Grapehouse – Try to Hate It Single Release Party
Fri, Apr 17
|Ding Dong Lounge
Grapehouse mark a pivotal moment with the release of Try to Hate It, joining forces with Pony and Backshotz for an intimate, high‑voltage Dead Witch takeover. A sharp snapshot of Auckland’s rising indie pulse, best experienced with a presale ticket in hand.


Time & Location
Apr 17, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
More Details
BREAKING NEWS: We (Grapehouse) are releasing our second single Try to Hate It, and we’re celebrating with a release party upstairs in Dead Witch. We’ve got Pony and Backshotz joining us to make the night even bigger.
Early Birds are just $10, General Admission is $15, and it’s $20 on the door, so grabbing a presale is definitely the smart move.
Expect loud guitars, good chaos, and a proper night out with friends and fans.
Entry through Ding Dong Lounge.
Happy Hour runs 7PM–8PM and 12AM–1AM, with discounted pricing on selected house beer, wine, spirits, and mixers.
The full food menu is available all night, including Korean Fried Chicken, Curly Fries, Onion Rings, Jalapeño Poppers and more.
Ticket Details
Early Bird
Sale ends
Apr 06, 8:00 PM
NZ$10.00
GST included
General Admission
NZ$15.00
GST included
Goes on sale
Apr 06, 8:00 PM
Total
NZ$0.00
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HAPPY HOURS
7–8PM and 12–1AM
Discounted house drinks during both sessions.
Ask our bar staff for details
Korean fried chicken
Jalapeño & cheese bites
Curly fries
…and plenty more late‑night fuel right through till close.