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Goth Night Tāmaki Makaurau

Fri, Jan 17

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Ding Dong Lounge

Goth Night returns to Ding Dong Lounge this January with a night of dark music, featuring Sounds Like Winter (Sydney), Robots In Love (Dunedin), and DJs Passion Crypt, Gravedigger, The Doctor, Ravebat and Gaga Exterminator. Two levels of goth, post-punk, and darkwave await.

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Goth Night  Tāmaki Makaurau
Goth Night  Tāmaki Makaurau

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Jan 17, 2025, 8:00 PM – Jan 18, 2025, 4:00 AM

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

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DOOR SALES AVAILABLE - $25 BEFORE 8PM | $30 AFTER 8PM


Tāmaki Makaurau's Goth Night returns to Ding Dong Lounge this January, offering an atmospheric evening of dark music and community. Taking over both levels of the venue, the event features live performances upstairs at Dead Witch and DJs in the main bar, delivering a soundtrack of goth rock, post-punk, and darkwave sounds. Goth Night has become a cornerstone for fans of the underground, providing a space for connection and shared appreciation of alternative culture.


Headlining the evening is Sounds Like Winter, a post-punk band from Sydney known for their dynamic sound, which blends loping basslines, sharp guitars, and tribal rhythms. The band addresses the absurdities of modern life with a distinctive musical approach, offering a fresh take on the goth and post-punk genres. This performance marks a special stop on the band’s visit to Aotearoa, just before they take…



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