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DRAGS NOT DEAD - UNAPOLOGETIC

Fri, Feb 23

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Ding Dong Lounge

Sorry, We're not sorry! Drags Not Dead returns on Februassy the 23rd! Your Host : Thot Mess! Your Superstars: Twinkubus Margarita Blades Forest La Fae Dick Goblín Reign Bowman Justin Véjay Sour Patch King Deviant Lou Bird Your Acolytes: Jaqueline Anyarse

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DRAGS NOT DEAD - UNAPOLOGETIC
DRAGS NOT DEAD - UNAPOLOGETIC

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Feb 23, 2024, 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM

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

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Make your Frigay more Slay with UNAPOLOGETIC 

Thot Mess, will be hosting, roasting, (and possibly ghosting) our Drag Kings and Queens, Royalties Unforeseen, and whatevers in between - is no business of yours! 

Returning to the glittery glompituary are our superstars Twinkubus, Margarita Blades, Forest La Fae, Dick Goblín, Reign Bowman, Justin Véjay, Sour Patch King

The Nightmare Before Queerness debutantes Devient and Lou Bird are thrust back into the clamour of curiousness, with our newest attendant Jaqueline Anyarse

Come and drink, dance, be drastic,  plastic and fanfucking tastic, with a night celebrating exactly what  makes you, unapologetically YOU.

Bring  your swarm, your squad, your troops and thigh high hoofs for an  unforgettable night.

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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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