Ding Dong Lounge Band Competition Heat 1

Name: Ding Dong Lounge Band Competition Heat 1
Start: 2024-06-29T20:00:00+12:00
End: 2024-06-29T23:30:00+12:00
Location: Ding Dong Lounge

Sat, Jun 29

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Ding Dong Lounge

Prepare for an unforgettable night at Ding Dong Lounge! Five bands—Soul Stroke, No Strangers, Temporary Heart Beater, At Least One Human, and Emergency Awesome—are set to clash for two Semi-Final spots. Witness the intense competition! Tickets: Early Bird $10, General Admission $15, Door $20.

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Ding Dong Lounge Band Competition Heat 1

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Jun 29, 2024, 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM

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

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Get ready for an epic night at Ding Dong Lounge as we host the third heat of our Band Competition! Five stellar bands will go head-to-head, vying for a coveted spot in the Semi-Finals, where only two will advance to the next round, set to rock the stage on July 26 or July 27, 2024.

Performing Bands

Soul Stroke
No Strangers
Temporary Heart Beater
At Least One Human

Ticket Details

Early Bird
NZ$10.00
GST included
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General Admission
NZ$15.00
GST included
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