov 11
|Ding Dong Lounge
Time & Location
Nov 11, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
More Details
It's the final heat of the 2026 Ding Dong Lounge Band Competition at Dead Witch, upstairs at Ding Dong Lounge.
Auckland bands will take the stage for their chance to secure one of the last places in the semi-finals. With two bands advancing from each heat, the competition is building towards the semi-finals on Wednesday 18 and 25 November and the grand final on Saturday 5 December.
More than $11,000 worth of prizes are up for grabs, including professional recording, music video production, cash and promotional support.
Bring your friends, back the bands and help close out the heats with a night of original live music.
Band entries are open now! Applications cost $20 per band for Heat Four.
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.
