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Operation Underground

Sat, Sep 12

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Ding Dong Lounge

Four original Auckland bands collide at Dead Witch for a night that moves from shoegaze and post-punk through sludge and psychedelic rock to gritty rock’n’roll. Zeltora make their live debut, backed by a seriously varied lineup worth getting underground for.

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Operation Underground
Operation Underground

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Sep 12, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM

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

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Four Auckland original bands. Four different takes on rock. One very good reason to get underground.


Zeltora make their live debut at Dead Witch on September 12, bringing grunty guitars and a gritty, rock'n'roll sound to the stage for the first time. It's driving, heavy and raw, with a straight-up rock'n'roll attitude.


Featuring Kaleb Strong, Rowan Brownie and Dylan Parker, Zeltora released their new single “Everything and More” in June. Now they're bringing it to the stage for their first ever show.


They're joined by three bands bringing their own completely different sounds to the night.


Back To The Hillside blend underground alt-rock, shoegaze and post-punk. Exit Sign bring heavy psychedelic rock, sludge and dense post-metal. The Easy Brothers mix soulful vocals, bluesy guitar and modern indie-rock into groove-driven songs with plenty of heart.


Different sounds, different styles, all original music. This is a bloody good lineup.


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About Ding Dong Lounge

Ding Dong Lounge is Auckland's dedicated rock bar and live music venue, with the main bar downstairs and Dead Witch upstairs.

  • 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland city centre

  • Open from 6pm

  • Happy Hour 6pm–8pm and 12am–1am

  • 3 min from Te Waihorotiu Station

  • R18 venue

Food & Drinks

Our kitchen is open all night, with Korean Fried Chicken, Curly Fries and more. Drinks are available throughout the night, with Happy Hour from 6pm–8pm and 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.

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