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Ding Dong Lounge Band Competition Heat 2

Sat, Oct 04

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Ding Dong Lounge

The 2025 Band Competition continues with a fresh wave of original acts, each bringing their own sound, energy, and ambition to the stage. It’s another night of loud beginnings and unforgettable moments.

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

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Oct 04, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM

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

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Heat Two of the Ding Dong Lounge Band Competition 2025 brings together six genre-blending bands, each chasing a spot in the semi-finals. With only two slots up for grabs, every set is a statement—and every crowd reaction counts.


Blossom (Grunge / Alt Metal / Pop Punk)

Formed in 2017 by music classmates Allan, Willem, and Joseph, Blossom has grown into a tight-knit trio crafting original music that blends grunge grit with alt-metal weight. Their earlier pop punk roots still echo through their sound, giving each track a melodic edge and emotional punch.


Clementine (Emo)

Liam Hansen, Hirimaia Eketone, Jesse Schroder-Smale, and Taygen Newton channel electronica-infused fifth wave emo with indie rock urgency. Their songs are loud, bright, and screamed at full volume—raw emotion wrapped in sonic chaos. They’d appreciate a cold bottle of water after.


DayDreamer (Indie Rock)


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    Access to Dead Witch and Ding Dong Lounge

    NZ$10.00

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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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