Noah Nite, Castlegarden + JC Kirwan (Small Disasters)
Sat, Sep 05
|Ding Dong Lounge
Noah Nite, Castlegarden and JC Kirwan of Small Disasters bring three distinct takes on indie, punk and alternative rock to Dead Witch, from melodic guitar hooks and psychedelic grooves to raw Florida punk energy.
Time & Location
Sep 05, 2026, 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
More Details
Three distinct voices from the indie, punk and alternative underground come together at Dead Witch upstairs at Ding Dong Lounge on Saturday 5 September, with Noah Nite, Castlegarden and JC Kirwan (Small Disasters) bringing three very different takes on guitar-driven music.
Noah Nite bring melodic indie rock with energetic guitar riffs, catchy hooks and introspective lyrics. Formed in Tāmaki Makaurau in 2024, the three-piece won the 2025 Ding Dong Lounge Band Competition before releasing their debut album, Poorly Dressed Lovely People, in July 2026. Drawing from the likes of the Pixies, The Strokes and Arctic Monkeys, their live sound combines sharp guitar work with plenty of raw energy and melodic charm.
Castlegarden take things somewhere darker and more psychedelic, blending post-punk, psychedelic rock and progressive rock into a sound built around psych-soaked guitars, fried solos, surf-rock touches and unexpected shifts. Their shared, meandering vocals and dark grooves make for a suitably unpredictable live set.
Rounding…
Ticket Details
Early Birds
NZ$10.00
GST included
Sold OutGeneral Admission
Sale ends
Sep 05, 8:30 PM
NZ$15.00
GST included
Last Chance
NZ$20.00
GST included
Goes on sale
Sep 05, 8:30 PM
Total
NZ$0.00
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.
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26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD
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R18 venue
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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.
Happy Hours
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7pm–8pm
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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.
