LOCAL LEGENDS VOL.1

Name: LOCAL LEGENDS VOL.1
Start: 2026-05-29T20:00:00+12:00
End: 2026-05-29T23:30:00+12:00
Location: Ding Dong Lounge

Fri, May 29

Ding Dong Lounge

Local Legends Vol.1 unites four rising forces in Tāmaki Makaurau’s heavy scene for one explosive night upstairs in Dead Witch. From electronic‑metal hybrids to death metal, alt‑metal and progressive djent, this lineup showcases the raw talent shaping the next wave of local heavy music.

Time & Location

May 29, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM

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

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A stacked night of homegrown heavy hitters — four acts pushing the boundaries of metal, electronic chaos, and progressive brutality. Local Legends Vol.1 brings together some of Tāmaki Makaurau’s most explosive rising artists for one massive night upstairs in Dead Witch.

LINEUP (ORDER OF SET TIMES)

X3n0_NZ Auckland DJ/producer Jodeci Campbell fuses metal with dubstep, DnB and EDM — edits, remixes and high‑energy live mixes. Listen: https://on.soundcloud.com/Betlrp0hDxHOj2i8E7

Teraset Four‑piece death metal featuring Ralph Broadley (bass/vocals), Lee Mallett (guitar), Jakob Notton (guitar), Will Stairmand (drums). Listen: The Strangling Vine —

Ticket Details

Early Bird
Sale ends
May 01, 7:00 PM
NZ$10.00
GST included
Quantity
General Admission
NZ$15.00
GST included
Goes on sale
May 01, 7:00 PM

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NZ$0.00

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7–8PM and 12–1AM
Discounted house drinks during both sessions.
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FOOD MENU ALL NIGHT

Korean Fried Chicken, Mac & Cheese Bites, Broccoli & Cheese Bites, Curly Fries, Onion Rings and more available throughout.

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