Open Decks Night: Loud & Local

Name: Open Decks Night: Loud & Local
Start: 2026-03-05T20:00:00+13:00
End: 2026-03-06T00:00:00+13:00
Location: Ding Dong Lounge

Thu, Mar 05

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Ding Dong Lounge

Ever wanted to DJ at Ding Dong Lounge? Now’s your chance. No experience needed—just RSVP, bring your vibe, and maybe a few mates. If the room’s feeling it, we might just ask you back.

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Mar 05, 2026, 8:00 PM – Mar 06, 2026, 12:00 AM

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

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Ever wanted to jump behind the decks and play the music you think works best in the room? Now’s your chance. We’re opening up the booth to anyone keen to give DJing a go—no experience needed. Just RSVP with your name and email, show up on the night, and we’ll get you on the decks. You’ll be judged… but mostly cheered.

We’ve got pro gear and access to a massive music library via Tidal, so you’ll have everything you need to build a killer set. No need to bring USBs or crates—just bring your taste, your timing, and a sense of what makes the room tick.

Ding Dong Lounge is a rock dive bar. That means guitar-driven, drum-heavy, emotionally charged music that gets people moving. If your set sounds like a demolition site, it better be the kind of chaos the whole bar’s asking for. Otherwise, think about what builds…

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HAPPY HOURS

7–8PM and 12–1AM
Discounted house drinks during both sessions.
Ask our bar staff for details

FOOD MENU ALL NIGHT

Korean fried chicken
Jalapeño & cheese bites
Curly fries
…and plenty more late‑night fuel right through till close.

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