Ding Dong Lounge Band Competition Semi Final 1
Fri, Nov 14
|Ding Dong Lounge
Semi-Final One brings the top contenders face to face. With only two spots in the grand final, every set counts. The competition tightens, the stakes rise, and the scene shows up.
Time & Location
Nov 14, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
More Details
The Ding Dong Band Competition 2025 enters its next chapter with Semi-Final One. Eight bands have earned their place through packed heats and unforgettable sets—now the pressure intensifies. Four acts will take the stage, but only two will advance to the grand final. Expect sharpened sets, tighter performances, and a crowd that knows what’s at stake. This is where reputations are built, risks are rewarded, and the comp shifts from discovery to legacy. Judges will select two finalists, but every band will be playing like it’s their last shot. Doors open at 8PM, first band hits at 8:30PM. Early bird presales are $10, general admission presales are $20, and door sales are $25 if presales don’t sell out. R18. Lineup will be announced closer to the date, but bands can still enter the competition until Friday, September 19 at here. The competition runs October through November, culminating in a grand…
Ticket Details
Early Bird
Sale ends
Oct 30, 9:00 PM
Access to Dead Witch and Ding Dong Lounge
NZ$10.00
GST included
General Admission
Access to Dead Witch and Ding Dong Lounge
NZ$20.00
GST included
Goes on sale
Oct 30, 9:00 PM
Total
NZ$0.00
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