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Ding Dong Lounge Band Competition Heat 3

Fri, Oct 24

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Ding Dong Lounge

The heats hit its midpoint with rising pressure, sharpened sets, and a crowd ready to witness the next breakout moment. Heat Three is where momentum builds and legends begin.

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Ding Dong Lounge Band Competition Heat 3
Ding Dong Lounge Band Competition Heat 3

Time & Location

Oct 24, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM

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

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Heat Three of the Ding Dong Lounge Band Competition 2025 brings five distinct acts to the stage, each fighting for a spot in the semi-finals. With half the slots already claimed, the bands have seen the other acts now, the stakes are higher, the sets tighter, and the crowd energy louder. Expect bold performances and genre-spanning soundscapes—from cinematic metal to unapologetic rock, and everything in between.


Earthscraper (Progressive Metal / Metalcore / Power Metal)

A little proggy, a lot heavy, and just flamboyant enough, Earthscraper deliver a shifting medley of progressive, metalcore, and power metal. Their sound is built on chunky riffs, cheesy leads, bloodcurdling screams, and soaring choruses—sprinkled with time signatures that make headbanging a challenge. For fans of eclectic metal, this is your feast.


Hitokiri (J-Rock / J-Metal / Visual Kei / Post-Hardcore)

Hitokiri fuse J-Rock, Visual Kei, J-Metal, J-Pop, and post-hardcore into a cinematic, emotionally intense experience.…


Ticket Details

  • Early Bird

    Access to Dead Witch and Ding Dong Lounge

    NZ$10.00

    GST included

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    Access to Dead Witch and Ding Dong Lounge

    NZ$20.00

    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 city centre

  • 3 min from Te Waihorotiu

  • 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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