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Ding Dong Lounge Band Competition Heat 2

Sat, Jul 06

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Ding Dong Lounge

Join us at Ding Dong Lounge for an epic battle! Backshotz, DayDreamer, Grapehouse, Satrus Crow, and Tin Roof vie for Semi-Final spots. Intense performances await! Tickets: Early Bird $10, General Admission $15, Door $20. Don’t miss out!

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Ding Dong Lounge Band Competition Heat 2
Ding Dong Lounge Band Competition Heat 2

Time & Location

Jul 06, 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

  • Backshotz

  • DayDreamer

  • Grapehouse

  • Satrus Crow

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Ticket Details

  • Early Bird

    NZ$10.00

    GST included

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  • General Admission

    NZ$15.00

    GST included

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About Ding Dong Lounge

Ding Dong Lounge is Auckland's dedicated rock bar and live music venue, featuring two spaces: Ding Dong Lounge downstairs and Dead Witch upstairs.

  • 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD

  • R18 venue

  • Food available all night

Food & Drinks

Grab a bite before, during or after the show. Our kitchen is open all night, serving crowd favourites including Korean Fried Chicken, Curly Fries and more.

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Happy Hours

  • 7pm–8pm

  • 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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